As the profession’s oldest and largest orofacial myology certification organization, the IAOM is a partnership of professionals, educators and colleagues. We take great pride in our contributions to the field … Read More
Airway Screening Made Easy with the “2-Second Airway Exam”
No time for Airway Screening? Think again. How about implementing a “2 -Second Airway Exam?” Dental professionals already screen for oral cancer. The “airway exam” is the same exam! Put … Read More
Facial Orthotropics and Your Practice
The North American Association of Facial Orthotropics is a group of professionals who promote Orthotropics®, a natural way to achieve optimal growth, a balanced facial profile, and a larger airway. … Read More
How The Right Financing Program Can Improve Outcomes And Your Bottom Line
For today’s medical or dental practitioner, enhancing patient care means carefully weaving a strong clinical practice with a sound financial program. Potential patients come to your practice expecting to receive … Read More
Mute Mouth Breathers, The Importance of Nasal Breathing
The case for nasal breathing over mouth breathing is mounting. Stats show that 1 in 4 people have trouble breathing through their nose [1]. With the nose responsible for the … Read More
SDB Patients Benefit From Latest Tech
Technology, material advancements, CAD/CAM and precision engineered Medical Devices are transforming the way dentists treat Sleep-Disordered Breathing patients. To date, most appliances were handmade by dental laboratories using artisanal designs … Read More
Maximum Protrusion: CAD/CAM Is “Magic”!
by Béatrice Robichaud One of the most common bite techniques used by sleep dentists is taking the bite impression at 70% of the patient’s maximum protrusion. Some will argue that … Read More
Treating Sleep: More Than Just A Widget
To date, most dental sleep medicine providers have been addressing patients diagnosed with sleep apnea by delivering a sleep appliance (a “widget”) that largely moves the mandible forward to open … Read More