Full course description
Description
This training provides a comprehensive overview of oral Appliance therapy (OAT) for obstructive sleep apnea, focusing on the effectiveness, mechanisms, and protocols for treatment. It covers key aspects of mandibular advancement devices, predictors of success, and management of potential side effects, including considerations for patients with TMJ dysfunction.
Target Audience
This training is designed for sleep medicine practitioners, dentists specializing in dental sleep medicine, and healthcare providers involved in managing obstructive sleep apnea.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the indications for oral Appliance therapy and its effectiveness for different severities of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Explain the physiological mechanisms of mandibular advancement devices in managing airway obstruction.
- Identify predictors of success and common side effects associated with oral Appliance therapy.
- Develop management plans for patients with TMJ dysfunction before and during oral Appliance therapy.