News from Sleep Better Georgia
Your Biggest Questions About the Phillips CPAP Recall, Answered
You may have heard about the recent recall on CPAP machines. Dr. rogers was featured in a article from Sleepopolis, sharing his expertise regarding the recall and the potential threat to a patients overall health.
11 Creepy Things Your Body Does After Just One Night Of Bad Sleep
February 27, 2019
Nothing's worse than crawling out of bed after a night of bad sleep, and knowing you're about to struggle through the day. You might brace yourself for a bout of grogginess, feel sick, or worn down. But that's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg when it comes to all the creepy and uncomfortable things that can happen when you don't get enough sleep.
Four Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
February 5, 2019
Whether it’s a hectic work schedule or constant travel, getting proper rest can be difficult during certain stages of life but it’s not impossible. Jeff Rodgers, DMD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA of Sleep Better Georgia, shares four tips for staying well-rested during stressful times.
The Oral Sleep Appliance Patient Treatment Journey
January 11, 2019
Oral appliance therapy (OAT) provides an alternative treatment option for those with upper airway resistance syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The patient’s treatment journey begins with the referring physician, who will have administered a sleep test, and, either due to the patient’s noncompliance with CPAP or the patient’s preference, sends the patient to a dental sleep medicine practitioner for an oral appliance.
Distracted Driving Laws Still Have a Way to Go
July 9, 2018
So far, 47 states have passed laws that ban texting while driving, and many have taken this concept a step further, explicitly banning drivers from using handheld devices. Georgia is the latest state to follow suit. The “Hands-Free Georgia Act,” which went into effect on July 1, comes with many nuances, but in general motorists will be prohibited from holding a cell phone or other electronic device while behind the wheel.
Will Self-Driving Cars Help a Chronically Sleep-Deprived America?
December 4, 2018
The recently revealed Volvo 360c concept car has made waves, crystallizing the idea of a fully autonomous self-driving vehicle that would conceivably have no need for human control or intervention in most driving environments. Volvo’s concept car would have consumer appeal via two key benefits: it would safely take passengers wherever they need to go, while simultaneously allowing them to fulfill other tasks during the drive, whether that be sleep, work, or play. While still just an idea and not yet in production, the multitasking car has appeal for the ever-increasingly-busy American.
Oral Appliance Therapy Should be Reimbursed as a First-Line Therapy for OSA
November 30, 2018
It is the position of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) that oral appliance therapy (OAT) should be reimbursed as a first-line therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OAT has been deemed an alternate therapy for OSA,1, and numerous studies have indicated that OAT is an effective treatment for sleep-related breathing disorders.2,3 The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has also acknowledged that OAT should be considered if a patient does not wish to use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.1
Sleep apnea: Listening closer for the telltale signs of dental patients not sleeping well
December 4, 2017
It’s a typical day on the job: you see several patients, observe and clean their teeth and get them ready for a visit from the dentist. As you’re cleaning one patient’s mouth, something seems a little off. You notice that they have a large neck, and it’s difficult to see their soft palate as they say “Ahhhh.” When you ask the patient about their week, they complain that they’ve been feeling tired and haven’t been sleeping well at night. You’ve experienced patients with a similar story and appearance before. What’s the connection?