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OSA Patient Medical Exam “Start to Finish” Dr Jonathan Lown
Learn to Effectively Utilize CBCT Technology for Sleep & Airway Patients Rob Suter
Management of OSA in Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators Dr John Tucker
Imaging the DMS Patient Dr Todd Morgan
Can Orthodontics Cause OSA and Airway Related Breathing Disorders Dr William Hang
CBCT Overview and the Role in Sleep Dr John Tucker
An Industry Look at New Studies and Info Dr John Tucker

OSA Patient Medical Exam “Start to Finish” Course

OSA Patient Medical Exam “Start to Finish” Dr Jonathan Lown

1 CE Credit

Instructor:Jonathan Lown, MD

Duration: 1:35:02

Course Objectives

  • Learn the MD’s sleep apnea patient medical exam from “Start to Finish”
  • Learn to evaluate your dental patients for OSA from a physician’s perspective
  • Review the different screening tools to utilize for patients
  • Obtain a deeper level of understanding on the overall health of OSA patients

Full Course Description

Dr. Jonathan Lown, nationally recognized sleep physician, will educate dentists on a detailed medical exam for OSA patients. His goal is to educate dentists through his clinical knowledge and expertise to obtain a deeper level of understanding of the OSA patient.

Can Orthodontics Cause OSA and Airway Related Breathing Disorders Course

Can Orthodontics Cause OSA and Airway Related Breathing Disorders Dr William Hang

1 CE Credit

Instructor: William Hang, DMD

Duration: 1:12:28

Course Objectives

  • What is non-retractive orthodontics is and how can it have a positive impact on patient well-being?
  • How airway health affects craniofacial pain and what to do about it.
  • Why you can’t expand your way out of an anterior/posterior problem.
  • How understanding non-retractive orthodontic techniques benefits the general/restorative dental practice

Full Course Description

Most “modern” orthodontic techniques are still retractive in nature. They can (unintentionally) decrease the size of the airway which may have a negative impact on patient health. During this course Dr. Hang will share orthodontic techniques that protect and, in many cases, enlarge the airway (which can eliminate snoring and OSA). This course is about how dentists and orthodontists can prevent and reverse the detrimental effects of retraction.  If you are an orthodontist worried about “Straight Teeth in a Box” or a Dentist who wants to have a more positive impact on patient health (and perform more restorative work), this course is for you!

Learn to Effectively Utilize CBCT Technology for Sleep & Airway Patients Course

Learn to Effectively Utilize CBCT Technology for Sleep & Airway Patients Rob Suter

1 CE Credit

Instructor: Rob Suter

Duration: 57:32

Course Objectives

  • Learn how best CBCT practices to scan patients.
  • Learn how to analyze periodontal and joint structure for OSA patients.
  • Understand how to use airway imaging to boost case acceptance.
  • Understand the benefits of a CBCT when referring to physicians.
  • Learn the medical insurance requirements for filing claims CBCT.

Full Course Description

This course teaches how to effectively utilize CBCT technology in your practice for sleep and airway patients. See various techniques to help analyze periodontal and joint structure. Learn how CBCT can boost case acceptance with sleep patients. Utilize CBCT scans when referring to physicians.

CBCT Overview and the Role in Sleep Course

CBCT Overview and the Role in Sleep Dr John Tucker

1 CE Credit

Instructor: John Tucker, DMD

Duration: 51:12

Course Objectives

  • Learn how to utilize CBCT in a dental sleep practice
  • Understand the ADA Advisory Statement regarding prescribing CBCT scans.
  • Learn the different uses of a CBCT in a dental practice.

Full Course Description

Review all the potential uses for CBCT in your dental practice, ranging from Implantology, to Orthodontics, to Temporomandibular Joint and to Sinus and Airway Analysis.  You will learn how to utilize CBCT as it relates to dental sleep medicine. You will also learn effective protocols and information on the management of OSA patients. Dr. Tucker will go through his process of purchasing a CBCT and how he uses it in his dental and sleep medicine practice.

Management of OSA in Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators Course

Management of OSA in Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators Dr John Tucker

1 CE Credit

Instructor: John Tucker, DMD

Duration: 1:10:07

Course Objectives

  • Gain a better understanding of your Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator patients.
  • Learn about risk factors of OSA and how it can effect these operators
  • Review studies about sleep and commercial motor vehicle operators

Full Course Description

Some of the most dangerous machinery should have the people behind them health and alert. In this course, Dr. Tucker discusses the the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Transportation Safety Awareness Task Force response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration. He will go through the risk factors and the economic burden of OSA on these companies.

An Industry Look at New Studies and Info Course

An Industry Look at New Studies and Info Dr John Tucker

1 CE Credit

Instructor: John Tucker, DMD

Duration: 1:05:05

Course Objectives

  • Review the side effects of oral appliance therapy.
  • Review an extensive study to determine the comorbidities associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Learn about the effects of sleep quality on skin aging and function.
  • Understand a study to determine the long-term efficacy and tolerability of custom oral appliances to treat obstructive sleep apnea.

Full Course Description

Gain a deeper understanding and awareness of new clinical sleep research. In this course Dr. Tucker will go over comorbidities with OSA, side effects of Oral Appliance Therapy and the effects of sleep quality on skin aging. Dr. Tucker will share his opinion on trends in dental sleep medicine.

Imaging the DSM Patient

Imaging the DMS Patient Dr Todd Morgan

1 CE Credit

Instructor: Todd Morgan, DMD

Duration: 1:08:38

Course Objectives

  • Understand the airway landmarks important to Dental Sleep Medicine.
  • Understand the anatomical features of a sleep apnea patient.
  • Understanding how to conduct an initial evaluation using CBCT for OSA.
  • Understand how CBCT can educate the patient effectively.
  • Screening the TMJ in preparation of Oral Appliance Therapy.

Full Course Description

This webinar will help dentists who treat sleep apnea learn how to utilize CBCT technology to analyze the anatomy of an OSA patient. The focus will be on identifying the site of narrowing within the pharynx and helping the prediction of oral appliance therapy outcome. Anatomy will be discussed and described from a CBCT perspective. Screening for other problems within the sinuses and appropriate referral will be discussed. The webinar will also discuss Dr. Morgan’s opinions on potential causes of airway collapse.