Prairie Sleep Center

10/11/2026

💜🤍BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 All of us at Prairie Dental Group and Prairie Sleep Center are excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Courtney Chapman to our dental home! She is a Springfield native born and raised and is excited to return to her hometown to care for her community! Her timing was SO perfect as Dr. Tulin Ozurt relocated out of state recently. Dr. Chapman is accepting new patients and is also a Delta Dental provider for the State of Illinois. PLEASE join us in welcoming Dr. Chapman!!!

10/06/2026

🎙️New on Open AirWaves: Episode 9 – Sleep Apnea Across Menopause
Join guest Andrea Matsumura, MD, MS, FACP, FAASM, MSCP as she explores the impact of menopause, hormonal changes, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on sleep-disordered breathing.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
☑️The impact of menopause on the prevalence, presentation, and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
☑️The role of hormonal changes and considerations for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopausal patients
☑️Key differences in the screening, diagnosis, clinical presentation, and management of obstructive sleep apnea to support more personalized treatment

🔗aadsm.org/podcast

09/30/2026

Considering oral appliance therapy? Here's what people are asking us. 💬
"How does the treatment work?"
The custom-fit device is worn during sleep and supports the jaw and tongue in a forward position — helping keep the airway open and reducing symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea.
"I'm considering an oral device — what should I know?"
✔️ It's custom-fit to your unique anatomy
✔️ An AADSM Qualified Dentist provides clinical oversight and ongoing adjustments
✔️ Many patients find it easier to stick with than CPAP
Have a question of your own? Ask our virtual assistant on dentalsleep.org, or find an AADSM Qualified Dentist to get personalized answers.
📍 https://dentalsleep.org/
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09/25/2026

World Dolly Day! Fly high angel 🦋😇💛💛💛

09/22/2026

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09/21/2026

09/18/2026

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08/26/2026

An angel 😇 on earth and now from above.
We love you Dolly.💜🫶🏻
Dr. DeSanto was so honored to meet you in real life during the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Scientific Session in Nashville several years go. Still feel that magic 🪄

08/12/2026

Sleep is essential to health.

Along with nutrition and exercise, sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle. Healthy sleep improves your quality of life.

08/10/2026

Back-to-school and back-to-work season means your brain is working overtime.

If you've been feeling forgetful, struggling to concentrate, or relying on extra caffeine just to get through the day, your sleep may deserve a closer look.

Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders repeatedly interrupt the brain's normal sleep cycles, preventing the deep, restorative sleep your brain needs.

Better sleep doesn't just help you feel rested—it helps you think more clearly.

If snoring, daytime fatigue, or poor focus have become part of your normal routine, talk with your healthcare provider about whether a sleep evaluation is right for you.

📞 Prairie Sleep Center
217-546-0412