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. 2012 Feb;40(2):168-81.

Dentistry-based approaches to sleep-disordered breathing, algorithms, and multidisciplinary perspectives

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  • PMID: 22416636
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Dentistry-based approaches to sleep-disordered breathing, algorithms, and multidisciplinary perspectives

Michael S Simmons et al. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

Sleep disorders affect more than 20 percent of the U.S. population, but less than 7 percent have been medically diagnosed. Dentists are ideally positioned to identify many patients who fall under the grouping of sleep-disordered breathing. This paper presents perspectives on sleep-related issues from various medical specialties with a goal to broaden the dentist's appreciation of this topic and open avenues of communication. Algorithms are proposed to guide dentists following positive screenings for sleep-disordered breathing.

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