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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the term for when the airway collapses, either partially or fully, while someone is asleep. This limits or blocks the ability for air to flow into the lungs. As the person continues to try and breathe, the airway constricts, no matter how hard they try to keep breathing. Once this happens, the person will change the position of their tongue and jaw so that the airway is now open. This usually is followed by the person gasping or snorting. Finally, the person affected will begin this process again.

The effects of this are harmful. It not only makes it harder to breathe, which can be dangerous, but it also leads to less restful sleep. When the airways constrict, the brain “awakens” the person so that they are sleeping more lightly. Spurts of gasping and snorting can repeat hundreds of times throughout the night, disrupting sleep all around.

If you are suffering from sleep apnea in Utah, please come see us.

Dr. Kevin Mangelson, D.M.D.

Dr. Kevin Mangelson is a graduate of Boise State University and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr Mangelson has been working with TMJ disorders and dental sleep medicine patients since 2008. During that time he spent three and a half years in active duty service for the United States Army as a general dentist. CPT Mangelson spent much of his time treating members of our Armed Forces for TMJ disorders and Sleep Apnea. CPT Mangelson is decorated with the Army Achievement Medical and twice with the Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service to the United States Army.

Dr. Mangelson has had the privilege of being personally mentored by world renowned experts in craniofacial pain, pain management, and sleep disorders. His passion for TMJ disorders and dental sleep medicine has motivated him to seek out extensive CE to further his expertise. Dr. Mangelson is married to his wife TawnaLyn and together they have four enthusiastic children.

Dr. Mangelson is a member of the American Dental Association and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Degrees

Doctorate of Medical Dentistry

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Undergraduate Degree

Boise State University

Areas of Activity

Member of the American Dental Association

Member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

Member of the Utah Dental Association

Experience

Veteran of the United States Army Dental Corp.

Over 12 years experience working with TMJ and Sleep Apnea patients

Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service

Dr. Nathan McArthur, D.M.D.

Dr. McArthur is a self professed perfectionist and loves making families smile with his dental work. Taking the time to understand the individual pains and needs of each patient that walks through his door is a top priority.

What’s makes Dr. McArthur especially excited about the dental field is how much it has evolved over the past several years. He takes time to learn about the latest techniques, materials and tools in addition to attending continuing education courses.

Originally from Aiken, South Carolina, his Wife, Melissa and their four sons now call Brigham City home. Staying involved in the community through sports, Rotary Club, his church and the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce is important to him.

Degrees

Doctorate of Medical Dentistry

Medical University of South Carolina

Undergraduate Degree

Brigham Young University

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Areas of Activity

Member of the American Dental Association

Member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

Member of the Utah Dental Association

Member of the Box Elder Dental Society

Member of the Academy of General Dentistry

Director of the Brigham City Rotary Club

Member of the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce

Experience

Over 10 years experience working with TMJ and Sleep Apnea patients

Dr. Jamison Spencer, D.M.D., M.S.

Dr. Spencer is a Boise, Idaho native. He graduated from Borah High School before completing his undergraduate training at Brigham Young University. Dr. Spencer entered the School of Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University where he earned his Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.) degree. He has also finished a master’s program relating to craniofacial pain from the School of Dental Medicine at Tufts University.

Since 1998, Dr. Spencer has accumulated over a thousand hours of continuing education relating specifically to craniofacial pain, sleep-disordered breathing, and TMJ disorders. He also completed the training course in Acupuncture for Physicians at UCLA and is certified as an acupuncturist. Dr. Spencer has also taught neck and head anatomy at Boise State University as well as courses for physicians and dentists both nationally and abroad.

Degrees

Doctorate of Medical Dentistry

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

Masters of Science in Craniofacial Pain

Tufts University

Areas of Activity

Past President of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

Fellow of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain

Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

Adjunct faculty at Tufts Craniofacial Pain Center

Adjunct faculty at Boise State University’s Biology Department – Head and Neck Anatomy

International/national lecturer on the topics of anatomy, craniofacial pain, TMJ disorders and the dentist’s role in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing