Description

What: Breathe Easy, Sleep Sound: Dentists & Doctors Partnering Against Sleep Apnea

When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm CDT

Where: Via Zoom

How: Register via the AAWD website: https://members.aawd.org/ap/Events/Register/K6HbVG4CXHBCW

The prevalence of sleep apnea today requires comprehensive patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) and the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) invite you to a webinar focused on the critical role of screening for obstructive sleep apnea. Learn how dentists and physicians can join forces to tackle this health concern in our communities.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding Sleep Apnea: Gain a foundational understanding of what sleep apnea is, its symptoms, and why it's a concern in today's health landscape.
• Screening for Success: Learn essential tools and protocols for effectively screening your patients for sleep apnea.
• Interprofessional Collaboration: Learn how to initiate, develop, and nurture collaborative relationships between dentists and physicians to provide a holistic care approach to managing sleep apnea.
• Oral Appliance Therapy: Explore the benefits and applications of oral appliances as a viable treatment option for patients who have mild to moderate sleep apnea or are unable to use CPAP machines.

About our Speakers:

Dr. Tanya L. DeSanto, DDS, D.ABDSM, is a distinguished dental sleep medicine specialist with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Dental Director for Prairie Sleep Center and an adjunct faculty member at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She is well-known for her contributions to dental sleep medicine, including lecturing, mentoring, and her role as a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Nathalie Foray, MS, DO, an Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, with special interests in Cystic Fibrosis and graduate medical education. 

Why Attend?

This webinar is not just about understanding sleep apnea but about breaking down the silos between dental and medical professionals to forge a unified front against this condition. By attending, you'll not only enhance your knowledge and skills in managing sleep apnea but also learn how to leverage the strengths of both fields to provide superior patient care. Dentist attendees will earn 1 CE* 

*AAWD is an Approved AGD-PACE Provider