The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Sleep bruxism, commonly known as clenching or grinding of the teeth during sleep, affects approximately 8-15% of the population. Sleep bruxism can lead to various negative health consequences, such as tooth wear, facial pain and headaches. Sometimes, teeth grinding can be so loud that it disturbs the sleep of others […]
Great Lakes Dental Technologies now offers the Medley Sleep Appliance for patients suffering from sleep apnea and nighttime snoring. The unique Medley appliance features a platform with dual configuration options that can accommodate different advancement mechanisms including rigid nylon links, elastomeric (EMA) straps, or telescopic Herbst®* rod sleeve arms. Medley […]
While obstructive sleep apnea can impact any demographic, men are afflicted with the condition in a majority. Statistically, around 24-31% of males and 9-21% of females experience the condition at some point in their lives. As always, it’s important to consider the individual when assessing or treating anything, as anyone can exhibit “atypical” […]
Cancer cells thrive in a low oxygen environment. Hospitals will put a patient on oxygen if their O2 levels drop below 92. Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea can cause oxygen saturation levels to drop anywhere from the 90s, 80s and even into the 50s. As dentists, you perform extra and intra-oral exams […]
Great Lakes Dental Technologies has announced that the George Gauge™ bite registration and mandibular repositioning device is now autoclavable. The George Gauge is recommended for all mandibular repositioning appliances and allows clinicians to capture the protrusive bite registration and vertical opening without relying on the patient to achieve proper positioning. […]
As more physicians and dentists team up to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients with oral appliance therapy, there is a need to clarify the best practices for patient-centered care. In response, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) recently published in the Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine its […]
The U.S. Army Civilian Dental Corps and the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), Dental Directorate are highlighting their joint advancements in dental sleep medicine, a field of dental practice that focuses on the use of oral appliance therapy to treat sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, as defined […]
Recently I received a call from a dentist I met at a national convention a year or so ago. He has been struggling trying to get his team on track delivering sleep apnea care in his dental office. He’s committed to providing care at the very highest level. As it […]
