Press release submitted by Dentistry by Dr. David
Local dentist Dr. Amparo David is now helping Massachusetts residents get a more restful night’s sleep. Dr. David of Dentistry by Dr. David and TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of New England recently became an American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) Diplomate. ABDSM is the board for the leading national organization for dentists who treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy, an effective alternative treatment to the standard continue positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Earning Diplomate status from the ABDSM is a unique honor that recognizes special competency in dental sleep medicine.
“Sleeping with a CPAP machine, which includes a face mask, tubing and a constantly running motor, can be difficult, and many Massachusetts residents are unaware that an effective – and comfortable – alternative treatment is available,” said Dr. David. “I’m committed to using my knowledge of dental sleep medicine to help treat my patient’s snoring and sleep apnea, and provide Massachusetts residents with a better night’s rest.”
While CPAP is the standard treatment for sleep apnea, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine estimates up to 50 percent of sleep apnea patients do not comply with or tolerate CPAP. In contrast to a CPAP machine, oral appliances are a mouth guard-like device worn only during sleep to maintain an open, unobstructed airway. Patients like oral appliance therapy because it is comfortable, easy to wear, quiet, portable and easy to care for.
“Oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment option that offers a higher rate of patient compliance than CPAP,” said Dr. David. “I work with my patients, and their sleep physicians, to identify the right oral appliance device, custom fit devices to each patient and make any needed adjustments to ensure an open airway and a more restful sleep.”
Dr. David is located at 563 Main St, Bolton. Patients with loud snoring and diagnosed sleep apnea sufferers with difficulty tolerating CPAP should contact Dr. David at 978-779-2888 to schedule a consultation appointment. Dr. David works closely with sleep physicians to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
About Dr. Amparo David
Dr. David received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University in 1999, where she graduated with honors. She completed a residency in TemporoMandibular Disorders at the Tufts School of Dental Medicine, and extensive education at the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre International and has completed courses of the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. David continues to pursue her fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). Dr. David is a graduate both of the prestigious Dawson Center for Aesthetics in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Spear Institute of Advanced Dental Education, where she is currently a member of the faculty and spends several weeks a year working with dentists from around the country. Additionally, she participates in several local study groups with colleagues to collectively share ideas and approaches to challenging cases. Dr. David has achieved Diplomate status in the prestigious American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, in the American Academy of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, and American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
About The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) is the only non-profit national professional society dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. The AADSM provides educational resources for dentists and promotes the use of oral appliance therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. Established in 1991, the AADSM has nearly 3,000 member dentists worldwide. Visit www.aadsm.org or call the national office at 630-737-9705 for more information.
