British Academy Of Dental Sleep Medicine
The Academy that ‘Empowering Dentists to be in the forefront of Sleep Apnoea Treatment”.
Dentists can identify those millions of people who suffer with sleep disorders particularly snoring and sleep apnoea and fast track them on the road to recovery.
Accredited education, clinical excellence, and patient-centred solutions in Dental Sleep Medicine.
Global Leader in Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Aditi Desai is an internationally respected expert in Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB). With over 20 years of experience, she has helped thousands of patients manage snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), TMJ disorders, and bruxism.
As co-author of the Standards of Care for Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs) with the ARTP, and an Executive Committee member of the British Sleep Society, Dr. Desai is at the forefront of advancing interdisciplinary collaboration between medical and dental professionals.
Her passion lies in educating dentists and dental teams, raising the standard of care in Dental Sleep Medicine worldwide. Dr. Desai now focuses her practice exclusively on Sleep Medicine, working alongside a multidisciplinary team with a simple belief: collaboration cures.
Stats That Keep Us Awake at Night
Why Every Dental Professional Can Make a Life-Changing Difference
1 Billion people worldwide suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)—yet 80% remain undiagnosed.
As trusted healthcare providers, dental teams are in a unique position to help close this gap.
(Source: The Lancet Respiratory Medicine)
1 in 4 adults are chronic snorers, often an early warning sign of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB).
Up to 50% of patients prescribed CPAP are unable to tolerate it, making oral appliances an effective, patient-friendly alternative.
(Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine)
Women with OSA are frequently misdiagnosed. They often present with fatigue, headaches, and mood disorders rather than loud snoring or excessive sleepiness.
Dental professionals can play a key role in recognizing these subtler signs.
(Source: Sleep Foundation)
Untreated OSA increases the risk of:
- Stroke by 4 times
- Heart failure by 2.5 times
- Type 2 diabetes by up to 60%
(Source: National Sleep Foundation)
Bruxism affects up to 31% of adults and 40% of children, often linked to airway obstruction during sleep.
(Source: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation)
Up to 91% of patients with TMJ disorders may also have undiagnosed OSA.
(Source: Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine)
40% of children diagnosed with ADHD have underlying Sleep Disordered Breathing.
Early screening by dental professionals can change their future health outcomes.
(Source: American Sleep Apnea Association)
Routine dental check-ups are a key opportunity to screen patients for signs of SDB, yet many dental teams are not routinely screening—leaving millions undiagnosed.
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