The crossroads of lifestyle and current age range of Millennials present significant sleep challenges to this important population. For Millennials are essentially guinea pigs, the first generation raised entirely on portable technology and social networks, where a 24 hr lifestyle is now the norm. This new lifestyle collides with the normal physiologic changes which affect individuals in the Millennial age range, and together these factors can wreak havoc on one’s sleep. The recommended number o...Read More
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced plans Monday to spend millions of dollars to screen employees for a health condition that can have deadly consequences. The move comes three years after the deadly Spuyten Duyvil Metro-North crash — blamed in part on the engineer’s undiagnosed sleep apnea. To read more, click here. Source: CBS New York – http://newyork.cbslocal.com/
WASHINGTON – Five U.S. senators have asked the National Transportation Safety Board to conduct a review of the implementation of sleep apnea testing for engineers for all passenger railroads. In a letter to NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart, Democratic Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker of New Jersey, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut note that operator fatigue and sleep apnea… Read more by clicking here. Source: http://www.h...Read More
“The inside of this fitted garment––which comes in long or short sleeves and pants or shorts––is equipped with a soft bio-ceramic print, which can produce something called far infrared energy when combined with the body’s natural heat. The company touts far infared energy as a sleep aid and is promising its Brady gear will reduce inflammation, regulate cell metabolism, and improve circulation, helping the body recover faster and fostering better sleep.” To read more, click HERE Sourc...Read More
Dr. Bill Williams is a highly acclaimed practicing dentist and an expert in dental marketing and management. During his 25+ years of practice, he has built several multi-million dollar practices. His consulting firm, Solstice Dental Advisors, mentors dentists by teaching them how to implement proven strategies for successful growth. Dr. Williams is now engaged as an author, speaker, clinician, teacher, mentor, pastor and missionary in addition to operating his private practice. Dr. Williams is a...Read More
As dental hygienists, we take an oath to affirm our personal and professional commitment to improve the oral health of the public, to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote high standards of quality care. Throughout the last 27 years of practice, my role has evolved into more than just dental hygiene. Being a dental hygienist is my passion, but working in the dental sleep medicine field has become my destiny. Dental sleep medicine is a field of dental ...Read More
David Gergen, CEO of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA), invites any dentist interested in witnessing a hospital full health evaluation for NFL greats and learning about their opportunity to become the dental component in their NFL city at no cost. Members will be able to attend a private party with the players, enjoy dinner at Fleming’s and take part in an NFL sleep symposium for CEs. Saturday Jan 28- Learn basic sleep science. You will also learn how to get 20 patient...Read More