poll BRUXISM Dentaltown's monthly poll helps you see how other practices operate- what's working, what isn't-and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather helps us measure the trends of the profession. This poll was conducted from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15. What percentage of your patients show signs of moderate to severe parafunction or bruxism? Do the orthodontists you work with screen for bruxism before making a final device for your patient? 11% 10% or less 9% Yes-I am generally satisfied because we coordinate care. 14% 10-20% Sometimes, depending on the orthodontist. 24% 20-30% 26% This is a concern that I often need to discuss with both patient and orthodontist. 30-40% 25% How many of your patients diagnosed with bruxism are treated and monitored? 40% Less than 25 percent Since 2010 or so, have you noticed an increase of young patients previously treated with orthodontics who now show signs of bruxism? 28% Do you offer more than one type of oral appliance in your practice? 70% 58% 25-50 percent About the same 26% 24% Not applicable to my practice. 40% or more 41% Yes, based on patient need 38% Increase 12% More than 75 percent 26 20% 50-75 percent 4% Decrease 6% I do not offer oral appliances 24% No, I rely upon only one type of appliance MARCH 2020 // dentaltown.com DT0320_Poll_Bruxism_MM.indd 26 2/18/20 2:21 PMhttp://www.dentaltown.com