September 17, 2025

Ep. 63: “Ways to Expand the Mandible: The Approach of Telodontics and Telegnathics for a Wider Airway with Orthodontist Dr. Joseph Yousefian, D.M.D, M.S”

1 hour 50 minutes

⚠️𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.

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Dr. Yousefian is an Orthodontist specializing in airway techniques to assist in the treatment of sleep apnea and other airway issues. 🌬️The profound interview covers the following topics, and more🔥:

✅ A review of a variety of expansion techniques on the upper and lower jaws.

✅The concepts of “telodontics” and “telegnathics” represent an orthodontic paradigm focusing on non-restrictive expansion of jaws and teeth for airway health. 🌬️This approach contrasts with traditional methods that may retract jaws and teeth and compromise breathing. ⬆️

✅A variety of ways to expand the mandible in order to achieve more meaningful expansion on the upper jaw as well as address other areas of airway deficiency. Mandibular expansion techniques like DAME (Distraction Assisted Mandibular Expansion) surgically widen the lower jaw in adults, which can significantly enhance the effectiveness of maxillary expansion for treating sleep apnea. 🛠️ Addressing the mandible in children is also extremely important and dental uprighting on the lower arch can allow more expansion on the upper.

✅The APNO TX appliance is a versatile tool used during treatment for TMJ, bruxism, snoring, and sleep apnea management. 🛌

✅This interdisciplinary philosophy bridges dentistry and medicine, providing comprehensive solutions for complex airway issues. 💡

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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Joseph Yousefian, D.M.D, M.S, is a board-certified orthodontist in Bellevue, Washington, specializing in airway-focused orthodontics and dental sleep medicine. A Diplomate of both the American Board of Orthodontics and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, he pioneered Teledontics and Telegnathics, innovative methodologies for treating temporomandibular disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, and complex craniofacial issues. Educated at Washington University and Ohio State University, he has published over 30 scientific articles and textbook contributions, lectures internationally, and has received numerous awards, including the American Association of Orthodontists Award of Special Merit, for advancing orthodontic prevention, diagnostics, and treatment.

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ABOUT OUR HOST: Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP- COM® is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, international speaker, and author. She is the owner of San Diego Center For Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Therapy and serves as a mentor and consultant in the field of OMT.

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