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Mark Brnovich’s Legacy in Sleep Dentistry Lives On Through ASBA
It is with a heavy heart that the Board of the American Sleep & Breathing Academy (ASBA) shares this tribute to the late Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. As our Academy mourns this unexpected loss, we feel compelled to honor Mark’s extraordinary contributions—not only to ASBA, but to the advancement of sleep health and dental sleep medicine worldwide. Mark was a devoted advisory board member for decades and played a pivotal role in helping our organization grow in both reach and impac...Read More
ASBA Shines at NFLPA Sleep Apnea Screening in San Francisco
Congratulations to ASBA’s Diplomate, Toshi Heart who shined at the NFLPA screening for sleep apnea in San Francisco this past weekend! Toshi has always been a long time San Francisco 49ers fan ever since she moved to the Bay Area. Her extensive knowledge in epigenetics proved to be very useful at the NFLPA screening. The Legendary Stanford Football Great, Devin Cajuste, former San Francisco 49er tight end and the star of the TV program hard knocks when he was on the Cleveland Browns. He showed ...Read More
The Bionator: A Versatile Appliance for Class II Correction Through Mandibular Translation — Michael Hansen
The Bionator – A Versatile Appliance for Class Two Correction via Mandibular Translation. The Bionator has been an instrumental appliance in my practice for many years. In this era of airway focused dentistry and treating the structural causes of sleep disordered breathing, we find that mandibular entrapment is right up there with the most common of cofactors. As such there is great value in relieving that entrapment, often via maxillary arch development. Once the maxillary and mandibu...Read More
DreamWhale – Breakthrough for Dental Sleep Medicine
DreamWhale – Breakthrough for Dental Sleep Medicine By David Gergen I am thrilled to announce that a new company, DreamWhale, will be partnering with the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) and Gergen’s Orthodontic Lab to lead sleep treatment into a new technological and digital era. Based in Asia, DreamWhale will develop some of the most fascinating and powerful products to advance sleep apnea care. With fully artificial intelligence–based platforms and pioneering new clinical software ...Read More
Why I Keep Coming Back: Lessons from My Third ASBA Study Club
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my third ASBA study club and I every time I have attended, I have learned new concepts that allow me to provide excellent care to my patients as soon as I return home. The speakers have a vast wealth of knowledge and the discussion and questions between peers is always valued and respected. It is a breath of fresh air to be surrounded with like-minded professionals and part of such a wonderful group whose sole mission is to improve the quality o...Read More
Dr. Paul Eckstein and Son Dalton Join Forces to Support Retired NFL Players in Florida
This past April, the Orlando–Tampa region hosted a remarkable health screening event that brought together medicine, dentistry, and professional football in an extraordinary way. Over 50 retired NFL players gathered for a special NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and Professional Athletes Foundation (PAF) health screening, where they received vital care and evaluations from top medical professionals. Among the leaders at this event were Dr. Paul Eckstein, a highly respected dentist in Seminole, Fl...Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Katherine Ahn Wallace – Record-Breaking Achievement & Exciting ASBA News
We are thrilled to share some incredible news from the ASBA community. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Katherine Ahn Wallace for setting a new record on the Diplomate Written Exam with a staggering score of 92% — the highest ever achieved! This remarkable accomplishment is a true testament to her dedication, expertise, and passion for advancing the field. In light of this achievement, we are excited to announce that Dr. Ahn’s clinic in California will serve as the host site for the upcoming...Read More
Rescuing Sleep
By Dr. Jerry Hu It is without a doubt, the most researched, most documented, and most accepted type of appliance used in dental sleep medicine is the customized mandibular repositioning device (MRD, MAD, MAS, etc.). From using evidence based meta analysis to randomized controlled studies, the customized oral appliance, especially the Herbst style from all the government studies, we can firmly conclude without dispute that it is the first line of treatment choice in dental sleep medicine. The rem...Read More