Course Description 

OSA is more common than cancer, and it is a serious health risk for ADHD and depression. It is a key contributor to hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and increases the risk of gum disease and fractured teeth.  Yet, in spite of OSA’s wide-reaching effects, we’ve only scratched the surface of understanding this multidimensional disease.

This lecture aims to expose the connection between medical history and malocclusion and introduce dentists to a practical framework for guiding patient care.  By identifying phenotypes of clinical patterns, the information shared will support the dentist’s ability to accurately screen, properly triage, and assist in case selection for treating children with sleep-disordered breathing.