Could a dentist order a home sleep study (hst)?

Not where I practice: While dental participation in treating sleep apnea can be very helpful, the"quarterback"of any treatment should be a specially trained physician. The fda regulates dental appliances used in this way and their rules and common sense make treating this potentially life threatening condition a team effort. That said, a sleep study to evaluate the efficacy of an appliance is often ordered.

MD: Most dentists who treats OSA patients must work with a medical sleep specialist. Most insurance plans require an MD to order the tests.