OVERVIEW

Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Diagnosis and Treatment is organized by The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA).

Accreditation:
CE Credits: 1

Original Release Date: 2013
Review Date: 2017
?Expiration Date: 2020

Course Description:
Sleep Apnea is considered a life threatening medical disorder in which a person stops breathing during sleep. The Institute of Medicine reports that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders including sleep apnea. Daytime drowsiness alone costs the economy $150 billion in lost productivity and workplace accidents, and another $48 billion in medical expenses related to auto accidents involving drowsy drivers. It is also estimated that nearly 1 in 5 car accidents causing serious injury are associated with excessive daytime sleepiness. Sleep apnea is also associated with memory loss, morning headaches, irritability, depression, decreased sex drive, and impaired concentration. When left untreated sleep apnea can lead to hypertension, stroke, heart attack and sudden death while sleeping. Bryan Keropian, D.D.S. calls “Cancer, AIDS, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most dangerous and destructive diseases on earth.”

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
• Differentiate between snoring and sleep apnea.
• Identify who is at risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
• Name the levels of sleep apnea and recognize their severity.
• Discuss which entity can properly diagnose OSA.
• Identify treatment options for snoring and OSA.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.