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Ep. 33 In this enlightening episode, Sleep Coach and Educator, Soda Kuczkowski sits down with Dr. Dar Radfar, a distinguished dentist and pioneer in sleep dentistry, to discuss the integration of dental health and sleep wellness. Dr. Radfar shares his personal journey from a harrowing escape in childhood to a near-fatal accident caused by sleep apnea, which steered him towards specializing in sleep-related dental solutions.
He explains the critical role dentists play in screening and providing an alternative therapy to sleep apnea, highlighting the importance of oral appliances and their advantages over traditional CPAP machines. Join us to discover how Dr. Radfar is transforming dental practices by incorporating sleep wellness, enhancing patient care, and fostering community connections.
"Dentists can recognize signs like bruxism and scalloped tongue as indicators of sleep apnea."
"A custom fitted appliance is really the best way to go, and that can really only be done through a dentist."
"Twelve to 15 years off your life from severe sleep apnea that's not been treated."
Dr. Dar Radfar, known as Doctor Rad, is a graduate of the USC School of Dentistry. With expertise in general and cosmetic dentistry, he has pioneered the field of sleep dentistry. Dr. Radfar is fervently dedicated to bridging the gap between dental health and sleep wellness, focusing on detecting sleep disorders such as sleep apnea through dental examinations. He is also the founder of Radhealth Inc. and Radseminar.com, where he trains dentists nationwide on incorporating sleep disorder screenings and treatments into their practices.
Resources:
To learn more about Dr. Radfar’s seminars and products, visit https://radseminar.com/ and https://www.radhealthinc.com/
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Chapters:
0:00 Bridging Dental Health and Sleep Wellness
4:07 Advancements in Mandibular Devices for Sleep Apnea and TMJ
9:04 Natural Supplements for TMJ and Sleep Apnea Relief
12:43 The Financial and Health Benefits of Dental Sleep Medicine
18:41 Identifying Sleep Apnea Through Dental Landmarks
20:52 Dental Screening and Home Sleep Tests for Sleep Apnea
26:12 Exploring Alternatives to CPAP for Treating Sleep Apnea
31:29 The Importance of Integrating Sleep Health in Dentistry
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Ep. 33 In this enlightening episode, Sleep Coach and Educator, Soda Kuczkowski sits down with Dr. Dar Radfar, a distinguished dentist and pioneer in sleep dentistry, to discuss the integration of dental health and sleep wellness. Dr. Radfar shares his personal journey from a harrowing escape in childhood to a near-fatal accident caused by sleep apnea, which steered him towards specializing in sleep-related dental solutions.
He explains the critical role dentists play in screening and providing an alternative therapy to sleep apnea, highlighting the importance of oral appliances and their advantages over traditional CPAP machines. Join us to discover how Dr. Radfar is transforming dental practices by incorporating sleep wellness, enhancing patient care, and fostering community connections.
"Dentists can recognize signs like bruxism and scalloped tongue as indicators of sleep apnea."
"A custom fitted appliance is really the best way to go, and that can really only be done through a dentist."
"Twelve to 15 years off your life from severe sleep apnea that's not been treated."
Dr. Dar Radfar, known as Doctor Rad, is a graduate of the USC School of Dentistry. With expertise in general and cosmetic dentistry, he has pioneered the field of sleep dentistry. Dr. Radfar is fervently dedicated to bridging the gap between dental health and sleep wellness, focusing on detecting sleep disorders such as sleep apnea through dental examinations. He is also the founder of Radhealth Inc. and Radseminar.com, where he trains dentists nationwide on incorporating sleep disorder screenings and treatments into their practices.
Resources:
To learn more about Dr. Radfar’s seminars and products, visit https://radseminar.com/ and https://www.radhealthinc.com/
Order Home Sleep Test
Chapters:
0:00 Bridging Dental Health and Sleep Wellness
4:07 Advancements in Mandibular Devices for Sleep Apnea and TMJ
9:04 Natural Supplements for TMJ and Sleep Apnea Relief
12:43 The Financial and Health Benefits of Dental Sleep Medicine
18:41 Identifying Sleep Apnea Through Dental Landmarks
20:52 Dental Screening and Home Sleep Tests for Sleep Apnea
26:12 Exploring Alternatives to CPAP for Treating Sleep Apnea
31:29 The Importance of Integrating Sleep Health in Dentistry
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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