Category Archives: silencer-news
Sleep Apnea & Snoring – Webinar
April 23rd, 2013 | Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, UncategorizedWe will be running a Free Webinar on Wednesday evening May 8th, 2013 – 7 PM PST Please provide us your contact information and indicate your desire to register and we will send you the Webinar Link. During this presentation we will discuss causes and treatments for snoring and sleep apnea, and answer any questions […]
New Online Sleep Disorders Guide for Physicians Launches Today
April 2nd, 2013 | Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, UncategorizedJust reviewed the National Sleep Foundations new online guide, very good! Easy read, nice presentation. http://sleepdisorders.sleepfoundation.org/
Insurance Coverage Improving
January 16th, 2013 | Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, UncategorizedBoth in the United States and Canada insurance coverage for oral appliance therapy continues to improve. Many extended medical plans within Canada provide coverage. Our patients routinely are able to obtain coverage for the majority of the fees associated with Dr. Halstrom’s oral appliance The Silencer. A very important point to consider when choosing an […]
50% of Women may have sleep apnea!
August 23rd, 2012 | Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, Uncategorized(HealthDay News) – Half of adult women aged 20–70 years may have obstructive sleep apnea, which correlates with age, obesity, and hypertension. Karl A. Franklin, MD, PhD, from Umeå University in Sweden, and colleagues examined the frequency of sleep apnea among women in the general population using data from 400 women from a population-based random […]
Cancer & Sleep Apnea – Cruel Bedfellows!
July 19th, 2012 | Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, UncategorizedStudy links sleep apnea, risk of dying from cancer July 19, 2012 By Becca Milliron – For the Mirror , The Altoona Mirror Sleep apnea has been linked to cardiovascular disease along with other health issues. Recently a new study, by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), has linked sleep apnea with the risk of dying […]
Dr. Halstrom Speaking At Gergen’s Orhtodontic Minneapolis Dental Meeting
June 21st, 2012 | Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, UncategorizedDr. Halstrom will be flying Friday to attend this exciting meeting. Minneapolis Sleep Seminar
Evening Presentation – Snoring & Sleep Apnea
May 9th, 2012 | Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, UncategorizedTreatment Options – Free Presentation Every Tuesday Evening Time: From 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Suite 507, 805 West Broadway, Vancouver Limited Seating Is Available. Call now to reserve your complimentary seat, or arrange for a free consultation. 604-876-8993 We will discuss snoring, sleep apnea, and current treatment options. Presentation Poster
Dr. Halstrom receives award.
January 28th, 2012 | Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, UncategorizedWayne received this prestigious award, an “Honorary Membership” the British Columbia Dental Associations highest honor. Video Link
Guru and the Great!
October 19th, 2011 | Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, UncategorizedDr. Halstrom to be treating famous Quarterback Joe Kapp. Dr. Halstrom and his team are assisting Joe with therapy to throw a full blitz at his snoring and sleep apnea. Joseph Robert Kapp (born March 19, 1938 in Santa Fe, New Mexico) is a former professional American and Canadian football quarterback. He is also […]
New Medicare Guidelines – USA
December 3rd, 2010 | Posted in: silencer-newsTop News – Sleep Review Magazine – December 2010 New Oral Appliance Coverage Determination Released In late November, the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) released a new local coverage determination for oral appliances. The policy, effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 3, 2011, states that a custom […]