CE MARATHON – Breathing Life Into Our Future: An Introduction to Pediatric Sleep Apnea

with Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Meghna Dassani

Recorded on March 25th, 2020

1.0 CE Credit

AGD PACE Subject Code: 430 – Pediatric Dentistry

Course Description:
Learn how to assess and manage pediatric sleep apnea, understand its impact on development, and explore effective treatment strategies to support healthy sleep and breathing in children.

Learning Objectives: 
1) Understand the difference stages of sleep and why adequate sleep is important for healthy development
2) Identify the underlying causes of sleep apnea
3) Evaluate sleep apnea in children using clinical examinations, behavioral cues, and parental interview
4) Specify the criteria for treatment with oral appliances, including selection and customization
5) Discover a range of treatment options to expand the arches, train the tongue, establish nasal breathing, eliminate bad habits… and more!