The Connection Between Gout and Sleep Apnea
As you know, sleep apnea can be linked to a variety of health conditions including heart disease. With recent research, we have found another connection: gout. A new study [...]
The Added Dangers for Women with Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can be a dangerous disease if it is not properly treated. As stated by The New York Times, a recent study indicated that sleep apnea may be [...]
Sleep Apnea May Increase a Patient’s Risk of Depression
The more and more research we conduct, the more connections we find with sleep apnea. And, what does that mean? It means that our roles as dentists in dental [...]
Did You Know: Sleep Apnea Cases Climb as Age and Obesity Numbers Grow
As you know, while many people think they are getting enough sleep, they are actually not. Why? Because they might still wake up exhausted due to sleep apnea. Still, [...]
Sleep Apnea and MS: Is There a Connection?
There is another connection I would like to take a closer look at: Sleep apnea and MS. This is a connection that has not been talked about in too [...]
Who is Part of the Sleep Treatment Process?
When it comes to treating sleep apnea and other sleep breathing disorders, it is important to understand who each member of your team is. While we have mentioned this [...]
How Does High Risk OSA and Sleep/Wake Bruxism Relate to TMD?
It seems like the symptoms are never-ending and always combining. Even when that is the case, it is important to fully understand each option so that you can provide [...]
Upcoming Lectures to Get You Ready for Fall
It’s that time again! While your children might be getting ready to go back to school, don’t you think it is time for you to think about continuing your [...]
Simple Tips to Help Your Patients Cope with Their Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
As dentists, hygienists, front office staff, or any other position within the dental office, it is important to be there for our patients. And, after getting diagnosed with sleep [...]
While Dentistry Saves Teeth, Sleep Dentistry Saves Lives!
Did you know that dentistry not only saves teeth, but it saves lives too? I hope so. If you are reading this, you may already know that not only [...]