Dr. Tucker reviews the goals of oral appliance therapy and the mechanism of action of an oral appliance. There is a discussion regarding determining both the proper vertical and horizontal protrusive position of the mandible for oral appliance therapy efficacy.  A detailed step by step demonstration video on “How to Take a Bite” is part of the presentation.

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome or UARS is a common sleep disorder characterized by the narrowing of the airway that can cause disruptions to sleep. Diagnosis is difficult, as pauses and decreases in breathing that are present in OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) patients are most times not present with UARS. UARS is often overlooked and often times goes untreated. It is important to note that UARS may eventually progress to OSA if left untreated. Dr. Tucker will review the signs and symptoms of UARS and the importance of treating UARS patients.

Dr. Tucker discusses oral appliance therapy for the OSA patient who is edentulous. In this course, Dr. Tucker will review the impacts of dentures on patients with obstructive sleep apnea as well as teach you methods of making an appliance for the edentulous patients. He will educate you on treatment of the PAP intolerant edentulous patient with oral appliance therapy.

Is every patient a candidate for Oral Appliance Therapy? Join us as Dr. Tucker goes through his process of determining “Patient Selection Based on Dentition and Periodontal Support” for oral appliance therapy.  He will review the new dental patient exam and clinical guidelines for dentition and periodontal support for OAT.

Join Dr. John Tucker as he discusses the exciting topic of Phenotyping and Oral Appliance Therapy. Phenotype is the composite of an individual’s observable characteristics.  Dr. Tucker will present the clinical predictors that are of benefit to you in identifying those individuals that will be responders to oral appliance therapy.

As health care professionals it is your job to treat patients to the best of your abilities. Your patient’s specific health needs and desired health outcomes should be the driving force behind all healthcare decisions made. This course will help you boost your sleep practice’s approach to treating patients. Dr. John Tucker will review an integrated multidisciplinary approach in the assessment and management of OSA patients.

This will be a conversation with sleep medicine pioneer, Dr. John Remmers, on the history and evolution of sleep apnea, diagnosis, and treatment. Dr. Remmers will answer the million-dollar question “what will it take to have oral appliance a Gold Standard alternative to CPAP.” What’s missing in the industry today to have more physicians prescribe OAT? What needs to be done to move the conversation forward? Attendees will also learn a different approach to the conventional way of administering oral appliance therapy. Join us on this webinar for an in-depth discussion with one of the most respected innovators in sleep medicine.