# Ep.69, The ENT & Dentist Collaboration Wishlist, Dr. Keith Matheny

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Podcast: [ASAP Pathway: THE PODCAST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127)
Published: 2026-01-20T14:10:23+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4215

## Resource

In this episode Dr. Stacy sits down with Vanderbilt-trained ENT and sleep specialist Dr. Keith Matheny for a wide-ranging, real-world conversation about the airway—starting where many discussions skip: the nose. They unpack why nasal obstruction (fixed and functional) is often minimized in sleep care, how “CPAP intolerance” is frequently a nasal problem in disguise, and why the nasal valve is commonly missed even by clinicians—sometimes because the tools used to examine the nose temporarily “fix” the problem. Dr. Matheny shares practical, current ENT options that don’t require major surgery, including in-office radiofrequency treatments that can address nasal valve issues, turbinates, and septal swell bodies with minimal downtime. From there, the conversation expands into pediatric airway concerns, the long-term cost of “waiting it out,” and how chronic mouth breathing can shape growth, sleep quality, and even the labels kids accumulate. They finish with a compelling vision for what’s next: true medical-dental collaboration—sleep boards, shared language, better screening, and models that make treatment more accessible for patients. And, because Dr. Matheny is also “The Grill Doctor,” the episode closes with pizza wedges, skiing attempts, grilled salmon, and a seasoning drop coming soon!! US ENT PARTNERS Dr. Matheny's Practice, Collin County ENT SLEEP VIGIL SEPTUM SOLUTIONS GRILL DOCTOR ON IG CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome + Why Dr. Matheny Had to Be on the Show 00:46 – Structure vs. Function in Airway Care 02:48 – Meet Dr. Keith Matheny: ENT, Sleep, Patents… and BBQ 06:40 – Authenticity in Healthcare: Patients Need a Real Human 08:22 – ENT + Dentistry: Same Playground, Not Enough Collaboration 09:22 – “The Nose Doesn’t Matter” in Sleep? Let’s Talk About That 13:49 – Nasal V…

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