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AADSM warns teens about the risks of drowsy driving on prom night
April 18, 2012
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) is warning teens about the risks of drowsy driving on prom night by sending a link to its new fact sheet to 30,000 high school guidance counselors and driver’s education instructors. The campaign is the first step in the AADSM’s new “Dentists Against Drowsy Driving” initiative to promote public health and safety by raising awareness of the dangers involved with drowsy driving.

Members Only Recent Publications in DSM: April 2012
April 17, 2012
Recent Publications in Dental Sleep Medicine: April 2012

Sleep and Breathing CE: March 2012
April 17, 2012
Springer regrets to inform AADSM members that the AADSM CE form for the most recent issue of Sleep and Breathing (Volume 16, Number 1 - March 2012) was inadvertently omitted from the issue.

AADSM 2012 Fall Courses: Save the Date!
April 17, 2012
The next Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine and Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine courses will be held simultaneously Oct. 27-28, 2012, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. Attendees also will have an opportunity to register for an additional half-day, add-on Practice Management course from 1:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28.

Members Only Share a Case in Dialogue
April 17, 2012
AADSM members are encouraged to submit a Case Presentation to be considered for publication in Dialogue.

DSM Facility Accreditation Update
April 17, 2012
There are now five DSM facilities that have earned full accreditation through the AADSM Dental Sleep Medicine Facility Accreditation program.

Annual Meeting Session Highlights
April 17, 2012
The AADSM 21st Annual Meeting program provides a wealth of learning opportunities for attendees of all experience levels. The 2012 meeting also will offer some concurrent sessions to accommodate the diverse interests of our membership.

Register for a Course in Boston
April 17, 2012
When you register for the AADSM 21st Annual Meeting in Boston, be sure to purchase a ticket for one of the outstanding educational courses that will be offered Thursday, June 7, 2012, from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Dialogue: New Issue Alert
March 30, 2012
The new issue of Dialogue (2012, Issue 1) is being mailed to members and has been posted on the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine website. AADSM members can log in to gain full access to the online version of the magazine.

LinkedIn: Join the Discussion
March 16, 2012
Hundreds of AADSM members have joined the AADSM LinkedIn group to discuss current topics related to dental sleep medicine. Participate in the online conversation or start a discussion by joining the AADSM's LinkedIn group. Get connected on LinkedIn today! Note: The AADSM LinkedIn group is open to AADSM members only. First-time participants will need to create a LinkedIn account and click the "Join Group" button to request member access to the AADSM group. Approval may take up to 24 hours.

CDA Journal Focuses on Dental Sleep Medicine
March 16, 2012
The February 2012 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on sleep disorders and its dental impact. Articles include medical consequences and associations with untreated sleep-related breathing disorders and outcomes of treatments; dentistry-based approaches to sleep-disordered breathing, algorithms and multidisciplinary perspectives; the neurology of sleep and sleep-related breathing disorders and their relationships to sleep bruxism; and past, present, and future use of oral appliance therapies. The Guest Editor of the issue was AADSM Director-at-Large Dr. Michael Simmons.

AADSM Officer and Director Elections will be held through March 28
March 16, 2012
The 2012 AADSM Officer and Board of Directors election will be held until March 28. All voting members received ballot via e-mail on March 7 and will have an opportunity to cast their vote for the next AADSM President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer and one new member of the Board of Directors.

Members Only Recent Publications in Dental Sleep Medicine
March 13, 2012
List of recent articles related to dental sleep medicine.

Last chance to register for March Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine course
February 27, 2012
On March 3-4, 2012 the AADSM will hold a two-day Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine course at the Omni Orlando Resort in Championsgate, Fla. Dentists and dental professionals interested in attending this course must register by Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

Register for the AADSM 21st Annual Meeting
January 17, 2012
Registration is now open for the AADSM 21st Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held Thursday, June 7 - Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Be sure to register early to secure your space in the meeting's most popular sessions before they sell out!

PDAC approved devices
December 19, 2011
In order to be reimbursed by Medicare for custom fabricated mandibular advancement devices, dentists must use oral appliance devices that have received the prior approval of the Pricing, Data Analysis, and Coding (PDAC) contractor. As of December 9, 2011, PDAC has approved 16 oral appliances for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Registration open for March Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine course
December 19, 2011
This course is intended for dentists and dental professionals with an interest in, or currently treating, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients through the utilization of oral appliance therapy (OAT).

Call for 2012 awards nominations
December 19, 2011
The AADSM Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the AADSM 2012 Pierre Robin Academic Award and 2012 Distinguished Service Award. Nominate a colleague who has demonstrated significant contributions to dental sleep medicine in the area of academic research or outstanding service. These awards will be presented at the Academy's 21st Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts this June 7-9. This meeting will welcome close to 800 dental sleep medicine professionals. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2012.

First dental sleep medicine facility is accredited by the AADSM
December 19, 2011
On November 14, 2011, the AADSM Board of Directors approved Dr. Steven Scherr's facility as the first-ever AADSM-accredited dental sleep medicine facility for sleep related breathing disorders. Congratulations to Dr. Scherr on becoming the first to obtain full accreditation status by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine! The AADSM Board of Directors looks forward to approving additional applications in the near future.

AADSM Congratulates 2011 Diplomates of the ABDSM!
October 21, 2011
Earning Diplomate status from the ABDSM is a unique honor that recognizes special competency in dental sleep medicine. There are currently 175 Diplomates of the ABDSM. The AADSM is pleased to welcome new ABDSM Diplomates.

ABDSM guideline update
October 21, 2011
The American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) Board of Directors recently approved a change to the examination guidelines. In order to be eligible to sit for the ABDSM certification examination, applicants must meet the requirements of one of the three applicant types described as follows.

Newly updated Educational CD-ROM now available
October 21, 2011
After much hard work and effort, the Education Committee has completed its update to the 2001 edition of the Educational CD-ROM, which is now available for purchase on the AADSM store. The CD-ROM is an all-inclusive PowerPoint presentation for PC or Mac, which contains nearly 400 slides and hundreds of photographs and diagrams. While the CD-ROM is primarily a tool designed for self-study, portions may be used for institutional presentations, public lecture, custom presentations, staff education, and patient education.

21st Annual Meeting Abstract Award Competition
October 21, 2011
Present your latest findings in dental sleep medicine - submit an abstract for the AADSM 21st Annual Meeting to be held June 7-9, 2012, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, MA. The Academy invites members from both research and clinical backgrounds to submit abstracts for the Annual Meeting Award Competition. The application, guidelines and conflict of interest form can be found on the Call for Abstracts & Awards page. The submission deadline is December 15, 2011.

Dental Sleep Medicine Facility Accreditation: First virtual visit a success!
October 21, 2011
The AADSM's new Dental Sleep Medicine Facility Accreditation program is well underway! A total of 15 dental sleep medicine facilities have submitted their applications to the AADSM and are working their way toward becoming an accredited facility. Recently, the AADSM conducted the first virtual visit of a dental sleep medicine facility! The Academy looks forward to approving additional applications for virtual visits and granting them full accreditation status. To learn more about how you can accredit your DSM Facility, please visit the AADSM website.

Sleep apnea treatment improves bed partner's depression
October 11, 2011
A study from the journal Sleep and Breathing found that treating primary snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can improve your bed partner’s depression. OSA is known to influence mood and daytime sleepiness in patients, but this study confirms its impact on bed partners.

Obstructive sleep apnea treatment improves body’s ability to fight acid reflux
October 06, 2011
A study in the journal Sleep and Breathing found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment may reduce gastroesophageal reflux (GER) by decreasing strain where the esophagus and stomach meet.

Sleep apnea disguised as dementia
October 06, 2011
It’s important to know the signs of OSA. Unfortunately, 80 to 90 percent of people with sleep apnea are unaware of their condition. Untreated OSA is frequently linked to cognitive decline. It also raises the risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and driving accidents.

Doctors combine CPAP treatment with oral appliance therapy
October 06, 2011
Doctors recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as the gold standard of sleep apnea treatment. But 25 to 50 percent of patients do not use the treatment on a regular basis because they can’t tolerate the pressure produced by CPAP. To increase compliance and effectiveness of CPAP, some doctors are combining CPAP treatment with oral appliance therapy.

Putting a name to sleep apnea
October 06, 2011
Sleep experts estimate that 80 to 90 percent of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients are undiagnosed and untreated. Many patients do not know they have a problem because they are unaware that they wake up throughout the night to breathe.

Chinese anesthesiologists score low on OSA knowledge
October 06, 2011
A study in the journal Sleep and Breathing found that the majority of surveyed anesthesiologists lacked knowledge of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Serious and life-threatening complications may occur in patients with OSA and unrecognized OSA during medical procedures. Anesthetists should be able to identify OSA patients and feel confident in their ability to deal with a difficult airway.

Heavyweight tag-teamed by sleep apnea's partners
October 06, 2011
A study in the journal Sleep and Breathing shows that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may pit themselves against more than just a breathing disorder. A group of India-based researchers found that OSA patients were three times more likely to experience obesity, hypertension, diabetes, mellitus and hyperlipidemia (HLP). People with HLP have high blood cholesterol and triglycerides.

Reversing infertility with sleep apnea treatment
October 05, 2011
A study in the journal Sleep and Breathing found that treating sleep apnea may help reverse infertility. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with numerous health problems. Changes in the serum prolactin (PRL) secretion, which affects fertility, is one of these issues.

Renew your AADSM membership for 2012!
September 30, 2011
You can now renew your American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) 2012 membership online! Renew today to continue receiving complimentary subscriptions to Sleep and Breathing and Dialogue, exclusive opportunities to earn continuing education credits, members only discounts on professional resources and educational events, national representation, and much more!

The ABC's of Snoring and Childhood Cognition
September 29, 2011
New research in the journal Sleep and Breathing found that primary snoring (PS) is associated with neurocognitive impairments in children. The study found that children with primary snoring show more hyperactive and inattentive behavior.

Gotta Go? Frequent Nighttime Urination May Indicate Sleep Apnea
September 21, 2011
Nocturia, which causes people to wake up during the night to urinate, has been linked to sleep apnea but is not currently used as a screening tool. New research investigated whether nighttime urination frequency can help physician screen for this serious medical condition that causes a person to stop breathing during sleep.

View the Pierre Robin Reinactment from the AADSM 20th Anniversary Meeting
September 08, 2011
A theatrical production of Pierre Robin's original research on oral appliance therapy was among the many highlights at the AADSM 20th Anniversity Meeting. The reinactment featured Pierre Robin, played by veteran Minneapolis stage actor Bob Davis, reading the paper that he presented to the French Academy of Medicine in 1923. This paper was among the first to reference oral appliances and was instrumental in the inception of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Sleep-disordered breathing and asthma go together, study shows
August 29, 2011
One of the most recognized symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is snoring. Similarly, wheezing is the most common sign of asthma in potential asthma patients. In a recent study of sleep-disordered breathing and asthma, it was found that both of these disorders can go hand-in-hand, influencing sleep quality.

OSA could contribute to poor asthma control in obese patients
August 10, 2011
Obesity contributes to asthma; quite often, asthmatics who are obese cannot control their asthma properly and do not respond well to therapy. Factors like reflux disease and obstructive sleep apnea could be contributors to obese patients having bad asthma control.

Analysis: Sept. 1 LCDs address Oral Appliance Therapy for OSA
August 09, 2011
Recently, the four area DME MACs published future Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) addressing Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Claims submitted to Medicare for devices provide after the policies go into effect on September 1, 2011 must meet the requirements of the new policies.

Bouncing off the walls: Obstructive sleep apnea could contribute to ADHD
August 05, 2011

Can’t focus. Can’t pay attention. Can’t sit still. These are some of the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Does obstructive sleep apnea contribute to ADHD?  A new review of OSA and ADHD examined the evidence.  It was published in the August issue of Annals of Clinical Psychiatry.

The reviewers found that six studies have observed the effects of OSA treatment on ADHD. Up to 95 percent of people with OSA had attention deficits. In those with full-blown ADHD, 20 to 30 percent had OSA.

ADHD symptoms improved after the treatment of OSA in all six studies.  Patients saw improvement in their behavior, attention span, and overall ADHD symptoms.

More studies are needed to further clarify the relationship between OSA and ADHD. But treating OSA appears to have a positive effect on the symptoms of ADHD.


Clarification on certification exams offered by the ABDSM and other credentialing bodies
July 29, 2011
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) has recently been contacted by several members seeking clarification on certification examinations offered by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) and other credentialing bodies. Following is information that aims to clarify misinformation and questions you may have regarding options for board certification in dental sleep medicine.

A Good Night's Rest Could Help Keep Weight Down
July 21, 2011
Keeping unwanted weight down may be linked to getting a good night's rest. A new study shows that sleep deprived people consume more food, but don't burn the extra calories.

Fall Courses: Spots Still Available!
June 29, 2011
The next Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine and Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine courses are coming up on November 12-13 in Darien, IL. There are still spots available! Register now!

Annual Meeting Course Books on Sale
June 29, 2011
There are still a limited amount of books left over from AADSM's 20th Annual Meeting. Find out how to purchase a course book.

2011 AADSM Award Recipients Announced!
June 29, 2011
Congratulations to all 2011 AADSM award winners. Awards announced at the AADSM 20th Anniversary Meeting include the Distinguished Service Award, the Pierre Robin Award, the Honorary Member Award and several awards for excellence in research.

AADSM 20th Anniversary Meeting Recap
June 29, 2011
The AADSM hosted its 20th Anniversary Meeting at the Hilton in Minneapolis this past June 10-12.  Among the many highlights of the meeting, the Academy's new board members were also introduced.

Breathing Test Potential Alternative to Sleep Study
June 27, 2011

The main way to find out if a person has a sleep disorder is an overnight sleep study at an AASM-Accredited Sleep Center.  For those who might have severe obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep study is critical.  New research suggests that these patients may soon have an alternative method of diagnosis.

At SLEEP 2011, the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, a research abstract suggested that analyzing the breathing sounds individuals make while awake could be a useful tool in discovering if a person has sleep apnea.  The purpose of the research was to find a fast, easy way to diagnose a patient without an overnight sleep study.

The test patients (35 with sleep apnea, and 17 controls) were told to breathe in two different body positions:  sitting up and lying down.  The patients were to do this five times each. The study was able—with 84% accuracy—to separate those who had sleep apnea and those who did not have the disorder.  It was also able to show the different levels of sleep apnea severity that the patients had.

These findings show potential in diagnosing sleep apnea.  However, the research is a work in progress.  Contact an AASM-Accredited Sleep Center if you suspect that you have a sleep related breathing disorder. Nearly a third of patients who receive a sleep study discover they have severe sleep apnea.


Claim Continuing Education (CE) for the AADSM 20th Anniversary Meeting
June 24, 2011
Attendees fo the AADSM 20th Anniversary Meeting have until August 5, 2011 to claim continuing education (CE) credit for the AADSM Annual Meeting program.

Study Recommends Sleep Studies for Patients Considering Gastric Bypass
June 07, 2011
A new study in the journal Sleep and Breathing assessed the risk factors for the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Participants were severely obese patients being evaluated for gastric bypass surgery. Sleep studies were performed in patients undergoing gastric bypass from January 2004 to January 2007. Sleep apnea was noted as present or absent. The OSA was graded from mild to severe according to the apnea hypopnea index (AHI). The AHI is the average number of pauses in breathing that occur per hour of sleep.

Members Only Recent Publications in Dental Sleep Medicine
June 02, 2011
Monthly list of recent publications relevant to the study and practice of Dental Sleep Medicine. 

AADSM 20th Anniversary Meeting Highlights
June 02, 2011
The next AADSM general membership meeting will take place at the 20th Anniversary Meeting on Saturday, June 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CDTat the Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minn. Secretary-Treasurer Steve Carstensen, DDS, will discuss the financial state of the Academy and new members of the AADSM Board of Directors will be introduced.

Novel device quantifies the efficacy of oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea
June 02, 2011
New research that will be presented Saturday, June 11, at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) in Minneapolis, Minn., quantified the efficacy of mandibular advancement splints (MAS) using a self-administered, at-home device to monitor snoring and sleep-related breathing disorders. This new uses a mattress overlay with embedded sensors to monitor sleep-related breathing disorders. 

Combination therapy reduces pauses in breathing caused by sleep apnea
May 31, 2011
According to new research that will be presented Saturday, June 11, at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was more improved by a combination treatment of a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) and positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy than by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy alone.

Study finds agreement between subjective and objective compliance with oral appliance therapy
May 31, 2011
According to new research that will be presented Saturday, June 11, at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), objective compliance measurements agree with subjective compliance estimates in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing oral appliance therapy (OAT) – a finding that is not apparent in patients using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.

Oral appliance therapy improves craniofacial growth direction and snoring
May 31, 2011
According to new research that will be presented Saturday, June 11, at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids who wore an oral appliance for six months experienced more favorable craniofacial growth, enlargement of pharyngeal dimensions, and improved breathing and snoring during sleep. Enlarged tonsils and dental malocclusion have a strong relation with sleep disturbance in children. Its consequences can include abnormalities of craniofacial growth and facial morphology more suitable to the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). 

Memorial Day: AADSM National Office will be Closed Monday, May 30
May 27, 2011
In observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday, the national office of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine will be closed Monday, May 30, and will reopen Tuesday, May 31, at 8 a.m. CDT.

Common Symptoms of OSA Patients Vary By Age and Gender
May 13, 2011
A new study in the journal Sleep and Breathing examined obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms common to different age and gender groups. The study used demographic, subjective complaints and medical history. 

Members Only New AADSM Bylaws Proposed
April 19, 2011
In April, the board of directors of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine approved extensive changes to the AADSM bylaws. Members are invited to review the revised bylaws, which will be available on the AADSM website until Thursday, May 19, 2011.

President Obama Calls Attention to Air Traffic Safety
April 15, 2011
President Obama drew attention to the issue of air traffic safety today on Good Morning America. The dangers of shift work is receiving growing awareness as several air traffic controllers have fallen asleep on the job recently. The effects of shift work, and sleep disorders like insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea, can cause dangerous working situations. Sleep deprivation has been found to increase the risk of work-related accidents in transportation and medical industries.

Pediatric Sleep Apnea Treatment Effective Two Years Later
April 04, 2011
new study in the journal Sleep and Breathing found that rapid maxillary expansion (RME) was effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. The results of the treatment were apparent two years after treatment ended. RME involves widening the jaws using oral appliances.

Driver Fatigue Investigated After NYC Bus Crash
March 21, 2011
In Dr. David Volpi's recent Huffington Post article, he writes that last week's bus accident that killed 15 people after crashing near the Bronx, NY, has raised multiple questions for federal investigators. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate if the bus driver was so fatigued he was incapable of driving properly

Can Sleep Apnea Jeopardize Brain Power?
March 16, 2011
The association between moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and impaired neurocognitive function is well established. It is unclear whether this association is related to low oxygen levels or the repeated arousals during sleep. 

CDC Finds 1 in 20 Drivers Nod Off at the Wheel!
March 04, 2011
This ABC video reports on the new Center for Disease Control (CDC) study examining American's sleep habits. It was the first time they looked at drowsy driving. One in twenty Americans admitted to nodding off at the wheel in the past month! The Department of Transportation estimates that drowsy driving accounts from more than 1,500 deaths and 40,000 injuries per year.

Members Only Register for the AADSM 20th Anniversary Meeting
January 19, 2011
From January 18, 2011 through February 13, 2011, members of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine will have exclusive access to register for AADSM 20th Anniversary Meeting.

Members Only FAQs: Medicare LCD for Oral Appliances for OSA
January 04, 2011
FAQs: Medicare LCD for Oral Appliances for OSA

Members Only Oral Appliance Complications and Side-effects
November 16, 2010
Oral Appliance Complications and Side-effects

Members Only AADSM Recommendations Sent to the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
August 25, 2010
AADSM Recommendations Sent to the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research

Important Notice Regarding Relocation of the AADSM National Office
June 01, 2010
Important Notice Regarding Relocation of the AADSM National Office

Registration Now Open for the 2010 Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine Course
May 11, 2010
This course is intended for dentists and dental professionals with an interest in, or currently treating, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients through the utilization of oral appliance therapy (OAT).

Members Only AADSM Statement on Federal Antitrust Laws
April 16, 2010
AADSM Statement on Federal Antitrust Laws

Members Only Medicare Coverage for Oral Appliance Therapy
April 16, 2010
Medicare Coverage for Oral Appliance Therapy

Media Archives : July – December 2009
January 29, 2010
Media Archives : July – December 2009

Members Only The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Memo
April 24, 2009
The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) recently issued a decision memo regarding sleep testing for obstructive sleep apnea. The memo contains useful information on sleep tests for diagnosing sleep and breathing disorders. The full memo from CMS along with a summarized version is available on the AADSM Website for our members.

New Study Shows Dental Appliance Successful in Treating Patients with Severe Sleep Apnea
February 23, 2009
UT Health Science Center study confirms dental appliance successful in treating patients suffering from severe sleep apnea

Find-A-Dentist Search Feature
October 29, 2008
The Find-a-Dentist feature allows you to search for AADSM member dentists in your area. Simply select your state and search through our database for a dentist specializing in dental sleep medicine near you.

AADSM Supports New Guidelines That Identify Oral Appliance Therapy
October 29, 2008
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine supports new guidelines that identify oral appliance therapy as an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. The guidelines, issued by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and published in the February 2006 issue of the journal SLEEP, indicate that patients can use oral appliances as therapy for mild to moderate cases of obstructive sleep apnea or when continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is not a viable treatment option.

Members Only AADSM Strategic Plan
October 29, 2008
For the last six months the AADSM Board of Directors has been working on a strategic plan to provide future direction to our organization. Members were invited to complete a membership survey to direct the board in this important endeavor. The strategic plan consists of five goals and 18 objectives to achieve these goals in the next three years. The aim of this plan is to increase awareness of dental sleep medicine among health professionals and patients, initiate and strengthen collaborative efforts with other organizations and provide advanced training and resources to dentists practicing dental sleep medicine. As a maturing professional organization, AADSM will continue to play a proactive leadership role in dental sleep medicine through education, strategic alliances and dissemination of information.

Academy Publishes Definition of Dental Sleep Medicine
October 29, 2008
Read the definition of dental sleep medicine.

AADSM ANNOUNCES A NEW BOOK!
October 29, 2008
“ORAL-APPLIANCE THERAPY IN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA-HYPOPNEA SYNDROME: A clinical study on therapeutic outcomes” By: Dr. Aarnoud Hoekema is now available online (pre-orders only) and will be available at the AADSM 17 th Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD in June 2008.




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