The Standardized Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism (STAB) is a newly developed instrument designed to evaluate bruxism. Axis A assesses the presence of bruxism and its potential consequences, whereas Axis B examines underlying causes, risk factors, and related health conditions. Practical feedback from clinical settings could support further refinement of the tool. This study sought to explore how general dentists, specialists in Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction (OPD), and Disability Care (DC) professionals perceive and assess both sleep and awake bruxism, and to determine how their experiences correspond with the constructs and domains defined in STAB. Eleven dentists participated in semi-structured interviews focusing on the evaluation and etiology of bruxism. Thematic analysis was applied to extract subthemes, which were then compared to the STAB axes and domains to assess alignment. Participants’ perspectives largely aligned with the STAB framework, though some gaps were noted, particularly reflecting the lack of suitable assessment instruments in DC contexts. Incorporating tailored tools for bruxism assessment in disability care settings is recommended for future updates of the STAB.
