The American Dental Association And The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Do Not Support Trendy Sleep Apnea Treatments
by: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral MedicinePublished on: 28/01/2026Insurance companies maximize profits and deny care in TMD patients
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"Airway Dentistry" - let's unpack the latest trend in the dental profession.
by: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral MedicinePublished on: 25/10/2025Airway dentistry is not a recognized dental specialty and some of its proponents have problematic, non-evidence based treatment ideas.
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How Oral Appliances Help Treat Sleep Apnea
by: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral MedicinePublished on: 04/08/2025Oral appliances can offer a simpler, effective alternative for managing sleep apnea, especially in mild to moderate cases as first-line treatment or for those who struggle with CPAP.
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The Frenectomy Frenzy: Why Tongue-Tie Surgery Isn’t the Answer for TMD or Sleep Apnea
by: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral MedicinePublished on: 04/08/2025While this procedure can be medically appropriate for a small subset of infants with true tongue-ties, which impact their ability to nurse, its widespread use in adults lacks any credible scientific support.
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