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?
621 total votes
83%
Yes, with a formal screening protocol
5%
Yes, informally (verbal questions only)
5%
No, but I’m considering it
6%
No
When you suspect sleep apnea, what do you typically do?
56 total votes
23%
Refer directly for a sleep study
45%
Refer to a physician
11%
Provide oral appliance therapy
5%
Document but take no further action
16%
I do not address it
Do you currently provide oral appliance therapy?
58 total votes
53%
Yes
12%
No, but I plan to within 12 months
34%
No, and I have no plans to
How confident are you in identifying signs of sleep-disordered breathing?
57 total votes
26%
Very confident
39%
Somewhat confident
23%
Not confident
12%
Not sure what to look for
Does your health history form screen for any sleep issues?
57 total votes
54%
Yes
46%
No
How often do patients ask about snoring or sleep issues?
58 total votes
52%
Rarely/Never
24%
Monthly
14%
Weekly
10%
Daily
Which statement best describes your position regarding sleep apnea and dental offices?
57 total votes
60%
I don't think we're doing enough as a profession
18%
Dentistry is doing a great job addressing this problem
23%
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?
58 total votes
28%
Not interested at all
33%
Somewhat interested in learning more
16%
Very interested and willing to add this to my practice
24%
I already offer sleep dentistry in my practice
What is the biggest barrier preventing you from expanding into sleep dentistry?
57 total votes
26%
Lack of training
9%
Time constraints
11%
Liability concerns
11%
Insurance/reimbursement confusion
4%
Unclear referral pathway
23%
Not interested
18%
I already offer sleep dentistry in my practice
Have you personally ever participated in a sleep study?
55 total votes
33%
Yes
67%
No
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