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Regina Yang, DDS
Pediatric Dental Resident
New York University, New York, NY
NYU College of Dentistry
Woodbury, New York, United States
Cindy Qiang, Dental Student
NYU College of Dentistry
James Yun, Dental Student
NYU College of Dentistry
Rose J. Amable, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist /Clinical Assistant Professor
New York University, New York, NY
New York, New York, United States
Lauren M. Feldman, DMD, MPH
Postdoctoral Program Director
NYU College of Dentistry, Pediatric Dental Department
New York, New York, United States
Purpose: This study investigated the prevalence of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) determinants in children up to 12 years old. The primary focus was to assess the utility of the PSQ-SRBD Questionnaire as an efficient screening tool for early diagnosis of SDB in pediatric dentistry.
Methods: Conducting a cross-sectional study, an anonymous questionnaire was distributed to parents or legal guardians in a dental clinic waiting room. Multivariate analyses were applied to the collected data to identify significant determinants.
Results: The study revealed prevalent determinants of SDB in the pediatric population. Multivariate analyses unveiled key factors contributing to the risk of sleep disordered breathing in children.
Conclusions: This research illuminates the underdiagnosed issue of SDB in children, highlighting the necessity for efficient screening tools. The identified determinants provide valuable insights for developing practical methods of early detection, enabling pediatric dentists to contribute to the timely diagnosis and management of sleep disordered breathing in their young patients.
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