High Incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Suburban Dental... (ften now associated with sleep apnea and...)

High Incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Suburban Dental Practices

Date:7/1/2009

ften, now, associated with sleep apnea and doctors are ordering more sleep studies. Early detection may prevent disease and potentially save many lives," said Morgan.

Dr. Morgan maintains a private practice in Encinitas, CA and is a member of Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC.

*Levendowski DJ, Morgan T, et al. Prevalence of probable obstructive sleep apnea risk and severity in a population of dental patients. Sleep Breath (2008 Nov) 12(4):303-9

About Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC
Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC was founded in 2008 by Laurence I. Barsh, DMD, a dentist who has been involved with sleep medicine since 1992 and who now devotes full time to educating the public about dentistry's role and responsibility in the recognition and management of snoring and sleep apnea. Dr. Barsh and the dentists associated with Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC feel strongly that management of sleep-breathing disorders is a shared responsibility of both the medical and dental professions.

Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC consists of independently owned and operated affiliated offices. Visit http://www.SnoringIsntSexy.com for a directory of all participating dentists.

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