Sleep Dentistry

FDA OKs Vivos’ devices for treating severe OSA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to Vivo Therapeutics’ oral appliances for treating severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults.
December 7, 2023
The Vivos OSA device. Image courtesy of Vivos Therapeutics.
Podcast: 1 dentist's advice on dental sleep medicine and airway management
When one dentist had to solve some questions about her son's behavior, it unlocked a passion for helping others through dental sleep medicine.
November 14, 2023
Dr. Diana Batoon
REMastered Sleep debuts kids’ tongue-strengthening device
REMastered Sleep has launched a bottle with an attachment that aims to help children strengthen their tongue and airway muscles to improve their breathing and sleeping.
October 18, 2023
The REMplenish Jr Myo-Nozzle plastic bottle kit. Image courtesy of REMastered Sleep.
New tool developed for assessing sleep apnea
Researchers have developed an automated tool for analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
September 26, 2023
Sleep Apnea 2
Dandy hosts webinar on benefits of digital nightguard workflow
A sponsored webinar that will be held on DrBicuspid.com on Wednesday, September 20, will discuss the benefits of switching to a digital workflow for designing dental nightguards.
September 19, 2023
Woman Sleeping
Royal Philips may resolve sleep apnea device claims for up to $618M
Royal Philips and its U.S. subsidiaries have reached a proposed settlement that may total up to $618 million, which would resolve claims related to its recalled sleep apnea devices.
September 12, 2023
Law Books Gavel
TENS treatment proves effective in treating OSA
A commonly used treatment for pain relief has been shown to improve breathing in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
August 17, 2023
Cpap Mask 2
Glidewell’s sleep apnea device now covered by Medicare
Glidewell’s obstructive sleep apnea device is now eligible for reimbursement from Medicare.
August 1, 2023
Sleep Apnea 2 Resized
President Joe Biden uses a CPAP machine, White House confirms
Following the release of images that showed visible indentations on President Joe Biden’s face, the White House confirmed yesterday that the president has recently begun wearing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask at night.
June 29, 2023
Cpap Mask 2
Airway Management unveils custom-fit CPAP mask
Airway Management has launched a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask.
June 28, 2023
Cpap Mask
OSA's link to cognitive decline stresses need for treatment options
Sleep apnea is linked to cognitive decline, and effective treatment options are needed, according to a study in Sleep Health.
June 14, 2023
Sleep Apnea 2
Dentists play key role in screening for OSA
Dentists should regularly screen both pediatric and adult patients for sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
June 8, 2023
Dentist Advise Patient
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