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A dental journal and sleep apnea publication
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The Way Sleep Meetings Should Be Done
In late September, the World Sleep Society held their meeting in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. This five-day event assembled sleep...
Telemedicine and the Provision of Dental Sleep Medicine
The expansion of telemedicine is changing the landscape of providing Dental Sleep Medicine and oral appliances. This article will...
The Oventus O2Vent® Optima Nylon Appliance
The Oventus O2Vent line of oral appliances recently added the O2Vent Optima. The Optima achieved 510k market clearance from...
Special Section – Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders: The Role of the Dentist, Part 2
Editor’s intro: Part 2 of our special CE section includes interpretations of the ADA recommendations for treatment based on its Policy Statement of long-term treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders. From defining
Special Section – Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders: The Role of the Dentist
Editor’s intro: In part I of this special feature, six articles explore the ADA policy and what leaders say about sleep-related breathing disorders’ impact on a dental practice. Educational objective Dental Sleep
CO2 Laser Surgery Post-Operative Pain and Healing: A Partial Literature Review
Editor’s intro: Anna Glazkova and Peter Vitruk’s article focuses on research regarding reduced postoperative pain after CO2 laser surgery. Read about this safe, effective, and acceptable alternative to traditional surgery for various
Rhinomanometry-Measuring Nasal Flowrate to Improve TMJ Function
Editor’s intro: Dr. Steven Olmos shows a case study where rhinomanometry measurements and airflow-related treatment led to improvement of TMJ function. by Steven Olmos, DDS, DABCP, DABCDSM, DABDSM, DAIPM, FAAOP, FAACP, FICCMO,
The Dentist and the Otolaryngologist – Working Hard Together
Editor’s intro: Pittsburg dentist and otolaryngologist Nicole Chenet, DDS, and Ryan Soose, MD, offer patients the collaboration and insights of medical and dental professionals needed to comprehensively address sleep breathing problems. People
Increasing laboratory fees, decreasing insurance reimbursement, costly remakes, lengthy turnaround times, and patient intolerance can significantly impact the operating costs and satisfaction of running a dental sleep practice.
