Did the turkey do it?

November 7, 2019

Don’t Blame the Bird: Why You’re Actually Tired After Thanksgiving Dinner

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.

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Here Comes Fall!

September 2019

Sleeping Better as Summer Becomes Fall

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.

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Dr. Salierno shares the dangers of DIY Sleep Appliances

August 12, 2019

The Dangers Of DIY Sleep Appliances

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.

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Read About Dr. Geoffrey Skinner’s Experience Using SleepArchiTx 

July 02, 2019

Seeing dentistry’s future in the Best of Class Winners

A turnkey solution to add sleep services to any dental practice

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. . .

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SleepArchiTx wins 2019 Best of Class Technology Award for Sleep!

July 1, 2019

The 2019 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award winners

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…

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Cone Beam Imaging for Upper Airway Analysis and Management of Sleep-related Breathing Disorders

July 26, 2019

CBCT & SLEEP DISORDERS 

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).

Will Fireworks Keep You Up This 4th of July?

July 4, 2018

Sleeping and Sparklers: Keep 4th of July Fireworks from Waking You Up

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. . .

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Cellerant 2019 Best of Class Technology Award Winner – SleepArchiTx!

June 11, 2019

Cellerant announces the 2019 Best of Class Technology Award winners

Out of all 25 winners, 14 are winning the award for the first time.

“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”. . .

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Is It Too Hot To Sleep?

October 30, 2018

10 Tips for Sleeping Better in the Summer

By Amanda MacMillan

Sleep better this summer

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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