Changing Lives Through Airway-Focused Treatment (w/Dr. Maria Sokolina) [Ep.93]

In this episode of The DOC Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sokolina, a dentist with a fascinating journey from Russia to the U.S.  Hear her struggles and successes in integrating airway, health, wellness, and myofunctional therapy into her dental practice.  Discover how early challenges in restorative dentistry and orthodontics led her to dive deep into sleep medicine and its impacts on dental health.  Dr. Sokolina shares inspiring patient stories, her collaboration with medical professionals, and practical advice for young dentists navigating the corporate and private practice landscape. Learn about her passion for comprehensive care and how taking the time to learn more about your patient’s airway and breathing can lead to big changes in treatment outcomes! 00:05 Maria's Journey: From Russia to NYU01:04 Challenges in Private Practice01:53 Discovering Sleep Medicine03:49 Integrating Orthodontics and Sleep Medicine06:24 Advice for Dentists and Orthodontists10:12 The Importance of Early Intervention14:57 Public Awareness and Professional Responsibility19:33 Challenges in Rural Areas and Telemedicine21:59 Orthodontic Stability and Muscle Function28:52 Initial Diagnostic Process29:29 Patient Education and Evidence Gathering30:24 Collaborating with Medical Specialists31:22 Physical Therapy and Body Balance33:57 Financial Aspects of Treatment38:44 Success Stories and Treatment Outcomes46:17 Encouragement for Young Dentists55:46 Final Thoughts and ResourcesLINKS To Dr. Sokolina’s Content:-Myofunctional Therapy Self-Assessment: https://drmariasokolina.com/myofunctional-therapy-and-sleep-quality-self-assessment/-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MaSouc9kwQStYebZLLH1g-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariasokolina/-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sokolina-dds-7711aa15/