Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Understand the epidemiology and pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Utilize the STOP Bang mnemonic for assessing OSA risk.
- Stratify patient care and OSA severity based on the apnea hypopnea index (AHI).
- Recall the gold standard in the diagnosis and management of OSA.
- Walk through the process of prescribing and delivering a mandibular advancement device for OSA.