
08/08/2025
Nearly 80% of adults can’t define sleep apnea.
But they're actively living the symptoms, without even knowing what is is.
Here’s the kicker: People who are suspected to have OSA report these symptoms at MUCH higher rates than the average adult. Take a look:
Daytime fatigue 👉 All adults: 47.2%, suspected OSA: 71%
Insomnia 👉 All adults: 35.2%, suspected OSA: 56.2%
Lack of focus 👉 All adults: 34.8%, suspected OSA: 53.7%
Snoring 👉 All adults: 28.2%, suspected OSA: 51.9%
These are your patients right now.
Most have no idea that sleep apnea might be the root cause of the symptoms affecting them.
So what are we doing about it?
As a dentist building your sleep brand, here’s how you can lead:
✅ Train your team to recognize the red flags
✅ Build awareness at every hygiene visit
✅ Ask better questions during exams
✅ Offer home sleep testing that connects symptoms to solutions
Your patients are counting on you to catch what others miss. Be the reason they finally get answers.
Read more here: https://www.sleepapnea.org/sleep-news/nearly-80-percent-of-adults-cannot-define-sleep-apnea/