Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement 1/2008 to 2/28/2012

Objectives
This 2 day introductory course will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep disorders including snoring and sleep apnea. The dentist is now recognized as the primary care provider for mild to moderate cases. This course includes an extensive course manual to educate dentists and prepare them to achieve their certification in the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Content
This course will cover the following topics:

  • How to determine where the airway is obstructed
  • How the Rhinometer evaluates the nasal airway
  • How the Pharyngometer evaluates the pharyngeal airway
  • Importance of the overnight home sleep studies in diagnosing sleep apnea
  • Treatment Options, CPAP, Surgery, Oral Appliances
  • Sleep Definitions
  • Cephalometrics for Sleep Medicine
  • Forms and Diagnostic Records
  • Oral Appliance Therapy
  • Marketing Your Practice for Snoring and Sleep Apnea
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine Practice Parameters
  • Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Position Paper on Ambulatory Devices
  • Different Stages of Sleep Non REM and REM
  • Different Types of Insomnia
  • Summary of ambulatory overnight sleep studies
  • How to read a polysomnogram
  • Importance of working with pulmonologist at the Sleep Centre
  • Use of Pulse Oximeter to evaluate the level of oxygen in the blood
  • How to examine the nasopharyngeal airway
  • How to examine the oropharyngeal airway
  • How to examine the hypopharyngeal airway
  • Importance of RDI and upper airway resistance syndrome
  • Relationship between sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Receive a comprehensive course manual when registered in the course! This manual has over 300 pages of important information. Click here to view the table of contents.

2010-2011 Course Locations

Registration:        7:30 a.m.
Course hours:     8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lecture
                               5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hands-On Participation

Vancouver, BC
October 1 & 2, 2010

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
1088 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9
800-663-9255

Las Vegas, NV
October 9 & 10, 2010

The Westin Casaurina
160 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109
1-866-837-4215

Chicago, IL
January 15 & 16, 2011

Renaissance Oak Brook
2100 Spring Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 573-2800

Toronto, ON
March 5 & 6, 2011

Marriott Toronto/Yorkville
90 Bloor Street East
Toronto, ON M4W 1A7
(800) 859-7180

Washington, DC
May 14th & 15th, 2010

Sheraton National Hotel
900 South Orme Street
Arlington, VA 22204
1-888-627-8210

Course Fee
Doctor's course fee: $995 includes comprehensive course manual
Staff course fee : $395 includes comprehensive course manual

Bonus! Each office will receive a free CD of numerous scientific articles.

Rondeau Seminars reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any portion of the seminars. Refund and cancellation policy in effect. Plus taxes where applicable.

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