Purpose: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common breathing disorder; however, many
individuals remain undiagnosed. The purpose of this study was to assess the comfort level …

Purpose: Reported cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) range between 4% to 9%,
however between 70% to 90% of adults in the United States remain undiagnosed. The …

Study Objectives: To determine the prevalence of general dentists screening for obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: A brief, 12-item questionnaire consisting of a demographic …

Objective This study investigated patient response to a recommendation for physician
evaluation following screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a dental practice …

Objectives Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition that can result in
significant illness when untreated. Only 10%–20% of individuals with OSA are believed to …

Study Objectives: Oral health professionals (OHPs) have a unique opportunity to screen for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but receive limited education about OSA. This study …

It is the position of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) that it is within
the scope of practice for a qualified dentist, defined by the American Dental Association …

Background Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a sleep-related breathing disorder that can
affect both children and adults with systemic co-morbidities beyond disrupted sleep yet …

The American Dental Association in 2017 and the American Academy of Dental Sleep
Medicine in 2018 recommended that dentists screen all patients for sleep-related breathing …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a widespread disease with a prevalence of 4 to 9 percent
in the world's population. It occurs in all age groups from neonates to senior citizens, but …