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The General Dentist’s Role in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea

 

Source: AGD Impact
See also: Sleep Apnea – Studio Dentaire

 

For years, snoring has been a significant joke and caused turmoil in households, exiling bed partners to the living room couch, or even the next town, depending on the frustration level. But all of that noise might be more than a pain in the neck – it could be the harbinger of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious medical disorder. 

  1. What is OSA?
  2. Who is at risk?
  3. Physical effects of OSA
  4. Diagnosing OSA
  5. Documenting your Concerns
  6. Working with Sleep Physicians
  7. Treatment Options
  8. Drawbacks to Oral Appliances
  9. The Future of Dentistry and OSA
  10. Children and OSA
  11. Role of the General Dentist

Written by Dr Anto Youssef

April 5, 2009 at 3:01 am

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