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This lecture provides an overview of AADSM recommendations for temporary oral appliances and clinical situations that may benefit from their use. Chair-side fitting of a typical temporary device is demonstrated with practical tips for best results. 

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to: 

• Become familiar with indications for temporary appliances used to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
• Identify advantages, disadvantages and indications of various temporary appliances
• Understand the different materials and retention strategies to consider
• Demonstrate fitting techniques and discuss pearls to identify the best bite
• Consider temporary OA life expectancy and insurance coding limitations

Dentists screening or treating patients with sleep-related breathing disorders.

Allen J. Davis, DMD attended Midwestern University in Arizona where he received his degree in 2015. Upon graduation, he entered service on Active-Duty in the Army and attended the Fort Campbell 12 month AEGD. Later, he completed a 2 year AEGD in Hawaii where he graduated with a Master's degree in Oral Biology. Currently, he is working towards an online Master's degree in orofacial pain from the University of Southern California.

Dr. Davis is board-certified with the American Board of General Dentistry (ABGD), is fellowshipped with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and is a Diplomate with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM). His professional memberships include the American Board of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Orofacial Pain.  

Dr. Davis has no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.

Content for this lecture was last reviewed and approved by the AADSM Director of Education, Dr. Trish Braga, on January 12, 2024. Dr. Braga does not has any relevant financial interest/other relationships to disclose.

Original record date: January 12, 2024
Expiration date: None*

*Content is reviewed every 3 years to ensure it is current and accurate. Should it be determined that course content is no longer current or accurate, content will expire. The AADSM will communicate that information to all registered attendees and course access will be removed.  

This educational offering was funded exclusively by the AADSM. For questions regarding the content of this program or for technical assistance, contact the AADSM at info@aadsm.org or 630-686-9875.

The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ADA.org/cerp. The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine designates this activity for 0.5 continuing education credit(s).