Oral Appliances

Oral Appliances

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Credit Available

After successful completion of the Oral Appliances course, participants will earn 1 CE Credits.

Overview

While oral appliances used to treat sleep-disordered breathing increase the caliber of the airway, there is growing variation in design and manufacturing options. This lecture, recorded at the 2019 AADSM Annual Meeting, will provide a broad understanding of oral appliance options, along with advantages and disadvantages of design features.

Objectives

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

Describe the definition and function of an oral appliance used to treat sleep-disordered breathing;
Identify fabrication options including materials and propulsion mechanisms; and
Explain how appliance design impacts patient delivery, calibration and patient comfort.

Target Audience

All dental professionals interested in treating patients with oral appliance therapy.

Speaker Bio

John Viviano, DDS obtained his credentials from U of T in 1983. His clinic is limited to providing conservative therapy for sleep-disordered breathing and nocturnal bruxism, commonly referred to as snoring, sleep apnea and tooth grinding. A member of various sleep organizations, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and has lectured internationally, conducted original research and authored articles on the management of sleep-disordered breathing and the use of acoustic reflection to evaluate the upper airway. Dr. Viviano's facility is accredited by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. His Sleep Disorders Dentistry Research and Learning Centre is involved in research projects to help further the field of sleep disorders dentistry.

He has no relevant financial interest/other relationships to disclose.

Supplementary Reading

Mogell K, et al. Definition of an Effective Oral Appliance for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring: An Update for 2019. Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine. 2019; 6(3).

Additional Information

Content for this online learning module was last reviewed and approved by the AADSM Education Committee on November 1, 2019. No committee members have relevant financial interest/other relationships to disclose. Education Committee: Kathi Wilson, DDS - Chair; Saleema Adatia, DMD; Michael Pagano, DDS; Gordon Bell, DDS; Maia Tsirghiladze, DMD; Harmeet Chiang, DMD; Kevin Wallace, DMD; Michelle Cantwell, DMD - Board Liaison; and Patricia Braga, DDS - Director of Education Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes Original release date: January 2, 2020 Expiration date: January 2, 2023 AADSM online learning modules are funded exclusively by the AADSM. For questions regarding the content of this lecture or for technical assistance, contact the AADSM at info@aadsm.org or 630-686-9875.

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Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


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


Credit Offered:	1 CE Credit


Contains:	2 Courses