by Chris Gajewski | Jun 5, 2023 | Dental Sleep Medicine
A doctor seemed puzzled at the sleep medicine conference over the fact that sleep apnea is more prevalent in older males but self reporting drops. I was puzzled at his puzzlement. I’m guessing he was young and/or his wife/partner had never tried to give him a...
by Chris Gajewski | May 23, 2023 | Dental Sleep Medicine
This is one of those rare times that two of my my passions, dentistry and mental health awareness, interconnect. I am spending the weekend at the annual conference for the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). I’ll have more to write as a wrap up on...
by Chris Gajewski | May 22, 2023 | Dental Sleep Medicine
Clonazepam was brought up a few times in the lecture on bruxism at the AADSM by Dr. Gilles Lavigne as a treatment option. So that’s what happened! I just managed to put 2 and 2 together. This is only anecdotal of course, but anecdotal may help researchers. I...
by Chris Gajewski | Nov 4, 2019 | Orthodontics
As a person with 30+ years experience in orthodontic laboratories, I am often asked my opinion of DIY orthodontic outfits like Smile Direct Club (SDC). Whether it is SDC or one of the others popping up, my reply is the same: “participation in the SDC is like...
by Chris Gajewski | Aug 23, 2017 | Orthodontics
Foreword My Mom told people for 25 years that I make teeth. I would like to point out that I don’t. I did not make teeth in the old orthodontic lab and I do not make teeth in the new orthodontic lab. I would also like to point out that I did not want any parts of the...
