Title
Screening, Treatment, and Management of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Adults Using Oral Appliance Therapy
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
October 10, 2022
Last Updated Month/Year
September 12, 2023
Document Type
Consensus
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
Oral appliance therapy is a proven, effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. With more than 54 million adults having OSA in the United States, dentists play an integral role in increasing access to care for those with undiagnosed and untreated OSA. These standards outline an approach to patient management that underscores the collaborative care that is necessary between dentists and physicians and provides guidance for patient examination, patient screening, treatment management, education, and follow-up care. Although this article provides best practices for dental sleep medicine as it currently exists, the fluid and dynamic nature of DSM should be recognized, with the understanding that periodic updates to these standards will be required.
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Home health
Intended Users
Dentist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Treatment, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D020181 - Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Keywords
obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy, sleep-related breathing, dental sleep medicine
Source Citation
Http://dx.doi.org/10.15331/jdsm.7266