Oral Appliance Therapy Series
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Description
Stay ahead in the evolving field of sleep medicine with this expert-led educational series on oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. Explore the latest evidence-based guidance, gain practical insight into clinical applications, and build confidence navigating treatment options beyond PAP therapy—equipping your team to deliver informed, multidisciplinary patient care.
Module Topics:
- Introduction to Oral Appliance Therapy for OSA
- A Patient's Journey with Oral Appliance Therapy
- Anatomy/Physiology of Sleep Apnea and How an Oral Appliance Addresses Pathophysiology
- Clinical Considerations for The Oral Appliance Therapy Patient
- Clinical Outcomes and Combination Therapy
- Oral Appliance Therapy for OSA with Comorbidities
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the various types of appliances that are available and to understand which types of appliances are preferred for OAT.
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of OSA and how OAT addresses the pathophysiology
- Discuss the clinical considerations and patient characteristics that might qualify the patient as a candidate for OAT
- Understand the “patient journey” from diagnosis with OSA through to the successful employment of OAT for OSA.
- Discuss the clinical outcomes of OAT, including the specific ways in which the clinical polysomnographer may be directly involved in the evaluation and application of OAT in the sleep laboratory.
- Understand the evolving future of OAT in the personalized care of individuals requiring treatment of OSA
Estimated time to complete: 6 hours
*Please note that all on-demand modules are non-transferable after purchase. Access is limited to the original purchaser and cannot be resold, accessed or transferred to another individual user.
CME Information
CME: 5.75| CEC: 5.75| ABP MOC: 5.75| ABOHNS MOC: 5.75| ABIM MOC: 5.75|
Availability: Expires on: 2029-06-01