In this episode, Dr. Courtney Donkoh, a University of Iowa dental surgery graduate, emphasizes comprehensive care. With a background in various specializations including orthodontics and craniofacial growth, she discusses her collaborative work at AIRE Dental Group and the importance of interdisciplinary teams in enhancing patient care. Dr. Donkoh's passion for pediatric dental health shines through as she explores the integration of diet, sleep studies, and advanced dental techniques to improve children's oral health and overall well-being.
We talk about:
- [0:00] Intro
- [02:39] Courtney’s dental passion
- [05:22] AIRE Dental Group
- [07:50] Patient Workflow
- [13:01] Courtney’s favorite tools
- [18:36] Interdisciplinary team
- [23:06] Pediatric sleep study
- [25:52] Addressing functional impairment
- [27:50] Managing pediatric growth and skeletal disharmony
- [31:02] Postural and muscular changes in young patients
- [36:20] Adapting diets for optimal oral development
- [39:43] Dental education
- [44:48] Shifting the dental education world
Resources mentioned:
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association: https://acpacares.org/
- International Association of Facial Growth Guidance: https://orthotropics.com/
Connect with Dr. Donkoh here:
- https://www.airedental.com/
Connect with Tiffany here:
- Courses: https://www.tmdcollective.online/
- https://www.tmdcollective.com
- https://www.instagram.com/tmd.collective/
- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tmdcollective
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