The credentialing of Dr. Paul Miller to provide oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea to Veterans represents a significant advancement in specialized healthcare access for this population. This service will be available at Quarterfield Dental Arts in Glen Burnie, Maryland, through Sleep Impressions and Millennium Sleep Lab, both subsidiaries of apZme. The development addresses a critical need by offering an alternative to traditional CPAP therapy for Veterans who find those devices challenging or ineffective.
Sleep apnea, characterized by repeated breathing interruptions during sleep, significantly impacts quality of life and overall health. By expanding access to oral appliance therapy, the VA ensures Veterans have diverse treatment options tailored to individual needs. Dr. Miller, who has integrated sleep apnea treatment into his dental practice, stated his commitment to serving Veterans through this new capacity as a Sleep Impressions provider for the VA.
The collaboration between apZme, Sleep Impressions, Millennium Sleep Lab, and the VA addresses growing demand for alternative sleep apnea treatments among Veterans. This partnership ensures Veterans in the greater Baltimore region can access oral appliance therapy as a covered benefit, potentially improving sleep health and overall well-being. Rani Ben-David, CEO and Founder of apZme, emphasized the importance of expanding reach to Veterans through exceptional clinicians like Dr. Miller in their VA provider network.
The inclusion of Dr. Miller in the Community Care Network is part of broader efforts to improve Veterans' access to specialized healthcare services. Sleep Impressions and Millennium Sleep Lab bring over 20 years of experience in dental sleep medicine as National Community Care Providers for the VA. This development is particularly significant given sleep apnea's prevalence among Veterans, where conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder can exacerbate symptoms.
Oral appliance therapy typically involves a custom-fitted mouthpiece that repositions the jaw to keep airways open during sleep, offering a more comfortable and convenient option for many patients. As the VA expands its network of community providers, partnerships like this one with Dr. Miller and apZme play a crucial role in ensuring comprehensive healthcare for Veterans. By leveraging dental sleep medicine specialists' expertise, the VA takes a proactive approach to addressing sleep-related health issues.
Veterans interested in exploring oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea can now access this treatment through Dr. Miller's practice with VA benefit coverage. This expansion of services represents meaningful progress in Veterans' healthcare, offering new possibilities for those seeking effective sleep apnea treatment beyond traditional CPAP devices.
