Nihon Kohden Brings NomadAir With Connect to Dental Sleep Medicine

Nihon Kohden is expanding the reach of NomadAir with Connect—its established at-home sleep apnea diagnostic system—into dental sleep medicine. The expansion was triggered by the growing collaboration between dentists and sleep physicians, which has created demand for a more connected, efficient approach to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosis and treatment.

Backed by Nihon Kohden’s 70 years of diagnostic expertise, NomadAir with Connect is trusted by sleep specialists for its reliable, at-home diagnostic capabilities, according to the company. In a 30-day prospective study of 186 consecutive patient studies conducted at a Florida partner site late last year, the system achieved a 95% first-night completion rate and a 98% overall success rate with no device failures—representing 71% to 75% fewer failures than the industry standard. Designed by clinicians for clinicians, the system features built-in cellular connectivity that enables automatic data uploads, with no apps or device pairing required.

For dentists working with sleep physicians to treat OSA with oral appliance therapy, completing the diagnostic study is a critical step before treatment can begin. Delays or failed studies can disrupt care and lead to patient drop-off. By enabling patients to complete studies at home, NomadAir with Connect makes it easier for patients to follow through, while giving providers shared visibility into study status and results and supporting a more streamlined referral relationship. This improved collaboration helps keep patients moving through the treatment pathway, reduces repeat visits, and shortens the time from screening to therapy. In a business where chair time is currency, fewer unnecessary office visits also improve practice efficiency and overall margins.

For patients, at-home testing has traditionally meant a tradeoff between convenience and reliability— industry studies have found failure rates of up to 11% in self-applied home sleep tests, often leading to repeat testing and delays in care. NomadAir with Connect removes that tradeoff by enabling providers to monitor studies in real time and intervene if issues arise, helping ensure tests are completed the first time successfully with fewer disruptions to care.

“We’ve spent 70 years building diagnostic tools that clinicians trust. Bringing that expertise to dental sleep medicine means dentists and sleep physicians can finally work from the same data, in real time, without the friction that slows care down,” said Scott Blodgett, national vice president, neurology sales at Nihon Kohden America LLC. “By connecting the entire care team through shared visibility, we’re helping providers keep patients on track and move more quickly from diagnosis to treatment.”

NomadAir with Connect integrates with Polysmith software and supports EMR connectivity. The system supports wrist or chest placement, records up to three nights per battery charge, and is compatible with PAP titration studies. Through the WatchTower platform, providers gain real-time insights and performance monitoring, while WatchTower Maps enables device location tracking to improve asset management and reduce loss. Connected capabilities can be enabled on earlier-generation NomadAir devices through a simple SIM-based upgrade.

Beyond dental sleep medicine, Nihon Kohden is expanding NomadAir with Connect into additional underserved and compliance-driven markets, including the transportation and mobility sector. Commercial drivers and similar populations often face mandatory OSA screening requirements but limited access to efficient testing. With its connectivity and real-time data capabilities, the system enables providers to manage compliance more efficiently, without the delays associated with traditional testing models.

Founded in Japan in 1951, Nihon Kohden Corporation is a manufacturer, developer, and distributor of medical electronic equipment, with subsidiaries in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Nihon Kohden products are now used in more than 120 countries, and it is the largest supplier of electroencephalography products worldwide. Considered a pioneer in transformational healthcare technology, Nihon Kohden has envisioned, designed, and produced such devices as pulse oximeters, arrhythmia analysis, minimally invasive blood volume monitoring, and wireless patient monitoring.