Blog List – Classic
David Gergen Interviews Recent ASBA Hall of Fame Inductee, Neal Seltzer, DMD, FAGD, D’ASBA, D’ABDSM, D’ACSDD
David Gergen Interviews Recent ASBA Hall of Fame Inductee, Neal Seltzer, DMD, FAGD, D’ASBA, D’ABDSM, D’ACSDD An Interview Long Overdue I recently had the privilege to spend some time with Dr. Neal Seltzer, the 2024 recipient of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy Hall of Fame award. This award is given to long standing members of the ASBA who have demonstrated a history of career achievement, a sustained commitment to advancing the profession, and significant contributions...Read More
The Bionator Appliance for Pediatric Sleep
The Bionator is a removable orthodontic appliance that can be used to treat overbites and improve teeth positions in patients with an underdeveloped lower jaw, patients with a deep bite and Class II malocclusion, retrognatic children. It’s designed to be worn during a patient’s growth phase, usually 12 to 16 hours a day, to help establish a more favorable jaw relationship. The bionator is most effective for patients aged seven years or older, and optimal results are obtained while...Read More
New Weight Loss Drugs and Their Impact on Sleep Apnea
In recent years, the landscape of weight loss treatments has evolved dramatically with the introduction of new pharmaceuticals that promote not only significant weight loss but also potential benefits for co-morbid conditions, such as sleep apnea. As obesity rates continue to rise globally, understanding the interplay between new weight loss medications and sleep apnea is crucial for both healthcare providers and patients. Understanding the New Weight Loss Medications The new wave of GLP-1 recepto...Read More
The Herbst Appliance – The Workhorse of Dental Sleep Medicine
Back in the Day The acrylic Herbst appliance was originally designed as a TMJ treatment device. In the 1980s, Dr. Eugene Williamson conducted courses demonstrating its effectiveness in managing TMJ disorders. He effectively demonstrated its ideal use by presenting detailed evidence from real cases that he had treated and meticulously documented. Beneficial for both TMJ and Sleep Apnea In 1991, Dr. Robert Ricketts, Dr. Edward Spiegel and I attended Dr. EuGene Williamson’s seminar in Atlanta...Read More
Innovation to Clinical Success: Pathway of Sleep Device Development
Dr Dave Singh DMD PhD DDSc © 2024 Adjunct Professor, Sleep Medicine, Stanford University, USA Idea/Innovation I am often asked how I came up with the idea of a biomimetic device, such as the DNA appliance, based on the concept of craniofacial epigenetics for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The story begins in 2001 at the Center for Craniofacial Disorders, University of Puerto Rico, USA where a team of dedicated clinicians were developing techniques to treat babies, children and adolesc...Read More
Pediatric Sleep Medicine: An Underexplored Field
Dr. Andrew Valenzuela specializes in pediatric sleep medicine, a discipline that even today he calls an underexplored field that he “stumbled upon” during his pediatric residency. “I happened to have a faculty member who practiced sleep medicine and he thought I’d be a good candidate,” Valenzuela remembers. “I knew I wanted to be in a field that had a lot of overlap with other specialties. I wanted to see complex patients and be able to have that collaboration with other clinicians. Sleep medici...Read More
Understanding Why Some Oral Appliances Achieve a Better Fit!
Musings from a Orthodontic Sleep Technician (Artist) A Perfect Fit We love the moment when a mandibular advancement device “just pops right in” to the patient’s mouth, achieving a perfect fit. This seamless fit is not just about comfort; it’s a testament to the precision and quality of the device, as well as the skill of the lab technician working on the case. It’s a very satisfying feeling for both the patient and the dentist. For the patient, it means immediate comfort and ease of ...Read More
American Sleep and Breathing Academy Announces Nomination of Dr. Felix Liao, DDS, for ASBA Hall Of Fame
On August 1, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Felix Liao, DDS, was announced as a nominee for the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA). Successful nominees are inducted into the ASBA Hall of Fame. Click link to visit ASBA Hall of Fame and view the Candidates The ceremony for new inductees will take place Friday April 4th in Houston, TX at the American Sleep and Breathing Academy’s Annual Sleep & Wellness Conference 2025. To be inducted, nominees count ...Read More