%0 Journal Article %T Legal Aspects in the Practice of Dental Sleep Medicine. %A Matchinski JR %J Dent Clin North Am %V 68 %N 3 %D 2024 Jul %M 38879286 暂无%R 10.1016/j.cden.2024.03.001 %X The provision of dental sleep medicine (DSM) has caused the rapid growth and expansion of an industry that includes health care providers, manufacturers, and retailers. Sleep is used as a vital sign by health care providers to screen and test for sleep disorders and to prevent future health issues, disease, and catastrophic events. Professional services and devices continue to be developed to enhance and foster better sleep hygiene and environment and to encourage improved sleep by building a comprehensive portfolio of sleep solutions, including DSM. However, the provision of DSM requires compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.