Sleep Medicine and Modern Cosmetic Dentistry

Course overview

Nearly one in three adult patients that sat in your chair today has a sleep related breathing disorder. Did you know that you can help them, and even save their lives. There is a huge unmet need in your dental practice, and as a dentist you are able to spot some of the airway symptoms before anyone else. Did you know that one of the leading treatment options for sleep apnea are oral appliances, and only dentists can provide them. Treatment of sleep disorders is one of the fastest growing fields of medicine and recent developments have put dentists on the front line. With Obstructive Sleep Apnea reaching epidemic levels in our society, you have a unique opportunity to save the lives of those suffering while adding a valuable service in your practice Most dentists would agree that our patients expectations are higher now than ever before. Every restoration we deliver needs to not only look natural but function properly for many years. The advent of digital systems offer us many new possibilities. Designing a workflow and having a proper understanding of the material choices can be critical to success.