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The Sleep Magazine, a publication dedicated to Dental Sleep Medicine, releases it’s 7th issue
Dental Sleep Medicine education and instrumentation company, Sleep Group Solutions publishes the annual journal which focuses on the dental treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. Featured articles include case studies,
DIAGNOSING OSA IN WOMEN
The Differences: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DIAGNOSING OSA FOR WOMEN According to an article in the European Respiratory Journal, “Obstructive sleep apnea occurs in 50% of females aged 20-70 years. 20%
HELPING PEOPLE SLEEP HEALTHIER
ONCE AGAIN SGS INNOVATES IN DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE. An advanced Call Center, the first in the industry, in Sleep Group Solutions’ Florida headquarters, is up and running to serve the
Is it ADHD, or does your child have Sleep Apnea?
A thoughtful question posed by a doctor at The Pennsylvania Snoring and Sleep Institute. Many of the symptoms are similar and the two illnesses are often confused. “Not much
SIZE MATTERS- Sleep, Longevity and Telomere Length
Size matters. That old quip has been used, misused and abused. But when it comes to the size of your telomeres, nothing could be more important to you. The length
IS SOMETHING IMPORTANT MISSING FROM YOUR N.P. EXAM?
Does your New Patient exam include a Sleep Apnea screening? -Patients are realizing how a blockage of oxygen to the brain, caused by nocturnal apnoeic events, can influence systemic damage.
DENTISTS NOW GET PAID WITH MEDICAL CODES Learn How!
Wouldn’t it be nice to get paid for an “Office Visit” like an MD? You can bill your services to your patient’s benefit company and to Medicare. Sleep Apnea victims
TWO SIGNIFICANT INDICATORS OF SLEEP APNEA- BMI and NECK CIRCUMFERENCE. Calculate them here:
The Body Mass Index (BMI) appraisal is one of the most widely used tools to measure healthy body weight. This ratio of height to weight will help assess whether you
CHILDREN AND SLEEP: Consistent Bedtime is as Important as Sleep Quality and Quantity.
There are numerous studies on the quality and the quantity of sleep for children. Now there is insight to the regularity of children’s sleep. It is found that he consistent
Scary that most Sleep Apnea victims have Acid Reflux…. and other comorbidities.
The Causes: During the cessations of breathing the body will increase its efforts to take in air. Abdominal contractions are exaggerated and increase until breathing resumes. The contractions squeeze the
Abfractions are difficult to explain to patients. Here is a simplified explanation
“Doctor, I always thought these notches are from brushing too hard. They are painful and I have them on my teeth on both sides. What causes them?” Here is a
ONE of the next three patients that walk thru your doors will be a victim of Sleep Apnea.
Will YOU be able to identify and treat that patient? Brand yourself as a Doctor who understands and diagnoses sleep apnea problems. The winners in this difficult economy will