Functional Dentistry
What is functional dentistry and why is it worth talking about? I am curious if this is a movement or new direction in dentistry. Here … more
General Dentistry
Biomimicry, Neuroplasticity, and Sleep: Introducing Myofunctional-Assisted Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery (MAMMA)
Before you were born, there were countless forces shaping your growth and development. You had your own set of prenatal conditions and a unique path … more
Does Dentistry Hold The Missing Link to Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimers and Others?
The search for the cause of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by mainstream medicine has followed a profound predilection for autoimmune conjecture, in spite of the absence … more
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow
They say a lady always knows when it’s time to leave and so it is with mixed emotions I tell you that I am retiring … more
The Impact of Identifying Comorbid Conditions and Screening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea for Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
Clinical Problem A 63-year-old female visited the dental clinic at the Jewish General Hospital with chief complaints of jaw pain, bilateral clicking, limited mouth opening, … more
The Effect of Cognitive Bias on Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Clinical Dentistry
What we don’t know we believe That is the difference between a decision that is based on knowledge and evidence, and one that is not. … more
At the Root: Best Advice From Some the Oral Health Editorial Advisory Board
Jordan Soll If you look up the word experience in the dictionary it says “see Mistakes.” Janice Goodman My dad gave me the … more
Pre-orthodontic Intervention for Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing: A (R)evolutionary Solution to a Modern Problem
Malocclusion (HM) is a rising public health epidemic that is seen mainly within industrialized/industrializing cultures. To date, there is no published evidence that malocclusion had … more
Airway Centric® Dentistry: Past, Present and Future – A Paradigm Shift
There is an Airway Centric paradigm shift in dentistry. We are excited that this edition of Oral Health is being devoted to Airway Health and … more
Growth Guidance
As parents, we absolutely want what is best for our children in every way. Many parents are well aware of the specific milestones that our … more
Three Weeks, Days and Minutes; Airway Trumps Everything
Ten years ago, I took a weeklong survival class in the SE Utah high desert with my son. No food, water, tent, sleeping bag or … more
Physiological Dentistry and Heart Rate Variability
The future of dentistry involves evaluation of the patient providing collaborative optimal care alongside other healthcare practitioners. The increased interest and involvement with sleep, pain … more
Airway Centered Dentistry: (The A, B, C’s of Treatment for Chronic Face Pain/OSA and Closing Anterior Openbite Without Ortho)
Bullet points: 1. Definition-orthopedic/functional breathing 2. Comorbidity of orthopedic and facial pain and breathing 3. Answers to our questions 4. Method or technique-paradigm shift 5. … more
The Next Step in Sleep Dentistry: Is There Anything We Can Do for the Ones Who Don’t Have Apnea?
Dentists have become involved in the treatment of sleep apnea for several reasons. An oral appliance is usually less uncomfortable than sleeping with a continuous … more
Airway Orthodontics: An Argument for Early Orthodontic Treatment
This article is not about the “how” of airway orthodontics. It’s about the “why”. But it does suggest that a regard for the rationale of … more
Mouth Breathing: Physical, Mental and Emotional Consequences
Breathing is one of the most vital functions of the human body. Every breath we take can have a positive or negative impact on our … more
Editorial: Don’t Get Left Behind
The FDIC has a new definition of the term “oral health”; it “includes the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow and convey … more
Book Review: GASP! Airway Health – The Hidden Path to Wellness
The Book GASP Is A Game Changer I was in dire need of a tool to help me explain to patients that some dental symptoms … more
QuickSplint Now Available for Sale Through Benco Dental
Orofacial Therapeutics, LP announced today that its premier product, QuickSplint®, will now be available for sale through Benco Dental, the largest privately owned dental distributor … more