Blog List – Modern

Dr. Steve Carstensen Inducted into the ASBA Hall of Fame: A Career Dedicated to Better Breathing and Better Lives

The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) has proudly inducted Dr. Steve Carstensen into its Hall of Fame, recognizing a career built on innovation, education, and a relentless commitment to advancing the field of dental sleep medicine. Dr. Carstensen was the very first Board President for ASB...Read More

Dr. Virend Somers to Unveil NFL Sleep Apnea Study Insights at 2026 Sleep and Wellness Conference

Dr. Virend Somers to Keynote 2026 Sleep and Wellness Conference in Phoenix We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Virend Somers, a renowned physician-scientist from the Mayo Clinic, will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Sleep and Wellness Conference, taking place in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Somers is o...Read More

Reflections on the Unforgettable 2025 ASBA Annual Meeting in Houston

By Dr. Jerry Hu It seems there aren’t enough congratulatory words to describe how amazing and educationally enriching this year’s annual ASBA meeting in Houston was. It simply was a powerful and eye opening event. I have walked by and spoken to so many attendees, and they too had expressed this is t...Read More

ASBA 2025 Sleep & Wellness Conference Overview

Conference Overview   The American Sleep and Breathing Academy conference, held on April 4th and 5th, delivered an exceptional experience for professionals committed to advancing the science and practice of sleep medicine. This year’s theme centered around comprehensive approaches to sleep apne...Read More

A Journey of Lifelong Learning: Celebrating Brilliance and Community at the American Sleep and Breathing Academy

  I’ll go wherever there are brilliant minds teaching and sharing what they’ve learned. I’m a LIFELONG LEARNER through and through, and I get so ENERGIZED being around people who’ve shaped this field. Dr. Timothy Adams continues to amaze me with his depth of knowledge and his heart for this pro...Read More

ASBA Sleep & Wellness Conference 2025: Unleashing a New Era in Sleep Medicine and Airway Health

In my entire career, I’ve never seen a more balanced team than the team of Dr. Jerry Hu, Dr. Tim Adams and myself. This weekend, we had a massive meeting with over 700 doctors (both MDs and DDSs). Through ASBA, we have it all! Dr. Tim Adams’ unique ability to take complicated concepts an...Read More

Revolutionizing Patient Care: ASBA Study Club Highlights Dr. Tim Adams and the Open Cricket Appliance

The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) Study Club delivered an absolutely outstanding experience! This 1.5-day intensive event was packed with cutting-edge education, and the highlight was, without a doubt, Dr. Tim Adams. His expertise on craniofacial distortions is simply out of this world...Read More

Why Every Dental Practitioner Should Join the ASBA Study Club

I joined ASBA last year upon recommendation from David Gergen, thinking to further my knowledge on the topic of sleep apnea. I read several of the articles on the ASBA website, and then signed up for the study club which is held periodically throughout the year. They have all been incredibly informa...Read More