RESUMEN

PURPOSE: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most commonly undiagnosed sleep disorder and is gaining more recognition in dentistry. Dental hygienists are at a pivotal position to discuss risks, characteristics, medical referrals and treatment options for OSA, as well as detect if an individual has OSA through questionnaires and other tools that can be done during an examination. Dental hygienists need to receive appropriate education about OSA and should be well versed in their knowledge to educate patients. The purpose of this literature review is to identify the role of the dental hygienist in detecting the risk of OSA and gain knowledge on the topic in order to educate patients.

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Higienistas Dentales/educación , Educación del Paciente como Asunto , Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño/diagnóstico , Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño/terapia , Presión de las Vías Aéreas Positiva Contínua , Humanos , Avance Mandibular/instrumentación , Tamizaje Masivo , Aparatos Ortodóncicos , Pacientes , Rol Profesional , Ventilación Pulmonar , Derivación y Consulta , Factores de Riesgo , Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia/diagnóstico , Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia/terapia , Encuestas y Cuestionarios