ISSN: 2320-5407 Int. J. Adv. Res. 4(10), 1554-1556 1554 Journal Homepage: -www.journalijar.com Article DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/1963 DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/1963 RESEARCH ARTICLE SLEEP DISORDERS: ROLE OF DENTIST- A REVIEW. Dr. Priyanka S.G 1 and Dr. Nagesh L 2 . 1. Assistant Professor, Department of Public health dentistry, Subbaiah Dental College and Hospital, Shimoga, Karnataka, India. 2. Prof and Head, Department of Public health dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Manuscript Info Abstract ……………………. ……………………………………………………………… Manuscript History Received: 12 August 2016 Final Accepted: 26 September 2016 Published: October 2016 Key words:- Sleep, Disorder, Dentist Dental sleep medicine is a rapidly growing field that is in close and direct interaction with sleep medicine and comprises many aspects of human health. As a result, dentists who encounter sleep health and sleep disorders may work with clinicians from many other disciplines and specialties. The main sleep and oral health issues that are covered in this review are snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and sleep bruxism. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches are required to manage oral health related sleep disorders which are commonly seen in dental practice. Copy Right, IJAR, 2016,. All rights reserved. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Introduction:- At some time, most of us have experienced trouble sleeping properly. However, if sleep problems are a regular occurrence and interfere with your daily life, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders cause more than just sleepiness. Poor quality sleep can have a negative impact on energy, emotional balance and health. 1 Dentists can play a vital role in identify various sleep disorders and helps their patients to cope up with their sleep problems by proving appropriate appliances. 1,2 Definition of sleep:- Sleep is a state of reduced awareness and responsiveness which is associated with reduced movement. 6 Phases of sleep:- Phases of sleep are broadly categorized into two cycles 4 Rapid eye movement (rem) sleep:- It is characterized by rapid movement of the eyes, changes in heart and breathing rates. Non rapid eye movement (nrem) sleep:- Non rapid eye movement sleep is dreamless sleep. During NREM, the brain waves on the electroencephalographic (EEG) recording are typically slow and of high voltage, the breathing and heart rate are slow and regular, the blood pressure is low. Corresponding Author:-Dr. Priyanka S.G. Address:-Assistant Professor,Department of Public health dentistry, Subbaiah Dental College and Hospital, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.