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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 Schoo...
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 drive...
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 chil...
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 m...
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 Req...
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, sub...
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 facia...
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 ...
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 f...