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ABDSM DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE Actual
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A 48-year-old man is treated with OAT for his moderate
OSA. On repeat sleep testing, his apnea-hypopnea index
(AHI) has decreased to 3 events per hour, and he reports
resolution of snoring and daytime sleepiness. What is the
most reasonable dental-medical sleep medicine follow up
regimen for this patient?
A. As needed
B. Every 6 months for the first year, then annually
C. Monthly for the first 6 months, then every 6 months
D. Every other year <<correct Answer>>B. Every 6
months for the first year, then annually
Which of the following would exclude oral appliance
therapy as a first treatment trial for OSA?
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A. Xerostomia
B. Edentulism
C. Micrognathia
D. Steep
mandibular plane angle <<correct Answer>>B.
Edentulism
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Reviewing your patient's diagnostic polysomnogram, you
note more than a 50% epoch consists of alpha waves.
According to the current PSG scoring guidelines, the
patient is in which stage of sleep?
A. Stage I NREM
B. Stage II NREM
C. Stage III NREM
D. Stage REM <<correct Answer>>A. Stage I NREM
A patient presents for an evaluation to determine their
candidacy for an oral appliance to treat their mild OSA.
During your examination, you note the presence of TMD.
This might include the following:
A. Pain in the TMJ
B. Pain in the muscles of mastication
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C. Anomalies in mandibular movement
D. All of the above <<correct Answer>>D. All of the above
The qualified dentist designation (QDD) came about in
response to the 2015 practice guidelines paper
recommending that physicians refer patients to dentists
"qualified" to treat sleep related breathing disorders. This
was based upon recognition of which of the following?
A. Older dentists have more experience than younger
dentists
B. All
dentists have the skills they need to deliver
knowledgeable care
C. Oral appliance efficacy data collected in studies is
obtained by dentist with extensive clinical experience
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ABDSM DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE Actual
Exam Questions with Verified Solutions
Currently Tested and Graded A+ 2026 New
Upgrade
A 48-year-old man is treated with OAT for his moderate
OSA. On repeat sleep testing, his apnea-hypopnea index
(AHI) has decreased to 3 events per hour, and he reports
resolution of snoring and daytime sleepiness. What is the
most reasonable dental-medical sleep medicine follow up
regimen for this patient?
A. As needed
B. Every 6 months for the first year, then annually
C. Monthly for the first 6 months, then every 6 months
D. Every other year <<correct Answer>>B. Every 6
months for the first year, then annually
Which of the following would exclude oral appliance
therapy as a first treatment trial for OSA?
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A. Xerostomia
B. Edentulism
C. Micrognathia
D. Steep
mandibular plane angle <<correct Answer>>B.
Edentulism
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Reviewing your patient's diagnostic polysomnogram, you
note more than a 50% epoch consists of alpha waves.
According to the current PSG scoring guidelines, the
patient is in which stage of sleep?
A. Stage I NREM
B. Stage II NREM
C. Stage III NREM
D. Stage REM <<correct Answer>>A. Stage I NREM
A patient presents for an evaluation to determine their
candidacy for an oral appliance to treat their mild OSA.
During your examination, you note the presence of TMD.
This might include the following:
A. Pain in the TMJ
B. Pain in the muscles of mastication
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C. Anomalies in mandibular movement
D. All of the above <<correct Answer>>D. All of the above
The qualified dentist designation (QDD) came about in
response to the 2015 practice guidelines paper
recommending that physicians refer patients to dentists
"qualified" to treat sleep related breathing disorders. This
was based upon recognition of which of the following?
A. Older dentists have more experience than younger
dentists
B. All
dentists have the skills they need to deliver
knowledgeable care
C. Oral appliance efficacy data collected in studies is
obtained by dentist with extensive clinical experience
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