SAVING LIVES: ONE SNORE AT A TIME

With Guest Speaker: Dr. Meghna Dassani

Recorded March 12th, 2019

1.0 CE Hours

AGD PACE Subject Code: 730 – Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology

The dentist can be an important part of treatment of sleep disordered breathing, including Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is a treatable condition that can have a severe effects on a persons’ overall health. Many that suffer sleep disorders are undiagnosed and are unaware of this serious condition. The dental team can be the first to recognize through appropriate examination and screening that the patient may be afflicted by this condition. Although a medical doctor is required to diagnose this condition, the dentist can treat those intolerant to the Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) device with an oral appliance. This presentation will give the dentist an overview of OSA, possible health effects and how oral appliances can help their patients.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding causes and symptoms of sleep apnea.
2. Examination and screening to identify potential patients.
3. Making sleep apnea treatment an integral part of the dental practice.

Review Date: March 26, 2025
Course Expiration: March 26, 2028
Cancellation/Refund Policy: There are no refunds given for this event

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