In this episode of The DOC Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Svitlana Koval, an orthodontist from Boca Raton, Florida, whose practice focuses on detecting and treating patients with sleep-disordered breathing.
The discussion covers Dr. Koval’s groundbreaking work in airway-focused orthodontics and the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, the various factors impacting jaw development in children, the need for better education in orthodontic training programs regarding airway health, the importance of early intervention and why Dr. Koval treats patients as young as 3 years old, and the benefits of collaborating with medical professionals.
Tune in to learn how an airway-focused approach to orthodontic treatment can have a life-changing impact on the overall health and well-being of your patients!
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:54 Guest Introduction: Dr. Svetlana Koval
02:31 Dr. Koval's Journey and Early Career
05:37 The Importance of Airway Health in Orthodontics
08:43 Misconceptions in Orthodontics as it Relates to Airway
12:08 Environmental and Genetic Factors in Malocclusion
14:43 The Role of CBCT in Airway Analysis
15:04 The Role of Orthodontists in Airway Health
26:37 Advice for Young Orthodontists
28:59 Parental Concerns and ADHD Misdiagnosis
29:39 The Importance of Airway Orthodontics
30:47 Challenges in Implementing New Techniques
31:36 Understanding Expansion Techniques
32:46 Evaluating Airway and Breathing
34:26 Diagnostic Processes and Tools
38:42 Addressing Relapse and Treatment Efficiency
41:50 Early Intervention and Patient Management
49:19 Collaborating with Medical Providers
52:50 Conclusion and Contact Information
LINKS:
-Instagram: @drsvitlanakoval
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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