Managing Dental Side Effects of OAT: An Orthodontist's Perspective

Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren, DMD, MS

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Overview

While oral appliances are an effective treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea, changes to the dental occlusion are a common side effect. With the indefinite nature of oral appliance therapy, a clear understanding of the magnitude and progression of occlusal changes is needed. In this webinar, an orthodontist provides insight into the nature of occlusal changes, their impact on patient satisfaction and some remedial strategies.

Objectives

Upon completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Consider individual patient risk for occlusal changes;
Discuss expectations of known side effects with patients embarking on OAT; and
Plan strategies to counteract device forces and monitor for problematic changes

Target Audience

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

Speaker Bio

Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren, DMD, MS is an associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Apart from teaching, she works in private practice and holds a hospital appointment at the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Galang-Boquiren speaks both locally and internationally, and reviews scientific manuscripts for various peer-reviewed journals. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

No potential conflicts of interest to disclose.

Additional Information

Content for this lecture was last reviewed and approved by the AADSM Director of Education, Dr. Trish Braga, on October 21, 2021. Dr. Braga does not has any relevant financial interest/other relationships to disclose.

Original record date: October 21, 2021
Expiration date: None

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.

Continuing Education

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 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	Member: $55.00 Non-Member: $75.00


Credit Offered:	1 CE Credit