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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Review for Dental Professionals, 4th Edition

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Course Overview
This course reviews obstructive sleep apnea from a dental perspective. It addresses current findings on the links between overall health and OSA and cites common presenting symptoms likely to be encountered in the dental practice. This intermediate-level course discusses the latest evidence-based diagnostic approaches for OSA and outlines recommended treatment strategies, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), oral appliances (OAs), and surgical intervention, to mitigate the health impact of this common condition. This course will also compare and contrast the efficacy of these treatment options and will discuss patient compliance, which is essential for favorable treatment options. Several resources listed at the end of this course provide dental professionals with further opportunities for education and training in this area.?The advantages and disadvantages of the various treatment options and the potential for adverse oral effects will be discussed.   

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Discuss the importance of sufficient sleep.
  • Describe the prevalence, etiology, and risk factors associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • Explain the clinical consequences of untreated OSA.
  • Describe the screening and diagnosis of OSA for adults and for pediatric patients.
  • Identify the treatment options for OSA.

About the Author/Presenter 
Mark J. Szarejko, DDS, FAGD, received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985 and Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1994. He has been in private practice for 16 years, with the balance of 22 years involved in correctional (county jail) dentistry, from which he retired in 2023. In 2007, he received the Certified Correctional HealthCare Professional (CCHP) designation from the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare. He has authored and edited many dental continuing education courses and has given presentations on varied topics to local, regional, and national audiences. He has been an examiner for the dental and dental hygiene licensure exams for the Northeastern Regional Boards (NERBS), now the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments, since 1994. He has also reviewed standard-of-care cases for the state of Florida and for private companies.


Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Dental AGD Code: 149

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