The American Academy for Sleep Medicine has recommended that doctors who treat sleep apnea with oral appliances should have expertise in treating TMJ Disorders.
I believe Physiologic Dentists are extremely well qualified to treat both sleep apnea and sleep apnea.
Unfortunately, many of the doctors who treat sleep apnea know very little about treating TMJ Disorders.
I call on all dentists who treat snoring and sleep apnea also gain expertise in treating TMJ disorders.
I am the current Chair of the TMD Alliance and dentists who want to learn more about treatment of TMD can go to www.TMDAlliance.org to find the most important TMJ organizations and contact information for those groups to learn more about courses.
