{"podcast":{"title":"ASAP Pathway: THE PODCAST","slug":"asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127","podcast_index_feed_id":6613127,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5940263/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast--5940263","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f73526eedf4c8940e030f1037790b376.jpg","author":"Drs. Stacy Becker and Michelle Weddle","episode_count":81,"summary":"In a world where discussions about sleep and airway issues dominate the dental landscape, the journey to understanding and addressing these concerns has evolved drastically. Join us as we dive into the remarkable transformation of dental care over the last decade, from overlooking airway and sleep health to making it a core aspect of treatment planning. Join us as we uncover the journey of understanding and addressing sleep and airway concerns in children. Whether you're a dedicated Dentist seeking comprehensive guidance, a health care provider wanting to collaborate and Find a Provider to work with, or a concerned Parent evaluating your child's well-being, our podcast sheds light on a clear pathway forward. To take the next step, become a member of our community or access valuable resources for your child's evaluation. Visit our website now and be a part of the positive change! https://asappathway.com/","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127"},"episode":{"title":"Ep.69, The ENT & Dentist Collaboration Wishlist, Dr. Keith Matheny","slug":"ep-69-the-ent-dentist-collaboration-wishlist-dr-keith-matheny","published_at":"2026-01-20T14:10:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/ep-69-the-ent-dentist-collaboration-wishlist-dr-keith-matheny","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-69-the-ent-dentist-collaboration-wishlist-dr-keith-matheny--69489240","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69489240/keith_matheny_audio.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"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 t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4215,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/episodes/ep-69-the-ent-dentist-collaboration-wishlist-dr-keith-matheny/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/ep-69-the-ent-dentist-collaboration-wishlist-dr-keith-matheny.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}