Welcome to Eugene Dental Sleep Center, exclusively providing treatment of obstructive sleep apnea for Lane County and the Willamette Valley with Oral Appliance Therapy for new and existing patients.
Dr. Donald Dexter
Dental Sleep Director
Led by Dr. Donald Dexter, Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Eugene Dental Sleep Center (EDSC) is a unique Indigenous-owned dental practice providing treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in Eugene, Oregon, for patients across Lane County and the Willamette Valley. Dr. Dexter has studied and practiced dental sleep medicine extensively since 2012. As the most qualified and experienced provider in the community, he is committed to treating this serious medical condition that is often undiagnosed or left untreated.
Before opening Eugene Dental Sleep Center, Dr. Dexter practiced dentistry in Eugene, Oregon, for more than twenty-five years and was, is, and always will be a supporter of local art. He maintains Don Dexter Gallery, an art gallery featuring local artists opening in April 2023. He is a member of the Klamath Tribes of southern Oregon and draws from his Modoc heritage for inspiration and direction.
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Consultation
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Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)
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Sleep Apnea Screening
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Home Sleep Study
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Sleep Coaching
| 2021-22 | Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine |
| 2020 | Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) |
| 2019-20 | Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine |
| 2017-18 | Temporomandibular Disorders Mini-Residency, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine |
| 2016-17 | Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine |
| 1987 | DMD, Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry |
| 1982 | BS in Psychology, Lewis and Clark College |
Why Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) |
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| # 1 | If you are not CPAP compliant |  |
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| # 2 | Travel-friendly, easy to care for and maintain, silent | ||||||||
| # 3 | Frontline treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea and acceptable treatment of severe OSA if the patient is CPAP intolerant | ||||||||
| Why Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) | |
| Learn more | |
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| # 1 | If you are not CPAP compliant |
| # 2 | Travel-friendly, easy to care for and maintain, silent |
| # 3 | Frontline treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea and acceptable treatment of severe OSA if the patient is CPAP intolerant |
1—5 Sleep Experiences |
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| Dianne | “Elegant in its simplicity, the appliance is effective, easy to clean and maintain, and has earned my gratitude for restoring me to good sleep—and also, I would add, benefitting my marriage and the sleep of my spouse.” |
1—5 Sleep Experiences |
| Dianne |
| “Elegant in its simplicity, the appliance is effective, easy to clean and maintain, and has earned my gratitude for restoring me to good sleep—and also, I would add, benefitting my marriage and the sleep of my spouse.” |
2—5 Sleep Experiences |
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| Lyle | “I cannot tell you how happy and satisfied my wife and I are with Oral Appliance Therapy. I now have the added bonus of morning awakening refreshed and I now breathe more deeply through the day. This has all been well worth the investment. It is also a benefit to not having to travel with a pump and headgear. Thank you again for making this such an easy transition to a good night’s sleep.” |
2—5 Sleep Experiences |
| Lyle |
| “I cannot tell you how happy and satisfied my wife and I are with Oral Appliance Therapy. I now have the added bonus of morning awakening refreshed and I now breathe more deeply through the day. This has all been well worth the investment. It is also a benefit to not having to travel with a pump and headgear. Thank you again for making this such an easy transition to a good night’s sleep.” |
3—5 Sleep Experiences | |
| David | “I am a very satisfied user of a sleep appliance to treat sleep apnea (MAD mandibular advancement device). I feel I’ve found a long-term solution to my apnea. The device is much more convenient to use than a CPAP. I can travel with this appliance in my toilet kit without having to drag around a CPAP machine.” |
3—5 Sleep Experiences |
| David |
| “I am a very satisfied user of a sleep appliance to treat sleep apnea (MAD mandibular advancement device). I feel I’ve found a long-term solution to my apnea. The device is much more convenient to use than a CPAP. I can travel with this appliance in my toilet kit without having to drag around a CPAP machine.” |
4—5 Sleep Experiences | |
| Alex | “I can’t say enough wonderful things about them. They fit me for an oral appliance for sleep apnea. Dr. Dexter is lovely, and fantastic at what he does.” |
4—5 Sleep Experiences |
| Alex |
| “I can’t say enough wonderful things about them. They fit me for an oral appliance for sleep apnea. Dr. Dexter is lovely, and fantastic at what he does.” |
5—5 Sleep Experiences | |
| Doug K. | “I have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea over three different decades. Despite my efforts to correct this problem multiple times, I could never make CPAP technology work for me, primarily because CPAP degraded the quality of my sleep even further. I’m so thankful I discovered the dental approach to clearing the airway. Dr. Dexter has blended his success in dentistry with his expertise in sleep medicine to create the perfect solution for me. Since treatment, my sleep quality has measurably improved, along with my overall quality of life. Finally, working with Dr. Dexter has been a joy – his willingness to take the necessary time with patients, his clear explanations of the therapy, and his kindness and care – have made it imperative to strongly recommend Dr. Dexter and his services.” |
5—5 Sleep Experiences |
| Doug K. |
| “I have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea over three different decades. Despite my efforts to correct this problem multiple times, I could never make CPAP technology work for me, primarily because CPAP degraded the quality of my sleep even further. I’m so thankful I discovered the dental approach to clearing the airway. Dr. Dexter has blended his success in dentistry with his expertise in sleep medicine to create the perfect solution for me. Since treatment, my sleep quality has measurably improved, along with my overall quality of life. Finally, working with Dr. Dexter has been a joy – his willingness to take the necessary time with patients, his clear explanations of the therapy, and his kindness and care – have made it imperative to strongly recommend Dr. Dexter and his services.” |
Good Sleep, Good Medicine
Dr. Dexter is the first Diplomate
of the American Board of Dental
Sleep Medicine in Eugene,
Oregon, which is the highest
designation attained by dentists to
treat obstructive sleep apnea.
