New England’s Premier Sleep Apnea Dental Facility & TMJ/Orofacial Pain Practice
At Sleep Apnea Dentists of New England, your care is guided by one of the most respected voices in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine — Dr. Vicki Cohn, DDS, D.ABDSM. A Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) — the highest distinction in the field — Dr. Cohn brings deep clinical expertise and a compassionate, patient-focused approach to every case.
- Individually tailored treatment plans designed around your specific medical needs and lifestyle
- Non-invasive, evidence-based alternatives to CPAP, including precision-fitted oral appliance therapy
- Comprehensive evaluation and management of TMJ and orofacial pain, aimed at relieving facial discomfort/headaches and improving jaw function
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary care with physicians and sleep specialists to ensure cohesive and effective treatment
- A commitment to clinical excellence, supported by board certification, advanced training, and ongoing leadership in the field
Dr. Vicki Cohn
Dr. Vicki Cohn has built her career at the intersection of dentistry and sleep medicine, earning national recognition for her leadership and contributions to the field. She has served as Chair of the Dental Assembly for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and is a valued member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine. In these roles, Dr. Cohn has helped shape the direction of dental sleep medicine — guiding standards of care, influencing policy, and promoting collaboration between dental and medical professionals to improve patient outcomes. Her active involvement in these respected organizations keeps her at the forefront of emerging research, innovation, and best practices in the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders.
As the Clinical Director of Sleep Apnea Dentists of New England, Dr. Cohn brings both deep expertise and compassionate care to her patients. She trained directly under Dr. B. Gail Demko, one of the foremost pioneers in Dental Sleep Medicine, whose mentorship profoundly shaped her clinical philosophy. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Dr. Cohn leads a practice grounded in evidence-based treatment, advanced technology, and a commitment to long-term, sustainable results. Her comprehensive approach emphasizes personalized care — addressing not just the symptoms of sleep apnea, but the root causes — to help patients achieve lasting improvements in their health, quality of sleep, and overall well-being.
Dr. Roxanne Bavarian
Dr. Roxanne Bavarian is a Harvard-trained dentist who specializes in oral medicine, orofacial pain, and dental sleep medicine. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Illinois Chicago. She then completed advanced residency training in oral medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she also obtained a second doctorate (DMSc) degree researching oral complications of cancer treatment. She went on to complete a residency in orofacial pain at Massachusetts General Hospitalm where she served as chief resident, and further specialized in dental sleep medicine through a mini-residency at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Board-certified in Oral Medicine, Orofacial Pain, and Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Bavarian cares for patients with complex mouth conditions, including chronic jaw and facial pain and
temporomandibular disorders (TMD), nerve-related pain of the face and mouth, and sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea. Her approach combines comprehensive diagnostics, evidence-based treatment, and a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Bavarian is an instructor in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she teaches future dentists and specialists, as well as the Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. She has
published extensively in the scientific literature, presented at national and international conferences on TMD and chronic facial pain, and developed educational resources to help patients better understand and manage their conditions.
Whether helping someone reduce their pain and improve their quality of life after years of chronic facial pain or improving sleep with custom oral appliances, Dr. Bavarian is dedicated to improving quality of life through expert, personalized care.
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Accredited Facility
We are accredited by the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). This designation confirms we have met the high standards necessary to provide quality care in the treatment of sleep apnea.
What Makes Us Unique
Expert Doctors
Dr. Cohn & Dr. Demko have been training their peers in the proper management and treatment of sleep apnea since 1997.
We Are Educators
While maintaining a full-time practice, our doctors lecture worldwide on obstructive sleep apnea and how this disease can be treated with oral appliances.
Highly Trained Staff
We offer the best and most up to date treatment options available in oral appliance therapy.
Modern Office
Our office is state-of-the-art and we strive to maintain a comfortable, all-inclusive, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.