Sleep Dentistry
Treating Sleep Disorders in Dentist-Monitored Patients: The ADA Ruling
The ADA House of Delegates has passed an official policy relating to treating sleep disorders in Dentist-monitored patients. Here is what you need to know about the new policy….
The Importance of Screening for Apnea in the Dental Office
Patients usually see their dentist more often than their physicians, and symptoms of sleep problems can be detected by an exam of the oral cavity. As dentists start looking into sleep and its effects on general health, they can move into a more comprehensive and beneficial screening process….
Start a Conversation with Your Patients About Sleep Disordered Breathing
Testing for airway problems in the dental office is growing in acceptance by the dental community. The significant negative health impact on patients exhibiting bruxism, snoring, and the debilitating effects of interrupted sleep should not be overlooked. Isn’t it time to start the conversation with them?…
What You Should Know About Home Sleep Tests
Though it may seem obvious to some dentists that they should help their patients by examining their health beyond the oral cavity, it may play out differently depending on where you practice. Be safe and do your due diligence….
The Growth of Dental Practices Offering General Health Assessments
Dentists are playing an ever-increasing role in helping to determine the influence of sleep issues and their influence on snoring, grinding, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, apnea and many other afflictions. Are You?…
How to Implement Dental Sleep Medicine [Webinar]
This comprehensive webinar will cover the dental sleep medicine team, records and consent forms, screening parameters, the effective use of home sleep tests in the office, and much more….