There’s a New Definition of Dental Sleep Medicine
Attention! Attention! There’s a new definition of Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM)--wait what? I know, I thought the same thing when I read this article. However, it did bring to [...]
Oral Appliance Study Displays Success
We never needed further proof of the success of oral appliance therapy, but it doesn’t hurt to hear more about it and reaffirm its input. In this recent study, [...]
The Painful Truth About TMD and How to Help
As you already know, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) refer to a cluster of conditions that are often characterized by pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or its surrounding tissues. [...]
TMD Could be Interrupting Our Patients’ Sleep
Approximately one in every four people who regularly visit their dentist has a condition called bruxism, which is an involuntary movement of the jaws when a person is sleeping. [...]
Teaching Dental Sleep Medicine in Dental School at West Virginia University
Previously we have discussed the need to incorporate dental sleep medicine courses into the curriculum at dental schools. While this continues to be an area that we need to [...]
Teamwork Between Dentists and Sleep Physicians is Essential
It’s time to create your team! Just like any sporting event, teamwork means success. While you won’t be choosing a whole roster, you will need to find a sleep [...]
Searching for the Right Continuing Education Courses for Sleep Apnea
I recently read an article in Sleep Review about Dental Schools receiving a failing grade. While this might be accurate, I wouldn’t give the schools a failing grade. What [...]
Let’s Talk About Bruxism
I cringe at the thought of bruxism, or teeth grinding, don’t you? There is a significant need for treatment of bruxism, and even sleep bruxism--don’t worry, we will cover [...]
Infographic: Help Your TMD Patients Eat Better
What does your diet look like? When a patient suffers from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) their diet can play a huge role in their pain. While it is important [...]
There’s a Connection Between Airway, Bruxism and Craniofacial Pain
Think of Airway, Bruxism and Craniofacial Pain. What do these words have in common? From just the words, it looks like they are three completely different terms. And, other [...]