“Sleep serves important evolutionary functions for all animals, but sleep patterns and positioning are based in large part on available food supply and defense mechanisms.”
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Making Sleep Medicine a Priority in Your Dental Practice
“In this article, [he] will offer advice about how to get the whole team on board so that DSM is a bona fide profit center—not just a hobby.”
Dreamwear Maske Review
“The DreamWear mask is designed to combat the top complaints of full-face masks. To begin, the DreamWear mask is designed to be less bulky so you can sleep more comfortably.”
Severe sleep apnea may raise postoperative cardiovascular complication risk
“Unrecognized severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular complications within 30 days after surgery, according to new data published in JAMA.”
American Dental Association Adopts Policy on Dentistry’s Role in Sleep-Disordered Breathing
“The ADA says dentists should be screening their patients for sleep apnea and should be the professionals who make oral appliances.”
How Dental Sleep Medicine Can Save Patients — and be a Serious Revenue Driver
“Dental sleep medicine is considered another service to add to your practice to make it more profitable, but it’s a life-and-death situation.”
Best Sleep Positions
“It is important to understand which position is best for you and if there are any medical issues between you and 8 hours of sleep.”
Ten Misconceptions That Dentists Have About Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
“Evidence-based dental sleep medicine knowledge and protocols are necessary in order to provide optimal patient care.”
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder Treatment Outlined in 2017 Policy
“It emphasizes that dentists are the only health care provider with the knowledge and expertise to provide oral appliance therapy for those with mild or moderate sleep apnea who are intolerant of CPAP therapy.”
Dentists Help Patients Breathe Easier, Sleep Better
“A 40-year-old patient with sleep apnea can have the arteries of a 60-year-old.”