Successfully Applying for a Dental Research Award-Successfully Applying for a Dental Research Award PPT

Successfully Applying for a Dental Research Award PPT
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In this presentation, Dr. David Binder, Dr. Geoffrey Gerstner, and Dr. Carlos Flores-Mir discuss their experiences in applying for the Dental Research Award from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). They provide tips and insights for potential applicants and share their own research projects.<br /><br />Dr. Binder conducted a study comparing two oral appliance titration methods for establishing an effective protocol for Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT). His study compared the MATRx Titration, an unattended auto titrating mandibular positioner home sleep test, with clinical titration guided by a sleep qualified dentist. The efficacy of each method was determined by a Watch PAT Home Sleep study. The study is still ongoing, and Dr. Binder is awaiting data analysis. He also mentions another research project based on this model, as well as collaborations with other studies.<br /><br />Dr. Gerstner focused on his experiences in preparing the AADSM proposal and shared tips for potential applicants. He emphasized the importance of expertise, planning, and collaboration in conducting research. He also discussed his own project, which aims to study the effect of mandibular advancement devices (MADs) on sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) and markers of cardiovascular health in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. He conducted a scoping review that found a lack of studies using microneurography to measure changes in SNA with MAD therapy. His ongoing study plans to address this gap by using microneurography and assessing endothelial health as well.<br /><br />Dr. Flores-Mir presented his study on the effect of MADs on SNA in OSA patients. He conducted a systematic review on the existing literature and found that most studies used heart rate variability (HRV) as the primary measure of SNA. His own study aims to measure muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) using microneurography and assess endothelial health using flow-mediated dilation (FMD). He discussed the challenges in recruitment and data collection due to COVID-19 restrictions and the importance of building connections within the dental community.<br /><br />Overall, the presenters highlighted the importance of research in the field of dental sleep medicine and provided insights into their own experiences and ongoing projects. They discussed the challenges they faced and the potential implications of their findings.
Keywords
Dental Research Award
Oral Appliance Therapy