{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Dentists Prescribing Home Sleep Tests? – Our Role in Airway Screening and Management – PDP243","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4670,"description":"Can and should Dentists carry out home sleep testing?\nIt’s actually super easy and I have been doing it for 18 months!\nWhat happens after you screen them—do you know what to do next? This episode will teach you!\nDr. Jaz Gulati shares his personal journey into incorporating sleep testing in practice—after 1.5 years of doing it, the impact has been nothing short of game-changing.\n https://youtu.be/H4rTkIuOHWI \nWatch PDP243 on Youtube\nJoined by clinical sleep scientist Max Thomas in this jam-packed episode, they deep dive into what it really means to go beyond awareness of sleep-disordered breathing. He breaks down the practical steps for dentists who want to do more than just refer—and start making a difference in their patients’ lives.\nYou’ll learn how to bridge the gap between theory and action, how to screen effectively, and why you play a pivotal role in the patient’s journey to better sleep, more energy, and a healthier life.\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: If a patient has been seen gasping, choking, or stopping breathing during sleep — that’s pathognomonic for sleep-disordered breathing.\n🛑 Don’t ignore it — they likely need a sleep study. Ask this in every history!\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Takeaways:\nUnderstanding obstructive sleep apnea is crucial for dentists.\nDentists are in a unique position to screen for sleep disorders.\nThe Malampati score is an easy tool for assessing airway obstruction.\nSleep disorder breathing can significantly affect quality of life.\nPatient history is vital in diagnosing sleep apnea.\nQuality of sleep is more important than quantity.\nDentists should ask specific questions to identify sleep issues. Sleep position can significantly affect sleep quality.\nScreening tools like Stop Bang and Epworth are essential for identifying sleep disorders.\nNHS sleep testing can vary greatly in wait times depending on location.\nSnoring is often a precursor to more serious sleep disorders.\nDentists can play a crucial...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}