Blog List – Classic

SYDNEY, AU – SomnoMed Limited will close all Renew Sleep Solutions (RSS) operations by the end of 2018. The announcement from SomnoMed Chairman Dr. Peter Neustadt came earlier this week during the company’s annual general meeting. Neustadt also reported that CEO Derek Smith has agreed to step down, while Neil Verdal-Austin will be installed as the new CEO. The RSS closures will end a two-year “direct to patient” concept for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that began with tre...Read More

CARROLLTON, TX – Is it better to rent or buy a CPAP? Sometimes it depends on the type of insurance. A lengthy article from ProPublica and NPR investigated the rent/buy question, in addition to the notion that CPAP manufacturers were somehow “spying” on patients through tracking of compliance data. For clinicians and advocates who want patients to have a full range of options, the NPR article notably (and regrettably) does not mention oral appliances. Instead, author Marshall Allen describes a li...Read More

The American Sleep and Breathing Academy has lost one of its founding members. Dr. Elliott Joel Alpher passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Dr. Alpher, DDS, DACP served the ASBA in many capacities, most recently as Vice President of the organization. In 2016, he was the first ASBA member elected into the ASBA Hall of Fame. Dr. Alpher was a graduate of The Georgetown University Dental School and dedicated his life to providing lasting relief to patients with sleep diso...Read More

Well before the American Dental Association (ADA) made their strong recommendation for oral appliances last year, dental sleep medicine showed no signs of stopping its steady climb into the medical mainstream. For the founders of imagn Solutions, Orem, Utah, accommodating growth and helping more dentists succeed is a matter of the right dental sleep software, medical billing software, coaching, and education. Crystal May, co-founder and COO, has seen the leaner days when dentists had fewer optio...Read More

In writing this article, I have partnered with my dear friend, Jan Palmer.  Hopefully, together, we can shed some light on the complex subject of Medicare “same or similar” regulations, which have recently resulted in the routine denial of Medicare OAT claims. Federal regulations on the Reasonable and Useful Lifetime (RUL) of a piece of Durable Medical Equipment is a complex matter and readers are, hereby, forewarned that this is the most complicated article that I have attempted on the subject ...Read More

Effective dentist and physician collaboration is key to addressing the underdiagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and improving patient care and therapy compliance rates. For sleep dentists, forging relationships with physicians and becoming a trusted partner not only ensures patients receive optimal care but also helps dentists sustain and grow their sleep practice. Clinical practice guidelines[1] jointly commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental S...Read More

Increase Accuracy and Improve your “Sleep Bite” with Ricketts Phonetic Bite. Given to you by the man who worked alongside of him for years – David Gergen Oral appliance therapy is considered an effective treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The appliance functions by supporting the jaw in a forward position to help maintain an open upper airway. When utilized properly, it is worn at night and fits like a mouth guard used in sports. The success of the applian...Read More

A thriving dental practice often resembles a juggernaut with little time or inclination to go outside of traditional dentistry, but branching out requires a willingness to slow down, be patient, and pursue education. Chris M. Chui, DDS, MAGD, DASBA, puts it this way: “Rome wasn’t built in a day. You must plan, learn, and know that sleep medicine is very different than regular dental procedures.” And while it’s not simple, Chui believes all dentists can learn the basics. As a clinician with multi...Read More