Course Category – Sleep Apnea
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The Science and Health Care Crisis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What EVERY Dentist Should Know
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Gene Santucci DDS MA FACDDr. Gene Santucci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA where he is co-director of the Dental Sleep Mini-Residency Program, Content Coordinator for Sleep Medicine. He also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling.
Dr. Santucci has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of Dental Sleep Medicine, ADHD in Children and Sleep Related Disorders, Occlusion, Aesthetics, Temporomandibular Disorders, Photography, Functional Anatomy of the Gnathostomatic System and the Fabrication and Delivery of Night Guards. He is a published author contributing to numerous articles in refereed journals and abstracts along with a Task Force Report regarding sleep medicine, course content in dental education. His text book contributions include: Patient Examinations in an Esthetic Dentistry Practice, Headache and Facial Pain.
Dr. Santucci has been awarded membership in the following associations: Fellow, American College of Dentists, Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, Diplomate, American Academy of Integrated Pain Management, American Dental Educators Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, California Sleep Society, American Association of OralSystemic Health, American Dental and California Dental Associations. He is also a member of Catapult Education and reviews dental products for them.
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Jeff Horowitz DMD FAGD D-ABDSMDr. Horowitz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and earned his DMD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a general practice residency at the Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, NJ. In 1992, Dr. Horowitz founded the Carolina Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry, a multi-disciplinary group practice. His main interests are cosmetic smile rehabilitation, complex restorative cases, treatment of sleep disordered breathing, orthodontics and TMJ disorders. An admitted C.E. “Junkie”, Dr. Horowitz has earned fellowship from the AGD where he is actively involved as a past-president and delegate for South Carolina. He serves as a mentor at the Kois Center for Advanced Dental Studies, is a key opinion leader and lecturer for the Catapult Group, and is an instructor for Sleep Group Solutions. His dental affiliations include the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Orthodontic Society, the American Dental Association, the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine, the Carolina Sleep Society, American Equilibration Society, and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
Sleep Dentistry for Practice Profitability and Unparalleled Care
Learning Series Summary:
While dental sleep medicine continues to be a hot topic, few are discussing how to make it actually work in practice. This three module learning series will not only give dentists the tools needed to begin screening patients but teach them the systems necessary to make sleep dentistry both profitable and fulfilling. By implementing the strategies discussed in this modules, attendees will build value with their existing patients while creating a referral source for new ones.
MODULE ONE: The Science and Health Care Crisis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What EVERY Dentist Should Know
Whether you have considered dental sleep medicine in your practice or not, this MUST-SEE course will review the concepts of sleep disordered breathing that EVERY dentist should be aware of. With an estimated 40 million Americans suffering with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, nearly one third of dental patients in most practices will suffer with some level of sleep disordered breathing. This can have a critical impact on the health, growth and development, arch-form, and function for your patients. With only ten percent of patients in this category currently diagnosed, now is the time for dentists to take the knowledge shared in this module to create healthier patients that will trust you as an oral health care provider and not just a tooth doctor.
Course Objectives:
- – The Science of Sleep Disordered Breathing
- – The Healthcare Implications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- – The Dentist’s Role in Recognizing and Treating OSA
- – Creating Relationships with Medical Practitioners
There are no prerequisite modules for this course. This course will not be recorded and shared for on-demand viewing. It is only available live during the scheduled date and time.
- Course Details: 2 Lecture CE Credits - Subject Code: 730 - Course Code: MEC 05072021
Protocols and Systems for Effective and Profitable Sleep Apnea Therapy
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Gene Santucci DDS MA FACD
Dr. Gene Santucci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA where he is co-director of the Dental Sleep Mini-Residency Program, Content Coordinator for Sleep Medicine. He also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling.
Dr. Santucci has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of Dental Sleep Medicine, ADHD in Children and Sleep Related Disorders, Occlusion, Aesthetics, Temporomandibular Disorders, Photography, Functional Anatomy of the Gnathostomatic System and the Fabrication and Delivery of Night Guards. He is a published author contributing to numerous articles in refereed journals and abstracts along with a Task Force Report regarding sleep medicine, course content in dental education. His text book contributions include: Patient Examinations in an Esthetic Dentistry Practice, Headache and Facial Pain.
Dr. Santucci has been awarded membership in the following associations: Fellow, American College of Dentists, Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, Diplomate, American Academy of Integrated Pain Management, American Dental Educators Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, California Sleep Society, American Association of OralSystemic Health, American Dental and California Dental Associations. He is also a member of Catapult Education and reviews dental products for them.
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Jeff Horowitz DMD FAGD D-ABDSM
Dr. Horowitz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and earned his DMD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a general practice residency at the Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, NJ. In 1992, Dr. Horowitz founded the Carolina Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry, a multi-disciplinary group practice. His main interests are cosmetic smile rehabilitation, complex restorative cases, treatment of sleep disordered breathing, orthodontics and TMJ disorders. An admitted C.E. “Junkie”, Dr. Horowitz has earned fellowship from the AGD where he is actively involved as a past-president and delegate for South Carolina. He serves as a mentor at the Kois Center for Advanced Dental Studies, is a key opinion leader and lecturer for the Catapult Group, and is an instructor for Sleep Group Solutions. His dental affiliations include the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Orthodontic Society, the American Dental Association, the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine, the Carolina Sleep Society, American Equilibration Society, and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
Sleep Dentistry for Practice Profitability and Unparalleled Care
Learning Series Summary:
While dental sleep medicine continues to be a hot topic, few are discussing how to make it actually work in practice. This three module learning series will not only give dentists the tools needed to begin screening patients but teach them the systems necessary to make sleep dentistry both profitable and fulfilling. By implementing the strategies discussed in this modules, attendees will build value with their existing patients while creating a referral source for new ones.
MODULE TWO: Protocols and Systems for Effective and Profitable Sleep Apnea Therapy
While many dentists test the waters of dental sleep medicine, very few understand the necessary systems for making it profitable and fun. In this module, the ‘rubber meets the road” for creating a dental sleep medicine practice within your practice. From screening to follow up, participants will understand the roles, rules, and responsibilities for treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Course Objectives:
- – Proper Screening for OSA
- – Systems for Co-Diagnosis and Therapy
- – Treatment Tools and Efficiencies
There are no prerequisite modules for this course. This course will not be recorded and shared for on-demand viewing. It is only available live during the scheduled date and time.
- Course Details: 2 Lecture CE Credits - Subject Code: 730 - Course Code: MEC 05212021
Streamlining the Systems and Troubleshooting Appliance Therapy for O.S.A.
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Ashley BrownAshleyn Lyon Brown is the Sleep Care Coordinator for Advanced Sleep and TMJ Centers in the Myrtle Beach are of South Carolina. She began her career as a dental assistant but continued her education, graduating from dental laboratory school in Richmond Virginia. Ashley had been creating sleep appliances and various mouth guards when she found her passion in the field of sleep apnea. She then went on to become one of the first Certified Sleep Apnea Coordinators in the country, allowing her to aid in the delivery and adjustment of apnea appliances. Currently, Ashley is studying to become a Registered Polysomnography Sleep Technician to help bridge the gap between medical and dental offices and continue to spread more awareness about oral appliance therapy.
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Jeff Horowitz DMD FAGD D-ABDSM
Dr. Horowitz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and earned his DMD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a general practice residency at the Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, NJ. In 1992, Dr. Horowitz founded the Carolina Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry, a multi-disciplinary group practice. His main interests are cosmetic smile rehabilitation, complex restorative cases, treatment of sleep disordered breathing, orthodontics and TMJ disorders. An admitted C.E. “Junkie”, Dr. Horowitz has earned fellowship from the AGD where he is actively involved as a past-president and delegate for South Carolina. He serves as a mentor at the Kois Center for Advanced Dental Studies, is a key opinion leader and lecturer for the Catapult Group, and is an instructor for Sleep Group Solutions. His dental affiliations include the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Orthodontic Society, the American Dental Association, the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine, the Carolina Sleep Society, American Equilibration Society, and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
Sleep Dentistry for Practice Profitability and Unparalleled Care
Learning Series Summary:
While dental sleep medicine continues to be a hot topic, few are discussing how to make it actually work in practice. This three module learning series will not only give dentists the tools needed to begin screening patients but teach them the systems necessary to make sleep dentistry both profitable and fulfilling. By implementing the strategies discussed in this modules, attendees will build value with their existing patients while creating a referral source for new ones.
MODULE THREE: Streamlining the Systems and Troubleshooting Appliance Therapy for O.S.A.
In this final module, the concepts of the first two courses, will be tied together to give the participants confidence in building a successful sleep practice. Many of the pitfalls and common problems with this therapy will be addressed and followed with a panel discussion for questions and answers. Following this program, dentists will be ready to start their journey towards saving lives while improving the quality of patient care.
Course Objectives:
- – Common Pitfalls in Sleep Apnea Therapy
- – Troubleshooting Appliance Therapy Problems
- – Keeping OSA Therapy Profitable and fun
- – How to Emerge As a Leading Dental Office for Referrals.
Module one and two of this learning series are recommended prerequisites for this course, although they are not required. This course will not be recorded and shared for on-demand viewing. It is only available live during the scheduled date and time.
- Course Details: 2 Lecture CE Credits - Subject Code: 730 - Course Code: MEC 06042021