Obstructive sleep apnea linked to poor COVID-19 outcomes
We are now about nine months into the pandemic. Each day we learn more and more about COVID-19, but it seems to still be evolving. A lot still remains [...]
Cracked teeth: How the pandemic has impacted dental health
Dentists are seeing a variety of oral health problems due to avoiding care during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is most alarming is that many are experiencing cracked teeth. [...]
Coronasomnia: How to help your patients
We are living in unprecedented times. From mask wearing to physical distancing and the shutdown of our normal daily lives. On top of having to deal with the COVID-19 [...]
How patients can manage sleep apnea during the pandemic
People across the world remain on high alert for how to prevent contracting COVID-19. It can be scary and nerve wracking, but it is important to not lose sight [...]
Help patients remain active during the COVID-19 pandemic
One of the leading causes of sleep apnea is obesity. For this reason, it is vital that we help our patients remain healthy and active--it just might help them [...]
Here is why poor sleep increases heart disease risk in women
We need to help our patients continue to make the best decisions in regards to their overall health and well-being. So, what does that entail? It means paying attention [...]
Infographic: A person’s risk for sleep apnea
It is important that our patients understand when they are at an increased risk for sleep apnea because of certain health conditions they might have. There are two conditions [...]
Digital scans for oral appliances approved for Medicare patients
When it comes to making impressions of teeth for oral appliances, patients often have to “open wide” before the cast is slid into their mouths. They must hold still, [...]
Management of obstructive sleep apnea in veterans
We often overlook the needs of veterans. But, in September 2019, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense approved a new joint clinical practice [...]
Can you solve this dental sleep medicine crossword puzzle?
While this might be from June, I was curious about what other dentists have experienced with this? Have you completed this crossword puzzle? If so, how well did you [...]