In this milestone 100th episode of The DOC Podcast, I am joined by Drs. Lynda and Krystle Dean Duru, a mother-daughter team of board-certified pediatric dentists in Ashburn, Virginia. They discuss their holistic approach to pediatric dentistry that focuses on understanding the root causes of oral health issues and preventing disease by linking oral health to overall well-being. 

They emphasize the importance of early intervention, nasal breathing, and comprehensive integrative care. The episode highlights the journey and transformational results they have seen with their unique and patient-centered practice philosophy.

00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration

01:45 Special Guests: Drs. Lynda and Krystle Dean Duru

04:39 Lynda Journey into Pediatric Dentistry

10:30 Krystle’s Path and Family Legacy

13:24 Holistic Approach to Pediatric Dentistry

15:07 Challenges and Rewards in Practice

20:13 Early Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies

38:41 The Importance of Nasal Breathing

50:05 Orthodontic Research on Mouth Breathing

50:43 Challenges in Changing Medical Perspectives

51:21 Understanding Resistance to New Ideas

52:44 The Importance of Continuous Learning

55:00 Practical Applications in Patient Care

57:49 Early Life Breathing and Development

59:33 Identifying and Addressing Infant Breathing Issues

01:04:22 The Role of Tongue Ties in Development

01:07:04 Comprehensive Approach to Infant Care

01:22:34 Evidence-Based Medicine and Dentistry

01:25:11 The Impact of Holistic Care on Patients

01:27:39 Balancing Professional and Personal Fulfillment

01:32:05 Encouraging Open-Mindedness in Healthcare

01:33:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

LINKS:

-OrthoTown Article on Pediatric SDB - Part I:  https://www.orthotown.com/images/orthotown/magimages/0325/OrthotownMarch25.pdf

-Drs. Dean-Duru YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ashburnchildrensdentistry2697

-Drs. Dean-Duru Website: https://www.kidzsmile.com/