Dentists’ role in obstructive sleep apnea: A more comprehensive review

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy is considered the gold standard and the most effective management option for OSA. However, a considerable number of patients are unable to tolerate or decline PAP th...

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Main Authors: Najla S. Alrejaye, Hamdan Al-Jahdali
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Sleep Epidemiology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667343624000027
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description Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy is considered the gold standard and the most effective management option for OSA. However, a considerable number of patients are unable to tolerate or decline PAP therapy and seek alternative or complementary treatments. Studies have reported insufficient knowledge among physicians regarding OSA management, including the role of dentists. Furthermore, the focus on dentists' role in OSA management has primarily been limited to the provision of oral appliances, despite the potential for dentists to play a more significant role. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive and clear understanding of the dentists' role in OSA management to assist physicians in better recognizing their patients' needs and providing timely referrals for more efficient management.
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spelling doaj-art-f1acdfc3b331458489fb9c48664e56d22024-12-12T05:24:02ZengElsevierSleep Epidemiology2667-34362024-12-014100073Dentists’ role in obstructive sleep apnea: A more comprehensive reviewNajla S. Alrejaye0Hamdan Al-Jahdali1Division of Orthodontics, Department of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia; Department of Preventive Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 14611, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author.King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia; Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Respiratory Epidemiology Section, Pulmonary Division, College of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, CanadaObstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy is considered the gold standard and the most effective management option for OSA. However, a considerable number of patients are unable to tolerate or decline PAP therapy and seek alternative or complementary treatments. Studies have reported insufficient knowledge among physicians regarding OSA management, including the role of dentists. Furthermore, the focus on dentists' role in OSA management has primarily been limited to the provision of oral appliances, despite the potential for dentists to play a more significant role. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive and clear understanding of the dentists' role in OSA management to assist physicians in better recognizing their patients' needs and providing timely referrals for more efficient management.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667343624000027Obstructive sleep apneaMultidisciplinaryDentistryOrthodonticsMaxillofacial surgery
spellingShingle Najla S. Alrejaye
Hamdan Al-Jahdali
Dentists’ role in obstructive sleep apnea: A more comprehensive review
Sleep Epidemiology
Obstructive sleep apnea
Multidisciplinary
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Maxillofacial surgery
title Dentists’ role in obstructive sleep apnea: A more comprehensive review
title_full Dentists’ role in obstructive sleep apnea: A more comprehensive review
title_fullStr Dentists’ role in obstructive sleep apnea: A more comprehensive review
title_full_unstemmed Dentists’ role in obstructive sleep apnea: A more comprehensive review
title_short Dentists’ role in obstructive sleep apnea: A more comprehensive review
title_sort dentists role in obstructive sleep apnea a more comprehensive review
topic Obstructive sleep apnea
Multidisciplinary
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Maxillofacial surgery
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667343624000027
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