November 7, 2019
You have big plans after dinner to watch the game, visit with friends or play a round of touch football. But then that familiar feeling happens. Your energy is zapped, your eyes can barely open, and the only thing your body can do is lay horizontally in a recliner.
What’s truly causing the fatigue and lethargy that sets in an hour after our annual feast? Let’s dive into the facts.
September 2019
Did you know that the season of falling leaves, pumpkins, and lattes can result in months of poor sleep for some people. While fall has its cool nights that provide a nice break from hot summer nights, sleep deprivation can actually become a major problem. But this time of the year doesn’t need to result in you frustrated and tired—check out our advice.
These dangers should also serve as a wakeup call to dentists who are treating sleep-related breathing disorders without proper training. If you’re making appliances for your patients, you should consider partnering with a company such as SleepArchiTx, who can train you and your team to diagnose, treat, and bill medical insurance. You should also consider membership in a group such as the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine to further your clinical knowledge.
Labor Day is upon us. A long weekend right after the school year begins anew. No school, no work. No gifts to exchange or parties to attend. But did you know that labor movements are responsible for instituting a healthier structure for sleep in this country?
SleepArchiTx allows my team and me to focus on what we do best, which is treating patients. After working with them, we don’t have to worry about chasing down insurance companies or integrating medical billing into our office by ourselves. . .
We are, no doubt, practicing dentistry during a technological revolution. It’s not easy keeping track of all of the devices, software, and materials on the market and then making buying decisions based on our research. Who can place some semblance of order on this revolution? The Cellerant Best of Class selection committee shares in that dubious honor. Paul Feuerstein, DMD; John Flucke, DDS; Marty Jablow, DMD; Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD; and I lock ourselves in a room at Chicago Midwinter each year and vote on which technologies are truly innovative and best in their categories…
Proper Use of Cone Beam Imaging for Upper Airway Analysis and Management of Sleep-related Breathing Disorders
Sal Rodas, MBA
PROPER FIELD OF VIEW
One of the various options to consider when selecting a new CBCT or obtaining an image from an independent imaging center is the Field of View (FOV). The FOV is the area of interest that will be captured during the CBCT scan. When identifying, treating and managing patients that may suffer from sleep-related breathing disorders, doctors are encouraged to perform an appropriate upper airway analysis of the patient using a CBCT by capturing – at minimum – all of the following landmarks: Temporomandibular joints and the entire upper airway (nasal cavity, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx).
The Sleep Blog, SleepDr.com
With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, we’re all looking forward to a delicious backyard barbeque, celebrating with friends and family, and especially the nighttime fireworks display. What we might not be anticipating is the late-night cacophony that these explosions and celebrations cause. Learn here how to enjoy the festivities without the fidgety night. . .
“We are entering a new era in dentistry—one that will change how we diagnose, treat and manage our patients and practices,” says Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO of Cellerant and founder of the Best of Class Technology Awards. “This was a breakthrough year in product and services technologies. The panel spent hundreds of hours in close discussion reviewing and analyzing the corporate landscape. Pay close attention to our winners as they are truly leading the way to provide you what is best in today’s contemporary practice”. . .
Whether it’s the heat, the holidays, or just the summertime mindset, getting a good night’s rest can feel particularly tricky between June and September. “School is out, there are more distractions and schedule changes, and sleep can suffer,” says Sunita Kumar, MD, medical director of the Loyola Medicine sleep program. “And of course, getting comfortable can be difficult during the hottest months”. . .
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