Description
Overview
Osteocom Treatment of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in the Dental Practice, The Essentials is an on-demand video course focused on the management of sleep-related breathing disorders within dental practice, covering screening, treatment, and follow-up. This course offers practical guidance on implementing Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) as a treatment alternative for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly those who are intolerant to CPAP therapy.
On-demand dentistry education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Format: 9 Videos
Total size: 15.4 GB
Content
This course provides a structured overview of dental treatments for sleep apnea, emphasizing diagnostic progression and outcome predictability. The content is designed to equip general practitioners with strategies to integrate dental sleep medicine effectively.
- 9 theoretical lectures
- Indications for oral appliance designs and fabrication
- Screening for OSA in the dental practice
- Oral Appliance Therapy for PAP-intolerant OSA patients
- Communication strategies with physicians and managing patient objections
At the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Learn the Dental Sleep Medicine terminology to communicate with sleep disease specialists
- Understand the key role of dentists in detecting OSA patients
- Understand the anatomy of the upper airway and the pharyngeal dilator muscle
- Identify the ideal treatment: non-surgical (CPAP) versus surgical (OAT)
- Market your dental sleep practice and build your dental team for success
Speakers
John H. Tucker, DMD, DICOI, DABDSM has extensive expertise in treating obstructive sleep apnea, specifically managing PAP-intolerant patients with Oral Appliance Therapy. He has delivered approximately 1,700 hours of continuing education on this topic and has been recognized among the Best Sleep Doctors in 2012 and 2013 by Sleep Review Journals.
Target Audience
This course is intended for oral health specialists looking to deepen their understanding of sleep dentistry and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders within dental practice.
Why This Topic Matters
Osteocom Treatment of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in the Dental Practice, The Essentials addresses a critical area in dentistry and sleep medicine, given the high prevalence and underdiagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. Understanding sleep-related breathing disorders and their management through dental approaches enhances clinical expertise and broadens treatment options.
MedHub Central provides this dental sleep medicine education to support professionals in strengthening their knowledge and confidence in managing patients with sleep apnea, facilitating improved interdisciplinary communication and patient care.
