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Over the past decade -- indeed most recently in the increased emergence and documented virulence of airborne bacterial maladies – the link between oral access and the spread of systemic disease has come under the closest scrutiny. It is well known that bacteria can (and does) enter the blood stream directly via the gateway of the mouth and gums. (Fig. A)

Left untreated, the gateway bacterial precursors of oral tissue inflammation and gum disease can and do become far more serious.  Plaque formation, restriction of blood flow to vital areas and the triggering of systemic inflammation throughout the body can be the result. And the more prevalent and serious the sources of inflammation, the…

In the interest of better serving the various specific oral health needs of the dental patient community, the field of Dentistry is divided into a wealth of specialties. In the interest of better serving the dentists themselves, SML offers a multitude of appliances and appliance therapy options to practitioners in the primary specialty areas.

20th Annual Medical Sleep 2-day Conference.

The SEC Provides the 20th Annual Sleep Conference: 2024 Bridging Brains and Bites: From Infants to Elderly Exploring the Nexus of Neurology, Sleep Pathologies, and Dental Malocclusion to Enhance Collaborative Care for Medical Professionals

APRIL 5-6, 2024 DOUBLETREE HOTEL HOUSTON TX

https://medicalsleepconference.com/

Sign up for the three sessions in 2024.

With locations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Taiwan, SML® services more than 150,000 dentists and orthodontists worldwide, providing direct and personal access to everything required for success in appliance therapy…and we…

Kills Harmful BacteriaReduces Chronic Gum Inflammation And BleedingSoothes Oral Irritation And SoresEnhances Your Oral Health Care RoutineProvides Post Procedure Gum Care And Protection

is specifically formulated to be used as part of your daily oral home care. The hydrogen peroxide-based gel kills disease causing bacteria while promoting and supporting the growth of your…

Talon Splint: Best of Both Worlds!

"One of the biggest problems observed in adult dental patients.

Abnormal wear patterns. They eventually cause a decrease in the vertical dimension of the patient—wearing down teeth to the point where full mouth reconstruction is inevitable.

The solution? Prevent the problem from ever occurring in the first place. Deliver an orthotic or splint early on as part of proactive patient care protocol."

— Dr. Rob Veis

TALON SPLINT    

Talon Splint combines the comfortable fit and…

As the public's faith in expert opinion continues to grow in dentistry and medicine, there is an increased demand for specialized care in areas such as airway and sleep-related disorders. This demand is expected to persist, even in a high-inflation economy, which means that clinicians who possess the knowledge and skills to address these conditions will remain in high demand.

The expanding understanding of the interplay between oral health, airway, breathing, temporomandibular joint disorders, and systemic health highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the unique role that knowledgeable dental and allied medical clinicians can play in improving patient outcomes.One significant…

Appliance Therapy and the Use of Interim Appliances

Let’s begin by talking about a word on everyone’s hot list these days: Recession. Whether we all end up in an actual recession down the line or experience some level of discomfort as a result of recession-related conditions that are in existence already, this is a vital, viable concern for all dental practitioners.

As a practicing dentist, I have always held to a three-pronged approach to mindful, successful dentistry, regardless of outside influences.  

The ApnoDent Certification Course is a FREE online program that will walk you through the process of properly identifying sleep patients in your practice, diagnosing and prescribing them with a new and unique FDA-cleared sleep appliance designed to achieve effective treatment outcomes while comfortably managing your patients without any of the traditional side effects associated with dental sleep appliances.

The course will incorporate techniques to properly take scans/impressions of your patients in order to achieve a proper fit for their sleep appliance. This course is aimed at new and experienced providers that are seeking an effective solution to counter the various issues that most dental sleep appliances produce: from changing bites to TMJ pain and discomfort.

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Do your patients suffer from…

The POD® is an FDA (510k) cleared night guard used to protect the teeth while treating the symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction such as jaw pain, facial pain, and headaches.

The POD® is the appliance for our times!The POD® is a patented, custom fit, laboratory fabricated intraoral mandibular splint designed to aid in treating bruxism and TMJ Dysfunction. Worn during sleep, the device protects the teeth and restorations from the destructive forces of bruxism and helps to alleviate TMJ/TMD, headaches, and facial muscle pain. 

The unique design increases anterior tongue space while limiting the amount of occlusal…