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?
557 total votes
90%
Yes, with a formal screening protocol
3%
Yes, informally (verbal questions only)
3%
No, but I’m considering it
5%
No
When you suspect sleep apnea, what do you typically do?
32 total votes
19%
Refer directly for a sleep study
53%
Refer to a physician
9%
Provide oral appliance therapy
6%
Document but take no further action
13%
I do not address it
Do you currently provide oral appliance therapy?
33 total votes
55%
Yes
9%
No, but I plan to within 12 months
36%
No, and I have no plans to
How confident are you in identifying signs of sleep-disordered breathing?
32 total votes
19%
Very confident
38%
Somewhat confident
31%
Not confident
13%
Not sure what to look for
Does your health history form screen for any sleep issues?
33 total votes
39%
Yes
61%
No
How often do patients ask about snoring or sleep issues?
33 total votes
58%
Rarely/Never
30%
Monthly
9%
Weekly
3%
Daily
Which statement best describes your position regarding sleep apnea and dental offices?
32 total votes
56%
I don't think we're doing enough as a profession
16%
Dentistry is doing a great job addressing this problem
28%
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?
33 total votes
30%
Not interested at all
39%
Somewhat interested in learning more
15%
Very interested and willing to add this to my practice
15%
I already offer sleep dentistry in my practice
What is the biggest barrier preventing you from expanding into sleep dentistry?
32 total votes
25%
Lack of training
3%
Time constraints
16%
Liability concerns
13%
Insurance/reimbursement confusion
0%
Unclear referral pathway
31%
Not interested
13%
I already offer sleep dentistry in my practice
Have you personally ever participated in a sleep study?
32 total votes
31%
Yes
69%
No
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