End the year with a refresh of sleep apnea facts
As we end 2021, it makes sense to go back to the basics. And, as you may already feel, as dentists we want to make sure we know everything [...]
There is a link between sleep apnea and other health conditions
About one in five Americans suffer from sleep apnea, which is a number that is far too high. And with that comes untreated sleep apnea, which can lead to [...]
Patients should be mindful of what they eat during the holidays
The holiday season is all about having fun and spending time with your friends and family. But it is also very important that our patients be mindful of what [...]
Start the new year right with our hybrid TMD and sleep apnea program
Have you thought about what you want to accomplish in 2022? Well, we have something that you should consider. It’s time to start planning for Ben-Pat Institute’s upcoming hybrid [...]
TMD might be interrupting your patients’ sleep
Did you know that only 58% of people visit their dentist at least once a year? We need to do more to make sure our patients are visiting us [...]
Women should be aware of their increased risk for TMD
When it comes to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD), women are more likely to develop this jaw pain. That’s right, women are more likely to suffer from TMD than [...]
Your patients may be experiencing interrupted sleep from TMD
About 80% of people who grind their teeth are unaware they are doing it. While this condition can occur occasionally without causing severe damage, others can experience severe harm [...]
November is national TMJ awareness month
For the month of November, we are raising awareness for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD). Throughout the month of November for TMJ awareness month, as dentists, we should make [...]
Get ready for our hybrid TMD and sleep apnea program
It’s time to start planning for Ben-Pat Institute’s upcoming hybrid course on TMD and dental sleep medicine! We are taking a new approach to providing continuing dental education for [...]
Fat in blood is linked to sleep apnea
There is new research out there connecting sleep apnea with fat in blood. This link is between obstructive sleep apnea and triglycerides, which is a type of fat that [...]