What do GDPs need to know about Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Name: What do GDPs need to know about Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Start: 2024-10-21T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-10-21T19:00:00+00:00

21st Oct 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Dental

Sleep medicine

21st Oct 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Event will start in 6 days

Online event

Attendance certificate available

Free

ONLINE

Description

This webinar will provide a brief introduction to the importance of sleep and sleep disordered breathing.

What do GDPs need to know about snoring and how should we screen for it in practice? The webinar will include an overview of treatment modalities for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.

Aims

Increase awareness of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea
Give GDPs confidence to screen in practice and discuss the importance with their patients.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, attendees should:

Be aware of the spectrum of sleep related breathing disorders
Know the causes of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Know how to screen for snoring and OSA
Know where to refer (if appropriate for testing and treatment)
Be able to discuss treatment options.

GDC Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes C

Panellists

Our panellists include:

Dr Charlotte Leigh - General Dental Practitioner, BChD MSc MFDS RCSEd. London.

CPD

1 Hour

Summary

This informative webinar is aimed at General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) who are interested in learning more about Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). The webinar will cover the causes, symptoms, complications, and treatment options for these sleep disorders. It will also discuss the role of GDPs in diagnosing and managing these conditions. This can enhance your practice by broadening the scope of your services and helping you better understand and meet your patients' needs. Don't miss out on gaining insightful knowledge in an area of high patient demand.

Learning objectives

1. To understand the causes, signs, and symptoms of snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) for appropriate identification and referral. 2. To learn about various diagnostic methods, clinical protocols, and treatment options for dealing with snoring and OSA. 3. To comprehend the role of General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) in diagnosing, managing, and providing oral appliances therapy for OSA. 4. To gain insight into the possible complications of untreated OSA and how it can impact overall health. 5. To recognize the relevancy of oral health in sleep-disordered breathing, as well as the importance of multidisciplinary management involving GDPs, physicians, and sleep specialists.

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