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Sleep Apnea, Oral Health, and the Hidden Drivers of Cognitive Decline
AGEWELL
Sleep Apnea, Oral Health, and the Hidden Drivers of Cognitive Decline
Dr. Erela Katz Rappaport, DMD, is a dentist specializing in dental sleep medicine and airway-focused care. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and practices in San Diego, where she integrates oral health, airway science, sleep, and inflammation to support whole-body and brain health. Dr. Katz Rappaport is the author of Breathe Easy, Sleep Deep, a guide designed to help people recognize sleep-disordered breathing and reclaim restorative sleep for long-term cognitive protection.