{"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":87,"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":"2026-09-21T20:18:33.807913+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127"},"episode":{"title":"Ep.82,The Oral Physician: Redefining the Role of Dentistry, Dr. Kimberly Santiago","slug":"ep-82-the-oral-physician-redefining-the-role-of-dentistry-dr-kimberly-santiago","published_at":"2026-06-29T14:17:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/ep-82-the-oral-physician-redefining-the-role-of-dentistry-dr-kimberly-santiago","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-82-the-oral-physician-redefining-the-role-of-dentistry-dr-kimberly-santiago--72739810","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72739810/dr_kimberly_santiago_audio_version_3.mp3","summary":"What if Dentists are uniquely positioned to identify chronic disease before symptoms ever appear? In this conversation, Dr. Stacy Becker welcomes fellow ASAP Pathway member, educator and airway pioneer Dr. Kimberly Santiago for a deep dive into the evolving role of dentistry in airway health, craniofacial development, sleep medicine, and whole-body wellness. From breastfeeding struggles and tongue-tie misconceptions to cranial development, TMJ health, pediatric airway intervention, and the future of diagnostic technology, this episode challenges traditional silos in healthcare and asks an important question: What if dentistry has always been medicine — we just forgot? Dr. Santiago shares her journey from traditional restorative dentistry to becoming a craniofacial respiratory orthopedist focused on optimizing nasal breathing, jaw development, and sleep quality beginning as early as infancy — and even before birth. Together, Drs. Becker and Santiago discuss: Why adult sleep apnea often begins in childhood The difference between making room for teeth and making room for breathing Why early intervention may protect neurocognitive development The relationship between oral health and cardiovascular disease How dentists and hygienists can become frontline healthcare screeners Why anatomy alone is not enough and function matters just as much The emerging technologies helping clinicians better understand nasal physiology and airway function Why comprehensive treatment planning requires collaboration across disciplines This conversation isn't simply about dentistry. It's about changing the trajectory of health before disease ever has the chance to take hold. Dr. Kimberly Santiago Website Dr. Santiago IG Dr. Santiago FB TIkTok: @airsyncwellness Email: Drkimblery@airsyncwellness.…","meta_description":"What if Dentists are uniquely positioned to identify chronic disease before symptoms ever appear? In this conversation, Dr. Stacy Becker welcomes fellow A…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4723,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/episodes/ep-82-the-oral-physician-redefining-the-role-of-dentistry-dr-kimberly-santiago/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-82-the-oral-physician-redefining-the-role-of-dentistry-dr-kimberly-santiago.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}