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LEARN DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE in Louisville, KY on JULY 22,23
Dr. George Jones will explain the WHY and the HOW of these Obstructive Sleep Apnea connections:
- WHY is High Blood Pressure a symptom of SA?
- WHY is Acid Reflux (GERD) a symptom of SA?
- WHY is Diabetes a symptom of SA?
Learn the risk factors and HOW they contribute to OSA:
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Excess weight. Fat deposits around your upper airway may obstruct your breathing. However, not everyone who has sleep apnea is overweight. Thin people develop OSA, too.
- A narrowed airway. You may have inherited a naturally narrow throat. Or, your tonsils or adenoids may become enlarged, which can block your airway. An enlarged or inflamed uvula will block the airway.
Being male. Men are twice as likely to have sleep apnea. However, women increase their risk if they’re overweight, and their risk also appears to rise after menopause. - Age. Sleep apnea occurs much more often in adults over 60.
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Family history. If you have family members with sleep apnea, you may be at increased risk.
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Race. In people under 35 years old, blacks are more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.
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Use of alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers. These substances relax the muscles in your throat.
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Smoking. Smokers are three times more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea than are people who’ve never smoked. Smoking may increase the amount of inflammation and fluid retention in the upper airway. This risk likely drops after you quit smoking.
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Nasal congestion. If you have difficulty breathing through your nose — whether it’s from an anatomical problem or allergies — you’re more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea.
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Neck circumference. People with a thicker neck may have a narrower airway.
See the two day course outline and register here: http://join.sleepgroupsolutions.com/seminars/louisville-ky/
IS THERE ANY BETTER OPPORTUNITY IN DENTISTRY TODAY?
It was only three years ago that I read that less than 1% of American licensed dentists were practicing sleep medicine. In those few years that number has risen to 4%. If we have approximately 205,000 practicing dentists in the USA, then there are only 8200 Dentists serving the needs of the multitude of people affected with sleep disorders.According to a Harvard health report there are 18.9 million undiagnosed cases of obstructive sleep apnea and a minimum of 40% – 1.3 million -of CPAP users who are non-compliant. So that alone conservatively projects 20.2 million victims of obstructive sleep apnea who may be helped by a dentist trained in oral appliance therapy (OAT).
Dental sleep medicine: the hottest button in dentistry today.
Awareness of sleep apnea in America is at an all-time peak. The fires of awareness are being stoked by the public media and by social media. Patients are understanding and becoming increasingly more concerned about the blockage of oxygen to the brain and to other organs. Strokes. Heart attacks. Diabetes. Dementia. Motor vehicle accidents. People are recognizing that they have the symptoms and are asking their Dentists about it. Some doctors have the solutions. Every Dentist would like to be “The Sleep Dentist.”Seminar training courses are now available through Sleep Group Solutions every week, in different cities, throughout the United States. They are training dentists to discover the victims of sleep apnea and to treat them with the most appropriate modalities. Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is the most convenient and preferred therapy for the mild and moderate cases and for those patients who cannot tolerate the CPAP device. Fortunately, this is where the dentist in shining armor rides in on a white horse to the rescue. Dentists, we like to say, are on the front line of the battle against sleep apnea. Dentists are in the optimum position to see the signs and symptoms and can offer the most preferred solutions to the problem.
HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE DENTAL ASSISTANTS RECOGNITION WEEK?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO STAND OUT IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
Here is how you can gain respect as a thought leader, generate New Patients, and provide a great public service.
- Have a “sign-up sheet in your office
- Send out email announcements to patients of record; ask them to assure their place by return email.
- Let each invitee know they may invite two friends or relatives.
- Place a large colorful poster in your Reception Room.
- Distribute flyers to local businesses and professional offices.
- Place a small display ad in your local newspaper.
- Present it in the largest room in your office- usually the Reception Room
- Prevent any interruptions – turn off phone ringers, etc.
- Have a “Welcome Table” with some juices and other beverages (sugarless, of course).
- Have your flyers, brochures, and business cards on the “Welcome Table”.
- Prepare a power point presentation with video.
- Subjects like Sleep Apnea are serious, but to keep the audience entertained, infuse some humor.
- Encourage interactive participation. Invite questions from the audience.
- Prepare some hand-outs for the participants to take home.
- These are just a few ideas. I am sure you will think of a lot more.
Objectives and Outcomes
You will generate New Patient leads.
You will provide a needed and valuable public service.
If you want some help with any of this you may email me: cskdoc@ aol.com
SATISFIED IS NOT ENOUGH !
WOULD YOU RATHER BE A PIONEER OR A CRUSADER?
HERE’S HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE!
- Helps these people discover their underlying causes of sleep dysfunction.
- Spreads a huge awareness of the dangers of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Creates recognition that he is a generous, caring healthcare professional
- Builds a Dental Sleep Medicine practice
Roseville, CA California Dentist, Dr. Thuy Nga Le Vu and staff were recently trained in identifying, diagnosing (with physicians) and offering treatment for patients with the deadly disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Trained by Sleep Group Solutions, Galleria Smile Designs, and all three of their locations, will bring their turnkey protocol to three different health fairs to spread the awareness of sleep apnea and ways to treat it. Galleria Smile Design will also provide Sleep Apnea screening and treatment in-office, by appointment.
Upcoming health fairs are open to employees and some public members, at the California Correctional Health Care Service on August 26, The Department of State Hospitals Health and Wellness on September 8th, and the UPS Health and Safety BBQ on September 11th. Dr. Vu and staff are looking forward to raising awareness, as well as offering a solution. “We are honored to help spread awareness that this treatment can save lives, not only for themselves but others around them that may be affected.” says Dr. Vu. “It affects everyone around us, even when sharing the same road with someone falling asleep at the wheel due to OSA, they may not even be aware of it.” Dr. Vu’s staff will do an initial patient screener with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and schedule appointments for any sleep apnea red flags.
“We find an enormous amount of patients and employees who suffer with high blood pressure, obesity, gerd, and scalloped tongue. These are all implications that OSA may be present.” says Dr. Vu. Snoring, along with many of the symptoms Dr. Vu’s practice is suffering with are commonly connected with OSA. “Many of my patients are currently on CPAP, but are non compliant, so we are happy to offer a solution.” Oral Appliance Therapy is an effective way to treat mild to moderate OSA, and are saving lives with non compliant CPAP users.
For patients who suffer with snoring, high blood pressure, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, and even Type 2 Diabetes, relief may come from Oral Appliance Therapy. Sacramento area patients can reach Dr. Vu’s friendly and knowledgeable staff at 916-787-1232 or online at Galleria Smile Designs.
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