Pediatric Sleep Disorders: Etiology, Management and Multidisciplinary Approach
About This Event
In recent years, pediatric sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have received more public attention. OSA affects up to 1–5% of children and millions experience related issues, prompting improved screening, diagnosis, and earlier treatment. This course reviews medical and dental etiology, treatment modalities, screening methods (including the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire and airway evaluation), and the role of dentists and physicians on multidisciplinary teams. Educational method: Zoom lecture. Presenter: Jacy Stauffer, DMD, FAAPD, AADSM-Qualified Dentist. Provided by University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the medical and dental etiology of OSA
- Identify and screen patients for OSA
- Familiarize yourself with medical and dental modalities of treatment of OSA
- Play an active role on a multidisciplinary care team, collaborating among various medical and dental professionals.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dental professionals (dentists, dental hygienists, dental staff) —, healthcare professionals involved in pediatric care
Event Format
Virtual
CE Credits
2*