
Dentistry’s Role in the Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Comprehensive care and improved health can be achieved by understanding dentistry’s role in the treatment of sleep disorders. The dentist’s role in health and the use of intraoral scanning, Imagn software, and other technology automates the process of dental sleep medicine. It is a well-known fact that sleep affects the entire body and that sleep is the foundation for health. For the population to achieve wellness or health, they will have to sleep, diet and exercise well. The chronic illness that is so prevalent is a reflection of our choices. With the poor trending of health in this country, it’s important that the dental and medical professions work together. Dentists play a critical role in health, through the screening, prevention, and