The Connection Between Bruxism and Sleep Apnea

May 6, 2025
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Jamison Spencer, DMD, M.S.

Dr. Jamison Spencer discusses the possible connections between bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea. In addition, viewers will learn how to develop a simple plan to screen patients for possible sleep-related breathing disorders.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the possible connections between bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Learn when a nightguard may be contraindicated (and might even make a condition worse).
  • Develop a simple plan to screen your patients for possible sleep-related breathing disorders.