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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
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- 4 days ago1h 27m
Changing Trajectories: Disrupting the Status Quo in Pediatric Medicine (w/Dr. Erick Galindo) [Ep.174]
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erick Galindo, a pediatrician from Guadalajara, Mexico, whose approach to caring for children has evolved dramatically over his 20+ years in practice. After beginning as a traditional pediatrician focused on sick visits, vaccines, and growth charts, Dr. Galindo's discovery of the importance of tongue ties and oral function launched him down a rabbit hole that fundamentally changed how he sees his patients. Today, he works closely with dentists, orthodontists, myofunctional therapists, chiropractors, and other specialists to understand the whole child from their very first breath.The conversation covers why standard pediatric screening protocols omit airway and breathing assessments, how the current medical system prevents physicians from spending meaningful diagnostic time with patients, and what a truly comprehensive pediatric consultation looks like - from pregnancy and birth history through craniofacial evaluation, posture analysis, and nervous system regulation. Dr. Galindo shares powerful patient stories, including a one-month-old with fascial tension and a 12-year-old with chronic bedwetting linked to craniofacial dysfunction, illustrating how early detection and interdisciplinary care can change a child's entire health trajectory. The discussion closes with a deeply personal reflection on what it will take to transform pediatric medicine, not just systemically, but by reconnecting with our shared humanity.**Timestamps**0:00 — **Cold Open**Dr. Galindo highlights how young children are losing interdental space and why snoring is a late-stage sign of airway dysfunction.0:38 — **Introduction**Dr. Mike introduces the episode and Dr. Galindo's background, from traditional pediatrics to a holistic, interdisciplinary approach focused on breathing, sleep, and craniofacial development.3:22 — **Connecting Through Social Media**How an Instagram connection over a white paper review brought the two doctors together, and the power of social media to educate and empower patients.5:16 — **From Traditional to Transformational**Dr. Galindo shares his career journey from conventional pediatric training in Mexico City to a transformative discovery of the importance of tongue ties, oral function, and breathing.9:43 — **Seeing Patients Differently**The fear and excitement of learning new things mid-career, how early intervention with infants can prevent cascading dysfunction, and the emotional impact on families when their child's trajectory is changed.17:42 — **The Pediatric Screening Gap**Dr. Mike walks through the AAP's recommended well-child screening list and highlights what's glaringly missing.29:47 — **Breaking Free from the System**How private practice and opting out of insurance allows Dr. Galindo to spend 45–60 minutes per visit, and why conventional medicine's "prescribe and see what happens" model is losing ground.40:20 — **Inside the Consultation Room**A detailed walkthrough of what a first visit looks like.43:31 — **The Power of Bodywork**Why Dr. Galindo considers bodyworkers (chiropractors, craniosacral therapists, OTs, PTs) essential collaborators, and how fascial tension, torticollis, and container baby syndrome impact feeding, breathing, and nervous system regulation.56:50 — **Screen Time & Modern Parenting**The compounding effects of screen addiction, poor feeding practices, pacifier overuse, and lack of movement on children's neurodevelopment and sleep, and why being healthy has become a privilege.1:04:24 — **Colleague Pushback & Professional Isolation**Dr. Galindo's candid account of feeling isolated from his pediatric peers, facing skepticism and ego-driven resistance, and finding kinship instead with dental specialists and bodyworkers.1:08:10 — **Changing Trajectories: Outcomes & Early Detection**How treating root causes rather than symptoms leads to children tapering off ADHD medications, and why early detection matters more than chasing outcomes for already-complex cases.1:16:37 — **Reconnecting with Our Humanity**Dr. Galindo's deeply personal answer to how we change the system: by reconnecting with what makes us human, trusting our instincts, and finding the inspiration to keep learning and growing.1:23:17 — **Closing & Contact Info**Final thoughts and how to connect with Dr. Galindo on Instagram.1:26:26 — **Outro**Closing remarks and information on The Doc Podcast resources, CE courses, and community.LINKS:Contact Erik Galiendo on IG: @drerick.pediatraRegister for the In-person Early Treatment Comprehensive: https://www.earlyorthotreatment.com/ The Generational Wealth Code: https://www.vtwmg.com/our-b
- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
The Impact of Sleep & Sleep Disorders on Patient Health (w/Dr. Saema Tahir) [Ep.173]
Episode Description:Join me for an in-depth conversation with sleep medicine specialist and quadruple Board Certified Physician (Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine), Dr. Sima Tahir, as we discuss the critical role that sleep plays in overall health. Dr. Tahir shares her journey from working on the COVID-19 frontlines to opening her own boutique sleep practice in Manhattan, and why she believes sleep should be at the forefront of medical care.Key Topics Covered:Why Sleep Medicine MattersThe lack of sleep education in medical schools and residenciesWhy sleep disorders are missed by traditional healthcare systemsHow sleep affects every aspect of health, from mood to chronic diseaseRecognizing Sleep DisordersWarning signs in children AND adults (headaches, jaw pain, teeth grinding, brain fog, irritability)Why children should NEVER snoreThe connection between sleep disorders and ADHD/behavioral issuesHow sleep problems manifest differently in kids vs. adultsThe Diagnostic ChallengeLimitations of polysomnography (sleep studies)Why a normal AHI doesn't rule out sleep disordersUnderstanding upper airway resistance syndromeThe importance of reviewing raw sleep study dataThe Multidisciplinary ApproachWhy "sleep takes a team" - collaboration between physicians, dentists, orthodontists, and specialistsHow dental providers can detect sleep and breathing issuesThe role of orthodontics in addressing airway problemsBreaking down silos between medical and dental Sleep Quality vs. QuantityWhy 7-9 hours isn't enough if quality is poorUnderstanding sleep architecture and circadian rhythmsHow weekend sleep schedule changes affect your entire weekThe one-hour-per-day recovery rulePractical Sleep HygieneThe importance of consistent sleep/wake timesHow hormones (especially in perimenopause) affect sleepWhy waking up multiple times per night is NOT normalRed flags that indicate you need a sleep evaluationPerfect For:Healthcare providers (medical and dental)Parents concerned about their children's sleepAnyone experiencing chronic fatigue, brain fog, or sleep issuesProfessionals interested in the intersection of sleep and overall healthTimestamps:0:00 – Intro and highlight reel3:35 – Welcome, Dr. Tahir's background and path to sleep medicine5:08 – Life on the COVID front lines and how it changed her priorities8:12 – Why she left the hospital system to open her own sleep practice9:12 – Why sleep is multifactorial and requires a team-based approach14:20 – The gap in sleep education in medical school and residency19:09 – Do pediatricians get trained to spot sleep-disordered breathing?23:03 – Warning signs of sleep disorders in kids and adults (head-to-toe rundown)28:36 – The dentist's role in catching what pediatricians miss32:11 – Talking to skeptical dental colleagues about sleep and airway35:00 – Why sleep studies (polysomnography) can miss real problems, especially in kids38:07 – What to do when the sleep study says "normal" but symptoms persist45:59 – Hormones, aging, and why primary care doesn't ask about sleep52:35 – Why doctors reach for another prescription instead of asking about sleep55:23 – What "good sleep" actually means (quality vs. hours)57:33 – How sensitive your circadian rhythm really is62:13 – Nighttime awakenings: what's normal and what's not64:43 – Why snoring is never normal — in kids or adults67:34 – The future of at-home sleep diagnostics and wearables for kids69:31 – How to reach Dr. Tahir71:22 – Closing thoughtsLINKSConnect w/Dr. Tahir: https://drsaematahirmd.com/Register for the In-person Early Treatment Comprehensive: https://www.earlyorthotreatment.com/ (ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!)Join The DOC Community on Facebook for more great content and discussions: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cb9rkQVde/Check out the DOC CE Courses: https://theorthocoach.com/ce-courses/Website: theorthocoach.comYouTube: @theorthocoachInstagram: <a h
- 2 weeks ago1h 27m
The Way You Breathe Today May Be Wrecking Your Sleep Tonight (w/Dr. Louise Oliver) [Ep.172]
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Louise Oliver, an NHS general practitioner, functional breathing practitioner, and founder of Breath Doc Programs, who discovered the profound impact of dysfunctional breathing after her own struggles with perimenopausal snoring. We dig into why physicians are rarely taught about airway and breathing dysfunction, the biochemistry of over-breathing and "air hunger," and how retraining your CO2 tolerance can be life-changing. We also explore how daytime breathing habits shape nighttime breathing, why puberty, pregnancy, and menopause reshape airway function, the troubling gaps in sleep apnea research for women, and a nuanced take on mouth taping. It's a wide-ranging conversation that challenges assumptions about one of the most basic things we do every moment of our lives: breathe.TIMESTAMPS- 0:00 – Introduction- 3:47 – Meet Dr. Louise Oliver- 3:49 – Dr. Oliver's journey to functional breathing- 9:59 – What actually counts as evidence-based medicine- 14:04 – Why traditional medicine overlooks breathing dysfunction- 19:28 – The mechanics of over-breathing and air hunger- 25:23 – How to retrain your breathing- 33:28 – How over-breathing affects the whole body- 38:42 – Breathing and the autonomic nervous system- 46:16 – Why daytime breathing habits shape nighttime breathing- 52:51 – Women's health, hormones, and breathing- 53:38 – Breathing through puberty, pregnancy, and menopause- 1:14:50 – The gap in women's sleep medicine research- 1:20:10 – The truth about mouth tape- 1:25:46 – Closing thoughts and where to find Dr. OliverLINKSIG: @drolivertlcWebsite: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/Register for the In-person Early Treatment Comprehensive: https://www.earlyorthotreatment.com/ Join The DOC Community on Facebook for more great content and discussions: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cb9rkQVde/Check out the DOC CE Courses: https://theorthocoach.com/ce-courses/Website: theorthocoach.comYouTube: @theorthocoachInstagram: @theorthocoachEmail: drmike@theorthocoach.com - Introduction - Meet Dr. Louise Oliver - Dr. Oliver's Journey to Functional Breathing - What Counts as Evidence-Based Medicine - Why Medicine Overlooks Breathing - The Mechanics of Over-Breathing and Air Hunger - Retraining Your Breathing - How Over-Breathing Affects the Whole Body - Breathing and the Autonomic Nervous System - Daytime Breathing Habits Shape Nighttime Breathing - Women's Health, Hormones, and Breathing - Breathing Through Puberty, Pregnancy, and Menopause - The Gap in Women's Sleep Medicine Research - The Truth About Mouth Tape - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Dr. Oliver
- 3 weeks ago1h 22m
The Evolution of Airway Dysfunction, Malocclusion, & Chronic Disease (w/Dr. Mark Cruz)
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mark Cruz - general dentist, former assistant director of the UCLA Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, and a pioneer in airway-focused dentistry - for one of the deepest conversations we've had on the show. We get into the medical and dental comorbidities of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, the ongoing debate over whether malocclusion is driven by genetics or environment, and why I believe orthodontists are uniquely positioned, yet often reluctant, to lead in airway health.Mark walks me through his personal journey, including the terrifying night his six-year-old son stopped breathing, and how that experience reshaped his entire clinical philosophy. We dig into the evidence (and lack thereof) behind long-held orthodontic dogma, the anthropological data showing just how dramatically our facial skeletons have changed in only 500 years, and the evolutionary story of why our jaws and airways are in crisis today. We close out by tackling the "no evidence" myth head-on, most notably the claim that tooth extraction and tongue space have nothing to do with airway, and Mark breaks down exactly where that argument falls apart.If you care about early intervention, craniofacial growth and development, or evidence-based practice, get ready to take notes.**Timestamps:**- 0:00 — Open- 0:51 — Meet Dr. Mark Cruz- 2:15 — Mark's Path to Airway-Focused Dentistry- 16:57 — Which Dental Specialty Has the Strongest Evidence?- 17:26 — Why Orthodontics Is Positioned to Lead on Airway- 18:25 — The Airway as the Keystone of the Face- 25:24 — The History of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome- 27:34 — How Our Facial Skeleton Has Changed in 500 Years- 35:22 — Rethinking Medical and Dental Education- 43:46 — The Airway as the Nexus of Health- 56:07 — Why Is This So Common? The Anthropology of Malocclusion- 61:32 — The Evolutionary Story: From Hunter-Gatherers to Modern Jaws- 70:15 — Debunking the "No Evidence" Myth on Extractions and Tongue Space- 79:03 — Closing Thoughts- 81:53 — Outro and How to Reach Dr. CruzKnow someone who'd make a great guest, or want to be one yourself? Email me at drmike@theorthocoach.com, and don't forget to join The Doc Community on Facebook. Thanks for listening, and remember, you've been blessed with the ability to do amazing things.LINKSContact Mark - markcruz@markacruzdds.comOrthotown Article Part I: https://www.orthotown.com/magazine/digital/649/march-2025 Orthotown Article Part II: https://www.orthotown.com/magazine/digital/652/may-2025Phase I Early Treatment Course: https://theorthocoach.com/courses/phase-i-arch-development/?portfolioCats=99 Register for the In-person Early Treatment Comprehensive: https://www.earlyorthotreatment.com/ Join The DOC Community on Facebook for more great content and discussions: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cb9rkQVde/Check out the DOC CE Courses: https://theorthocoach.com/ce-courses/Website: theorthocoach.comYouTube: @theorthocoachInstagram: @theorthocoachEmail: drmike@theorthocoach.com - Cold Open - Meet Dr. Mark Cruz - Mark's Path to Airway-Focused Dentistry - Which Dental Specialty Has the Strongest Evidence? - Why Orthodontics Is Positioned to Lead on Airway - The Airway as the Keystone of the Face - The History of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome - How Our Facial Skeleton Has Changed in 500 Years - Rethinking Medical and Dental Education - The Airway as the Nexus of Health - Why Is This So Common? The Anthropology of Malocclusion - The Evolutionary Story: From Hunter-Gatherers to Modern Jaws - Debunking the "No Evidence" Myth on Extractions and Tongue Space - Closing Thoughts - Outro and How to Reach Dr. Cruz
- Aug 20, 20261h 17m
The Truth About Mouth Breathing, Sleep, & Sleep Medicine (w/Dr. Funke Brown) [Ep.170]
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Funke Afolabi Brown, a triple board-certified sleep physician, founder of Restful Sleep MD, and best-selling author. We go way beyond the basics of sleep, exploring what "good sleep" actually means, why sleep medicine gets so little attention in physician and dental training, and why that has to change.Dr. Brown and I dig into the full spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing (it's so much more than just obstructive sleep apnea), the strengths and serious limitations of polysomnography versus home sleep testing, and why relying only on the AHI can cause us to miss patients who are genuinely struggling. We also spend a lot of time on the far-reaching effects of poor sleep in kids - behavior, learning, emotional regulation, and how sleep issues so often masquerade as ADHD.We talk candidly about why snoring and chronic mouth breathing should never be treated as "no big deal," why interdisciplinary collaboration between sleep physicians, pediatricians, ENTs, dentists, orthodontists, and myofunctional therapists is essential, and why I'm genuinely optimistic about where sleep medicine is headed.TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Cold open: sleep's impact on children isn't benign0:38 — Podcast welcome1:02 — Guest introduction: Dr. Funke Afolabi Brown4:20 — Interview begins5:39 — Dr. Brown's background and path into sleep medicine7:13 — Sleep education gaps in medical/dental training10:19 — Defining good sleep: quantity, quality, timing14:42 — Wearables, sleep tracking, and orthosomnia20:24 — Acute vs. chronic sleep problems and recovery26:52 — In-lab polysomnography: strengths and limitations37:28 — The sleep-disordered breathing spectrum41:10 — Primary snoring: why it's never normal46:14 — Allergies, nasal airway, and root causes48:12 — Chronic mouth breathing debate54:23 — Why physicians and dentists avoid the topic1:00:10 — ADHD and sleep-disordered breathing overlap1:08:57 — Home sleep testing and treatment options1:09:48 — The future of sleep medicine1:16:00 — Closing thoughts and where to find Dr. BrownIf you found this conversation valuable, please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, follow DOC Podcast on Instagram, and subscribe to the channel on YouTube so you never miss an episode.LINKSConnect w/Dr. Brown:Website: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/ Beyond Tired Book: https://a.co/d/2aSRSQt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfunkebrown/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funke.afolabibrown/ Register for the In-person Early Treatment Comprehensive: https://www.earlyorthotreatment.com/ The Generational Wealth Code: https://a.co/d/05TlkLJXJoin The DOC Community on Facebook for more great content and discussions: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cb9rkQVde/Check out the DOC CE Courses: https://theorthocoach.com/ce-courses/Website: theorthocoach.comYouTube: @theorthocoachInstagram: @theorthocoachEmail: drmike@theorthocoach.com
- Aug 13, 20261h 31m
How to Use the Tax Advantages of Real Estate to Build Wealth (w/Christine Vento-Conway, CPA)[Ep.169]
In this episode, I sit down again with Christine Vento Conway, Senior Vice President at Inland Securities, to dig into the real estate side of building generational wealth. We pick up where we left off with her family, this time focusing specifically on how real estate's tax advantages (1031 exchanges, DSTs, depreciation, and Qualified Opportunity Zones) can help investors defer, reduce, and even eliminate capital gains taxes.Christine breaks down the numbers, walks through real timelines and rules, and we compare these strategies to REITs so you know exactly which tool fits your situation. Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or just getting started, this conversation will give you a clear framework for thinking about real estate as a tax strategy, not just an asset class.TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Introduction and catching up with Christine3:59 – Christine's role at Inland Securities and her CPA background10:59 – The four key benefits of real estate as an investment vehicle14:02 – Duplex vs. institutional real estate: diversification and risk18:57 – Breaking down the tax consequences of selling a property36:36 – The 1031 exchange timeline: the 45-day and 180-day rules37:28 – What a qualified intermediary does (and why you need one)49:20 – The three phases of a DST investment56:32 – How DST income and distributions are taxed1:12:13 – DSTs vs. REITs: what's the difference?1:15:24 – Qualified Opportunity Zones and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act1:27:41 – Who qualifies: accredited investor requirements and minimums1:29:17 – How to get in touch with ChristineIf this conversation gave you a new way of thinking about real estate, please don't keep it to yourself. Send this episode to your financial advisor or CPA, since many of them aren't familiar with DSTs. Pick up a copy of *The Generational Wealth Code* to go even deeper, and if you want to explore these strategies for your own portfolio, reach out to Christine directly at conway@inland-securities.com. And if you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from a smarter approach to real estate and taxes.LINKSPurchase The Generational Wealth Code: https://a.co/d/0cye2Lqu Email Christine: conway@inland-securities.com Call Christine: 917-410-7725First Episode w/Vento Family: Second Episode w/John Vento Sr: Register for the In-person Early Treatment Comprehensive: https://www.earlyorthotreatment.com/ Join The DOC Community on Facebook for more great content and discussions: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cb9rkQVde/Check out the DOC CE Courses: https://theorthocoach.com/ce-courses/Website: theorthocoach.comYouTube: @theorthocoachEmail: drmike@theorthocoach.comInstagram: @theorthocoach
- Aug 6, 20261h 27m
The Role of the Nasal Passageways in Airway Disease (w/Dr. Peter Catalano)
OverviewIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Peter Catalano - an otolaryngologist, rhinology fellowship director, and pioneer of minimally invasive nasal surgery. Dr. Catalano has held appointments at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the Lahey Clinic, and Tufts University, and has spent over three decades developing and publishing on targeted nasal airway surgery. I've had the privilege of working with Dr. Catalano on a major article addressing mouth breathing, and our conversation here is one of the most important I've had on this platform.We go deep into the science of nasal airflow, the structural and institutional barriers preventing children from getting the care they need, and the very real consequences (neurological, behavioral, cardiovascular, and craniofacial) of untreated mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing. We also address the myths and dogmas that continue to persist in both the ENT and orthodontic worlds, and what it's going to take to break them down.If you've ever wondered why the two worlds of dentistry and medicine remain so siloed on this issue, or what it means for patients when they fall through the crack, this episode is for you.Timestamps0:00 – Introduction and Dr. Catalano's background: ENT, skull base surgery, academic appointments at Mount Sinai, Lahey Clinic, and Tufts University4:10 – How Dr. Catalano's career trajectory led him from engineering to medicine to rhinology — and the philosophy of fate and the "hidden angel" guiding his path9:12 – The MicroShaver revolution: meeting Dr. Setliff in South Dakota and the aha moment that changed everything about minimally invasive sinus surgery11:13 – The unexpected discovery: patients reporting they stopped snoring after sinus surgery, and how that led to a focus on nasal airway and sleep-disordered breathing13:18 – [Ad] Early Orthodontic Treatment Comprehensive — a two-day hands-on immersive course with Dr. Daniel Camacho, Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 13–14. Click the link in the show notes to register.14:27 – The 2009 Singapore breakthrough: Dr. Deyun Wang and computational flow dynamics — why no one actually knew how air moved through the nose until then19:32 – Why previous nasal surgeries failed for OSA, and what "follow the airflow" means for surgical targets between the eyes20:30 – Why making big holes in sinuses made things worse — and why the sinuses don't actually ventilate during breathing23:58 – How the superior airway and structures like the uncinate process and concha bullosa became key surgical targets, producing a 15–20% improvement in airflow26:08 – The insurance dilemma and medical-legal risks that prevent ENTs from performing airway surgery — even when the data is clear30:03 – The ferret studies and the "never operate under 16" dogma: how flawed 1980s animal models became entrenched standard of care for pediatric ENT surgery35:48 – Parallels to hormone replacement therapy and the rampant hypocrisy in academic medicine — how good studies get buried and bad ones persist40:55 – How Dr. Catalano fought back against an insurance company, changed their pediatric sinus surgery policy, and survived multiple attempts to have his medical license revoked47:12 – The Harvold monkey studies: why the obligate nasal breather argument is wrong, why the studies are foundational, and what it means that no one could repeat them today58:07 – Children don't just "outgrow" airway obstruction: why the lymphoid involution argument is true but dangerously misleading when 90% of craniofacial growth is complete by age 81:13:57 – CBCT in ENT and orthodontic practice: why orthodontists need to learn to read the full image, how Dr. Catalano and Dr. John Walker found hidden tumors, and why rhinology-focused ENTs already use equivalent imaging1:17:33 – Nocturnal enuresis and airway: the pituitary/ADH connection, why these children ask about bedwetting the moment they wake from surgery, and the anecdotal but compelling clinical evidence1:27:15 – Swell body reduction: how a novel procedure Dr. Catalano pioneered in 2015 went from being met with rotten tomatoes at conferences to becoming standard of careClosingIf this conversation resonated with you, I want to encourage you to share it with your colleagues, your dental and medical partners, and anyone who works with young patients who struggle to breathe. This is exactly the kind of interdisciplinary dialogue that can change outcomes for kids who are being told to wait it out.LINKSDr. Peter Catalano: E
- Jul 30, 20261h 32m
One Family's Airway Revolution (w/Sydney & Dr. Victor Avis) [Ep.167]
In this episode, I sit down with a truly inspiring father-daughter team - Dr. Victor Avis, a recently retired general dentist and orthodontist of 38 years, and his daughter Sydney Avis, co-founders of the Airway Revolution Foundation. What begins as a deeply personal story about Sydney's lifelong, undiagnosed struggle with airway and sleep disorders quickly evolves into a powerful conversation about the systemic gaps in how medicine and dentistry recognize and treat airway-related health issues. From Sydney's childhood as a chronic mouth breather to her life-changing double jaw surgery in 2020, and from Dr. Avis' discovery of the Mews and orthotropics to the launch of a nonprofit digital learning platform, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and a whole lot of heart.Timestamps0:00 — Introduction & welcome0:23 — About today's guests: Dr. Victor Avis & Sydney Avis, co-founders of the Airway Revolution Foundation3:16 — Dr. Avis frames the conversation: what it's like to see patients transform through airway treatment, and why he didn't see it in his own daughter7:19 — Sydney begins her story: growing up without knowing something was wrong8:21 — Dr. Avis reflects: he didn't know mouth breathing wasn't normal, even watching home videos; the missed opportunity at age 610:43 — School struggles begin: from A student to C student despite extraordinary effort; asthma, inhalers, and cavities nobody connected to airway15:25 — Sydney's growing anxiety: first panic attack at prom; daily panic attacks escalating through her gap year15:57 — The breaking point: a 3 AM call from Thailand - Sydney in the hospital getting a brain scan20:29 — Dr. Avis discovers John Mew on YouTube; two weeks later he's in England studying orthotropics22:19 — Presenting Sydney's case to Bill Hang's study group: the recommendation for double jaw surgery, and Sydney's immediate answer: "Okay, let's do it"24:13 — The pre-surgery journey: sleep studies, DICE with Dr. Soroush Zaghi, MADs, CPAP, nothing helps; surgery delayed by COVID31:11 — Sydney shares life after surgery: REM rebound, finally feeling rested, and the lifting of the "fog"52:37 — Why they founded the Airway Revolution Foundation and built a free digital learning platform for parents, educators, and adults1:12:28 — Lessons from trying to change doctoral education and lobbying Capitol Hill and why they ultimately decided to go directly to the public1:22:51 — The danger of anti-airway commentary; 50–60% of kids on ADHD medications may have an undiagnosed sleep disorder; how to connect with the FoundationClosingDr. Victor and Sydney Avis are doing something rare - turning personal pain into a movement that has the potential to change millions of lives. If their story resonates with you, visit airwayrevolution.org and follow @theairwayrevolution on social media to stay connected as their digital learning platform launches this fall.LINKSAirwayrevolution.orgConnect w/the Avis' on Social Media: @theairwayrevolution Register for the In-person Early Treatment Comprehensive: https://www.earlyorthotreatment.com/ Join The DOC Community on Facebook for more great content and discussions: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cb9rkQVde/Check out the DOC CE Courses: https://theorthocoach.com/ce-courses/Website: theorthocoach.comYouTube: @theorthocoachEmail: drmike@theorthocoach.comInstagram: @theorthocoach
About 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
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