Category Archives: Sleep Dentistry

Probing depths? Check. Look for caries? Check. Additional screenings…?

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Quintessence Publishing

Reading time: 9 minutes

Written by: Marieke Zaffron What else do you screen your patients for during the dental examination? Do you have them fill out a questionnaire before their appointment? Or is that only for new patients? Do you find time to ask … Continue reading →

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the Didgeridoo, and You

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Quintessence Publishing

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Bryn Grisham Which of the following options could you discuss with patients as possible treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? a. Sleep position trainers b. Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) c. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines d. Didgeridoo … Continue reading →

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Deadly Disease with a Dental Solution

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Michelle Hartman

Reading time: 22 minutes

When Ken Berley, DDS, JD, first began practicing dentistry, sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) were not on his radar. He didn’t realize how deadly SRBDs could be for his patients, and he didn’t know he should be screening for them. One … Continue reading →

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