At Dental Medicine Providers we are the leading provider of Oral Appliance Therapy in Northern California. Holding this position in this highly competitive industry takes commitment, dedication, and consistent results.
We cut no corners. Our proven treatment protocol has become the standard in which to judge all other oral appliance therapy providers. Our total involvement, on your behalf, with billing and collecting your insurance benefits separates us from anyone we know.
Our 98% success rate, verified by post-treatment testing, is second to none. You are free to choose your favorite sleep position, including cuddling, and the total effectiveness of your treatment is not compromised at all.
Youll be comfortable with describing your problem and asking questions; youll be comfortable with our financial arrangements; youll be comfortable going through treatment and most importantly, wearing your appliance every night because its so comfortable!
A Diplomate of both the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines, she began her dental career as an associate at Citrus Heights Dental office in Citrus Heights, California.
Working as a general dentist, she took numerous hours of continuing education in the diagnoses and treatment of TMJ and Sleep Disorders and was offered a partnership in Dental Medicine Providers in 2008.
Dr. Luba is an active member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines, the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics and a founding member of American Academy of Oral-Systemic Health.
Dr. Inna Shturman graduated from Foothill College with the degree in Dental Hygiene, and in 1998 she obtained her D.D.S. degree from University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. Dr. Inna is also a graduate from the prestigious LV Institute of Advanced Dental Studies Neuromuscular Dentistry Program. She has successfully completed hundreds of hours in continuing education in the diagnoses and treatment of TMJ and sleep disorders.
As the American Academy of Sleep Medicine states in their guidelines, Dental oral appliances should be fitted by qualified dental personnel who are specifically trained and experienced in the overall health, the temporomandibular joint, dental occlusion and associated oral structures. Dr. Inna has successfully been treating patients with TMJ, migraine and sleep disorder for many years.
Dr. Inna is an active member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics and a Founding member of American Academy of Oral-Systemic Health.
Dr. Olga is an active member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics. She joined DMP in 2008.
Similarly, snoring is finally being understood as a major contributor to many serious health problems. Snoring and sleep apnea have been shown to increase cardiovascular disease, which is the number one reason for premature death in America. Snoring and sleep apnea are dangerous situations.
Putting a stop to snoring is a significant move, for your own health and for the sake of your loved ones, who also suffer as a result of your sleep disorder. That even includes your kids sleeping in the next room, if they hear your snoringsleep deprivation. Your decision to stop snoring and treat sleep apnea is an important step in improving your health and quality of life. Our experts will provide you with quality care that meets and exceeds the highest medical standards available.
After that you come in every 2-3 weeks for titration treatment. This time is necessary for the muscles and TMJ to adjust to each new position. After every two titrations you may be tested with a pulse oximeter overnight to check if blood oxygen saturation is improving. When titration is completed, you are sent back for a follow up sleep study with the oral appliance to check its efficiency.
Very often our patients have Para functional oral habits (such as bruxism) that predispose them to having TMJ problems, so we have to provide even more care to those patients during the treatment phase (more frequent visits, working with them to address the Para functional habits, educating them about maintaining TMJ health, etc).
After treatment is completed, our patients usually come in every six months for recall/maintenance visits, which may include overnight oximetry. During these visits, the dentist checks fit, alignment, and wear of oral appliance, addresses any relapse (if pulse oximeter results are worse than previously or if patient reports that their symptoms are worse), and checks the patients oral/TMJ health. Patients are also encouraged to see their sleep physician for regular follow-ups to make sure their sleep apnea is under control.