Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: How Dentists Can Help

Sleep-related breathing disorders can have serious adverse impact on health and lifestyle. They are estimated to affect almost two million in the UK, most of whom are believed to be undiagnosed. This presentation explains the significant role that general dental practitioners can play in helping address what is predicted to be a growing challenge.

Topics include:

• What are sleep-related breathing disorders?
• Adverse consequences;
• Prevalence;
• Risk factors associated with obstructive sleep apnoea;
• Treatment options, including the role of mandibular advancement splints; and
• the risks and benefits of orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.

On completion participants will be familiar with the role dentists can play in helping diagnose, treat and refer as appropriate patients who suffer from snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.