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The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn KriegerAuthor: Dr. Glenn Krieger
What does it mean to become an Orthopreneur? Hi there! My name is Dr. Glenn Krieger and I believe that in todays competitive world, the orthodontic and dental communities should be collaborative. And I've created Orthopreneurs so that we can move towards that goal together. Orthodontists are smart people. Youve accomplished a lot to get where you are, but chances are you never got a formal education in how to run the most effective and lowest stress practice possible. Dont sweat it! Because weve got your back... Being an Orthopreneur means that youre a part of a community. A community that brings peers together to become the best clinicians and the best business owners they can be. Becoming an Orthopreneurs means you never ever need to practice alone. Join the FREE Facebook group by simply applying:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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MARPE vs. FME: What Really Matters? w/Girl Jaw
Tuesday, 13 October, 2026
I've seen firsthand how quickly patients become convinced they need MARPE or another expansion procedure without fully understanding what's actually causing their breathing problems. In this episode, I join Girljaw from Get Expanded to discuss one of the most important principles in orthodontics: diagnosis must always come before treatment. We explore the growing interest in adult palatal expansion, the misconceptions surrounding airway treatment, and why even the most advanced technology won't necessarily solve a problem that hasn't been properly identified.I also share my personal journey into airway-focused orthodontics, including the patient experience that completely changed my perspective on expansion. We dive into CBCT imaging, sleep studies, custom bone-borne expanders, FME, and why an interdisciplinary team is essential when treating complex cases. Whether you're already offering expansion or considering incorporating airway-focused care into your practice, this conversation will help you approach treatment planning with greater confidence, make more informed clinical decisions, and ultimately deliver better care for your patients.💬Quotes"A MARPE is a device. That's not a treatment, right? You need some sort of expansion of your maxilla."— Dr. Glenn Krieger"We're not getting a second piece of lumber to work on here, folks. We want to do this once. We want to do it right."— Dr. Glenn Krieger🎯 Key TakeawaysIntroduction and the importance of diagnosis-first treatment (00:00)Why patients are increasingly requesting MARPE without understanding their diagnosis (03:42)Multiple treatment options, but one correct diagnosis (06:52)My first experience with bone-borne expansion and Dr. Won Moon's MSE (08:18)The patient who changed my perspective on airway treatment (14:01)Why CBCT is valuable and what it cannot diagnose (19:21)The most important diagnostic tool: listening to your patients (24:19)Understanding skeletal discrepancies and dental compensation (29:44)Why expansion should be customized to each patient's anatomy (37:11)Building an interdisciplinary airway treatment team (42:47)Why getting the diagnosis right matters more than choosing a specific appliance (51:40)Custom bone-borne expanders vs. FME: understanding the differences (59:40)Nasal obstruction, sleep studies, and treatment considerations (1:06:00)The importance of prevention and patient advocacy (1:24:40)🟦 Additional ResourcesIf you're treating patients with airway concerns or considering adding expansion to your practice, I encourage you to listen to this conversation before making your next treatment decision.Great orthodontics starts with great diagnosis. Take the time to understand what's really happening, surround yourself with knowledgeable specialists, and never stop learning.👉 Girl Jaw:https://www.youtube.com/@GirlJaw 👉 Get Expanded:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXV6P5r8vbNICm8cvgasDwA 👉 Airway Meeting: https://web.orthopreneurs.com/arizonasleepandairway2026 👉 For more information about Orthopreneurs, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/👉 Become an OrthoPreneur and join the free Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs
