Hi all. Routine exams already put the jaw, tongue, and oropharynx in view, so the case for dental involvement in sleep-disordered breathing made sense once it was spelled out. Reading https://www.badsm.org.uk/what-is-airway-dentistry-and-how-can-dentists-get-trained-in-sleep-medicine/ linked anatomical assessment to validated questionnaires, referral pathways, and mandibular advancement devices for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. BADSM’s training ladder from introductory awareness to Essentials-level skill is outlined. Useful overview for UK dentists exploring this area.
Hi all. Routine exams already put the jaw, tongue, and oropharynx in view, so the case for dental involvement in sleep-disordered breathing made sense once it was spelled out. Reading https://www.badsm.org.uk/what-is-airway-dentistry-and-how-can-dentists-get-trained-in-sleep-medicine/ linked anatomical assessment to validated questionnaires, referral pathways, and mandibular advancement devices for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. BADSM’s training ladder from introductory awareness to Essentials-level skill is outlined. Useful overview for UK dentists exploring this area.