Other Treatment Options Curriculum

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CPAP 101 - The Dark Side of the Moon Rob Suter
Combination CPAP and Oral Appliance Therapy Dr Ronald Prehn
New AASM Guidelines Regarding PAP Therapy John Tucker
CPAP for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Dr John Tucker

CPAP 101 - The Dark Side of the Moon Course

CPAP 101 - The Dark Side of the Moon Rob Suter

1 CE Credit

Instructor: Rob Suter

Duration: 51:49

Course Objectives

  • Gain intimate knowledge of CPAP and mask therapy
  • Learn the different types of PAP therapy
  • Learn tips and tactics for how dentists can rescue more CPAP refusing patients
  • Understand the fundamentals of CPAP therapy

Full Course Description

You may be wondering WHY a dentist administering appliance therapy, needs to know about CPAP treatment. It’s simple. As your DSM practice grows, fostering physician relationships is a critical component to maximizing the full potential of your dental sleep medicine practice. Understanding the fundamentals of CPAP therapy enables you to drive insightful and comprehensive discussions with physicians regarding sleep apnea treatment options. CPAP knowledge and appreciation can fuel the conversation of what happens next, to the patients that reject CPAP treatment. Additionally, gaining an understanding of CPAP non-compliant patients leverages an entry point into a discussion of the country’s sky-high rate of untreated sleep apnea and airway sufferers.

New AASM Guidelines Regarding PAP Therapy Course

New AASM Guidelines Regarding PAP Therapy John Tucker

1 CE Credit

Instructor: John Tucker, DMD

Duration: 54:48

Course Objectives

  • Overview the new recommendations by the AASM for PAP Therapy
  • Learn about the policy statements offered in this new literature
  • Learn how PAP Therapy and the contraindications apply to your dental sleep patients
  • Learn useful conversation strategies regarding PAP therapy to better communicate with local physicians

Full Course Description

It is important to stay up-to-date with current information in the sleep health industry. In this course, Dr. Tucker will review the new recommendations by the AASM for PAP Therapy. He will discuss the latest literature regarding PAP Therapy and how it applies to your dental sleep medicine practice.

Combination CPAP and Oral Appliance Therapy Course

Combination CPAP and Oral Appliance Therapy Dr Ronald Prehn

1 CE Credit

Instructor: Ronald Prehn, DDS

Duration: 58:38

Course Objectives

  • Understand what combination therapy is and how CPAP and OAT can work together to treat patients.
  • Learn how to identify appropriate patients for combination therapy.
  • Learn how combination therapy provides excellent compliance compared to CPAP alone.

Full Course Description

Combination CPAP and Oral Appliance Therapy is the combination of two separate therapies, CPAP Therapy and Oral Appliance Therapy.  Dr. Ronald Prehn will define the therapy and show cases to explain how the two therapies are combined to treat patients. He will discuss how to properly identify patents for combination therapy as well as how to get started with a treatment plan.

CPAP for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The SAVE Clinical Trials Course

CPAP for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Dr John Tucker

1 CE Credit

Instructor: John Tucker, DMD

Duration: 39:54

Course Objectives

  • Understand cardiovascular disease and the relationship with obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Learn about CPAP adherence related to cardiovascular events.
  • Gain a better understanding of sleep architecture.

Full Course Description

This course reviews the SAVE Clinical Trials.  The Trial was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of CPAP in reducing the rate of cardiovascular events among patients with obstructive sleep apnea.  Dr. Tucker will discuss the unexpected results and how they relate to Oral Appliance Therapy. He will show how this information can be used to proactively discuss with physicians the benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy for the CPAP intolerant patient.