Description

We're excited to welcome Dr. Jeff Horowitz to the Dental Fuel Podcast! Join us as he sits down with Tanya Sue Maestas to dive into a real orthodontic case that taught him a tough but valuable lesson: Don’t let your confidence cloud your judgment!

Dr. Horowitz explains how overlooking TMJ and airway issues can lead to significant functional problems, highlighting the need to prioritize long-term stability over cosmetic solutions. In this episode, he shares a case where he missed a critical foundational issue by not fully utilizing the information he had gathered. His key message? Always evaluate all the data before creating a treatment plan. Key Takeaways:

• Importance of Functional Diagnosis: Jeff emphasizes that overlooking functional problems, especially in orthodontic and cosmetic dentistry, can lead to significant treatment failures.
• Professional Humility: He shares his personal journey from confidence to humility, highlighting that a cocky attitude in dentistry can result in missed diagnoses and patient harm.
• Advanced Training Value: Education at institutions like the Kois Center and Piper Education and Research Center is crucial for mastering complex dental issues such as TMJ and dynamic occlusion.
• Real-World Case Study: Jeff recounts a poignant case that demonstrates the consequences of missing a TMJ diagnosis and the lessons learned from it.
• Triple Focus Practices: He talks about his unique practice setup focusing solely on sleep, TMJ, and orthodontics, showcasing the importance of specialized care.

About the Guest:

Jeff Horowitz is a distinguished dentist based in the Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina, with practices in Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet. Originally from New Jersey, Jeff moved to South Carolina for dental school and planted his roots there, developing a reputation for his expertise in functional dentistry, specifically focusing on TMJ, airway, and orthodontics. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Charleston’s Dental School and has advanced training from various prestigious institutions, including the Kois Center and the Piper Education and Research Center.

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