Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine and the Future of this Field
Tracking # 20-1008220
Course overview
1. Gain an understanding of the prevalence and serious co-morbidities of untreated sleep apnea and sleep breathing disorders 2. Understand why every dentist need to screen for airway problems and follow the ADA guidelines on sleep apnea screening 3. Learn how sleep apnea is connected to dentistry treatment and outcomes. Discuss sleep bruxism and sleep related movement disorders 4. Learn sleep apnea terminology and sleep testing, both polysomnograms and home sleep testing 5. Gain knowledge of all dental sleep medicine treatment options from customized oral appliance therapy to Orthotropics to surgery 6. Learn about pediatric airway problems, Craniofacial growth and development and treatment options
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.