Dental Sleep Medicine I.

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There is increasing interest in the role of the orthodontist both in screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and as a practitioner who may be valuable in the multidisciplinary management of OSA in both children and adults. As experts in the science of facial growth and development, combined with our knowledge of oral devices, orthodontists are well suited to collaborate with physicians and other allied health providers in the treatment of OSA.This course will cover both the medical and dental aspects of sleep disorders, the pediatric and adult risk factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and treatment alternatives, paticularly, orthodontic treatment application including maxillary skeletal expansion and oral appliance.