Irving, Texas, Dentist Saves Lives by Treating Sleep Apnea with Custom Oral Appliances through I Hate CPAP Campaign

    IRVING, TX, November 09, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a very dangerous and life threatening disorder that affects an estimated 20 million Americans and thousands in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. Internationally recognized dental sleep medicine expert Kent Smith DDS of Irving is improving and saving lives by treating sleep apnea with custom night-use oral appliances that keep the airway open, ensuring a restful night sleep and lowering his patients' risk of stroke, heart disease, and sleep-related car accidents.

Dr. Smith has recently joined the national I Hate CPAP campaign launched to introduce oral appliance and CPAP alternative options to sleep apnea sufferers who can't tolerate CPAP or have stopped using it. For further information, please visit his website at http://Dallas.IHateCPAP.com.

"The gold standard of treatment for sleep apnea is the CPAP, or Continuous Positive Air Pressure, machine," Dr. Smith said. "The bad news is that compliance with CPAP is very poor and studies have shown that only 23-45% of patients actually use their CPAP machines on a regular basis. Studies have also shown that patients who use CPAP average only 4-5 hours a night not the recommended 71/2 to 8 hours a night. These patients are at risk."

Dr. Smith noted that oral appliance therapy offered by Sleep Apnea Dentists is much better tolerated by patients and treatment compliance is estimated at 90-95%.

"Oral appliances for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea offer patients a treatment option that is safe, effective and easy to use." - sleepmatters, National Sleep Foundation, Winter, 2008.

The online sleep medicine resource www.IHateCPAP.com - founded by Dr Ira L Shapira of Gurnee, Illinois - promotes sleep medicine and emotionally connects with patients who have abandoned CPAP treatment due to negative experiences. Dr. Shapira points out that the online site and marketing program does not 'hate' CPAP, however many patients do which is why the site and program's name attracts thousands of patients and family members in search of a CPAP alternatives that can improve their sleep, health and prolong their lives.

Dr. Smith is internationally recognized for his expertise in dental sleep medicine. He is the co-founder of and the co-director for the Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea and is on the advisory Board for Sleep Healers, a medical group operating sleep centers and conducting workshops on sleep disorders. In 2006, he was asked to create a Sleep Disorder course at LVI Global, and is the lead instructor of their three-day program.

He regularly lectures on sleep breathing disorders both nationally and internationally for study groups, dental laboratories, major meetings and A.W.A.K.E. groups. His audiences are usually dentists, but also include both physicians and patients.

Dr. Smith is the managing partner of 21st Century Dental, which utilizes more than 20 well-trained team members. His special emphasis is on opening the patient's airway through orthodontics or removable orthotics during the day, while using mandibular advancement splinting during their sleep.

His efforts have led to profiles in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Early Show with Bryant Gumbel, local television and many dental and non-dental publications. He is also the creator of FindCE.com, and Find-Speaker.com, and has been named a Top 10 VIP by the Speaking Consulting Network for 2009.

Dr. Smith is an active member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the International Association for Comprehensive Aesthetics, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration.

Dr. Smith's practice is located at 4301 N. MacArthur, Suite 100, in Irving. He can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] or 1-888-532-0089. For further information, please visit http://Dallas.IHateCPAP.com.

About 21st Century Dental
At 21st Century Dental our goal is to work with you to achieve the best oral health, the most beautiful smile, and the most favorable dental experience possible. Based in Irving, Texas, 21st Century Dental is the first dental office in the U.S. to have been awarded with the 2008 Consumer Choice Award for Business Excellence. Dr. Kent Smith is the managing partner of 21st Century Dental and is internationally recognized for his expertise in dental sleep medicine. He is the co-founder of and the co-director for the Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea and is on the advisory Board for Sleep Healers, a medical group operating sleep centers and conducting workshops on sleep disorders. In 2006, he was asked to create a Sleep Disorder course at LVI Global, and is the lead instructor of their three-day program.

Our Useful Web Sites
21stCenturyDental.com
DallasSedation.com
DallasInvisalign.com
Dallas.IHateCPAP.com

Our E-Mail Address
[email protected]

Dental Sleep Medicine Resources
2-day Sleep course at 21st Century Dental: Wasted Days and Sleepless Nights
Co-Founder and Co-Director Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea
Faculty and Course Director Sleep Breathing Disorders at LVI Global
Developer and President FindCE.com - Your continuing education concierge

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