An introduction to TMD and dental sleep medicine
More than 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, which often occurs with obesity and when additional tissue thickens the wall of the windpipe, making it difficult to keep [...]
Sign up for our TMD for the Sleep Dentist course
As dentists, we are aware that our patients need a good night’s rest because sleep is imperative to function correctly each day. But when our patients struggle with temporomandibular [...]
What are medical complications from untreated sleep apnea?
Ignoring sleep apnea or snoring can lead to the worsening of symptoms. That is why it is important for patients to make treatment a top priority in order to [...]
Learn more about our residency in craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine
Beginning October 13, we will be offering a four-part residency in craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine at Tufts University in Boston. This course allows dentists to learn more [...]
4 recommendations for providing dental sleep medicine services
General dentists appear to be drawn to dental sleep medicine (DSM) because treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is extremely rewarding. It is also a unique type of [...]
Join us for a hands on residency in craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine
We have some exciting news. Are you interested in learning more about craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine? Well, you’re in luck because we have a new hands on [...]
Start screening for sleep apnea and craniofacial pain
It is estimated that more than 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea and 45 million from craniofacial pain. Both sleep apnea and craniofacial pain have been proven to [...]
Understanding USPSTF recommendation on screening for sleep apnea in adults
Last year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendation statement on screening for obstructive sleep apnea in asymptomatic patients 18 years or older. Consistent with [...]
Start the new year off with our dental sleep medicine textbook
Toward the end of 2022, a textbook that a few of us have worked on was finally published. And we continue to remain thrilled and happy with how this [...]
New guidance on screening for sleep apnea in adults
In November, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendation statement on screening for obstructive sleep apnea in asymptomatic patients 18 years or older. Consistent with [...]