News from Sleep Better Georgia

Dr. Rodgers was featured in an article for Mattress Clarity, speaking to the growing demand for sleep apnea devices as well as the importance of managing sleep apnea.

The end of the school year can be a stressful time for students. The time and energy spent writing papers, memorizing formulas, and taking final exams can take its toll, especially when sleep becomes an afterthought.

In an interview with Sleepopolis, Dr. Rodgers highlights the importance of dental sleep medicine for sleep apnea treatment, among other topics.

In case you missed it, Dr. Rodgers was featured in an article for Bustle, sharing a few of the less-than-ideal things that can happen to your body after one night of poor sleep.

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.

A Diplomate walks those less familiar with the process step-by-step through oral appliance therapy.

Self-driving cars are garnering more and more buzz. And while being able to snooze while your vehicle takes you where you need to go is appealing, Dr. Rodgers explains why self-driving cars are a far cry from solving the nation’s sleep debt.

Written by Dr. Rodgers and his colleagues for the Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine, this medical journal offers clinical evidence of the efficaciousness of oral appliance therapy as a first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep-deprived drivers pose similar risks on the road as drivers distracted by smartphones, but most state’s laws don’t reflect this danger, argues a dental sleep medicine practitioner.

Sleep apnea is highly prevalent and, unfortunately, drastically underdiagnosed. Dental hygienists have a unique and vital responsibility to know the signs of obstructive sleep apnea in their patients, which includes a larger neck and difficulty viewing the soft palette.