Atrial fibrillation and OSA
by Alan D. Steljes, MD, FACC, FRCPC Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with several cardiovascular disorders as diverse as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation and pulmonary […]
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Insomnia Medications – Not All Are Created Equal
by Colonel Scott Williams, MD, FAASM Insomnia and difficulty acclimating to oral appliance therapy (OAT) are two of the most significant barriers to initial adherence. Given that adherence is a
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Turbinates to Tonsils – Lasers for Airway Therapy
by Dr. Harvey Shiffman Patients entering our practice are very likely to have some type of laser as part of their therapy. If they snore, have sleep apnea, have difficulty
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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 recognize that a team approach
Airway Management Launches its Morf Nasal Mask: The First Custom Nasal Mask on the Market
New custom technology utilized in Morf allows a low temperature thermoplastic material, ThermAcryl, to custom form to the unique features of each user’s face. DALLAS [June 26, 2023] – Airway
LIAISONS: Moving Collaborative Care from Idea to Reality
by Stacey Larkin, RDH, OMT Public and practitioner interest in airway, sleep and breathing issues (ASB) is growing like wildfire. ASB issues affect health, performance, learning, and behavior of men,
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Legal Misalignment
How Corporate Practice Doctrines Bite Against Sleep Doctors and Sleep Dentists by Daniel B. Brown, Esq. Nobody goes to dental school to become a durable medical equipment supplier. And few
Happy 57th Birthday to the Beast Known as Sleep Apnea!
The Monster Has left The Building. What Do We D0? by David E. McCarty, MD, FAASM If Sleep Apnea – as a construct – can be said to have a
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Precision Oral Appliance Therapy
The New Paradigm in Physician Acceptance of Oral Appliance Therapy in the Treatment of Obstruction Sleep Apnea by Edward T. Sall, MD, DDS, MBA In 1981, a landmark paper by
The Duck Wrangler
DSP interview with Rose Nierman Rose Nierman has been the go-to source for dentists getting paid for new services since before the first mandibular advancement devices hit the market. She