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Orthodontic Therapy and the Airway – An AAO White Paper Review
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Orthodontic Therapy and the Airway – An AAO White Paper Review

Airway management expert Dr. Jeff Rouse weighs in on the AAO's white paper, 'Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Orthodontics.'

| 6 days ago ›
A-EFSB: Airway and 3D Treatment Planning
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A-EFSB: Airway and 3D Treatment Planning

With the addition of airway to the EFSB (esthetics, function, structure, biology) concept, our focus is now 3D. It does not change the idea of setting...

| 7 months ago ›
12 Tips for Healthy Sleep
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12 Tips for Healthy Sleep

With an added focus on airway in restorative dentistry, these steps are ideal to share with patients struggling to achieve healthy sleep.

| 8 months ago ›
Children Sleep Studies: A ‘Gold Standard’ in Need of Polishing
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Children Sleep Studies: A ‘Gold Standard’ in Need of Polishing

Even if a sleep study comes back ‘normal,' a child may still have a compromised airway.

| 9 months ago ›
Integrating Airway into Your Practice
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Integrating Airway into Your Practice

Discover how to integrate modern airway concepts into your restorative practice.

| 10 months ago ›
Why Do We Sleep?
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Why Do We Sleep?

With airway as an increasing focus in dentistry, it's important to understand why our patients deserve 7-8 hours of restful sleep a night.

| 10 months ago ›
Airway, Sleep and Respiratory Reflux
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Airway, Sleep and Respiratory Reflux

Learn a new perspective on reflux and the possible triggering mechanisms that occur during sleep.

| 1 year ago ›
Watch the ‘Seattle Protocol’ in Action
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Watch the ‘Seattle Protocol’ in Action

In the new Spear Online course, 'Seattle Protocol Chairside Demonstration,' Dr. Jeff Rouse provides a live chairside demonstration of the six steps of the...

| 1 year ago ›
Should Dentists Screen for Sleep Related Disorders?
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Should Dentists Screen for Sleep Related Disorders?

Learn more about the HR pulse oximeter and cardiopulmonary coupling unit (CPC), which are both cost-effective and non-invasive options to treat airway...

| 1 year ago ›
Dr. Michael Gunson joins Spear Resident Faculty, 'Esthetics’ Seminar
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Dr. Michael Gunson joins Spear Resident Faculty, 'Esthetics’ Seminar

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Michael Gunson brings a unique clinical perspective to Resident Faculty and the 'Interdisciplinary Management of Esthetic...

| 1 year ago ›
The First Step of Airway Implementation: Just Do It
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The First Step of Airway Implementation: Just Do It

In airway prosthodontics, you may ask: 'How do I implement all of this stuff?' Dr. TJ Imm's answer is always the same: 'You just have to do it.'

| 1 year ago ›
How NAC Can Help Improve Airway Function
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How NAC Can Help Improve Airway Function

NAC is an antioxidant drug that can relieve nighttime nasal congestion and, as a result, ease adverse airway symptoms.

| 1 year ago ›