Out of Breath Physicians and Dentists (Ep 1)
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Sep 29, 2023 Over 30 million Americans are battling obstructive sleep apnea, yet there's a hidden struggle among healthcare providers. The conversation shifts from general ENT practices to a targeted approach in sleep medicine, introducing the 'breathing triangle.' Collaboration between dental and ENT fields is essential for promoting oral appliance therapy, but adoption rates remain low. The speakers call for better awareness and communication about treatment options, aiming to challenge outdated beliefs in the dental community and advocate for innovative patient care.
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Breathing Triangle Explains OSA Origins
- Dr. Madan Kandula frames sleep problems as a "breathing triangle": two nostrils and the back of the throat.
- He argues obstructive sleep apnea is primarily a nose-and-throat issue that becomes solvable once explained and addressed.
Advent's Shift From ENT To Airway Care
- Advent started as an ENT practice in 2004 and shifted toward focused airway care after seeing patient harm.
- Kandula built Advent to actively fix nose and throat causes of breathing problems rather than accept system failures.
System Prioritizes Process Over Patients
- Kandula says the healthcare system favors throughput over individual patient solutions.
- He views himself as disruptive because he prioritizes fixing broken care rather than preserving the system.