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Long term oral appliance therapy decreases stress symptoms in patients with upper airway resistance syndrome
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleRead the full article here
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Position on the Scope of Practice for Dentists Ordering or Administering Home Sleep Apnea Tests
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleRead more here
Is sleep medicine a bridge between medicine and dentistry?
/in Events /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleEpisode 1 of the Sleep and Dentistry webinar series. This webinar will identify the ways in which dental and sleep medicine interact. Dental practitioners are uniquely positioned to identify some common sleep complaints and contribute to their management, including obstructive sleep apnea. At the end of this session the dental practitioner will be able to interact meaningfully […]
Clinical Update Sleep 2020: A Virtual Briefing
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleDate: 16 October 2020 Download the agenda here Register here “Thank you for your ongoing interest in the Clinical Update Sleep event. Due to the current restrictions to public gatherings we have decided to postpone the face-to-face meeting that was planned for the 16th October 2020 at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) in London. We […]
Guy’s & St Thomas’ Education & Events – 5th Clinical Update Sleep™: International Conference 2021
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleDate: 19 March 2021 Venue: Royal College of Physicians London, 11 St Andrew’s Place, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4LE Agenda to be confirmed soon. Book your place >> Discounted registration fees for BSS Members “Outstanding course. The best CPD course I attended in the last 5 years.” Find out more HERE
Current controversies in sleep medicine
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleThis interactive webinar will address the most common forms of sleep disorders seen routinely within the NHS, and aims to provide support with tackling areas of difficult decision making and recent scientific advances. Join us for a unique meeting experience that will be conducted in a debate setting, with a speaker for and against […]
Is sleep medicine a bridge between medicine and dentistry?
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleThis webinar will identify the ways in which dental and sleep medicine interact. Dental practitioners are uniquely positioned to identify some common sleep complaints and contribute to their management, including obstructive sleep apnea. At the end of this session the dental practitioner will be able to interact meaningfully with other medical professionals in the sleep […]
Sleep and pain
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleThis unique webinar brings together experts from two separate faculties, Pain Medicine and Sleep Medicine, to explore the bidirectional link between pain and sleep. A bad night sleep worsens pain. Many patients attribute poor sleep to the primary pain condition rather than considering distinct and treatable primary sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea or […]
Precision Medicine and Non-Invasive Therapies for Mild OSA
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleJoin speakers Prof. Dr. Adrian Williams, Prof. Dr. Atul Malhotra and Prof. Dr. Anshul Sama for a free webinar on Precision Medicine and Non-Invasive Therapies for Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tuesday 1st Sept, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (BST) Link for the webinar
Does obstructive sleep apnea lead to increased risk of COVID-19 infection and severity?
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleABSTRACT CITATION: Tufik S, Gozal D, Ishikura IA, Pires GN, Andersen ML. Does obstructive sleep apnea lead to increased risk of COVID-19 infection and severity? J Clin Sleep Med. 2020;16(8):1425–1426. INTRODUCTION COVID-19 usually manifests as respiratory compromise, particularly in the severe presentations of the disease, being particularly likely among people aged >60 years, men, and those with […]
The way your child breathes really matters
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleResearch findings have revealed that the way children breathe affects their brain. Lack of oxygen and sleep deprivation have a major impact on a child’s behaviour. When less oxygen is able to reach the brain and sleep is compromised, the child’s ability to pay attention and concentrate at school is reduced, which may be mistaken […]
EADSM Webinars
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleEADSM is really proud to announce a series of free Webinars for all EADSM Members, that will take place from September 2020 to February 2021. Check the complete programme of the Webinars and save the dates! 13 th of September 2020, 10:00 AM Future dreams of oral appliance therapy Marie Marklund 18 th of October 2020,10:00 […]
Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleDescription Presented by Aditi Desai President of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine and Co-Founding President of the British Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine In this webinar for the entire dental team, Dr. Aditi Desai will cover what is involved in providing dental sleep medicine services to your patient. Get a feel on how […]
A Virtual Congress Reimagined
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleJoin us as we celebrate giants leading the way forward and rising stars who will change medicine as we know it!
Sleep and pain
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleThis unique webinar brings together experts from two separate faculties, Pain Medicine and Sleep Medicine, to explore the bidirectional link between pain and sleep.
COVID-19 opportunities for innovative solutions to deliver effective and successful care
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleThu 16 Jul 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (BST) In this insightful webinar, experts unite to explore challenges and opportunities for service delivery that arise from the COVID-19 pandemic. Specialists from the Dental, ENT and Oral Maxillofacial fields will discuss how COVID-19 acts as a driver to facilitate new, innovative ways of delivering care in […]
Learning from COVID-19: Opportunities for innovation in dental education and training
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleThu 2 Jul 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (BST) This webinar will explore the innovative learning opportunities for dental postgraduate education and training that are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes a discussion of potential challenges and emerging opportunities. https://rsm.ac/2YEMDLk
The effects of COVID-19 on the oral health of patients in vulnerable groups
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleThis interesting webinar will hear from leading clinicians to examine the dental effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups including the homeless, children, and those in care homes and prison.
Learning from COVID-19: Opportunities for innovation in dental education and training
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleThis webinar will explore the innovative learning opportunities for dental postgraduate education and training that is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes a discussion of potential challenges and emerging opportunities.
Sleep and pain
/in BSDSM news, Events /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleAn Evening with ProSomnus Sleep Technologies
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleIntroduction to Dental Sleep Medicine
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/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleBirmingham Sleep 2019
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/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleWhat’s new in sleep medicine?
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleBSS 2018
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleDentistry’s role in the management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleHealth Benefits Of Sleeping And How Far They Reach
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleAdvances in the Medical and Surgical Management of the Snoring & OSA
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleDentistry’s role in the management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleDentistry’s role in the management of sleep and TMJ disorders
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleDentistry’s role in the management of sleep apnoea
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleAn introduction to dental sleep medicine – Ashford Ortho
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleBSDSM Members’ Day 2016 – another success for all…
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleOur 2016 Members’ Day was a huge success. Thankyou to our members’, speakers’ and sponsors’ Coming soon will be videos of the event for members’ to access.
What is obstructive sleep apnoea?
/in BSDSM news /by BSDSM Admin Michael KyleObstructive sleep apnoea Put simply, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is habitual and loud snoring that is associated with cessation of breathing for several seconds and up to two minutes. This results in decreased oxygen and increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood. This cessation of breathing and increase in carbon dioxide in the body triggers […]