An obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screening or dental sleep screening is a non-invasive evaluation used by dentists to identify anatomical risk factors, airway obstructions, and clinical signs of sleep-disordered breathing. According to clinical protocols co-established by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), dentists do not diagnose sleep apnea; instead, they screen patients for airway issues, collaborate with sleep physicians, and provide custom oral appliance therapy. Because dental teams see patients regularly, they are uniquely positioned to spot the hidden oral signs of a compromised airway before a patient experiences severe systemic health issues.
Sleep screening is part of Oral Wellness at Virginia Dental Care, located at 915 N Quincy St in Arlington, VA.
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Virginia Dental Care serves patients from Arlington, Ballston, Clarendon, Virginia Square, Courthouse, Rosslyn, Shirlington, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Falls Church, Alexandria, and McLean and nearby Northern Virginia communities.
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