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Dentistry's Role in Screening for a Sleep Breathing Disorder

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Method Broadcasted Interactive Event
Dates Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 13, 2026

Course overview

Over 18 million Americans are navigating the night in a silent struggle against sleep breathing disorders (SBD), such as sleep apnea, where dreams are disrupted not by nightmares, but by an unseen obstruction. This obstruction often arises in individuals who are carrying excess weight, where the additional tissue acts as a barrier in the windpipe, or due to throat muscles that relax more than normal, turning rest into a battleground for every breath. In this landscape, dental hygienists stand as unsung heroes. With your unique position in the dental care team, you have the power to detect, inspire and educate patients about this stealthy disruptor of sleep. Armed with knowledge, you can light the way to healthier nights and brighter days for countless patients. SBD casts a long shadow and is linked to serious health risks such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke. Embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment with this course where you'll learn to wield the tools of screening for SBD, turning knowledge into action and silence into health.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama Board of Dental Examiners

Dental Hygienist

3h Related to the Practice of Dental Hygiene

Dentist

3h Related to the Practice of Dentistry

Special Teaching Permit

3h Related to the Practice of Dentistry

Teaching Permit

3h Related to the Practice of Dentistry

Florida Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

3h General

Dental Temporary Certificate

3h General

Dentist

3h General

Health Access Dentist

3h General

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

3h Clinical/Scientific courses in the actual delivery of dental services

Dentist

3h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Volunteer Dentist

3h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Louisiana Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

3h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental hygiene services to patients)

Dentist

3h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Michigan Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

3h General

Dental Hygienist

3h General

Dental Therapist

3h General

Dentist

3h General

Minnesota Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

3h Clinical Subjects

Dental Hygienist

3h Clinical Subjects

Dental Therapist

3h Clinical Subjects

Dentist

3h Clinical Subjects

Full Faculty Dentist

3h Clinical Subjects

Specialty Dentist

3h Clinical Subjects

Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners

Dental - General

3h General

Dental - Specialty

3h General

Dental Hygienist

3h General

Dentist - Provisional

3h General

Hygienist - Provisional

3h General

Missouri Dental Board

Dental Assistant

3h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

Dental Hygienist

3h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

Dental Specialist

3h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

Dentist

3h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners

Dental Hygienist

3h Clinical Dental Care

Dentist

3h Clinical Dental Care

Volunteer Dentist

3h Clinical Dental Care

Ohio State Dental Board

Dental Hygienist

3h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Dentist

3h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Volunteer Certificate

3h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Oklahoma Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

3h General CE

Dental Hygienist

3h General CE

Dentist

3h General CE

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant

3h General CE

South Carolina Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

3h clinical and technical subjects

Dental Instructor

3h clinical and technical subjects

Dental Technician

3h clinical and technical subjects

General Dentist

3h clinical and technical subjects

Hygienist Instructor

3h clinical and technical subjects

Orthodontic Technician

3h clinical and technical subjects

Volunteer Dentists

3h clinical and technical subjects

Volunteer Hygienists

3h clinical and technical subjects

Tennessee Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

3h Dental Assistant Continuing Education

Dental Hygienist

3h Dental Hygienist Continuing Education

Dentist

3h Dentist Continuing Education

Virginia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

3h General

Dentist

3h General

Disclosure statements

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

  1. How to start screening for sleep breathing disorder.
  2. Understand intraoral findings suggestive of an SBD.
  3. How to make a referral to a sleep physician.
  4. Treatment options offered by dentistry.


The educational teaching methodology used in this course is a lecture presented via live webinar in concert with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the live lecture and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts. In addition, audience participation will be encouraged and facilitated by group discussions as well as question and answer periods provided for at the conclusion of each section of the live webinar.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. This webinar will be hosted on Zoom.
  2. After registering with Concord Seminars, you will receive an email to register on Zoom. Please click that link and register with Zoom ahead of time.
  3. After registering with Zoom, you will receive an email with instruction on how to access your webinar on the day of.
  4. If you've registered for multiple webinars, please note, you will have to register with Zoom by clicking the emailed link for EACH webinar
  5. Please Note - If you receive a welcome email directly from zoom, that email could mention time limits. Time limits apply if you are hosting your own meeting. You are participating in our live webinar so are not subject to that limit nor will you have to pay Zoom for more time.
  6. A link to your credit verification form will be available on your Account page, under the 'Previously Attended Seminars/Webinars' tab, within 5 business days