Aloha Dental Specialty Center at 18455 SW Alexander Street, Suite A, Beaverton, OR 97003 is approximately 10 to 15 minutes from Intel Jones Farm campus via NW 185th Avenue. Free on-site parking is available.

The initial consultation (clinical airway assessment, CBCT imaging, screening questionnaires) takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Follow-up appointments (appliance delivery, titration adjustments) are shorter — 20 to 30 minutes. Scheduling during an extended lunch break or at the end of the workday is practical given the proximity to the Intel campus.

Treating OSA measurably improves sustained attention, working memory, executive function, and reaction time. Patients consistently report that they did not realize how impaired they were until treatment restored their cognitive baseline. For professionals whose work demands sustained concentration and problem-solving, effective sleep treatment is a performance investment.

Extremely. The device fits in a case smaller than a glasses case, requires no electricity, produces no noise, and clears airport security without discussion. It works identically in a hotel room, a tent, or on a red-eye flight. For frequent travelers — which many Intel employees are — oral appliance therapy eliminates the logistical burden of traveling with a CPAP machine.

Intel employees typically have medical insurance through major carriers (Cigna, Moda, or similar) that cover oral appliance therapy for diagnosed OSA. Coverage usually requires a documented sleep study diagnosis and may require CPAP intolerance documentation. ADSC handles the medical insurance pre-authorization process and verifies coverage before treatment begins.

ADSC maintains collaborative relationships with sleep medicine physicians and primary care providers throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Sleep study referrals, treatment reports, and follow-up testing results are shared with your physicians to ensure coordinated care. If you have an existing sleep apnea diagnosis, bring your study results to the consultation and treatment planning can begin immediately.

Yes. CBCT airway analysis and clinical screening at ADSC can identify anatomical risk factors for sleep apnea even in asymptomatic patients. Many OSA patients are unaware of their symptoms because their bed partner has not reported snoring, or because chronic fatigue has become their subjective "normal." Proactive screening is especially valuable for patients with risk factors (large neck circumference, retrognathic jaw, family history).

ADSC provides oral appliance therapy for severe OSA patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, combination therapy (oral appliance plus reduced-pressure CPAP), and referral coordination for surgical options. The clinical evaluation determines the most appropriate treatment based on your AHI severity, anatomy, and treatment history.

Typically four to six over the initial two to three months: consultation, impressions/scanning, appliance delivery, two to three titration adjustments, and follow-up sleep testing. After the initial treatment period, annual check-ups maintain the appliance and verify continued efficacy. The appointment burden is minimal compared to the daily commitment of CPAP use.

Our office at 18455 SW Alexander St is approximately 3 miles from Intel Jones Farm — about 7-8 minutes via SW 185th Avenue. Many Intel Jones Farm employees schedule appointments before or after shifts, taking advantage of our 7 AM to 7 PM weekday hours.

Yes. The practice location within the Silicon Forest corridor — near Intel, Nike, and other major employers — positions ADSC as a convenient specialty provider for the tech professional population. Many patients value the clinical infrastructure (CBCT imaging, multi-specialty services) and the practical treatment approach (oral appliance therapy compatible with frequent travel and demanding schedules).

Untreated moderate to severe OSA increases motor vehicle accident risk by two to three times. Daytime sleepiness from fragmented sleep impairs reaction time and sustained attention — risks that are relevant to every commuter. Treatment substantially reduces accident risk by restoring alertness and reaction time to normal levels.

Yes. Shift workers are at higher risk for sleep disorders due to irregular schedules. Our oral appliance therapy is especially popular with Intel employees because the custom device is portable, silent, and requires no electricity — unlike CPAP. We coordinate sleep studies and provide ongoing titration adjustments.

Yes. Untreated OSA is an independent risk factor for hypertension and is recognized as a cause of resistant hypertension (high blood pressure that does not respond adequately to medication). Treating OSA with CPAP or oral appliance therapy produces measurable blood pressure reduction. If you have hypertension that is difficult to control, sleep apnea screening is clinically warranted.

Intel typically offers Delta Dental PPO, which we accept. Our insurance coordinator verifies your specific Intel dental benefits, including coverage for oral appliance therapy (sleep apnea), orthodontics, implants, and surgical procedures. Many Intel employees also use HSA/FSA accounts for dental treatment at ADSC.