Blog List – Classic
Dr. Elliott J. Alpher receives support from Congresswoman Anna Eshoo on screening and tracking compliance for OSA in highway and rail transportation personnel
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Dr. Elliott J. Alpher, Diplomate to and representing the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, and Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology for the 114th Congress met today to ask her support on proposed rulemaking for screening, diagnosing, treating and tracking compliance of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in individuals occupying sensitive positions in highway and rail transporta...Read More
Heat-Cured Hard Acrylic VS Dual Laminate Appliances
Weekend courses teaching oral appliance therapy are conducted all over the country and with over 100 commercially available oral appliances it can be really difficult to navigate the appliance selection process. Considering the mechanical functioning of the appliance is essential when determining which one to choose for treatment, but often times the material used to construct the appliance is equally as important and overlooked. Two of the most generally known materials are heat-cured hard acry...Read More
Commenting Period Extended For Transportation Rule-making Due To ASBA Comments On Oral Appliance Therapy
The Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration issued an advanced notice of proposed rule-making in March to evaluate safety-sensitive employees for sleep apnea. On May 18, 2016, the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) requested an extension to the comment period (Docket ID: FMCSA-2015-0419-0348). In its request, OOIDA stated that the comments will provide a comprehensive look at the impact of OSA screenin...Read More
Special Committee In Washington To Look At Oral Appliance Therapy As Benchmark Therapy For OSA, Thanks To The ASBA And Our Team
More great news coming from The American Sleep and Breathing Academy! It is no secret that the ASBA has been working tirelessly for the advancement of dental sleep medicine and, in September, the culmination of all of that hard work will come to fruition. Key members of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, along with NFL icons such as Roy Green, and Congressman Marty Russo will be in front of a special congressional committee speaking about treatment of Obstructive Slee...Read More
ASBA First Amendment Action Time FMCSA-2015-0419
Dear Colleagues, Following up on the FMCSA-2015-0419 presentation during the recent Sleep & Wellness conference on behalf of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, please note the following important instructions with regards to comment “”In the Matter of Medical Certification of Transportation Workers in Safety Sensitive Positions; Individuals Exhibiting Risk Factors for Moderate-to-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea””. NB: FMCSA-2015-0419 – Deadline for Comment...Read More
Final Sleep Apnea Public Listening Session To Be Held Today at 1:30PM PST
Today at 1:30PM-3:30PM PST the third and final public listening session will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, 404 S. Figueroa St. in Los Angeles. On March 10, 2016 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration announced a notice of proposed rule making to receive feedback about any potential sleep apnea regulations. Information on the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among individuals occupying safety sensitiv...Read More
Future Reimbursement In Dental Sleep Medicine To Be Based On Diplomacy And Patient Outcomes
The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) is an organization dedicated to enriching our members’ knowledge and skill in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing. Our goal is to provide current evidence based information to our members and enable them to provide optimal treatment for their patients. The ASBA offers Certification to its members as a confirmation of their knowledge, skill and experience. While there are multiple levels of Certification within our organization, the primary ...Read More
Oral Appliance Vs CPAP When Used Equal Amounts Of Time The End Results Are Identical
Background: Dental practitioners have a key role in the quality of life and prevention of occupational accidents of workers with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). Aim: The aim of this study was to review the impact of OSAS, the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, and the evidence regarding the use of oral appliances (OA) on the health and safety of workers. Materials and Methods: Searches were conducted in MEDLINE (PubMed), Lilacs and Sci ELO. Articles published from Janua...Read More