Sleep in the Dental Practice: Better Sleep, Better Health

Did you know that dentists play a key role in treating sleep apnea? Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, stroke, heart conditions and diabetes. Did you know there are hundreds of undiagnosed patients in your practice suffering from sleep apnea? Dentists have a unique opportunity to detect and treat this debilitating condition in patients who may never have sought help otherwise. This webinar is designed as an overview on dental sleep medicine and how you can improve your patients’ overall health and quality of life while building your practice and utilizing the technology you have invested in.

Learning Objectives:

• Overview of what sleep apnea is and the different types 
• Overview of health consequences of untreated sleep apnea 
• Creating awareness in the hygiene department 
• How to utilize technology to simplify the patient screening and treatment pathway

AGD Pace Subject Code: 200 - Orofacial Pain