Dr. Stanley Liu: Sleep Apnea Is a Continuum! Diagnose Early, Breathe Better | EP01

Описание: Sleep apnea isn’t an infection you “catch.” It’s a developmental continuum called sleep-disordered breathing from snoring and UARS to full obstructive sleep apnea.

In this Dental Optimist episode, Dr. Jeanette sits down with Dr. Stanley Liu (dual-trained OMFS/ENT; former Stanford fellowship director; 120+ publications) to unpack what truly helps patients sleep and breathe better.

What you’ll learn:
◼️ Why sleep apnea lives on a spectrum and why early recognition matters
◼️ The patient story as essential diagnostic data
◼️ What a proper diagnosis requires and where wearables fit
◼️ How dentistry sits at the center: nasal airway ↔ muscles ↔ jaw/skeleton
◼️ Kids first: how early orthodontic strategies can improve airway function
◼️ The link to mental health and why unlocking REM can change outcomes
◼️ The big misconception: waiting for severe disease vs. lifelong optimization

About our guest:
Dr. Stanley Liu is a UCSF & Stanford-trained surgeon with unique expertise in Medicine, Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), and Otolaryngology (ENT) - Sleep Surgery. He is the former Stanford Sleep Surgery Fellowship Director and an internationally recognized leader in surgical solutions for snoring, nasal obstruction, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:14 Why “optimize” sleep & breathing
04:50 The spectrum: snoring → UARS → OSA
09:01 Patient story & questionnaires
10:56 What a real diagnosis requires
16:06 Wearables vs. medical testing
18:23 Mouth taping & nasal dilators (pros/cons)
20:26 Why one gadget rarely solves it
21:50 Treatment landscape & personalization
24:52 A simple 2×2: nasal/mouth × day/night
25:41 Sleep & mental health (REM matters)
31:27 Why dentistry is central to airway care
32:56 A pivotal moment for team-based care
33:29 Life-changing patient stories

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About Dental Optimist
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⚠️ Medical Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider.