2025 Courses and Events

Course #: 2150
Date: 11/29/2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Steve Carstensen, DDS

Topic: Sleep Apnea
Tuition: $305.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 730 - Oral Medicine, Oral Diag
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Administrative Staff, Spouse, Educator, Nurse, Doctor

Description:

Breathing disorders particularly sleep-related conditions impact 30–50% of patients in a typical dental practice, yet most remain undiagnosed. Dentists and their teams are in a powerful position to identify at-risk individuals, support diagnosis, and offer effective treatment options. However, addressing these issues requires knowledge and skills that go beyond the traditional dental curriculum. This course introduces the fundamentals of breathing and sleep-breathing disorders and outlines the dentist’s expanding role in airway-focused care. Attendees will learn how to recognize clinical signs and symptoms, understand the broader health implications, and incorporate a simplified, practical workflow into everyday practice. The session will also explore emerging technologies that support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Learn to:

• identify patients at risk for sleep-breathing disorders
• understand the systemic health consequences of impaired breathing
• recognize the dentist’s role in treating sleep-related breathing issues
• implement a step-by-step workflow to integrate airway care into daily practice