Editorial Policy

Oral Appliance Center is an independent educational platform. We do not accept advertising, sponsorships, paid placements, or affiliate commissions. No content on this website is influenced by commercial interests, device manufacturers, dental practices, or any third party with a financial stake in the treatments we discuss.

Our editorial team retains full control over all content published on this site. We do not endorse specific product brands, device manufacturers, or individual healthcare providers. When we mention specific treatment types — such as mandibular advancement devices, CPAP, or Inspire therapy — we do so for educational purposes, not as endorsements.

Our content is created by writers and reviewers with expertise in sleep medicine, dental sleep medicine, health communication, and science journalism. Every article is researched using primary sources — peer-reviewed studies, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory information — rather than secondary summaries or marketing materials.

We write for patients and the general public, not for clinicians. Our goal is to make complex sleep medicine topics accessible without sacrificing accuracy. We avoid jargon where possible and define technical terms when they are necessary.

Every health claim published on this website is supported by peer-reviewed research or clinical practice guidelines from recognized authorities. We prioritize evidence from:

• Peer-reviewed journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep.
• Clinical practice guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM).
• Regulatory information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from the Cochrane Library and other recognized research organizations.

When evidence is limited, preliminary, or evolving, we say so explicitly. We do not overstate conclusions or present hypotheses as established facts.

Each article undergoes editorial review before publication. Content is checked for accuracy, clarity, balance, and adherence to our evidence-based standards. After publication, articles are reviewed on a regular schedule — typically every six to twelve months — to ensure they reflect current research and clinical guidance.

When significant new research emerges or clinical guidelines are updated, we review and update affected content as soon as practicable. Each educational page displays its originally published date, last updated date, last reviewed date, and next scheduled review date so readers can assess currency.

We welcome reader feedback and corrections. If you believe any content on this site contains an error, is outdated, or could be improved, please contact us through our contact page. We review all feedback and make corrections promptly when warranted.

Significant corrections are noted on the affected page with the date of correction and a brief description of the change. Minor updates — such as clarifying language or updating a citation — are reflected in the last updated date without a separate correction notice.

Oral Appliance Center has no financial relationships with device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, dental practices, sleep clinics, or any other commercial entity in the sleep medicine space. Our team members disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and content is reviewed to ensure no undue influence.

We do not sell products, offer clinical services, or receive referral fees. This independence is fundamental to our mission and to the trust our readers place in us.

We present all treatment options — oral appliance therapy, CPAP, Inspire therapy, positional therapy, weight management, and surgery — in a balanced manner. No treatment is presented as universally superior. We discuss the advantages and limitations of each option, the evidence supporting it, and the factors that influence individual treatment decisions.

Our goal is to help readers understand their options and prepare for informed discussions with qualified healthcare providers — not to promote any particular treatment, product, or approach.