Airway Management - TAP Sleep Care

03/31/2026

Proud to support those who serve.

This week, our Lab Manager Rudy Zermeno traveled to the DHA Dental Laboratory Training Workshop in Colorado Springs to lead hands-on training sessions with military dentists and dental laboratory technicians from across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, teaching them how to fabricate custom TAP devices.

These oral appliances are designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea by gently advancing the lower jaw to keep the airway open during sleep.

It's work like this that reminds us why we do what we do. Supporting Department of Defense personnel means going beyond the lab. It means showing up on-site, sharing expertise, and ensuring our service members have access to the highest quality of care.

We're incredibly proud to partner with our military dental teams and honored to play a role in the health and readiness of those who protect our country.

Great work, Rudy. 👏

03/30/2026

CPAP therapy is the most widely prescribed treatment for sleep apnea. It works by delivering a steady stream of air through a mask worn during sleep to keep the airway open. For many patients, it is life changing.

But nearly half of all patients stop using it within a year.

The mask is uncomfortable. The machine is loud. The nightly routine is hard to maintain. And a patient who is not using their treatment is still at risk for the serious health consequences that come with untreated sleep apnea, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and chronic fatigue.

Physicians need a solution their patients will actually stick with.

Research shows that custom oral appliances carry a roughly 90% compliance rate compared to CPAP's 50%. These small, custom-fitted mouthpieces quietly hold the airway open during sleep with no machine, no mask, and no power source required. For 2026, they remain covered by Medicare.

TAP custom oral appliances are backed by over 30 years of clinical research. We work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals to make oral appliance therapy a seamless, supported option for the patients who need it most.

Better treatment outcomes start with a treatment patients will use. TAP can help you get there.

What are you seeing with CPAP adherence in your practice? Drop a comment below.

03/27/2026

Proud to support University of Michigan School of Dentistry's Mini-Residency in Dental Sleep Medicine.

At the first in-person session, attendees used the ProGauge to take bite registrations for their custom devices and build hands-on experience with appliance setup.

The ProGauge helps support proper hardware placement and vertical setting, giving clinicians a practical way to create a more precise fit for their patients.

Thank you to University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Geoffrey Gerstner, and Ivy Wei for the opportunity to support continued education in dental sleep medicine.

03/10/2026

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects nearly 1 in 4 US adults, causing airway blockages that lead to loud snoring and interrupted breathing.

This not only disrupts your rest, but can increase risks for heart disease, depression, fatigue and more.

OSA is a serious, often undiagnosed disorder. Common indicators include loud snoring, gasping for air, morning headaches, waking up with dry mouth, and chronic exhaustion.

At TAP Sleep Care, our comfortable oral appliances are non-invasive alternative to CPAP and surgery, designed to keep airways open for peaceful, snore-free nights.

Patients, talk to your doctor to see if TAP is right for you.

02/24/2026

Discover the clinical benefits of dual therapy using the patented Mouth Shield + TAP.

The TAP device advances the lower jaw to treat sleep apnea, while the silicone Mouth Shield seals the mouth to promote nasal breathing and reduce snoring.

The best part? Several studies show it can:
✔️ Help protect your gums & teeth health
✔️ Improve heart rhythm & blood flow (especially helpful for folks with irregular heartbeats like AFib)
✔️ Even give your brain a boost for better focus & thinking if sleep apnea has been fogging you up

A simple, no-mask option that tackles breathing + snoring + overall health. Who's ready for better sleep?

Read more here ➡️ https://na2.hubs.ly/H03TrXR0

02/03/2026

The myTAP PAP nasal pillow mask is a WIN for patients who are looking for a quiet nasal pillow mask with no headgear.

Patient Matt Borkin says, “Since being prescribed CPAP, it’s been my mission to find the ultimate mask. I’ve gone through a dozen in less than a year to find what works best for me. The myTAP PAP is absolutely the closest thing to the perfect device in my quest.”

myTAP PAP is available for purchase through our partner distributors online.

Thanks, Matt, for the awesome review!

01/31/2026

TAP partners with dental labs across the world to provide high-quality custom TAP devices to dentists & patients everywhere.

TAP, along with some of our partner labs, sponsored the Transform Dental Sleep Symposium — an action-packed conference for dentists & teams to learn more about incorporating dental sleep medicine in their practice.

01/22/2026

After 17 years of hard work and dedication to Airway Management, we are wishing our very own Lynne Tomas a happy retirement!

Lynne started at Airway in 2008 in accounting as the Controller. She has been a mentor and voice of reason to our team ever since.

We hope her retirement brings the peace she brought to work every day and she gets to enjoy what she loves to do - traveling, quilting and gardening.

Cheers to you, Lynne! 🥳

01/19/2026

If you are a dentist interested in getting board certified in dental sleep medicine, the University of Utah is now offering a program taught by experts in the field.

TAP is proud to be a sponsor of these mastery programs to help more dentists treat patients with oral appliance therapy.

Other programs that offer this training include:
University of Michigan, TUFTs, and the AADSM.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the TAP team! 🎄

Celebrated our December birthdays, the holiday season, and a great year at Airway Management during our annual holiday party.

Wishing you all a happy and safe new year.

12/08/2025

We'd like to congratulate our lab manager Rudy Zermeno on his 25th work anniversary!

From Rudy ➡️ "It's hard to believe a quarter-century has passed. I'm incredibly proud of the professional I've become and all the dedication I've put into my work. I want to express my sincere gratitude to my amazing colleagues and mentors for their guidance and support throughout this journey. The growth I've experienced here has been invaluable, and I couldn't have done it without this incredible team. Here's to continued growth and the exciting future ahead!"

12/02/2025

Nylon flexTAP gains Medicare coverage under code E0486.

Read more via Sleep Review:

The Nylon flexTAP has received PDAC approval for HCPCS code E0486, making Airway Management’s entire portfolio of custom devices covered by Medicare.