Attending Pediatric Dentist, San Ysidro Health Faculty, NYU Langone Dental Medicine Postdoctoral Residency Programs NYU Langone Dental Medicine Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry, San Diego CA
In recent years, sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (POSA) have received more public attention and are now at the forefront of significant medical concern and areas of research. Approximately 7-9 million children experience POSA, prompting physicians and dentists to improve awareness for proper screening, diagnosis, and earlier treatment. Multidisciplinary teams comprised of Otolaryngologists, Sleep Physicians, Plastic Surgeons, and Dental Professionals are making strides in utilizing various medical and dental treatment modalities.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to identify and screen patients for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to understand various medical and dental therapies available in the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
Upon completion of this course, participants can consider playing an active role on a multidisciplinary care team, collaborating among various medical and dental professionals.