A5076339820- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Bone health and treatments
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Heart rate and cardiovascular health
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Oral and gingival health research
Université Laval
2014-2025
Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec
2012-2024
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RATIONALE Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) continues be low with high termination rates. Alternative therapies CPAP are needed. OBJECTIVES To compare objective adherence and Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) evaluate their effectiveness. Additionally, identify treatment usage patterns the clinical effectiveness of having both therapies. METHODS This multi-center, double-randomized, three-phase trial...
The present Canadian position paper contains recommendations for the management by dentists of sleep‐disordered breathing in adults with use oral appliances (OAs) as a treatment option snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). are based on literature reviews expert panel consensus. OAs offer an effective, first‐line patients mild to moderate OSA who prefer OA continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, or severe cannot tolerate CPAP, inappropriate candidates CPAP have failed...
Novel Therapies for Preventing, Managing and Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Editorial-Demko body mass index (BMI) or fail to comply with PAP therapy.Everyone benefits when physicians and dentists collaborate achieve the common goal of providing highest quality care for OSA patients.This journal's publication is no small feat.It has taken nearly two years planning, development, coordination by Editor-in-Chief Leslie C. Dort, DDS, capable staff in national office, who have worked diligently bring journal from a dream reality.Under expert hand Dr. assistance Deputy...
Abstract Dental sleep medicine is a discipline that includes conditions such as breathing disorders (eg snoring and apnoea), bruxism, orofacial pain sleep‐related complaints, to some extent gastro‐oesophageal reflux disorder and/or insomnia. Obstructive apnoea (OSA) life‐threatening condition dentists need identify manage when indicated in order increase patient well‐being be taken consideration the dental curriculum. The main objective of this paper highlight relevance context education,...
Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a prevalent condition affecting substantial portion of the global population, with its prevalence increasing over past 2 decades. OSAHS characterized by recurrent upper airway (UA) closure during sleep, leading to significant impacts on quality life and heightened cardiovascular metabolic morbidity. Despite continuous positive pressure (CPAP) being gold standard treatment, patient adherence remains suboptimal due various factors, such as...
JDSMStudy Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related disorder with high prevalence in our society.The gold standard for the treatment of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).Given low adherence rate patients on CPAP treatment, interest has turned toward dental appliances, commonly called mandibular advancement devices (MAD).The aim this study was to determine whether patients' maximum protrusion could be increased after wearing MAD 3 months, such that weak (who at...