Oral appliance therapy is considered an effective treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The appliance functions by supporting the jaw in a forward position to help maintain an open ...
There is no doubt that the Presidential election has been at the forefront of political news this year. The latest on the subject mentioned by multiple media outlets surrounds the possibility of Forme...
Many dentists start out on an arduous road with road blocks everywhere in dental sleep medicine. It doesn’t have to be like that. When you sign up for vendor sponsored courses they try to sell y...
At the recent Dental Sleep meeting in Denver, there extra buzz among attendees. Apart from discussions about the conference program, the other topic of conversation was the American Sleep and Breathin...
There was a time when snoring was considered annoying for bed partners or “funny” to listen to. Unfortunately, the “normal” sound of snoring has been found to be a general indicator of a possible abno...
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 C...
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 selecti...
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-sen...
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, i...