Burning the Ships: Advancing Dental Sleep Medicine

This chapter examines the challenges faced by dentists in integrating sleep medicine into their practices, emphasizing the need for commitment and active engagement in patient care. The speaker shares their journey toward prioritizing oral appliance therapy and critiques the healthcare system's shortcomings in treating sleep apnea. Through reflections on the balance between CPAP and oral appliance therapy, the chapter advocates for a proactive approach in disrupting conventional practices to improve treatment outcomes for patients.