Obstructive sleep apnea is a prevalent condition in our society. Although the treatment for this condition is usually through C-PAP, many patients and physicians alike are looking for an alternative and oral appliance therapy can be a good option for these patients. Oral appliance therapy to manage obstructive sleep apnea and primary snoring is a growing field that incorporates knowledge from both the medical and dental perspectives. This lecture provides an overview of the current concepts on dental sleep medicine. Participants will learn about the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea, and the role that a dentist can play in the management of obstructive sleep apnea as part of a multidisciplinary team approach.
Educational Objectives:
- Understand the role of dentistry in the management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in adults.
- Review the contraindications and adverse effects of oral appliance therapy.
- Identify which obstructive sleep apnea patients are candidates for oral appliance therapy.
Instructor: Isabel Moreno-Hay, DDS, PhD
Dr. Moreno Hay is currently an Associate Professor in the Division of Orofacial Pain, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She is a graduate of the University Complutense of Madrid, School of Dentistry (Spain). In 2005, she completed a fellowship in implant prosthodontics at the University Complutense of Madrid. Dr. Moreno received a European Ph.D. degree in 2011 from University Complutense of Madrid. Dr. Moreno graduated from the 2-year CODA approved program in Orofacial Pain at the University of Kentucky in 2013. She became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain in 2015. She is a fellow member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, member of the Spanish Academy of Temporomandibular Disorders, Kentucky Sleep Society and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She has published several research articles in international journals.
CDE Coursework Units: 1.5
Tuition: $59 (Due to the Joint Providership of this program with ACDE, UCSF Faculty and Staff discounts are not available.)
Cancellation/Refunds:
Tuition refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be issued only for cancellations received in writing at least 3 business days prior to the start date of the course. No refunds will be issued for late cancellations or no-shows. We reserve the right to cancel any course due to circumstances beyond our control; under those circumstances we will refund all course fee payments. Please be aware that UCSF School of Dentistry CDE is not responsible for reimbursement of nonrefundable airline tickets or any other travel expenses in the event that a course is canceled.
ACDE Joint Providership
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and the Association for Dental Education (ACDE).