Onsite Explore the Link Between Gerd, TMD, Erosion, Bruxing and Disturbed Sleep in the Adult and Pediatric Patient

Onsite Explore the Link Between Gerd, TMD, Erosion, Bruxing and Disturbed Sleep in the Adult and Pediatric Patient is organized by Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) and will be held on May 03, 2026 at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California, United States of America.

Course Description

This program will be a lecture

Along with Intraoral and Total Body Co-morbidities resulting from disturbed sleep, this course will address in depth the effects of parafunctional habits, exaggerated dental wear resulting from intrinsic and extrinsic acids, TMD concerns, are Night Guards appropriate for all patients, in children is ADHD or disturbed sleep the correct diagnosis, fluoride concerns and the ADA policy for the dental office.

Learner Outcomes

• Review the basics of sound and disturbed sleep with resulting co-morbidities
• Understand the connection between disturbed sleep shorter teeth and acid
• Are all bruxism’s alike
• Consider the how and when to restore the dentition effected by the destructive force of erosion
• Are all fluorides alike, national concerns
• Bruxing and snoring in children isn’t cute, why?
• What the ADA is asking of dentistry as a stop gate for this national pandemic