Intercepting Sleep Disordered Breathing - The Integral Role of Dental Professionals

Intercepting Sleep Disordered Breathing - The Integral Role of Dental Professionals is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.

Released: 3/17/2021
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025

Overview:
This course is a call to action for all dental professionals who are dedicated to prevent sleep disordered breathing (SDB) rather than wait to treat the devastating effects it imposes; ADHD, bed wetting, asthma, cardiovascular disease, lower IQ, depression, and other maladies.

With an estimated 22 million Americans suffering from OSA and 80 percent of the cases of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea undiagnosed, dental professionals are called upon to help reverse this crisis. By understanding the root causes of OSA, malocclusion and soft tissue dysfunction, dental professionals can take proactive steps in applying lifesaving protocols to prevent OSA in patients of all ages while also adding a new and timely revenue source.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Understand the etiology of Sleep Disordered Breathing and Malocclusion
• Recognize the signs/symptoms of Sleep Disordered Breathing
• Recognize the devastating effects of underdeveloped maxillae and mandibles
• Discuss the importance of early intervention via proper growth and development of the jaws.
• Discover a new paradigm of airway development that will change the way you practice dentistry for good!

1.5 CE Credits