How I Use Mallampati Scores for Airway Screening
In 2017 the American Dental Association adopted a policy encouraging dentists to screen patients for sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD). This
Read moreIn 2017 the American Dental Association adopted a policy encouraging dentists to screen patients for sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD). This
Read moreScreening our patients for airway and breathing issues is becoming a standard in dentistry. One of the things we have
Read moreWe are bombarded weekly with ads for this or that course in “airway management” or “how to make money treating sleep
Read moreSleep issues and sleep apnea is a very serious concern today for our patients’ health. I have been giving patients
Read moreYou are accustomed to consulting with patients about the association of TMD with craniofacial pain, but the link to sleep
Read moreWhen the tongue can’t function properly (especially the middle portion), a cascade of events can happen. This is a very
Read moreThe function or dysfunction of a tongue can lead to more health issues than many realize. Recent research has linked
Read moreDentists make thousands of choices during their careers. From practice style to how to shape retirement plans, we get to decide
Read moreIt is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80 percent of the cases of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea
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