Sleep Apnea: Time to Wake Up! Introduction to Screening Patients in Your Office

Friday, January 29, 2027

8:00 – 11:00 am

Course Code:

603RL

Cost:

$135

Credits:

3

CE Hours

Assistant
Dentist
General Health
Hygienist
Lecture

There are hundreds of undiagnosed patients in your practice suffering from sleep apnea? Guaranteed. Untreated sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, stroke, heart conditions, and diabetes. Did you know that dentists play a key role in treating sleep apnea? This practical, interactive course is designed to educate you on detecting and treating this condition so you can improve your patients’ health and quality of life while building your practice.  This course isn’t full of impractical processes in an ideal setting. We’ll focus on pragmatism and proven techniques that lead to successful sleep apnea treatment. Go beyond the science and learn a workflow that actually works. The course emphasizes the four vital steps for successful implementation: Awareness, Diagnosis, Financials, and Treatment. 


Speakers

After this course attendees will be able to:

• Discuss sleep apnea and overview of sleep

• Identify the signs, symptoms, and health consequences of untreated sleep apnea

• Create awareness in the hygiene department

• Review treatment options

The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider

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