Is CBCT the Way for Identifying Sleep Apnics?
Recently there has been a push for manufacturers to inform dentists that they can find patients that may be at risk for sleep apnea by using the cone beam [...]
Men’s Health and Sleep Apnea
Each June is celebrated as men’s health month. And, while June is flying by, we can continue to raise awareness for men’s health throughout the year, too. Celebrated across [...]
Aphasia, Stroke and Sleep Apnea
The month of June was set aside as National Aphasia Awareness Month, which means making sure your patients are staying on top of their health by treating sleep apnea [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is often associated with Mother’s Day or the upcoming Memorial Day, but did you know that it is also Mental Health Awareness Month? It is, which means we [...]
Does Coffee Make Up for Lost Sleep?
We’ve all been there before. You wake up feeling more tired than when you went to sleep so you grab a coffee on your way to work. Sure, that [...]
Help Patients by Asking Important Questions Now
If it isn’t bothering your patients yet, why fix it now? That is a good question to ask, but if we don’t enjoy educating and explaining things to our [...]
Did You Know? Sleep Apnea May Be Bad for Kidneys
Just when you thought there weren’t any other connections out there. Well, we can now connect sleep apnea with kidney failure. That’s right; sleep apnea may be bad for [...]
Alcohol and Sleep Apnea is a Dangerous Cocktail
This St. Patrick’s Day, when your patients are getting ready to go celebrate with friends and family, take a moment to provide some tips to help protect them from [...]
Provide Sleep Apnea Relief with Positional Therapy
We know that a number of factors can lead to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and that many patients experience more than just one of those symptoms. With that in [...]
Nutritional Deficiencies and Sleep Apnea – Part 2
Last week we discussed a handful of nutritional deficiencies in part one of this two-part blog series. Today we will discuss five more nutritional deficiencies and their connect to [...]