The Role of Dentistry in Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Overview
Sat, Dec 05
|Online
IODA Symposium- Keynote lecture by Dr. Tina Meisami
Time & Location
Dec 05, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Online
About the Event
Date & Time: December 5, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Online as part of the IODA Scientific Symposium
Seminar Title: The Role of Dentistry in Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Overview
1 CE point- Category 2
Speaker: Dr. Tina Meisami BSc, DDS, FRCDC, ABDSM, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Description: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder affecting at least 2-4% of the adult population and is associated with a diminished quality of life, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, thereby making it a significant public health concern. Longitudinal observational studies indicate that severe OSA significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke and death. OSA is considered a chronic disease that requires lifelong management. Therefore chronic disease management strategies have been developed to provide clinically effective treatment of OSA on a long term basis. Positive airway pressure (PAP) is the accepted first-line therapy for patients with…