Blog List – Classic
David Gergen Reunites NFL Purple People Eaters at the Upcoming NFLPA Screening at the University of Minnesota September 17, 2016 With ASBA Member Dr. Greg Ross as Treating Dentist
More than 20 retired players will visit the clinic Saturday for comprehensive screenings by National Football League Players Association. Marking the first visits under a new care model developed by National Football League Players Association-sponsored by Living Heart Foundation and Pro Player Health Alliance, more than 20 retired NFL players will visit University of Minnesota Health Signature Health and Wellness for comprehensive physicals, electrocardiograms, and lab tests this Saturday, Sept...Read More
OAT VS Nasal CPAP Study
Respiration. 2011;81(5):411-9. doi: 10.1159/000319595. Epub 2010 Oct 20. Oral appliance therapy versus nasal continuous positive airway pressure in obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Aarab G1, Lobbezoo F, Hamburger HL, Naeije M. Author information 1Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, Research Institute MOVE, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands. g.aarab@ acta.nl Abstract BACKGROUND: Previous random...Read More
ASBA Diplomate Dr. Mark Castle Holds Sleep Apnea Awareness Event with AZ Cardinals and Arrowhead Koala Sleep Center
With the favorite pastime of the fall lingering right around the corner how is it possible to incorporate the kick off party to the Arizona Cardinals season, raise money for the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association Charity and connect American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) diplomates with patients who are in need of sleep apnea treatment all in one event? Easy. Team up with David Gergen, CEO of Pro Player Health Alliance and Executive Director of the ASBA. September 6, 2016 saw an entire day...Read More
OSA and the Transportation Industry – Rulemaking Recommendations Take Shape
WASHINGTON, DC (Aug 23 2016) – Sleep apnea rulemaking recommendations from the Medical Review Board (MRB) are in. MRB reviewed comments from medical professionals and associations in preparation for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) and Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA’s) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on obstructive sleep apnea. FMCSA tasked the MRB with reviewing and analyzing all ANPRM comments to identify factors that could influence next...Read More
Attention! Public Comment on Draft Guideline for Diagnostic Testing for Adult OSA
The ASBA strongly encourages its members to provide comment and feedback to the AASM, and remind the organization that trained dentists use HSAT to ensure efficacy of OAT, as well as gain patient compliance with OAT; often times, this is done working collaboratively with local sleep specialists. In many cases, as patients are reluctant to go through the usual channels, the dentist is a first line of testing to recognize the sleep breathing issue. The draft of guidelines appears to continue to c...Read More
David Gergen In Washington D.C. – ASBA News Update By Alan Hickey
David Gergen Spreads Awareness of Sleep Medicine The CEO of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy has a clear mission: Educate and spread awareness of oral appliance therapy and sleep disorders to the public, and to the medical and dental professions. Serving as the ASBA’s CEO for the past five years, David Gergen has leveraged the power of athletic celebrity to shine a bright light on sleep disorders. With a keen awareness of the popularity of sports in America—particularly the National Foot...Read More