Year: 2017
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: JDSMStudy Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of screening for OSA by pediatric dentists associated with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).Methods: Members of the AAPD were solicited to participate in an online survey.Associations with demographic characteristics were tested using logistic regression.Results: Overall, only 70% of pediatric dentists do some form of screening for OSA.Compared to pediatric dentists in practice more than 30 y, those in practice less than 5 y are significantly more likely to report screening for OSA (82% versus 60%, p = 0.0389).Compared to pediatric dentists located in the northeast, those practicing in the western states are significantly more likely to report screening for OSA (82% versus 60%, p = 0.0104).Approximately 72% of pediatric dentists report some lack of confidence regarding their capability for OSA screening.Conclusions: These data demonstrates the need for pediatric dentists to become more aware of OSA screening methods, and the screening tools need to be improved so that they may be applied more accurately and confidently.
Source: Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine
DOI: 10.15331/jdsm.6414
Author: Leslie C. Dort
Institution: Copyright Clearance Center (United States)
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2568073218