The Link Between Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By Janice Schmitz, CDA, RDH, DHSc

Oral health professionals are well positioned to recognize the signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and make the appropriate referrals for medical consultation. The high frequency of prophylaxis appointments makes the dental office the perfect setting to conduct OSA screenings. Dental hygienists, however, often lack enough knowledge about OSA to deliver such screening with confidence.

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