From Restoring Teeth to Transforming Lives (w/Dr. Chad Capps) [Ep.152]

About this episode

Dr. Chad Capps shares his journey from restorative dentistry to airway-focused orthodontics, highlighting the transformative impact on patients' lives.

Episode Overview I'm excited to share this week's episode, and I have to say, this one really hit home for me personally. My guest is Dr. Chad Capps, a board-certified orthodontist practicing in Rockwall, Texas, who also serves as adjunct faculty in the Department of Orthodontics at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. What makes this conversation so compelling is that, like me, he didn't set out to be an airway-focused orthodontist. He evolved. And the path that got him there, full of personal health struggles, defining patient moments, and a relentless pursuit of deeper purpose, is one I think so many of you will connect with. You'll get to listen to two board-certified orthodontists who were not trained in airway-focused treatment share how their thinking evolved and why we believe orthodontists are uniquely positioned to change lives, not just straighten teeth. We dive into the science, the clinical realities, and the politics of our profession, as well as the reasons we are both so passionate about airway-focused treatment. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Highlights & Timestamps 2:24 — **Welcome & Introduction** The conversation kicks off with how our…

People in this episode

Host: DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching, LLC

Guest: Dr. Chad Capps

Topics covered

• airway-focused orthodontics
• personal health struggles
• patient transformation
• clinical realities
• orthodontic profession
• deeper purpose

Keywords

• orthodontics
• airway-focused treatment
• patient moments
• health struggles
• clinical politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas A&M University College of Dentistry

Places: Rockwall, Texas

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