COVID Considerations and Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Michael Cowen

To discuss screening for OSA in the dental practice and the considerations for dentists who are considering getting involved in offering the life-saving treatment of Oral Appliance Therapy to their patients, in light of the medical and dental boards rulings as they relate to COVID-19.
Topics include:
• Discuss the ADA's and AADSM's position on the dentist's role in the OSA process
• Discuss the AASM's position of oral appliance therapy in light of the COVID-19 Virus
• Understand the intraoral signs of obstructive sleep apnea present in the dental chair
• Explore components of an effective screening protocol for dental professionals and their teams