Vivos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VVOS) CEO Kirk Huntsman joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss significant milestone with the FDA clearance of their oral appliance for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children aged 6 to 17, particularly those requiring orthodontic treatment. This marks the first time an oral appliance has been approved for treating moderate to severe OSA in this pediatric group.
Huntsman pointed out that around 20% of children in this age range suffer from OSA or related sleep disorders, which can lead to serious developmental and behavioral challenges like stunted growth, attention problems, and reduced IQ. The new device offers an alternative to traditional treatments such as surgery, which often fail to provide lasting results.
In addition to this milestone, Vivos Therapeutics has also achieved another regulatory victory, securing new CPT medical codes from the American Medical Association (AMA) for all Vivos CARE oral medical devices. These codes, set to take effect …