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Addressing Sleep Breathing Disorders

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Continue >> Treatment for OSA is unrelated to the severity of the disorder. Continue >> Screenings for sleep breathing disorders in the dental operatory could result in patients being identified, diagnosed, and treated at earlier stages, possibly preventing comorbidities. DaniloAndjus / E+. FatCamera / E+.

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Torch Dental and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Partner

Dentistry Today

Torch Dental , a leading platform for dental supply procurement ordering and spend management, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), the leading organization dedicated to advancing dental sleep medicine , are thrilled to announce that they are partnering to offer exclusive benefits to AADSM members.

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The Dentist’s Journey With a Sleepy, Tired Child

Dentistry Today

Dental sleep medicine, oral appliance therapy, and integrative medicine are infiltrating the dynamics of dentistry. As a general dentist who became a junkie for all types of CE, I stumbled upon dental sleep medicine after more than 20 years in private practice. I recommended a nutritionist and a consultation with a sleep physician.

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Day 7: Infant Mouth Breathing

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Their brains NEED uninterrupted periods of oxygen-rich sleep to rest and regenerate. Sleep breathing disorders in infants/children increase their risks of hyperactivity, ADHD, tiredness, poor concentration, and brain cell death … Even stopping breathing once an hour can cause brain cell death.

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Don’t Ignore the Snore

Queen of Dental Hygiene

instock – 1 The theme so far has been nasal airway and better breathing. Now we dive deeper into noisy breathing – the dreaded snore. Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea but if you snore please find out why and fix it. Sleep suffers when we cannot breathe, preventing us from reaching the deeper stages of sleep.

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FDA Clears AIOMEGA’s AIO Breathe for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dentistry Today

AIOMEGA , a Texas biomedical company, announced that AIO BREATHE, their medical device that treats Obstructive Sleep Apnea, has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. AIO BREATHE is a “new mandibular repositioning device” designed by Tyler, Texas-based Board Certified Sleep Physician Dr. Raghavendra V.

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Great Lakes Dental Technologies Partners With OrthoApnea

Dentistry Today

Great Lakes is pleased to announce a new partnership with OrthoApnea, the developer of an innovative mandibular advancement device called NOA, clinically proven to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. The flexible and controlled advancement allows for lateral jaw movement while preventing joint discomfort.