The most common of these types is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Dental sleep medicine is an important aspect of dental practice that deals with the use of oral appliance therapy to treat different sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. There are different types of sleep apnea, central, obstructive, and complex sleep apnea. The most common of these types is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Dentists who practice sleep medicine and treat disorders like sleep apnea require certifications from non-profit organizations to prove their qualifications to treat sleep disorders.
