Blog List – Classic
David Gergen Interviews with ASBA Diplomate and Study Club Member Dr. Isaac LaVant
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Phoenix based dentist Dr. Isaac LaVant. Dr. LaVant was born and raised right here in Phoenix, AZ. He began his education at Phoenix Christian High School, then went on to North Dakota State University for his undergraduate studies. After receiving a bachelor’s degree, he went on to complete dental school at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN. Upon graduation, he completed an intense one-year general practice residency at Bronx-Lebanon Ho...Read More
My Career and Life in the Lab by Chris Morrison
I will begin my story at the time when David Gergen moved back to Arizona from Texas. He bought a house in my neighborhood. I was only 12 years old back then. David had a basketball court in his driveway, and he would be outside shooting jump shots and playing basketball by himself mostly. One day, I walked down the street to introduce myself, and he invited me to shoot baskets along with him. Little did I know, this encounter would form my life & my career and have a major influence on my ...Read More
Personal Journey On Sleep Apnea And Obesity. By: Jerry Hu, DDS, DASBA, DABDSM, DACSDD
When I was overweight, untreated sleep apnea was the root cause. Like many with airway issues that impact growth, I was never breastfed as a baby and was a traditional mouth breather during early childhood. Additionally, I had the classic allergies and forward head posture commonly seen in children with airway problems and/or sleep breathing disorders. After my family immigrated to the US, my parents worked tirelessly to provide the “American Dream” for my brother and me. My diet often consisted...Read More
Dear members and colleagues of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA),
As the President of the Academy, it is important to inform our members about significant issues as they emerge in the field of dental sleep medicine.Part of the mission of the ASBA is to empower our members to reach their fullest potential by providing unbiased education, research, and training. This commitment translates into the high level of service and excellence that our members bring to their patients.As many of you know, with the proposed changes to oral appliance therapy (OAT) reimbursem...Read More
Call to Action! Read about Possible Changes to Medicare Reimbursement
Call to Action! Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2025 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program; and Medicare Overpayments Read about proposed changes by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Medicare Reimbursement for Custom Oral Appliances issued on July 31 2024. ASBA and our medical partners believe that Medicare shoul...Read More
Evaluating Facial Asymmetry and the Relationship of the Maxilla to Cranial Bone Restrictions: A Case Report Utilizing a Homeoblock Dental Appliance
Timothy C Adams DDS Looking at Facial Asymmetry from a Dentists’ perspective is often overlooked due to the way we are trained to view and treat our patients. The importance of understating this facial asymmetry has a profound effect on the patient’s entire health. It is important to recognize these patients and treat them where possible since it has dire consequences on their whole-body health. Realizing that many of our patients are suffering from TMD, Airway and Neurological symptoms is the b...Read More
Voting to begin for 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards and Induction into ASBA Hall of Fame
American Sleep and Breathing Academy “ASBA” Lifetime Achievement and the ASBA Hall Of Fame Awards Hall Of Fame The ASBA Hall of Fame, established in 2008, honors members who have made significant, substantial, and long-standing contributions to the field of Dental Sleep Medicine and to the Academy. Inductees are recognized for their career achievements, sustained commitment to advancing the profession, and significant contributions to the field, all while maintaining a high level of professional...Read More
Will Inspire remain an Innovative Alternative to CPAP?
As many are aware, Inspire medical’s sleep apnea never stimulator was issued with a recall earlier this year. FDA Definition: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The FDA has elevated a recall of Inspire Medical’s nerve-stimulating implant for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea to Class I. https://www.fda.gov/safety/industry-guidance-recalls/recalls-background-and-d...Read More