Episode: #161 | Published: 2022-12-12 | Duration: 41 min 21 sec

Topic: Medicine

Treating patients for cleft lips and palates can be a long road filled with multiple surgeries and long recovery periods. They also need support in multiple areas, from feeding to speech therapy. That is why it’s so important for patients to have a skilled and diverse team assisting them; including nurses, speech-language pathologists (SLPs,) and of course, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Today on the show we catch up with the returning guest, Dr. Michael Markiewicz, to discuss the intricacies of diagnosing and treating patients born with a cleft lip or palate. Tuning in you’ll hear about the work Michael does at his practice and how he and his team work together to treat and support patients. He goes on to provide a detailed breakdown of the most popular techniques for lip and cleft repair, including how they were first developed and the benefits and drawbacks of each approach. Michael also discusses the important role of dentists in treating cancer patients, the life-changing impact of orthognathic surgery, and what he finds most challenging as a surgeon. Be sure to tune in as Michael shares his expansive wisdom and insight on these important topics!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Hear about the exciting discount that listeners can receive on instruments at KLS Martin.
• We catch up with the returning guest, Dr. Michael Markiewicz.
• An overview of how to diagnose and treat babies born with a cleft lip or palate.
• What to address first in patients with cleft lips and palates.
• The effect that cleft palates can have on speech.
• The integral role of nurses and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in treating patients with a cleft lip or palate.
• Why feeding is a top priority for babies and young children treated for a cleft lip or palate.
• How the age and weight of a baby affect dosage and treatment.
• What scarring to expect after surgery for a cleft lip.
• How surgeries need to be timed based on critical development stages.
• Recommendations on when to perform single or double jaw surgery.
• A rundown of the most popular techniques for lip and palate repair.
• Which sutures Michael prefers to use.
• The most successful techniques for alveolar cleft repair.
• Why cleft bone grafting is so challenging.
• How Michael prepares for orthognathic surgery.
• Michael’s additional tips and tricks for treating patients.
• The importance of having a dedicated team for patients.
• The critical role of dentists in treating cancer patients.
• The life-changing impact of orthognathic surgery.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Michael Markiewicz - mrm25@buffalo.edu

Dr. Michael Markiewicz — https://www.michaelmarkiewiczddsmd.com/

Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-markiewicz

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/