Gloves Off: Can a nightguard kill a sleep apnea patient?

Feb. 28, 2023
What happens when you don’t screen a patient for sleep apnea but do give them a nightguard? Dr. David Rice and Teresa DeNike discuss.
David R. Rice, DDS, Chief editor

Making a nightguard or snoreguard for a patient without screening them for sleep apnea first can have serious consequences (no, we're not just being dramatic).

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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.