May 22nd, 2012 Dental Sleep Medicine: Quickly Becoming a Rewarding Addition for Dental Offices Across the Country
Dental Sleep Medicine: Quickly Becoming a Rewarding Addition for Dental Offices Across the Country
(PRWEB) March 30, 2012
The number of television commercials and radio advertisements promising a good night’s sleep are growing exponentially. Businesses tout products to consumers 24 hours a day; special mattresses, medicinal sleep aids and the list goes on. Its all about SLEEP. Sleep Group Solutions knows the importance of sleep and the dangers associated with Sleep Apnea. SGS offers dental sleep medicine education courses which teach dentists how to screen and treat OSA through oral appliance therapy.
Around 20% of Americans report getting less than 5 hours of sleep each night. Those with OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) often report snoring, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, irritability, high blood pressure, hypertension and more. These are symptoms of Sleep Apnea, and are treatable by a group of specially trained dentists, through oral appliance therapy. Dr. Susan Bollinger, a Newport Beach Dentist, continued to advance her OSA training by participating in a Sleep Group Solutions course and is now utilizing a Pharyngometer and Rhinometer when treating patients for snoring and sleep apnea. “We have been helping our patients with snoring and sleep apnea for a number of years. We are excited to have the addition of a new state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment (Pharyngometer/Rhinometer) that makes the evaluation and treatment of our patients so much easier, quicker and PREDICTABLE.” Dr. Bollinger is among a tight group of dental professionals offering treatment to patients who suffer with OSA. Dr. Bollinger continues, “We have been seeing signs of OSA in our patients for years such as Gerd, scalloped tongue, large neck sizes, etc. It has been extremely rewarding to treat such patients with oral appliances.” Dr. Bollinger also mentions the close working relationships with Board Certified Sleep Doctors have resulted in comprehensive care and a very positive patient response.
John Nadeau, Vice President of Sleep Group Solutions is a key component in training dentists in snoring and sleep apnea. “I hear from dental offices all the time. Their patients say they are sleeping better and their quality of life has changed for the better. Relationships with spouses have vastly improved since the snoring has significantly decreased and, in most patients, completely disappeared…all with an oral appliance.”
To learn more about dental sleep medicine, and your role as a Dentist-attend a course with Sleep Group Solutions.
Upcoming Courses:
April 13-14 Sacramento, CA
April 14-15 Philadelphia, PA
April 27-28 New York, NY
May 4-5 Seattle, WA
Full 2012 Dental Sleep Medicine Course Calendar
About Sleep Group Solution
Sleep Group Solutions is an airway diagnostic technology company serving the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders. Sleep Group Solutions offers the latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions for patients with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring and sleep apnea. SGS offers the most comprehensive dental sleep medicine CE seminars in the industry focused on teaching dentists the protocols needed to make the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea part of their practice. SGS offers sleep study interpretation, oral appliances (Norad Boil & Bite, Respire), online directory 1800SleepLab.com and CPAP Alternatives. SGS is the manufacturer of the Eccovision Systems Rhinometer and Pharyngometer.
About Dr. Susan Bollinger
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“My goal is to change the way you feel about the dentist. Here you are not a set of X-rays. You are an individual with needs to be discovered and fulfilled. You should know more about your doctor, your treatment and your options. I’m glad to have you take an active interest in your dental care. I will encourage you to ask any questions you wish when we are together.”-Dr. Bollinger
B.S. Biochemistry, University of California Riverside, 1973
D.D.S., University of California , Los Angeles (UCLA) Dental School, 1977
One Year Advanced General Practice Residency, Wadsworth V.A. Hospital, 1978
M.B.A. courses, University of Phoenix, 1985
Certificate in Medical Management, University of California, Irvine,1991
Fellowship in Forensic Odontology, 2004 University of Texas Health Science Center
CADP Certified Quality Assurance Auditor
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