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Jerald H Simmons MD discusses Obstructive Sleep Apnea on LA Talk Radio

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Onabotulinum toxin-A injections for sleep bruxism | Neurology

A study to test the safety and efficacy of onabotulinum toxin-A (BoNT-A) injections into the masseter and temporalis muscles in patients with symptomatic sleep bruxism

by William G. Ondo, Jerald H. Simmons, Muhammad H. Shahid, Vera Hashem, Christine Hunter and Joseph Jankovic

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Can Botox be used to treat teeth grinding?

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a small new study that points towards Botox injections as a possible treatment option for people who grind their teeth while they sleep.

Benefits of Mandibular Stabilization via Combination Therapy

Jerald H Simmons MD and Gerard J. Meskill, MD; Sleep Review Magazine, June 2017

Presentations from the 2017 APSS Conference:

Routine Utilization Of Esophageal Pressure Monitoring (Pes) Can Be Done Reliably With Good Patient Acceptance And Can Enhance The Quality Of In -Lab NPSG Sleep Testing

Jerald H Simmons MD and Gerard J. Meskill, MD

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Are We Underselling Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Compliance and Confounding Sleep Research? Large Multi-Center Analysis Shows PAP Compliance Data That Is Much Higher Than Previously Reported.

Meskill GJ; Simmons JH ; Hua O, Legan A, Weiss A , Bastida A, Peters BR

Jerald H Simmons MD and Dr. Gerard Meskill selected as two of Houston’s “Top Doctors” for 2015

 

Jerald H Simmons MD Featured Speaker at Greater Houston Dental Society

 

Improved outcome of Full Face mask CPAP treatment with mandibular stabilization using a dental appliance

SLEEP, Vol 33, Supp 2010 p A162, Jerald H. Simmons, MD

 

Episodic Excessive Sleepiness in Teens May Represent Kleine-Levin Syndrome

Huffington Post “Healthy Living”, April 09 2013, by Dr Gerard Joseph Meskill

 

Nocturnal Teeth Grinding May Suggest a Sleep Disorder

Huffington Post “Healthy Living”, October 24 2013, by Dr Gerard Joseph Meskill

Presentations by Jerald H Simmons MD at SLEEP 2013, the 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS):

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Oxygen desaturation for tabulation of hypopneas lowers the sensitivity of NPSG testing and leaves many patients untreated

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Sleep Bruxism protects the upper airway against obstruction in patients with TMJ dysfunction and is reduced by PAP therapy

Jerald H Simmons MD's sleep center has been listed as one of the top sleep centers in the country by Sleep Review Magazine.

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Possible Texas Dental Law Changes May Enhance Collaboration of Physicians & Dentists in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA):

 

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners does not recognize OSA diagnosis and treatment within the current scope of dentistry and Houston sleep expert Jerald H Simmons MD recognizes the partnerships needed to treat this sleep disorder. This team-based care will be the focus at the 9th Annual Sleep Education Consortium’s (SEC) conference, Feb 8-9, 2013 in Houston that brings the dentist and the physician together for continuing education classes, said SEC’s Founding-Director, Dr. Simmons.

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The Sadler Clinic Closes its doors after 53 years, but Dr. Simmons will bring CSMA to Montgomery County:

 

Jerald H Simmons MD founded and directed the Sadler Clinic Sleep Disorders Center beginning in 1999. It has been recently announced that Sadler Clinic will be closing all its locations.

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This should not affect our patients’ continuity of care as Dr. Simmons will be extending his other sleep program, Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates (CSMA), into Montgomery County to continue providing care to patients in the community at our two Sadler locations. Any changes to these locations and direct contact numbers will be posted when available.

For now, our practices are still in the Sadler Clinic locations with the same phone numbers. If however, you are unable to reach our Sadler offices, please call Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates at 713-668-4100. Dr Simmons is Medical Director of both practices and his staff provides the same level of care at all our centers.


We take great pride in the care that we have provided the citizens of Montgomery County, and as members of the community ourselves we have created many long-term relationships with our patients. Your health is our business and at Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates we know we can continue to help and heal you.

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Houston Neurologist Still Able to Provide Care at Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates after Sadler Clinic Quickly Closes after Five Decades in Business

June, 2012 article- Houston Chronicle

Jerald H Simmons MD has been voted as one of Houston’s Top Doctors from 2007 through 2010 by H Texas Magazine, and also appeared in H Texas Magazine’s Ask the Experts:


Ask the Experts: Dr Simmons, Sleep Disorders and Neurology

Presentations by Jerald H Simmons MD at the SLEEP 2011 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS):

 

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         by Jerald H Simmons M.D.PDF document of presentation by Dr. Simmons at the 2009 Seattle, WA. APSS Sleep Conference.

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        by Jerald H Simmons MD and Ronald S. Prehn, DDS PDF document of presentation by Dr. Simmons at the 2009 Seattle, WA.

        APSS Sleep Conference.

Neurology of Sleep and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders and Their Relationships to Sleep Bruxism:

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by Jerald H Simmons MD: February 2012 issue of the California Dental Association Journal

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Conditions that affect sleep can impact overall health. More than 70 million Americans suffer from problems with sleep. The purpose of this article is to provide the basic science of sleep physiology and how it relates to disorders that are pertinent to dentistry. Concepts are presented that explain airway dynamics and how the jaw and tongue influence airway obstruction. Additionally, explanation is given on an association between temporomandibular jaw dysfunction and bruxism during sleep.

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Full article available by request only: please click here for further information.

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