Sleep Diagnosis and Therapy

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If We Focus on Patient Outcomes, there are No Bad Ideas…

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       The Fall has historically held a sense of “New Beginnings”; a sentiment that lingers from the recurring   academic   year.   Many  of  us  tend   to  look   at   our   professional   office   with   fresh  eyes, looking for ways to improve our craft and the manner in which we provide care for our patients.I just   read   an   excellent   article (Sleep   Medicine   … [Read more...] about If We Focus on Patient Outcomes, there are No Bad Ideas…

CSS 2013 Great People and a Great Conference

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                        I have been attending sleep conferences as a delegate and exhibitor for over 20 years. These conferences run through a range from very commercial to very scientific. The Canadian Sleep Society has a very collegial and friendly feel. The keynote addresses on melatonin and Light therapy, Infant and Toddler Sleep Disturbances and The Study of Dreams … [Read more...] about CSS 2013 Great People and a Great Conference

ASBA Sleep and Wellness Conference: Attendee Brochure

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The American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) will be in collaboration with the American Sleep & Breathing Academy (ASBA) at this conference to assist both organizations in their mission to improve patient care through clinical and continuing education. The “Sleep & Wellness 2014: A Conference for Professionals” will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, on May 1-3, … [Read more...] about ASBA Sleep and Wellness Conference: Attendee Brochure

Researcher Laying Foundation For Dental Best Practices: An Interview with Matt Kaplan

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Matt Kaplan is program director for a national sleep testing provider headquartered in the Los Angeles area. For over 20 years his company have been specialists in qualifying patients for sleep therapy. In recent years Sleep Services has been working with dentists providing sleep diagnostic and billing services. I asked Matt recently how outcomes in the dental industry are … [Read more...] about Researcher Laying Foundation For Dental Best Practices: An Interview with Matt Kaplan

Dental Management of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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The first line of therapy in the management of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is to establish healthy “Lifestyle Choices” and “Sleep Hygiene”.  Lifestyle choices that influence Snoring and OSA are; weight, fitness, alcohol, smoking and medication. Sleep hygiene refers to the sleep environment including factors such as ambient noise and light levels. However, when … [Read more...] about Dental Management of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea