The “integration of dental and medical health” theme is gaining traction nationwide, with the latest article appearing in the July 2018 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). While the 1,200-word piece does not explicitly mention obstructive sleep apnea, authors Janice S. Lee, DDS, MD, MS, and Martha J. Somerman, DDS, PhD, write: “A healthy and pain-free mouth … [Read more...] about Latest from JAMA: Dentists Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Effectively Examine the Oral Cavity
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ASBA Study Club – TMJ & Sleep Related Breathing Disorders – October 12th and 13th
Date and Time: October 12, 2018 @ 8:00 am - October 13, 2018 @ 5:00 pm Location: Hilton Squak Peak Resort, 9 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport More than a Seminar; you’re learning from the Top TMJ Dentists in the U.S. Bradely Eli DDS, Paul Van Walleghem DDS, Kevin Mueller DDS, Richard Klein DDS and Allan Bernstein DDS All experienced Doctors who are investing time in the … [Read more...] about ASBA Study Club – TMJ & Sleep Related Breathing Disorders – October 12th and 13th
Sleep DT Q&A: OSA Prevalence & ResAdhere
Interview: Adam Benjafield, Ph.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs, ResMed (American Thoracic Society 2018 - Global Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Estimation Using Currently Available Data) Click Here for ATS Journals Abstract OSA Prevalence Question 1. Why do you think the scope of the OSA problem was underestimated for so long? Answer: Technology … [Read more...] about Sleep DT Q&A: OSA Prevalence & ResAdhere
Nearly 1 Billion People Worldwide Have Sleep Apnea, International Sleep Experts Estimate
SAN DIEGO – May 21, 2018 – A new data analysis presented by ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) this week at the ATS 2018 International Conference indicates that the prevalence of sleep apnea impacts more than 936 million people worldwide – nearly 10 times greater than previous estimates. The study “Global Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)” was conducted by an … [Read more...] about Nearly 1 Billion People Worldwide Have Sleep Apnea, International Sleep Experts Estimate
Recommendations For The NTSB For Improved Safety In Transportation Industries Related To Fatique, Daytime Sleepiness, Poor Sleep Hygiene, And Undiagnosed & Untreated Osa, As Well As Improvement In Technological Utilization
Neal Seltzer, DMD, FAGD, D. ABDSM, D. ACSDD, D. ASBA History: 1. There is overwhelming historical evidence, both medically and anecdotal, of an increase in sleep disorder related illness affecting individuals health, morbidity and mortality as well as the effect these conditions have on learning , job performance and personal and public safety in all fields. Nowhere more … [Read more...] about Recommendations For The NTSB For Improved Safety In Transportation Industries Related To Fatique, Daytime Sleepiness, Poor Sleep Hygiene, And Undiagnosed & Untreated Osa, As Well As Improvement In Technological Utilization