Veterans Gain Access to Alternative Sleep Apnea Treatment Through VA Partnership

The credentialing of Dr. Paul Miller, DDS, D-ABDSM, to provide oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea to Veterans represents a significant advancement in addressing a critical healthcare need within the Veteran community. This service, available at Quarterfield Dental Arts in Glen Burnie, Maryland, through Sleep Impressions and Millennium Sleep Lab, offers an alternative to traditional CPAP therapy for Veterans who find those devices challenging or ineffective. Sleep apnea, characterized by repeated breathing interruptions during sleep, can severely impact quality of life and overall health, making diverse treatment options essential.

Dr. Miller, who has integrated sleep apnea treatment into his dental practice, expressed his commitment to serving Veterans, noting the honor of providing effective treatment options that enhance their quality of life. As a Sleep Impressions provider for the VA, he can now help Veterans manage sleep apnea with a comfortable and effective alternative to CPAP therapy. This collaboration between apZme, Sleep Impressions, Millennium Sleep Lab, and the VA addresses the growing demand for alternative sleep apnea treatments among Veterans, ensuring those in the greater Baltimore region can access oral appliance therapy as a covered benefit.

Rani Ben-David, CEO and Founder of apZme, emphasized the importance of this development, stating that apZme continues to lead the dental sleep industry and expand its reach to Veterans through this partnership. By adding clinicians like Dr. Miller to the VA provider network, they ensure Veterans receive high-quality care with cutting-edge treatments for sleep apnea. The inclusion of Dr. Miller in the Community Care Network is part of a broader effort to improve Veterans' access to specialized healthcare services, with Sleep Impressions and Millennium Sleep Lab bringing over 20 years of experience in dental sleep medicine as National Community Care Providers for the VA.

This development is particularly significant given the prevalence of sleep apnea among Veterans, which can be exacerbated by factors such as post-traumatic stress disorder and other service-related health issues. By offering oral appliance therapy as an alternative to CPAP, the VA addresses the diverse needs of Veterans and potentially increases treatment adherence rates. Oral appliance therapy, involving a custom-fitted mouthpiece that repositions the jaw to keep airways open during sleep, can be a more comfortable and convenient option for many patients, offering hope for improved sleep quality and overall health.

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 the expertise of dental sleep medicine specialists, 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 the assurance that it is covered as part of their VA benefits, marking a significant step forward in Veterans' healthcare.