2027 The Physiologic Approach to Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

2027 The Physiologic Approach to Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is organized by LVI Global and will be held from Feb 04 - 06, 2027 at Protech Dental Studio, Reston, Virginia, United States of America.

Description:
Hundreds of millions of people of all ages around the world suffer from snoring and deadly obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been linked to health issues such as:  Cardiovascular Disease, Cerebrovascular Accident, Endocrine Disorders, Hormonal Imbalance and Obesity to name a few.  Our medical colleagues are asking for our help in both screening and providing well designed Oral Appliance Therapy.  OSA is the most common sleep-related breathing disorders.  This type of apnea occurs due to distortions within the oral pharynx primarily when the throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airway during sleep. As dentists, we have the perfect setting to identify, help manage, and potentially protect the lives of OSA sufferers.

This program presents an excellent introduction to evidence-based Dental Sleep Medicine and is designed to prepare dentists and their teams to confidently identify, refer, and help co-manage patients with snoring and the potentially deadly effects of obstructive sleep apnea. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the relationships between sleep breathing disorders, physiologic dentistry and general health. They can discover how to get started, immediately expanding their diagnostic acumen and scope of practice.  Presentation and discussion will also pertain to patients that suffer with UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome).

The goal of this course is for all participating dentists to become the Dental Sleep Physicians that medical sleep specialists want and need to recognize and refer patients. After completing this course, one will have an increased ability of discussing OSA with the patient along with what to do about OSA.  Additionally, training will be given on how to read and interpret PSG’s as well as sleep studies. The possibility of knowing what to do about OSA when you return to your office on Monday morning should encourage you to experience this course!

The Objectives of This Course Are for the Participant to Be Able to:

• Take a Physiologic Sleep Bite
• Discuss sleep and breathing physiology; normal and pathologic
• Discuss the anatomy and physiology of airway and its relationship to OSA and TMD
• Discuss CBCT analysis in screening and treating OSA/TMD
• Integrate OSA signs and symptoms into routine dental diagnostics
• Identify and differentiate OSA sufferers versus snorers with extreme accuracy
• Discuss why The Physiologic Approach is important
• Perform OSA Consultation examination/palpation
• Select what is needed in snoring and OSA appliances
• Interpret sleep studies
• Discuss how myofunctional therapy can help the OSA patient
• Utilize Portable Monitors/Home Sleep Equipment
• Utilize Combination Therapy – Jointly treating both TMD and OSA at the same time
• Utilize skills to make OSA more practical, efficient and profitable
• Communicate effectively with sleep professionals