Treating sleep apnea: The role of dentists, primary care physicians
Obesity is a global epidemic well rooted in the U.S. and Western cultures. With recognition of the magnitude of this epidemic, it is important to promote obesity prevention by [...]
Relationship between obese youth and sleep apnea
There is an increasing prevalence of children and adolescents with obesity causing a global health concern. While the effect of obesity on cardiovascular function has been investigated, little remains [...]
Guidelines for treatment of sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy
In the first official joint guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), oral appliance therapy is recommended for the [...]
3 dental sleep medicine courses to start 2019 with
As with every New Year, we always want to start with our best foot forward. I know it is only November, but now is the time to get started [...]
Dental sleep medicine mini-residencies: Prepare for 2019
To help you better serve your patients and provide advanced care in your dental office, mini-residencies might be just what you need. For 2019, make the most of your [...]
Let’s talk about medical marijuana and sleep apnea
Lately we have been seeing a lot of news articles about medical marijuana. We have new states popping up every month in support of the legalization of marijuana. Canada [...]
Treating sleep apnea may improve stroke outcomes
If treatment of sleep apnea occurs immediately after a stroke or mini-stroke, new research shows that it may improve patients’ neurological symptoms and daily functioning. More than 20 million [...]
How to get a good night’s sleep infographic
Getting the proper amount of sleep each night is important for our patients' health and well-being. As you know, this is because sleep is considered to be one of [...]
Team-based care works in dental sleep medicine
Just like any sporting event, teamwork means success. While you won’t be choosing a whole roster, you will need to find a sleep physician to work with. Collaboration with [...]
Use Dr. Patel’s educational book on sleep apnea in your practice
It has been more than three years since I teamed up with Dr. Dillard to create an educational book on sleep apnea. We created this book to help educate [...]