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