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Presented by
Mayoor Patel
DDS, MS
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Course Description
Breathing Disorders, Orofacial Pain, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders
Over 18 million Americans are navigating the night in a silent struggle against sleep breathing disorders (SBD), such as sleep apnea, where dreams are disrupted not by nightmares, but by an unseen obstruction. This obstruction often arises in individuals who are carrying excess weight, where the additional tissue acts as a barrier in the windpipe, or due to throat muscles that relax more than normal, turning rest into a battleground for every breath.
In this landscape, dental hygienists stand as unsung heroes. With your unique position in the dental care team, you have the power to detect, inspire and educate patients about this stealthy disruptor of sleep. Armed with knowledge, you can light the way to healthier nights and brighter days for countless patients. SBD casts a long shadow and is linked to serious health risks such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke.
Embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment with this course where you’ll learn to wield the tools of screening for SBD, turning knowledge into action and silence into health.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- How to start screening for sleep breathing disorder.
- Understand intraoral findings suggestive of an SBD.
- How to make a referral to a sleep physician.
- Treatment options offered by dentistry.
