Townie® Poll

Sleep Dentistry

Poll conducted from 11/25/2024 To 12/25/2024

Does your practice screen for sleep apnea?
154 total votes
39%
Yes
61%
No
What is the biggest obstacle to bringing sleep dentistry into your practice?
72 total votes
11%
Costs associated with training
38%
Billing and insurance
21%
Creating a referral network
3%
Identifying patients
28%
I have no clinical interest
Have you personally ever participated in a sleep study?
72 total votes
49%
Yes
51%
No
Do you have any interest in learning more about the dental appliances used in the treatment of sleep apnea?
73 total votes
44%
Yes, I have taken some related CE in the past
32%
Yes, but I haven't yet
25%
No
Which statement best describes your position regarding sleep apnea and dental offices?
72 total votes
51%
I don't think we're doing enough as a profession
21%
Dentistry is doing a great job addressing this problem
28%
Our role should only be to refer a patient to a specialist
How often do patients ask questions regarding snoring or other sleep issues?
72 total votes
36%
Never
38%
Monthly
18%
Weekly
8%
Daily
Does your health history form screen for any sleep issues?
72 total votes
58%
Yes
42%
No
Do you refer patients directly for a sleep study if you suspect sleep apnea?
73 total votes
40%
Yes
18%
No
42%
I recommend the patient discuss it with their physician
How would you rate your interest in incorporating sleep dentistry into your practice?
73 total votes
26%
Not interested at all
22%
Somewhat interested in learning more
25%
Very interested and willing to add this to my practice
27%
I already offer sleep dentistry/medicine in my practice
Will the average general practice screen and treat patients for sleep-related issues by 2030?
72 total votes
68%
Yes
32%
No
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