Obstructive sleep apnea linked to poor COVID-19 outcomes
As we continue to navigate the ongoing pandemic, a lot still remains unknown, but we have learned that people with COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be at [...]
Poor sleep increases heart disease risk in women
We have seen that people who get less sleep are more likely to develop obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease—this might be partially due to diet. However, studies [...]
Join us for a two-day webinar on dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain
We have some exciting news for you! Would you like to join one of our sessions, but from the comfort of your own home? Well, you are in luck. [...]
Find out if TMD is interrupting your patients’ sleep
Only 58% of people visit their dentist at least once a year. This might be shocking to you, but the reality is, it’s true. We need to get our [...]
Bruxism: Here is an overview of what dentists should know
Bruxism is a term used to describe gnashing and grinding of the teeth that occurs without a functional purpose. Whether a patient’s teeth grinding is due to a nervous [...]
Have you partnered with your local sleep physician?
From baseball players to business people, teamwork is what keeps us going. That means it shouldn’t end with medical care or dental work. As dentists, we need to create [...]
Understanding sleep apnea in pediatric and adolescent populations
To improve oral structure and development in pediatric and adolescent patients, it is vital that dentists and their teams detect sleep disordered breathing early. Unfortunately, though, sleep disordered breathing [...]
Learn more about pain relief with essential oils
Did you know that essential oils can help with pain relief? They can! And we have a special complimentary webinar just for that. Join us September 6 at 7 [...]
Dentists are reporting anxiety, depression due to pandemic
Research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that dental professionals on the early front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic are reporting anxiety and depression. This [...]
Here’s what to know about Botox for TMD treatment
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) account for more than 30 disorders that can cause pain and dysfunction in the joint and the muscles that help with jaw movement. Just as there [...]