Introduction to
Dental Sleep Medicine

COURSE OVERVIEW

One out of every four of your adult re-care patients is likely to be suffering from sleep apnea (SleepApnea.org, 2025). * Many patients accept and use their CPAP machine initially, but long-term adherence remains a challenge. When was the last time you spoke to your patients about their airway and their sleep? Learn what to look for, what to ask and what dentistry has to offer these patients; become Airway-aware! Ensure that your practice is part of the solution - it’s time you start your journey to managing Sleep Apnea.

Audience: Dentists, Dental Assistants, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: None

*SleepApnea.org. (2025, June 17). Oral appliances for sleep apnea: Types, benefits, and risks. https://www.sleepapnea.org/treatment/oral-appliance-for-sleep-apnea/ .

Format

Lecture, Live Webinar

Subject

160 Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy 

Speaker

John Viviano, DDS D ABDSM

Course Date

October 30th @ 7:00 PM ET /4:00 PM PT

Credit

1 CEU

Course Fee

Free

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Understand the prevalence and health consequences of unmanaged sleep apnea
■ Explain how CPAP and OAT compare, and how differences impact on outcomes
■ Screen, monitor and refer patients for management of snoring and sleep apnea

John Viviano, DDS D ABDSM


John Viviano DDS D ABDSM 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 the Clinical Director of the Sleep Disorders Dentistry Research and Learning Centre.

CE CREDIT:
Participants must view the pre-recorded lecture in its entirety and complete both the survey and quiz. Once all components are finished, the CE Certificate will be unlocked and available for download.

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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:

This speaker was not compensated by National Dentex for the production or delivery of course content. Speakers do not receive compensation for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased or of lesser quality.