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A dental journal and sleep apnea publication

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Congestive Heart Failure and Sleep Disordered Breathing

  by Alan D. Steljes, MD, FACC, FRCPC Case Report A 68 year-old male complains of progressively limiting shortness of breath with exertion. He is ...
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Tongue-Tie: Small Band, Big Problems

Why Early Screening and Treatment Matter More Than Ever by Bella Kavalerchik, PT, myofunctional therapist Did you know that the foundations of your baby’s oral ...
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy

by Snigdhasmrithi Pusalavidyasagar, MD, FAASM The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during pregnancy is increasing worldwide. Pre-pregnancy obesity and the gestational weight gain increase ...
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A Fresh Beginning and a Grateful Heart

Lisa MolerFounder, MedMark Media American Poet T.S. Eliot wrote, “Every moment is a fresh beginning.” These words have become my North Star – my entire ...
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Vibration Therapy and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: Enhancing Health Through Synergy

by Angela Richwine, RDH, BAS, QOM Vibration therapy has emerged as a versatile tool in healthcare, offering benefits ranging from improved circulation to enhanced neuromuscular ...
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The Genetics of Sleep

by Lee A. Surkin, MD, FACC, FCCP, FASNC, FAASM, and Robert J. Floro, MS, RRT Sleep is a universal, natural, easily reversible periodic state with ...
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The Future is Integrated

Scott S. De Rossi, DMD, MBAEditor in Chief, Publisher, and SeniorStrategic Advisor, MedMark Media When I began my career as an oral medicine specialist, I ...
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In Memoriam: John Remmers, MD

  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Remmers, MD. In memory of his tremendous legacy, a couple of community ...
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MediOX: Level 4 Overnight Pulse Oximetry and Body Position Recorder

Sleep healthcare professionals require reliable, efficient screening devices that capture both oxygenation and positional data. The all new MediOX from BRAEBON Medical Corporation is a cloud-based ...
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Unlocking Predictable Growth in Dental Sleep Medicine: 3 Keys to Building a Thriving Dental Sleep Medicine Practice

by Jon Nierman Is your DSM practice taking longer to take off than you thought it would? You’re not alone. Many dentists start with enthusiasm, ...
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Simplify Sleep Testing Without Compromising Accuracy

Dentists can play a pivotal role in helping to diagnose and treat sleep apnea. Like many of your colleagues, you can advance your practice and ...
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Great Lakes Can Help You Provide Solutions for Your Sleep and Airway Patients

Left: SleepSat Oximeter with Probe; Right: Nylon Sleep Herbst appliance From identifying patients with a sleep disorder or an airway issue to appliance selection to ...

Dental Continuing Education

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Healthcare as a Listening Exercise

by Steve Carstensen, DDS Betty looked at me expectantly. I sensed her curiosity about how I, a dentist, could help with what her physician said ...
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Malocclusion and Sleep Related Breathing Disorders in Early Childhood, 1880-2025

What Needs to Be Done Now Has Been Done Before by Kevin Boyd, DDS, MSc To best help their patients, dentists and other allied health ...
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The Trigeminal Nerve: A Key Player in Facial Growth and Nasal Function

by Karen Parker Davidson, DHA, MSA, MEd, MSN, APRN, and Donald R. Moeller, DDS, MA, MD, Lieutenant Colonel US Army (retired) Introduction The trigeminal nerve, ...
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Is Your Mouthwash Putting You at Risk for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease?

by Nathan S. Bryan, PhD Oral health is absolutely essential for systemic health. The notion that oral bacteria may contribute to disease in other parts ...
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Primary Care Dentistry, Airway, Inflammation, and Life Essentials

by Steve Carstensen, DDS, and Pat Mc Bride, PhD, CCSH Within medicine, Dentists have the sole responsibility for preventive and restorative care of the hard ...
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Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist

by Ann Blau, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT® and Kaitlyn Shrum, MA, CCC-SLP, QOM, CMT® Sleep is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st ...
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Overview of Abnormal Movements During Sleep

by Amalia A. Geller, MD Abnormal movements during sleep are common in early life — with between 15% to 20% of children experiencing this condition, ...
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Physical Therapy Collaboration in Dental Sleep Medicine

by Brad Gilden, PT, DPT, FFMT, FAAOMPT, PRC, CSCS, and Bill Esser, MS, PT, CCTT Role of an AirwayCentric® Physical Therapist in Dental Sleep Medicine ...
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Why Every Dentist and Orthodontist Should Have an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist on Their Team

by Nicole Goldfarb, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM® As knowledge about the etiology of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) has expanded over the recent years, it is imperative to ...
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction Acquired from Sleep Related Breathing Disorders is the Cause of Most Non-Communicable Diseases

by Dr. Steve Lamberg Wouldn’t you love a deeper understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of sleep related breathing disorders “SRBD” and how they cause so ...
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Restless Legs Syndrome

by Zhu Zhu, MD, PhD; Saniya Pervin, MBBS; and Daniel O. Lee, MD, FAAN, FAASM Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sensorimotor neurological disorder ...
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Interarch Jaw Registration Devices for Oral Sleep Appliances: Consequences of Anterior vs. Posterior Stabilization

by Allen J. Moses, DDS Introductory Anatomy and Kinetics Human beings are the only mammals to have a shared foodway and airway. As a result, ...

Clinical Spotlight

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Tongue-Tie: Small Band, Big Problems

Why Early Screening and Treatment Matter More Than Ever by Bella Kavalerchik, PT, myofunctional therapist Did you know that the foundations of your baby’s oral health begin forming as early ...

Clinician Spotlight

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In Memoriam: John Remmers, MD

  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Remmers, MD. In memory of his tremendous legacy, a couple of community members have reflected on the ...

Corporate Spotlights

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Who We Are: 3DISC

Founded in 2007, 3DISC started as an R&D company but quickly matured into an agile American manufacturer and global provider of digital imaging solutions for dental practices. Fourteen years later, ...

Inside The Lab

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Lessons from the Bench Segment 2: Appliance Selection, Designs and Retention Challenges

by Laura Sheppard, BS, CDT, TE You Are Not Your Patient – Expand Your Toolbox Many practitioners make it a standard procedure to try out all types of devices on ...
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