AADSM's Position on HSATs-AADSM's Position on HSATs Recording

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Video Summary

In this video, AADSM Director of Education Trish Braga moderates a presentation by AADSM President Dr. David Schwartz on the AADSM's position on Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSATs). Dr. Schwartz begins by discussing the importance of access to care for patients with sleep apnea and the role of dentists in identifying and treating patients at risk. He highlights the high number of undiagnosed sleep apnea cases in the U.S., the concentration of sleep physicians in certain areas, and the potential benefits of dentists ordering and administering HSATs. Dr. Schwartz explains that the AADSM believes it is within a qualified dentist's scope of practice to order or administer HSATs, while diagnosis and treatment verification should be done by licensed medical providers. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between dentists and physicians and the importance of clear communication. Dr. Schwartz also addresses several questions related to the AADSM's position on HSATs, including the use of telemedicine, insurance coverage, and the role of dentists in managing sleep apnea patients. He concludes by discussing potential obstacles to wider HSAT use and the importance of training and collaboration within the dental community. The video provides a valuable overview of the AADSM's position on HSATs and highlights the role of dentists in improving access to care for patients with sleep apnea.

Keywords

AADSM

HSATs

access to care

dentists

sleep apnea

collaboration

telemedicine

training