Townie® Poll

Sleep Dentistry

Poll conducted from 3/9/2026 To 4/10/2026

Do you routinely screen adult patients for sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea?
0 total votes
0%
Yes, with a formal screening protocol
0%
Yes, informally (verbal questions only)
0%
No, but I’m considering it
0%
No
When you suspect sleep apnea, what do you typically do?
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0%
Refer directly for a sleep study
0%
Refer to a physician
0%
Provide oral appliance therapy
0%
Document but take no further action
0%
I do not address it
Do you currently provide oral appliance therapy?
0 total votes
0%
Yes
0%
No, but I plan to within 12 months
0%
No, and I have no plans to
How confident are you in identifying signs of sleep-disordered breathing?
0 total votes
0%
Very confident
0%
Somewhat confident
0%
Not confident
0%
Not sure what to look for
Does your health history form screen for any sleep issues?
0 total votes
0%
Yes
0%
No
How often do patients ask about snoring or sleep issues?
0 total votes
0%
Rarely/Never
0%
Monthly
0%
Weekly
0%
Daily
Which statement best describes your position regarding sleep apnea and dental offices?
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I don't think we're doing enough as a profession
0%
Dentistry is doing a great job addressing this problem
0%
Our role should only be to refer a patient to a specialist
How would you rate your interest in incorporating sleep dentistry into your practice?
0 total votes
0%
Not interested at all
0%
Somewhat interested in learning more
0%
Very interested and willing to add this to my practice
0%
I already offer sleep dentistry in my practice
What is the biggest barrier preventing you from expanding into sleep dentistry?
0 total votes
0%
Lack of training
0%
Time constraints
0%
Liability concerns
0%
Insurance/reimbursement confusion
0%
Unclear referral pathway
0%
Not interested
0%
I already offer sleep dentistry in my practice
Have you personally ever participated in a sleep study?
0 total votes
0%
Yes
0%
No
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