1. A. Dentists treating patients that have been diagnosed by a physician with sleep-related breathing disorders, including, but not limited to, primary snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome or obstructive sleep apnea are to follow these guidelines published by the American dental association, the American academy of dental sleep medicine and American academy of sleep medicine.

   1. (1) “the role of dentistry in the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders” (American dental association).
   2. (2) “dental sleep medicine standards for screening, treating and managing adults with sleep-related breathing disorders” (American academy of dental sleep medicine).
   3. (3) “clinical practice guideline for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with oral appliance therapy: an update for 2015” (Joint statement, American academy of sleep medicine and American academy of dental sleep medicine).

2. B. Dentists cannot diagnose sleep related breathing disorders, but are a vital partner in treating these conditions in collaboration with medical colleagues.

   HISTORY OF 16.5.14 NMAC: [RESERVED]

[16.5.14.9 NMAC - N, 12/14/2019]