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Current Research

Pharyngometer & OSA

By: Dr. Dayn Boitet and Dr. Julie Geiger

Dental Continuing Education:

Light the fire, fan the flames!

By: Michelle Berois

Hygienists Saving Lives!

By: Gregory G. Carnevale, MD Board Certified: Otolaryngology –Head and Neck Surgery

Board Certified: Sleep Medicine

Indications for Home Sleep Testing

By: Holly Jordano, Dental Sleep Medicine Advocate

The NFL Event Tackle Sleep Apnea!

THE ‘TACKLE SLEEP APNEA’ EVENT in Dallas Texas on April 26, 2012

From Left to Right: Elias Kalantzis, John Nadeau, Derek Kennard, Tamir Cohen, Rani Ben-David

Role of Oral Appliances to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By: Brock Rondeau, DDS

1. CPAP device 2. Oral Appliances 3. Surgical correction of nasal and oral obstructions

AHI Apnea Hyponea Index Mild OSA 5-15 events per hour Moderate OSA 16-30 event per hour Severe OSA Over 30 events per hour

1. Respire $199 2. Dorsal $350 3. Somnodent $600

Marketing Sleep Medicine For Your Dental Practice?

By: Elias Kalantzis Managing Partner of 1-800-SLEEPTEST Marketing

Where to Start:

INSIDE THE PRACTICEOUTSIDE THE PRACTICE

By: Jeffrey J. Fredberg, Professor, Harvard School of Public Health

Academic Currents

Not a good bedtime story: Sleep disordered breathing in children

By: Anna Gordon - V.P. of Marketing & Strategic Planning for SLEEPTEST Dental Sleep Marketing

What is most alarming is that eighty-five percent of clinically significant sleep apnea has not been diagnosed! You are in a position to touch the lives of many, enhancing their quality of lives and potentially save lives in the process.

Sleep Advocate?

BECOME AN ACTIVIST.

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Role of Oral Appliances to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By: Beth S. Hopkins, Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Otorhinolaryngology Head-Neck Nurse.

Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children It’s a family affair!

Bruxism, The Dental Sleep Disorder

By: Harry Sugg, DDS

• 2 RIP effort belts • Pressure transducer for flow• Oximeter• Body Position• 1 channel EMG• Software to count and report OSA

and bruxism

By: Dawne E. Slabach, DDS, FAACP

Obesity and OSA: Cause or Effect?

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer has a Masters Degree in Sports Science and Exercise Physiology. Jim is a Professor at Broward College, teaching Physical Sciences. Jim has a distinguished career (20 years) in Law Enforcement, currently

retired a Police Lieutenant from the Miami PD, recognized for numerous commendations, contributions and awards. Jim served 6 years U.S. Air Force, studied Kempo Karate in Misawa, Japan, grew up Wrestling and Judo. Stationed In Italy, Jim competed in Bodybuilding, winning the middleweight division for the US Air Force twice and competed in the European Championships. He also participated in Strongman Power-lifting tournaments in Far East Asia. Jim regularly competes in 5Ks, Adventure Races and Duathlon Races, including the Marine Corps Marathon with his 2 sons, pushing one of his sons, which is a Quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. He and his special needs son created and founded Michael’s Special 5K Run/Walk, benefiting United Cerebral Palsy. Jim is an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, ACSM, Health Fitness Instructor, and Certified ISSA in Nutrition, NESTA Certified Nutrition and numerous other fitness certifications. Jim won the Toughest Cop Alive (TCA), International Law Enforcement Games and competed in numerous World Police and Fire Games in the TCA. Each week, thousands of people around the country enjoy a fitness program created by Jim Sayih. He is the CEO of 911 Fitness and Director of Fitness Commitment Institute. These two professional associations have over 40,000 members nation-wide. Jim is also Founder of the 911 Fitness Challenge, benefiting the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals, fourteen consecutive years. His fitness programs are implemented in Police & Fire Stations in the US and Canada. Jim has been featured on Good Morning America, Discovery Channel, FOX Sports, NBC, CBS and The Christina Show. The DEA, U.S. Secret Service, and SWAT Teams use his programs. The President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Awarded Jim the coveted Community Leadership Award for his outstanding contribution and involvement in helping communities, nationwide, improve their fitness while raising money for Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals and the American Diabetes Association combined. Learn more at www.JimSayih.com

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep.

By: Dan Tache, DDS

Risk Factors for Adverse Side Effects from Mandibular Repositioning Therapy.An Illustrative Case Report.

EMA: $179 Respire Blue: $199 Herbst/SUAD: $450 TAP: $350 Somnodent: $550

By: David Walton (Respire Medical)

Your Oral Appliance Questions Answered.

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Bryan Keropian DDSThe author Bryan Keropian DDS is the inventor of the Full Breath Solution Sleep Appliance (FBS). He has 2 patents, 3 patents pending, and 4 FDA certifications for the FBS. He can be reached at the Full Breath Corporation at:818-344-7200. You can also email him at www.bk@cpapalternative.com

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