{"id":8431,"date":"2021-07-29T11:28:09","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T15:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.somnomed.com\/my\/?p=8431"},"modified":"2021-11-03T16:36:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T05:36:48","slug":"a-dentists-role-in-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.somnomed.com\/my\/a-dentists-role-in-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist\u2019s Role in Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8431\" class=\"elementor elementor-8431\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6e2854 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f6e2854\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb6c6f4\" data-id=\"eb6c6f4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b05c1f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b05c1f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Dentist's Role in Sleep Apnea <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9421f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9421f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Dentists: The oral anatomy presents multiple signs of sleep apnea, which is why you play an extremely important role when it comes to screening for sleeping disorders.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a57c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63a57c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Share:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df727ac elementor-share-buttons--view-icon elementor-share-buttons--shape-circle 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class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e5f6bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e5f6bb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9dbbd94\" data-id=\"9dbbd94\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7193d3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7193d3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7f3d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d7f3d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">When your patient struggles with a sleeping disorder, it can lead to serious health implications.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b47e3c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b47e3c0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9fa0194\" data-id=\"9fa0194\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd957ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd957ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Changes In Diagnosis Strategies For Dentists<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the past, the first step was to refer patients to a sleep physician. Unfortunately, many individuals are hesitant to go this route, as it often requires overnight sleep studies at inconvenient locations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">With the expansion of dental sleep medicine, it\u2019s now possible for dentists to send patients a home-based sleep study. These sleep studies record the necessary data for a professional diagnosis. Once the kit is returned to your practice, it is sent to a licensed physician who interprets the data and makes a diagnosis. It\u2019s simple for your practice and could even help to save your patient\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Dangers of Unmanaged Sleep Apnea<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">When your patient struggles with a sleeping disorder, it can lead to serious health implications. From cardiovascular disease to obesity, the quality of health and life expectancy of our patients depend on their health care providers to intervene before it\u2019s too late.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It\u2019s extremely important for dentists to be familiar with the signs of sleep apnea and screen for them during patient examinations. Anatomical findings such as a restricted airway, large neck circumference, excessive attrition, and hypertensive mastication muscles should raise a red flag during your evaluation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>When such findings become evident, your examination should also consist of screening questions that include signs of:<a class=\"magnific-popup image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/somnomed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2017\/07\/OSA-sleep-apnea-symptoms.jpg\" rel=\"prettyPhoto[gallery-n7ny] noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12361 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/somnomed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2017\/07\/OSA-sleep-apnea-symptoms-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"sleep apnea symptoms for dentists\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Lethargy\/sleepiness during the day<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Headaches<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">A sore throat or dry mouth<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Snoring<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Difficulty sleeping<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">If your patient exhibits positive symptoms, it\u2019s time to send them home with the sleep study kit. This simple convenience can increase access to care and treatment compliance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>After the Diagnosis<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Depending on the type of sleeping disorder that your patient is diagnosed with and their previous sleep history, he or she may not even be tolerant of CPAP treatment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This is where the oral health experts come in. Certain types of sleep apnea can be obstructive in nature which is where a SomnoDent device may be the optimal treatment for CPAP intolerance. At this point, dentists can take impressions and record the proper bite measurements and place an order for a SomnoDent oral device.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Oral devices assist CPAP intolerant patients, by increasing their airflow without a mask or cumbersome machine. As such, they\u2019re more likely to comply with their recommended therapy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Why You Can\u2019t Afford to Overlook the Issue<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Some dentists are hesitant to jump into the field of sleep apnea management. There are several unknowns related to appliance manufacturing, exams, or even filing medical claims. But you know that your patients deserve better when it comes to managing the life-altering condition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Fortunately, SomnoMed offers free, comprehensive training and on-demand courses and resources on steps from screening to processing Medical Health Insurance. Plus, with their backed warranties and step-by-step guides, you can no longer afford\u00a0<i>not<\/i>\u00a0to provide the service to your sleep-deprived patients. You can access these resources and training by visiting\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.somnomedacademy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.somnomedacademy.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom\"><p class=\"addtoany_header\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Share this:oral appliances<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2794bd5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2794bd5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d1073ab\" data-id=\"d1073ab\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7040cc9 elementor-share-buttons--view-icon elementor-share-buttons--shape-circle elementor-share-buttons--skin-gradient elementor-grid-0 elementor-share-buttons--color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-share-buttons\" data-id=\"7040cc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"share-buttons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_facebook\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_twitter\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on twitter\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_linkedin\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Dentist&#8217;s Role in Sleep Apnea Dentists: The oral anatomy presents multiple signs of sleep apnea, which is why you play an extremely important role when it comes to screening for sleeping disorders. 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