In recent years, pediatric sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have received more public attention and are now at the forefront of significant medical concern and areas of research. OSA is considered the most severe in the spectrum of SDB and is highly prevalent affecting up to 1-5% of all children. Approximately 7 to 9 million children experience OSA, prompting the medical and dental communities to improve awareness for proper screening, diagnosis, and earlier treatment. In addition, physicians and dentists can play a prominent role in multidisciplinary teams that routinely treat children with OSA after initial assessment and diagnosis.

Following this presentation, you will better understand the medical and dental etiology of OSA and its effect on the overall quality of life of a child. After a thorough review of the medical and dental treatment modalities, you’ll have a better grasp of the indications and/or contraindications of the techniques currently being utilized by dental and medical professionals. By utilizing various screening methods such as the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ), an airway evaluation, and a comprehensive dental examination, you will be comfortable screening your patients for OSA and making the appropriate referrals to physicians for diagnosis.

Course Audience:

Office or Business Staff

Course Type:

ACDE Webinar series