Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 23, 2025

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy DISE with Target Controlled Infusion TCI and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Published on: December 6, 2016
The Evolving Field of Dental Sleep Medicine
Leopoldo P Correa1, Laura S Acosta-Torres2
1Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1 Kneeland Street Suite 601, Boston, MA 0211, USA.
Abstract:
Dental sleep medicine is a dynamic field focused on the relationship between oral health and sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea. Dentists play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating sleep-related breathing issues. As awareness of the impact of sleep on overall health grows, the field is evolving rapidly with advancements in technology, diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities. Interdisciplinary collaboration between dentists, sleep physicians, and other health care professionals is becoming increasingly important. The integration of innovative approaches and a patient-centric focus make dental sleep medicine a pivotal player in addressing the complex interplay between oral health and sleep quality.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Sleepwalking and Sleep Talking
Factors that increase the likelihood of sleepwalking include sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption. Contrary to common beliefs, it is safe...
Understanding Sleep
The circadian rhythm, a nearly 24-hour cycle, is deeply influenced by environmental light cues. Light exposure directly affects the hypothalamus, which in turn regulates...
Teeth
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin...
Stages of Sleep
Before sleep begins, in wakefulness, the brain exhibits primarily beta waves, which are high in frequency and low in amplitude, indicating alertness...
Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
Sedatives and Hypnotics: Overview
Sedative-hypnotics are categorized into barbiturates, benzodiazepines (BZDs), and non-benzodiazepines or Z-drugs. These drugs work by suppressing central nervous system activity, and this suppression is dose-dependent. Older sedative medications, like barbiturates, follow a linear curve in...

