American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine – Dr. Norman Blumenstock Receives Distinguished Service Award
AADSM Annual Awards Distinguished Service Awards The Distinguished Service Award is presented at the Annual Meeting to individuals who have exhibited exceptional initiative, leadership and service in the field of dental sleep medicine. At the discretion of the board, this award may not be presented every year. 2013 Winner – Norman Blumenstock, DDS Past Recipients 2012 – Jeffrey Pancer, DDS 2011 – Jeffrey Prinsell, DMD, MD, Diplomate, ABDSM 2010 – Kent E. Moore, DDS, MD 2009 – Bruce Templeton, DMD 2008 – Keith Thornton, DDS 2007 – B. Gail Demko, DMD 2006 – Harold A. Smith, DDS 2005 – Don A. …
Advice About Sleep Deficiency in Midlife, Part 1
By THE NEW YORK TIMES Published: September 25, 2013 Nearly 200 people sent questions about sleep to Orfeu Marcello Buxton, a neuroscientist who studies chronic sleep deficiency in the workplace and home and how it contributes to disorders like obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Buxton is an associate neuroscientist in the Division of Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, as well as anassistant professor at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health. He received his doctorate from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. (Note: Dr. Buxton is a researcher, not a physician, and he emphasizes …
Snoring Isn’t Sexy Member, Dr. Norman Blumenstock of Monroe Township, NJ Named as Chair of Accreditation Committee of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
PRESS RELEASE Dr. Norman Blumenstock, a general dentist in Monroe Township, NJ whose practice provides oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea, has been appointed, by the Board of Directors, chair of the Accreditation Committee of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Norman Blumenstock, a general dentist in Monroe Township, NJ whose practice provides oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea, has been appointed, by the Board of Directors, chair of the Accreditation Committee of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). “Being appointed as chair of the Accreditation Committee is a distinct honor that carries great …
Who can be affected by Sleep Apnea?
People that are most likely to develop sleep apnea are the ones that are overweight and/or snore loudly. Any abnormality in the nose, throat or other parts of the upper airway can contribute to the condition as well as high blood pressure. Although sleep apnea affects more middle-aged men, one out of 50 middle-aged women suffers from sleep apnea. According to the National Sleep Foundation, studies show that people with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea are three to four times more likely to have a stroke. Approximately 50 percent of those with sleep apnea have high blood pressure and are at risk for a …
Aaron Taylor’s Wake-Up Call
Aaron Taylor Aaron Taylor is easily recognizable, even in the most packed of rooms. We see his smiling face and tailored plus-sized designer suits every week of the fall during CBS college football broadcasts, a position through which his 6-foot-4-inch 300-pound frame accumulates more than 100,000 airline miles each year. “I was tired of waking up with bruises on my sides every morning from my wife elbowing me.” Taylor, 39, said laughing. At the time, Taylor was feeling overly tired and struggled finding energy for his day-to-day routine. “I wasn’t feeling rested, and my memory was off. …
Want To Know What It Feels To Sleep Again?
We all want to feel rested and mentally sharp every day. Our productivity depends on it. But not having a good night’s sleep affects far more than just our ability to stay focused or have a day full of energy. Not having enough sleep directly affects our brain and our cognitive function and may even cause depression. Sleep apnea, if left untreated, can lead to serious conditions but also its effects can severely interrupt daytime cognition. If this is your case, Dr. Blumenstock can help you! Identifying and treating sleep apnea is the first step for knowing what it feels …
Interview with Dr. Blumenstock part III
Stroke, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure can all be a result of people who suffer from sleep apnea. Statistics read that most ambulances respond between the hours of 3 and 6 am. This is during the time of sleep called REM. REM is characterized by your body being paralyzed, your eyes going back and forth and blood pressure shooting up. For someone who has sleep apnea and is at higher risk for certain medical issues, this could be a time of danger. Getting treatment for sleep apnea can be an emotional experience. It is important that you stand by …
Different Types of Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea
Once you have met with Dr. Blumenstock, an oral appliance will be chosen to best fit your situation. There are many types of oral appliances to meet many different needs. …
Interview with Dr. Blumenstock, Sleep Apnea Dentist
Dr. Blumenstock has been working with sleep apnea patients for over 20 years. Earlier in his experience, he realized many of his dental patients had headaches. Many of these patients did not respond to TMJ treatments. Dr Blumenstock discovered that they all had one thing in common, sleep issues. Before the 1980’s, tracheostomy was the most common cure for people with sleep apnea. This is a surgical procedure that involves cutting a hole in the lower neck to penetrate the trachea. Later, in Australia, the first CPAP machine was invented by putting a vacuum cleaner in reverse and attaching it …
Notes from an Interview with Dr. Blumenstock
An interview with Dr. Blumenstock on sleep apnea revealed some interesting facts. Dr. Blumenstock related that snoring which sounds like gasping is actually choking. The weight of your tongue can block your throat, or you muscles relax to cause gasping and choking of snoring. Jaw structure and tongue size also affect one’s breathing at night, and creates the potential to suffer from sleep apnea. He also mentioned that sleep apnea is also related to quality of life issues such as being diabetic, overweight, and having high blood pressure. Sixty percent of people that develop sleep apnea fall into one of …
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