A Holistic Approach to the Management of Sleep Apnea (w/Dave McCarty, MD) [Ep.106]
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In this episode of The DOC Podcast, my guest is Dr. Dave McCarty, a board-certified expert in internal and sleep medicine.
Dr. McCarty discusses his journey from a primary care internist to an innovator in sleep medicine. He sheds light on the complexities of sleep apnea, the importance of nasal breathing, and the shortcomings of the current treatment protocols.
Dr. McCarty introduces his Empowered Sleep Apnea Project and the innovative integrated multidisciplinary ecosystem at Rebis, designed to democratize complexity and improve patient outcomes. The discussion also highlights the need for collaboration between the dental and medical communities to address sleep-related disorders effectively.
00:23 Meet Dr. Dave McCarty
02:32 Dr. McCarty's Journey into Sleep Medicine
03:03 Discovering Sleep Apnea
04:05 Training and Early Career Challenges
06:15 Advanced Training and Fellowship
08:39 Innovations in Sleep Medicine
11:58 Collaborations and Multidisciplinary Approaches
17:09 The Empowered Sleep Apnea Project
25:02 The Evolution of Sleep Apnea Understanding
36.53-The 5 Reasons to Treat Sleep Apnea
43:49 Posture and Sleep Apnea
44:17 Diagnostic Challenges and Communication Issues
44:41 The Efficiency Machine and CPAP
45:11 Empowering Patients in Sleep Apnea Treatment
48:19 The Importance of Nasal Breathing
51:25 The Role of Nasal Breathing in Development
54:59 Historical Perspective: Ignaz Semmelweis
01:02:03 Orthodontic Practices and Airway Health
01:06:33 The Need for Evidence-Based Orthodontics
01:11:10 Complexity in Sleep Apnea Treatment
01:16:55 Introducing the Rebis Project
01:26:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
LINKS:
Rebis: https://www.rebishealth.org/
Contact Dr. McCarty: https://www.empoweredsleepapnea.com/
Beyond OSA: https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/orthotown/orthotown-march-2025/index.php?startpage=36#/p/34;
Articles Referenced by Dr. McCarty: email Dr. DeLuke ([email protected])
Phase I CE Courses: https://theorthocoach.com/courses/phase-i-arch-development/?portfolioCats=99
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