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The Sleep Dentistry Course I Wish I Took First
My journey into sleep dentistry began unexpectedly after a shoulder injury forced me to step away from general dentistry. Determined to provide the best care for my new sleep patients, I explored various organizations for education. I completed the AADSM Mastery 1 Program, but the results in my patients weren’t what I’d hoped for. Then I found the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) — and I was blown away. The organization is collaborative, welcoming, and full of members eager to share t...Read More
A Transformative Experience at the ASBA Meeting in Minnesota
Dr. Jerry Hu There are those special times in life when we feel beyond blessed to experience so much joy and enrichment at an industry meeting in our profession. The Minnesota ASBA meeting this August was simply that kind of a meeting. The atmosphere of the meeting was filled with the eagerness of learning and the sharing of knowledge. The networking, the exchanging of ideas and experiences, and the passion displayed by all of the attendees and educators exemplified the very definition of teamwo...Read More
Unforgettable Learning & Lasting Connections: Highlights from the ASBA Study Club in Minneapolis
An Account of Last Weekend’s ASBA Study Club by Dr. Tim Adams Event Overview Last weekend’s ASBA Study Club in Minneapolis, MN was nothing short of exceptional. The amazing world class Doctors that atteneded this event made it something truly special. We kicked things off Thursday night with an unforgettable dinner at the world-renowned Manny’s Steakhouse — a first-class experience generously covered by the ASBA. The atmosphere, the food, and the camaraderie set the tone for an incredible ...Read More
Blown Away and Inspired: Why ASBA Is a Must for Every Dentist — by Dr. Rod Willey
When Dave invited me to the ASBA meeting in Minnesota, the timing could not have been more difficult. I was in the midst of launching Beyonn— Still, Dave urged me not to miss it, my respect for Dave said, “Go” He was absolutely right. After 15 years of exclusively treating OSA and TMD, I have attended countless lectures and training programs. Yet, this meeting was different. Over two days, Tim Adams delivered an extraordinary presentation that was as practical as it was visionary. His mastery o...Read More
Welcoming a Global Exchange of Innovation in Sleep, Imaging & Cranial Wellness
Join Us: October 10–11, 2025 | Phoenix, Arizona The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) is honored to announce a landmark Study Club gathering in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing together leading experts in dental sleep medicine, craniofacial therapy, airway health, and imaging innovation. This year, we are privileged to welcome Prof. Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan, MDS, Ph.D., Dean of the Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MAHE), Manipal, India, as our honorary international guest. Recognize...Read More
Patient Experience Report: HERBST Sleep Appliance Doris A Ferres, DMD, AMD, D-ASBA
Submitted by: Doris A Ferres, DMD, AMD, D-ASBA Practice Name: Ferres Dentistry/Airway and Sleep Solutions Date: 7/22/25 Patient: Laura Starkweather, Female, Adult Condition: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), chronic pain secondary to multiple back surgeries Appliance: HERBST Sleep Appliance Fabricated by: Gergen’s Orthodontic Lab Lab Contact: David Gergen, Owner Clinical Background: Laura is a patient diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and a complex medical history including multiple spin...Read More
The Virtue of Patience ; The Prize of Follow Through By Dr. Jerry Hu
Sometimes in life, we are given patient cases that bring so much meaning and purpose to what we do in life. Of course, we cannot expect to have slam dunk cases all the time, we cannot guarantee anything in terms of treatment outcome, and we cannot chase unrealistic expectations; however, if we always aim to take our time, do a thorough follow through, and work hard with our patients, the sheer number of successful cases that we will attain will become reality. A Case That Changed Everything I wa...Read More
For Our Children
For Our Children By Dr. Jerry Hu As responsible parents, there’s nothing we wouldn’t do for the health of our children. Sometimes, when it comes to finding the best treatment plan in airway and sleep for kids, it can be difficult, challenging, and even confusing to navigate the field of pediatric sleep medicine. For example, orthodontists for years did serial extractions and distalization claiming that process has no effect on airway and sleep breathing. Moreover, to this day, there are still pe...Read More