Sleep Apnea: Wake Up to the Problem in Your Practice
Thursday, November 10, 2022
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
CE Credits: 1.5
Did you know that dentists play a key role in treating sleep apnea, and that there are hundreds of undiagnosed patients in your practice suffering from this condition? Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, stroke, heart conditions and diabetes. Dentists have a unique opportunity to detect and treat this debilitating condition in patients who may never have sought help. This interactive lecture is designed to educate you on dental sleep medicine and how you can improve your patients’ overall health and quality of life while building your practice.
Learning Objectives:
Overview of sleep and sleep apnea.
Overview of health consequences of untreated sleep apnea.
Creating awareness in the hygiene department.
Overview of treatment options.
How an oral appliance works and oral appliance selection.