The Art of Oral Appliance Therapy: Calibration and Beyond - Which Appliance and When

COURSE REGISTRATION HANDOUT
Course # 5180
Date 11/28/2017
Time 9:00am - 5:00pm
Topic Sleep Apnea
Tuition $435.00
Credits 6
Course Info Full Day
Speaker(s) Leila Chahine
Description

Attendees are in a position of wondering which oral appliance to use for a patient with sleep disordered breathing. This program offers you the opportunity to actually hold, manipulate, and discuss the pros and cons of each appliance. Attendees leave understanding both WHICH and WHY a specific appliance is appropriate to a specific patient. This Hands-On workshop is ideal for dentists who have a basic understanding of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Learn to:
  • become familiar with the guidelines for oral appliance therapy
  • understand the mechanism of action, design and features of oral appliances
  • choose the best oral appliance for your patient
  • understand how to deliver and calibrate an oral appliance
  • become familiar with mechanical failures of oral appliance therapy