Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Identify the indications for Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) in comparison to Positive Airway Pressure Therapy or Airway Surgical options.
2. Recognize many of the dental considerations for Oral Appliance Therapy.
3. Describe the effect that Oral Appliance Therapy has on the TM Joints of the patient who wears a Mandibular Advancement Device to manage their Sleep Related Disordered Breathing.
4. Differentiate between which patients would make good candidates for OAT and which ones would not.
5. Explain the importance of the nasal airway and the impact that alcohol and other respiratory depressant drugs can have on the unconscious airway.
- Provider:American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Activity Link: https://members.aasm.org/site/AASMMembers/AASMStore/StoreLayouts/Store_Home.aspx?_gl=1*1bdj2z8*_gcl_au*MjEyNjUwMTA2MS4xNjgzMDYwNjAy&_ga=2.217851219.432716298.1685455009-1341211529.1652816181
- Start Date: 2023-06-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-06-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Sleep Medicine
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