Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 730.
Synopsis:
This program creates dentist and dental team awareness for the epidemic-level disease known as obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep medicine status quo is discussed and the profound impact that dentistry could have on their patients’ lives by implementing oral appliance therapy. It provides evidence-based motivation to become involved today so you can start helping both your patients and your practice.
Oral appliance therapy effectiveness is reviewed and contrasted to that of CPAP. This realistic and evidence-based comparison empowers the dentist to become an effective patient advocate when encountering physician resistance. Learn how to obtain optimum outcomes by way of adjunctive therapies when called for. Start saving lives today by implementing oral appliance therapy in your dental practice. Description of Speaker:
Dr. John Viviano obtained his credentials from the University of Toronto in 1983. His clinic is limited to managing sleep-disordered breathing and bruxism. He is a credentialed diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and has lectured internationally, conducted original research and authored original articles on the management of sleep-disordered breathing. His clinic was the first Canadian facility accredited by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and he is clinical director of the Sleep Disorders Dentistry Research and Learning Centre. Viviano also hosts the SleepDisordersDentistry LinkedIn discussion group, conducts dental sleep medicine CE programs for various levels of experience, including a four-day mini residency, and administers the SDDacademy.com online learning platform, which includes the zSleepClub online mentorship. Contact him at 905-212-7732, john@drviviano.com or sleepdisordersdentistry.com.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
Current state of PAP and OAT for Managing OSA How PAP & OAT compare regarding Effectiveness & Adherence How PAP & OAT differences impact on Therapeutic Outcome Most important factor influencing successful outcomes How to deal with Residual Sleep Apnea Post OAT How to deal with Physician Resistance Disclosure:
In the last 12 months, the speaker has received honoraria from the AACP, Dental Corp, Panthera Dental, and Somnomed inc.
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For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at
nareg@farranmedia.com .
Farran Media is a nationally approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026.
Provider ID# 304396
This activity meets the educational criteria required for verifiable Continuing Professional Development under the General Dental Council Lifelong Learning scheme and represents 1.5 hours of verifiable CPD.
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or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are
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qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic
or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are
intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise,
skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.
Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward
license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant
to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.
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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
at nareg@farranmedia.com