Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What It Is and What You Can Do

Thursday, March 22, 2012: 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Session Type: Lunch and Learning
1.25 CE hours

Sponsored by: Craniofacial Biology
Description: Participants will be introduced to the etiology of sleep apnea, its prevalence, the health consequences of obstructive sleep apnea and the treatments available.  They will learn how to screen their patients, and to whom they should refer. They will learn about oral appliances for the treatment of sleep apnea.
Learning Objectives:
Treatments available for obstructive sleep apnea
The etiology, prevalence and health consequences of obstructive sleep apnea.
The dentist's role in screening for and treating obstructive sleep apnea
Organizer:
A. FIRESTONE
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
A. FIRESTONE, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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