抄録
Objective : The Japanese Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine （JADSM） conducted a questionnaire survey of its members to investigate the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 （COVID-19） on sleep dentistry in Japan.
Method : A questionnaire was prepared by the Medical Safety Committee of the JADSM and sent by email to its members.
Results : Responses were obtained from 183 （21.2％） members. The implementation rate of each infection control measure increased after the COVID-19 outbreak compared to before it. Regarding masks, gloves, and hand disinfection, more than 70％ of facilities were already using them before the pandemic. As problems in clinical practice, many dentists indicated a shortage of personnel and infection-control equipment （alcohol, masks, and gloves）.
While there was a decrease in obstructive sleep apnea （OSA） patients in PSG testing, oral appliance （OA） referrals, and OA outpatients after the pandemic, there were some areas of practice that showed an increasing trend, such as an increase in patients with sleep bruxism and pediatric sleep disorders.
Conclusion : There is a need to standardize sleep dentistry in conformity with the situation after the pandemic.
