Background: While evidence is accumulating to propose a specific contribution of sleep disorders and low quality sleep in the pathogenesis of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), management of primary sleep disorders in the process of preventing and treating TMD still remains scientifically unsupported. Objective: To investigate the association of primary sleep disorders with TMD risk in South Korea. Patients […]
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised to significantly drive the growth of the sleep apnea device market over the next five to ten years, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. Key factors contributing to this growth include the expansion of leading industry players into emerging markets such as India, Australia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. […]
Abstract Background: Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are an effective treatment for patients with sleep-related breathing disorders, with variable response. Increasingly more research points to the predictive value of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) in patient selection. This study aims to analyze the changes in upper airway collapsibility using a titratable MAD simulator during DISE. Methods: This […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently declared the recall of Philips’ respiratory machines, which includes models like Trilogy Evo, Evo O2, and EV300, as the highest level of seriousness. This classification was made due to potential risks of significant injuries or fatalities linked to their use. Philips initiated the recall on March […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently elevated the recall status of specific respiratory masks produced by ResMed (RMD.N) to its highest level of concern, citing the potential for severe injuries or fatalities from their use. This urgent recall involves certain models of ResMed’s continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) masks, specifically the AirFit […]
Do you ever feel like no matter how long you sleep, it’s not enough? Does your bed partner complain about your snoring? Are you dozing off in the afternoon or feel like you always need to take a nap? If so, you might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive […]
It’s common to hear about healthy teeth and healthy gums when visiting the dentist, but did you expect to hear about healthy sleep? Along with improving your oral hygiene, you may not know that a trip to Asia Pacific Dental Centre may be instrumental in improving your sleep hygiene, too! How so? I practice dental […]
One in three Singaporeans suffers from moderate to severe sleep apnoea , and one in 10 suffers from severe sleep apnea. The study, by Jurong Health Services, also showed that despite its prevalence, the condition is often under-diagnosed. Up to 90 per cent of moderate to severe sleep apnoea subjects in the study were previously undiagnosed. […]
When it comes to caring for teeth and gums, we turn to our dentists for guidance, but many don’t know that a trip to the right dental office can also help improve their sleep. “For people losing shut-eye to snoring and sleep apnea, studies show an oral appliance that is custom fit by a dentist […]