by Jamison Spencer, DMD, MS Almost every week I get an email from someone asking “Jamison, what’s your favorite appliance?” I get this question almost EVERY time I lecture. Sometimes, if I’m feeling particularly rude, I’ll answer their question […]
Read Clinical SpotlightThe Clinician and Patient Benefits of Midline Devices
by Patrick Tessier, MBA Appliance selection is one of the most important decisions a clinician makes when treating a patient with Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB). Breaking down the academic, clinical, and financial benefits of the two major advancement categories […]
Read Clinical SpotlightCO2 Laser Surgery Post-Operative Pain and Healing: A Partial Literature Review
by Anna (Anya) Glazkova, PhD, and Peter Vitruk, PhD Introduction Postoperative pain and risk of infection are the main concerns with surgery. Most studies testing postoperative pain are level 5 (case report) evidence or animal studies. There are no randomized […]
Read Clinical SpotlightUsing a Precision Milled, Continuous Advancement, Oral Appliance with Symmetric Titration to Treat All Severity Levels of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
by Neal Seltzer, DMD, FAGD, D.AADSM, D.ACSDD, D.ASBA; Jeffrey S. Rein, DDS, FAGD, D.AADSM, D.ACSDD, D.ASBA; and Gina Pepitone-Mattiello RDH, C.ACSDD For years it was thought that oral appliance therapy was limited to treating mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea and […]
Read Clinical SpotlightEarly Training has Lifetime Benefits
Editor’s intro: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy can recognize mouth breathing, snoring, tongue thrust, and tooth grinding as part of more serious health problems. Help early diagnosis to improve your patients’ quality of life. by Judith Dember-Paige RDH, BS, Certified Orofacial Myologist Orofacial Myofunctional […]
Read Clinical SpotlightOral Appliances: New Field Study Examines their Medical Value and Quality-of-Life Impacts
Editor’s intro: A new field study on oral appliances and quality of life outcomes hopes to provide information that can minimize the harmful health impacts associated with obstructive sleep apnea. by Barry N. Chase, DDS, PC, D.ABDSM, D.ACSDD, D.ASBA On March 1, […]
Read Clinical SpotlightMyofunctional Therapy
by Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, Certified Orofacial Myologist Ideal health and function of the body is directly dependent upon optimal breathing patterns. Just as breathing impacts cellular regeneration; blood oxygenation; overall brain function; hormonal levels; and the strength and stamina […]
Read Clinical SpotlightOrthodontic Treatment Strategies for Sleep Apnea in Children
by Dr. Satish Pai Snoring during sleep is fairly common among people of all ages, but you shouldn’t just assume it’s normal. Adults who snore heavily or loudly may be suffering from sleep apnea, and the same may be true […]
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