2016 Sharing Knowledge Through Each Other
This conference is organized for sleep lab managers, sleep technologists and Respiratory Therapists. Attendees will have the chance to recieve 9 CEC’s for BRPT, AAST and AARC. All event details are still being finalized, this page will be updated periodically. Please check back for more information! Thursday, June 2nd Schedule (3 CECs) 5:00-5:30– Check in 5:30-6:30– Earl Bogrow, DDS, FADG, – “Sleep Dentistry/Oral Appliance Therapy” 6:30-7:30– George Zureikat, MD – “Pediatric Sleep Apnea Updates” 7:30-8:30– Joe Kierzkowski, RPSGT, RST- “Not your normal pediatric case study” Join us Thursday night at Level 2 Bar & Rooftop after the last class! Friday, …
Is Your Snoring a Sign of a Serious Health Problem? [Update]
Snoring is one of the most common sleep problems in the United States. People snore when the soft tissues of the upper airway vibrate as you breathe during sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, an estimated 90 million adults in the United States snore. There are many factors that can contribute to snoring and this can be a warning sign for serious sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea. We’ve put together a list of some of the top contributors that lead to snoring and ways to reduce its effects. An estimated 50% of those that snore also suffer from …
Oral Appliance to Treat Sleep Apnea
The Advantages Oral Appliance Therapy is the newest, non-invasive remedy that works for both men and women alike. An Oral appliance is comfortable to wear, very quiet, portable and easy to care for. Visiting the Dentist Your dentist will work with your sleep doctor in order to treat both snoring and sleep apnea. The initial consultation will revolve around discussing the benefits of this type of treatment, as well as any side effects and the total cost. If you decide to move forward, your dentist will complete a comprehensive evaluation of your teeth, jaw, tongue, and airway. This may also …
Recent Web Conference with Dr. Bogrow
The Web-Conference was about new technology ( MATRx) that will accurately predict which patients will be successfully treated with Oral Appliance therapy. Dr. Bogrow had the privilege of presenting with Dr. John Remmers who is the Chief Medical officer and Co-founder of Zephyr Sleep Technologies and a pioneer in the field of Sleep medicine/ dentistry. Here is a link to the recording of the session if you care to listen and use some of it. To listen to the webinar recording, click on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8910062171128825857 * You will be directed to a “View this recording” page; enter your …