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Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine Course March 3-4, 2012 Orlando, Florida Course Brochure Registration Hotel Reservations Target Audience This course is intended for dentists and dental professionals with an interest in, or currently treating, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients through the utilization of oral appliance therapy (OAT). Course Overview The Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine course is a logical way to incorporate OAT into your practice. The course includes a review of sleep related breathing disorders, such as snoring and OSA, and the impact of sleep disorders on society. A comprehensive evaluation is described that includes upper airway examination and imaging with a focus on areas of pathophysiology in OSA. Several sessions address the range of OAT and upper airway surgery for OSA. The course addresses practice issues such as developing a team approach, medico-legal issues and reimbursement. A final portion of the course is case-based and provides clinical examples of the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in a dental practice. Course Objectives Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: Describe the dental and medical terminology associated with sleep medcine and OSA Understand the pathophysiology, demographics and sequelae of OSA Evaluate, analyze and comprehend polysomnogram reports and understand the necessity of medical evaluation and importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to treating snoring and OSA Identify and describe the various treatment options available, focusing on the various types of oral appliances available Describe the mechanisms of action of various types of oral appliances as well as the indications, contraindications, complications and side effects associated with their use Evaluate various case presentations that demonstrate a range of patients and treatment situations representative of the practice of dental sleep medicine to include fabrication concepts, interpretation of bite registrations and adherence to recommended treatment protocol and standards of practice Apply practical concepts for building and developing a successful dental sleep medicine practice, including an overview of informed consent, relationships with physicians, sources of patient referrals, follow-up with current patients, record keeping, and medical insurance billing. \| \| \|

Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine Course

March 3-4, 2012
Orlando, Florida

Target Audience
This course is intended for dentists and dental professionals with an interest in, or currently treating, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients through the utilization of oral appliance therapy (OAT).

Course Overview
The Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine course is a logical way to incorporate OAT into your practice. The course includes a review of sleep related breathing disorders, such as snoring and OSA, and the impact of sleep disorders on society. A comprehensive evaluation is described that includes upper airway examination and imaging with a focus on areas of pathophysiology in OSA. Several sessions address the range of OAT and upper airway surgery for OSA. The course addresses practice issues such as developing a team approach, medico-legal issues and reimbursement. A final portion of the course is case-based and provides clinical examples of the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in a dental practice.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Describe the dental and medical terminology associated with sleep medcine and OSA

Understand the pathophysiology, demographics and sequelae of OSA

Evaluate, analyze and comprehend polysomnogram reports and understand the necessity of medical evaluation and importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to treating snoring and OSA

Identify and describe the various treatment options available, focusing on the various types of oral appliances available

Describe the mechanisms of action of various types of oral appliances as well as the indications, contraindications, complications and side effects associated with their use

Evaluate various case presentations that demonstrate a range of patients and treatment situations representative of the practice of dental sleep medicine to include fabrication concepts, interpretation of bite registrations and adherence to recommended treatment protocol and standards of practice

Apply practical concepts for building and developing a successful dental sleep medicine practice, including an overview of informed consent, relationships with physicians, sources of patient referrals, follow-up with current patients, record keeping, and medical insurance billing.

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