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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children — The Dentist’s Role

Saturday, November 02, 2024
09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2024-11-02 09:00:00 2024-11-02 12:00:00 Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children — The Dentist’s Role This webinar will provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding the fascinating and emerging field of sleep apnea in children. During this case-based presentation, Dr. Yepes will cover the entire spectrum of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children, including the definition, etiology, risk factors, physiopathology, diagnosis, imaging and treatment options, along with a detailed discussion of the critical role dentists play. The effects of OSA in children will have a separate section in the presentation. These consequences are critical and are the main justification for an early diagnosis of this condition.You Will LearnTo understand the fundamentals of sleep apnea diagnosisTo identify the signs and symptoms of OSA in childrenTo implement the correct diagnostic test for OSATo examine the most updated treatment options of sleep apnea in childrenTo discuss the consequences for children with OSATo recognize the role of dentists in the identification and treatment of children with sleep apneaWho Should AttendThis informative course is designed for dentists, specialists and all members of the dental team.Tuition: $195 Dentists; $165 Allied Dental ProfessionalsProgram: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Pacific time)Format: Live, interactive webinar via ZoomCredits: This activity is designated for 3 units of continuing education credit.PresenterJuan F. Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH, is a professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and the associate dean for graduate education at Indiana University School of Dentistry and is an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis. He is also a clinical professor at University at Buffalo. Dr. Yepes is a dentist and a physician from Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia, and attended University of Iowa and University of Pennsylvania where he completed a fellowship and residency in radiology and oral medicine respectively. At University of Kentucky College of Public Health, he earned both a master’s and doctoral degree in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology, along with a master’s degree in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Yepes also completed a residency program in dental public health at University of Texas, Baylor College of Dentistry and is board certified by the American Boards of Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Dental Public Health. He is also a fellow in dental surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and serves on the editorial board of several dental journals. Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry America/Los_Angeles public

This webinar will provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding the fascinating and emerging field of sleep apnea in children. During this case-based presentation, Dr. Yepes will cover the entire spectrum of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children, including the definition, etiology, risk factors, physiopathology, diagnosis, imaging and treatment options, along with a detailed discussion of the critical role dentists play. The effects of OSA in children will have a separate section in the presentation. These consequences are critical and are the main justification for an early diagnosis of this condition.

You Will Learn

To understand the fundamentals of sleep apnea diagnosis
To identify the signs and symptoms of OSA in children
To implement the correct diagnostic test for OSA
To examine the most updated treatment options of sleep apnea in children
To discuss the consequences for children with OSA
To recognize the role of dentists in the identification and treatment of children with sleep apnea

Who Should Attend

This informative course is designed for dentists, specialists and all members of the dental team.

Tuition: $195 Dentists; $165 Allied Dental Professionals
Program: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Pacific time)
Format: Live, interactive webinar via Zoom
Credits: This activity is designated for 3 units of continuing education credit.

Presenter

Juan F. Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH, is a professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and the associate dean for graduate education at Indiana University School of Dentistry and is an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis. He is also a clinical professor at University at Buffalo. Dr. Yepes is a dentist and a physician from Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia, and attended University of Iowa and University of Pennsylvania where he completed a fellowship and residency in radiology and oral medicine respectively. At University of Kentucky College of Public Health, he earned both a master’s and doctoral degree in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology, along with a master’s degree in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Yepes also completed a residency program in dental public health at University of Texas, Baylor College of Dentistry and is board certified by the American Boards of Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Dental Public Health. He is also a fellow in dental surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and serves on the editorial board of several dental journals.