Townie® Poll

Orthodontics and Sleep Dentistry

Poll conducted from 3/25/2025 To 4/23/2025

Does your practice screen for sleep apnea?
156 total votes
39%
Yes
61%
No
How would you rate your interest in incorporating sleep dentistry into your practice?
56 total votes
23%
Not interested at all
36%
Somewhat interested in learning more
18%
Very interested and willing to add this to my practice
23%
I already offer sleep dentistry/medicine in my practice
Do you refer patients directly for a sleep study if you suspect sleep apnea?
55 total votes
33%
Yes
20%
No
47%
I recommend the patient discuss it with their physician
How often do patients ask questions regarding snoring or other sleep issues?
55 total votes
29%
Never
49%
Monthly
20%
Weekly
2%
Daily
Which statement best describes your position regarding sleep apnea and dental offices?
55 total votes
60%
I don't think we're doing enough as a profession
9%
Dentistry is doing a great job addressing this problem
31%
Our role should only be to refer a patient to a specialist
How many orthodontic cases do you treat per month?
54 total votes
96%
10 or fewer
2%
10–20
0%
20–30
2%
More than 30
How much has orthodontic treatment contributed to your practice income?
55 total votes
45%
I do not offer ortho treatment in my office.
44%
Minimally.
11%
Moderately.
0%
Significantly.
Which of the following clear aligner business models is most appealing to you?
53 total votes
55%
Treatment plan and fabrication done by outside company
8%
Treatment plan by outside company, aligners made in my practice
9%
Treatment plan and aligners done in my practice
28%
I have no interest in offering this service
Do you specifically market orthodontic treatment to attract patients?
55 total votes
24%
Yes
60%
No
16%
Not applicable
How often do your patients accept orthodontic treatment when it is presented to them?
55 total votes
40%
I do not offer ortho treatment in my office.
2%
Every time.
16%
Most of the time.
36%
Sometimes.
5%
Rarely.
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