Dr Joachim Ngiam
Last updated★ 5.0 · 10 Google reviews
Dental Sleep Professionals is a dental practice that makes custom mandibular advancement splints, mouth devices worn in bed, for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. Its Hornsby clinic is in Hunter Street, and the practice also has clinics in other NSW suburbs and in Queensland. Dr Joachim Ngiam leads the practice, and the website says no referral is needed to book.
Treatments at Dr Joachim Ngiam
The practice fits custom mandibular advancement splints, which hold the lower jaw forward and are worn during sleep. The website says the devices have no mask, hose or motor, are made from digital scans, and carry a 3-year warranty. Treatment has four steps: a consultation, confirmation of the diagnosis (the practice can help organise a sleep study), a fitting with adjustments for comfort, and follow-up reviews to fine-tune the fit.
What customers say about Dr Joachim Ngiam
- 💬Several reviewers say they had tried a CPAP machine first and found the splint more workable.
- 💬Patients describe the device as comfortable to wear once it is fitted.
- 💬Patients describe Dr Ngiam as professional, knowledgeable and clear about the process.
Tips for visiting Dr Joachim Ngiam
- ✓The website says a sleep study confirms obstructive sleep apnoea and that the practice can help organise one if you have not had one.
- ✓Check your extras cover before booking: the website says rebates depend on your level of cover.
- ✓The website presents the splint for mild to moderate sleep apnoea, and for severe cases when CPAP is not tolerated; a sleep study and your doctor decide which applies.
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FAQ about Dr Joachim Ngiam
Does Dental Sleep Professionals make mouth guards for sleep apnoea?
Yes. The practice makes custom mandibular advancement splints for obstructive sleep apnoea and for snoring, worn during sleep.
Do I need a sleep study before a splint?
The website says this is needed in most cases, and the practice can help organise one. No referral is needed to book a consultation.
Can I claim a health fund rebate on a sleep splint?
The website says many private health policies pay rebates on custom oral appliances through extras cover, and the amount depends on the level of cover.
Who is the dentist at Dental Sleep Professionals?
Dr Joachim Ngiam, who holds a BDS (Hons), a University of Sydney PhD on oral appliance therapy for sleep-disordered breathing, and has published in peer-reviewed journals.