Orofacial Pain and Oral Health
Orofacial pain involves the chewing muscles or temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Problems associate with orofacial pain may include TMJ discomfort, muscle spasms in the head, neck and jaw, migraines, cluster [...]
About admin
This author has not yet filled in any details.So far admin has created 469 blog entries.
Dental Sleep Medicine is “In”
The doctor is usually “in,” but with advancements in dentistry and technology, we can now see that Dental Sleep Medicine is “in.” With the growing need for Dental Sleep [...]
Dentists: Why Treat Sleep Apnea?
As a dentist have you ever thought about treating sleep apnea in your dental office? While it may seem like a long shot, dental sleep medicine continues to grow [...]
Join Forces with Physicians
When it comes to Dental Sleep Medicine, you want to be the dentist that physicians refer patients to. Become an active member of your community and introduce yourself to [...]
Educate Your Dental Team
In America alone, over 18 million people suffer from sleep apnea. And the worst part is that many of these people are not diagnosed and do not seek treatment. [...]
Educate Your Patients
While it is extremely important to educate yourself and your dental staff on dental sleep medicine and TMD, it is even more important to make sure you are educating [...]
The Importance of Furthering Your Education
So you have completed dental school. Now what? As with any industry, it is important to maintain continuing education. The dental field is constantly advancing and it is your [...]
Sleep Apnea and Your Dental Practice
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), 40% of the American population snores, which means as many as 16% has diagnosable obstructive sleep apnea. What does [...]
Orofacial Pain and Your Dental Office
As a dentist you hold the key to a lot more than you may know. Previously we discussed sleep apnea and your office. In addition to treating sleep apnea, [...]
Diagnose and Treat TMD in Your Office
According to the American Dental Association, approximately 34% of the U.S. population suffers from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). Many times, patients do not even realize they have TMD, which [...]