Mission of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine

To improve the treatment of patients with sleep breathing disorders through the involvement of dental practitioners and the utilisation of oral appliances.

To facilitate a co-ordinated synergistic approach with the medical community for research, treatment, education and professional development.

Objectives of the British Society Dental Sleep Medicine

1. To further study the application of dental appliances in the treatment of sleep disorders
2. To network interested researchers and clinicians
3. To manage and facilitate an effective relationship with the medical community as an integral part of the sleep disorders treatment and research team
4. To facilitate the exchange of new information
5. To educate and certify practitioner dentists
6. To establish and maintain appropriate dental treatment protocol
7. To facilitate comprehensive third party reimbursement for costs incurred in state of the art and innovative treatment of sleep disorders
8. To promote and maintain a positive public awareness of sleep disorders and the role of the dentist
9. To enhance the quality of life of those suffering from sleep disorders through the use of dental appliances