Orthognathic surgeon Dr. David Bell delves into a wide range of topics, connecting mindfulness practices with surgical techniques.

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In this episode, we discuss:

- Meditation and its role in healthcare

- The relationship between facial structure and well-being

- Advanced 3D surgical planning and custom hardware

- Patient experiences and transformative outcomes

- The latest maxillofacial surgical techniques

00:00:00 Introduction and initial conversation

00:00:59 Discussion on meditation and mindfulness practices

00:03:59 Exploring the concept of karma and bio-psychosocial systems

00:09:25 Biomechanical explanation of neck pain and posture

00:15:18 Comparison of meditation techniques: yoga nidra and samadhi

00:21:37 Cervical spine adaptations and posture

00:25:23 The concept of being a "mapmaker" in healthcare

00:29:55 Community building and collaboration in healthcare advocacy

00:35:43 Impact of facial structure on health and wellbeing

00:38:48 Modern lifestyle impacts on nervous system and facial development

00:41:01 Emotional connections and support in healthcare

00:45:15 Fight, flight, freeze responses in stressful situations

00:49:50 Technologies and statistics in jaw surgery

00:55:53 Patient selection and life circumstances

00:59:08 Advanced imaging techniques for surgical planning

01:08:32 Understanding centric relation and occlusion

01:12:32 Airway assessment and posture considerations

01:18:09 2D treatment planning and patient education

01:21:05 Introduction to facial surgery concepts

01:24:22 Explaining 3D surgical preplanning

01:28:19 Sub-apical osteotomy and facial balance

01:35:26 Learning treatment planning and facial analysis

01:47:13 Quality control and patient involvement

01:53:53 Cutting guides and hardware design

02:03:52 Expanding the maxilla and airway

02:09:33 Insurance and patient advocacy

02:14:53 Surgery first and orthodontic decompensation

02:23:57 Importance of trust between surgeon and orthodontist

02:29:50 Jaw surgery vs. naso-maxillary expanders

02:34:24 Analyzing posture and neck position

02:36:49 Patient experiences and outcomes

02:41:25 Emotional intelligence and vulnerability in healthcare

02:46:26 Orthodontic history and surgical considerations

02:54:58 Rapid fire Q&A segment

02:55:49 Custom vs. non-custom plates in jaw surgery

03:01:34 Surgical technique: Mandible first approach

03:07:29 Maxillary advancement case study

03:15:12 Understanding airway flow and cross-sectional area

03:18:48 Comparing surgical approaches: Simple vs. complex

03:22:04 Segmental maxillary expansion and tooth spacing

03:29:28 Incision and bone cut locations in maxillofacial surgery

03:34:35 Case study: Problem-solving in maxillary surgery

03:38:22 Post-operative recovery process

03:41:22 Benefits of custom hardware and pain management

03:44:30 Closing thoughts and well wishes

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