Insomnia and sleep apnea can lead to premature birth, study says
With new research becoming available, it is important that we remain aware of new connections with sleep apnea. In a new study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, [...]
Lymphatic System’s Connection with Migraines and Sleep
In a study posted by the Washington Post, scientists studied lymphatic vessels for more than two decades. For more than 300 years it was accepted that the lymphatic vessels [...]
Skipping Sleep Only to Catch Up Tomorrow Is Bad for Cognition
When our patients skip out on sleep and then try to catch up in the following days with longer bouts of sleep, it is tied to worse cognition--both in [...]
Truckers for a Cause Help Raise Awareness
We’ve previously discussed sleep apnea and its prevalence in truck drivers, so you’re already aware of the high risk of accidents there. While we continue to educate and raise [...]
Could Sleep Apnea be Affecting Your Patient’s Dental Implants?
When our patients are missing teeth, many might turn to dental implants for a more permanent solution. And that’s great, but what if something is changing the permanence [...]
There’s a New Guideline for Sleep Apnea Testing…
At the beginning of March we were introduced to a new set of guidelines for sleep apnea testing. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) developed new guidelines with [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Hygienist’s Role in Dental Sleep Medicine
As a dental hygienist, you can save lives, too! Hygienists are typically concerned with looking for and eradicating periodontal disease, and improving their patients’ overall oral health. At the [...]