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New trends and perspectives in the identification and treatment of sleep disordered breathing

Aug 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Featuring Dr. Tracey Nguyen

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New trends and perspectives in the identification and treatment of sleep disordered breathing

This presentation will provide a basic introduction to sleep related breathing disorders.  In the last decade, there have been many advancements in dental intervention strategies for airway management.   An evaluation of the airway is of greatest concern when treatment planning worn dentition cases and complex care. This presentation will focus on the soft and hard tissue structures that manage the pharyngeal airway space.  Early detection and treatment of childhood breathing problems may reduce craniofacial risk for developing obstructive sleep disordered breathing as an adult.  Treatment options should improve the airway space, reduce nasal resistance and create larger oral volume space for the tongue.  In the skeletally mature patient, treatment options vary from nonsurgical and surgical options. This presentation will simplify the complexities of airway dysfunction.

There have been many new advances in surgical and non-surgical treatment options in dental sleep medicine.
  1. Attendees will develop a systematic screening assessment.
  2. Discuss the evidence for non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
  3. Dentistry is one piece of the puzzle.  It’s important to know which piece.
All meetings will be held in person. Seminars will also be available for on-demand viewing for one week only, giving you complete flexibility. A link and password will be emailed to all registered members the following day.