ArticleClinical and experimental dental research2022
Oral health problems linked to obstructive sleep apnea are not always recognized within dental care-As described by dental professionals.
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- Associations between obstructive sleep apnea and dental pain and chewing discomfort in Korean adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Views on oral health determinants as described by persons with continuous positive airway pressure-treated obstructive sleep apnoea: a qualitative study.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- "The terrible dryness woke me up, I had some trouble breathing"-Critical situations related to oral health as described by CPAP-treated persons with obstructive sleep apnea.Journal of sleep research · 2022Article
- Dental Sleep Medicine among dental practitioners: Preliminary findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network.Journal of dental sleep medicine · 2022Article
- Oral health problems linked to obstructive sleep apnea are not always recognized within dental care-As described by dental professionals.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has an impact on an individual's quality of life and general health, and can also affect their oral health. The patient's experiences, together with intraoral signs and symptoms could indicate the presence of OSA. Knowledge that the patient has, or is at high risk for having OSA can help the dental healthcare provider maintain the oral health and general health for these patients. The purpose was to explore dentists and dental hygienists' experiences when encountering adult patients with potential, untreated and treated OSA.
methodsA qualitative inductive approach was used. Experienced dentists and dental hygienists working within Swedish Public Dental Service were strategically selected. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were performed followed by qualitative content analysis.
resultsInterviews from 13 participants, seven dental hygienist and six dentists, led to three areas describing varied experience: Importance of the patient encounter and identifying intraoral signs both of which describe experiences related to the importance of the initial unstructured conversation and focused clinical assessments, and strategies for nurturing care which point to interest about care, treatment, and collaborations with medical health care providers.
conclusionsDental professionals are not able to consistently recognize patients who have, or are at high risk for OSA. During the patient encounter, is it important to determine if a patient is at risk for, or has oral signs of OSA.
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