In this episode of The DOC Podcast, I’m joined by Doctors Claire Ferrari and Allie Larios of Ferrari Larios Orthodontics in Kensington, California. Together, they discuss transforming patient care through a proactive, whole-body approach to orthodontics.
Topics include the need to integrate overall health into orthodontic residency programs, early diagnostic and treatment for pre-adolescent patients, the benefits of CBCT imaging, the relationship between tooth extraction and airway issues, building a trusted medical network, and the impact of corporate entities in dentistry. We also delve into the future of orthodontics and their decision to pursue a traditional business model to better serve their patients.
Don't miss this insightful conversation on advancing orthodontic care. Enjoy the show!
00:27 Meet the Guests: Dr. Claire Ferrari and Dr. Allie Larios
03:06 Dr. Ferrari’s Early Influences and Mentorship
04:14 Educational Path and Career Decisions
07:14 The Importance of CBCT Imaging
13:40 Dr. Larios' Experience and Insights
18:10 Holistic Approach in Orthodontics
19:44 Challenges and Rewards of Early Treatment
21:36 The Future of Orthodontics
30:33 Addressing Airway Issues in Orthodontics
34:30 Treating Young Patients: A New Perspective
42:36 Challenges in Pediatric Dental Diagnostics
43:52 Approaching Treatment for Young Children
44:40 Parental Involvement and Patient Management
46:34 The Importance of Early Intervention
48:41 Debating Traditional vs. Modern Orthodontic Practices
50:44 Evidence-Based Medicine in Dentistry
01:06:57 The Business of Orthodontics: Corporate vs. Private Practice
01:19:50 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
LINKS:
Dr. Mike’s Orthotown Article on Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing: https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/orthotown/orthotown-march-2025/index.php?startpage=36#/p/34
What is The DOC Podcast?
The DOC Podcast brings you unique educational content taught by Dr. Mike DeLuke, a Board Certified Orthodontist with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. Dr. DeLuke built his orthodontic practice from scratch in the early 2000s and grew it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise in less than 10 years. He was able to retire from his private practice at the age of 46 years old, and now devotes his energy to teaching his colleagues how to succeed both personally and professionally. He also provides locum tenens coverage for colleagues in South Florida.
Dr. DeLuke has served as a faculty member at numerous hospitals and orthodontic residency programs around the country, including as the cleft craniofacial orthodontist at Albany Medical Center in New York, and as a clinical professor at The University of Connecticut in the Department of Orthodontics. He is presently an adjunct professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Healthcare Network and a Visiting Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Montefiore Einstein Hospital in the Bronx.
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