Evaluation of Daytime Sleepiness and Academic Performance in Dentistry Students

Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the daytime sleepiness and sleep quality of students in different academic years dental school program. Materials Methods A total 221 students, from 1st 5th year, answered questionnaires: Epworth, Pittsburg, Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation, Berlin, related sleepiness, quality, nasal obstruction, obstructive apnea syndrome (OSAS), respectively. Statistical Analysis The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was used assess normality continuous quantitative data and, posteriorly, chi-square show if there were any associations. significance level adopted 5%. Results An association between obstruction observed at beginning year (T1) (p = 0.002) end (T2) 0.043). In T2, an also 0.026). performance (AP) only associated with OSAS T1 0.012). There no significant difference AP 0.935). Conclusion With methodology used, it that influenced did not have influence on AP.