Sleep Apnea: Is Dentistry Doing Enough?
John Viviano, DDS D, ABDSM
One out of every four of your adult recare patients is likely to be experiencing sleep apnea. For those diagnosed, 90 per cent of them are prescribed CPAP, and 50 per cent drop out of therapy by six months, and most of these cases remain unmanaged! When was the last time you spoke to your patients about their airway and their sleep? Learn what to look for, what to ask and what dentistry has to offer these patients — become airway aware. Ensure that your practice is part of the solution for this epidemic-level problem. It’s time you start your journey to managing sleep apnea. Learning Objectives: • Learn the prevalence and health consequences of unmanaged sleep apnea • Discuss and compare treatment options for managing sleep apnea • Review the screening, referral and treatment protocols for managing sleep apnea
Course Code:
F001FL
Room: Time:
715AB – South Building 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Type:
Lecture
Audience:
Dentist; Dental Hygienist; Dental Assistant; Office Personnel; Dental Technologist
RCDSO QA Program: Category 2 (3 CE Credits) Fee + HST: Ticketed Free
Dr. John Viviano graduated from dentistry from the University of Toronto in 1983. He is a Credentialed Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and has lectured internationally, conducted original research and authored original articles on the management of sleep-disordered breathing. Dr. Viviano’s practice is accredited by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is limited to managing sleep- disordered breathing and sleep-related bruxism.
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