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New at-home bruxism monitoring device is highly accurate, researchers find

JOENSUU, Finland: In a new study, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland have developed a new, more affordable method of monitoring bruxism. ...

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Oral appliances may be highly effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea

NEW YORK, U.S.: Certain traits may define a type of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that can be effectively treated with an oral appliance, according to new ...

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Interview: “Bruxism requires dentists to look beyond the mouth”

The Greeks had a word for what we now refer to as bruxism: brychein—the grinding or gnashing of teeth. With references to this “gnashing of teeth” in ...

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Mandibular movement monitoring may help improve oral sleep apnoea devices

NAMUR, Belgium: To date, continuous positive airway pressure is still the industry standard when it comes to treating sleep apnoea. However, the cumbersome ...

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