Orthodontic Strategies for Sleep Apnea

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Orthodontic Strategies for Sleep ApneaA comprehensive airway management and sleep apnea program

Courses taught by:

David Paquette, D.D.S., M.S., M.S.D.Lou Chmura, D.D.S., M.S.

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What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is emerging as one o the most

widespread and costly health issues in the U.S. OSA is known

to aect more than 18 million Americans, including children,

85% o whom are undiagnosed.* The disease is characterized

by upper airway obstruction, associated with repeated gaps

in breathing and interrupted sleep. OSA is known to raise a

persons risk o serious medical problems such as:

heart attack

stroke

depression

hypertension

auto-immune disorders

OSA aects a persons health, lonevity, and qualityo lie. YOU can make a dierence!

An Orthodontic ApproachThis course will provide you with an understanding o the physiology o sleep apnea and the current diagnostic

and treatment options, as well as a new orthodontic approach and its protocols. The orthodontic approach is

intended to provide patients with immediate relie rom OSA, as well as changes to the airway that may address

an underlying cause. We will demonstrate innovative technologies and convenient, cost eective processes

to improve the diagnostic and treatment experience. This proram is the frst o its kind in the orthodontic

industry, and includes a complete, evidence-ased system to implement into your practice now.

What are Leading Orthodontists saying about Sleep Apnea?The mounting body o evidence connecting serious health disorders to sleep apnea points to the

necessity o making the treatment o this condition a standard o care in all orthodontic practices.Dr. Ron Redmond

Newly developed technologies and scientifcally validated protocols now enable orthodontists

to eectively treat people with sleep apnea.

Dr. David Paquette

The peer-reviewed literature makes it abundantly clear that untreated sleep-disordered breathing

is at best, seriously debilitating and costly to the healthcare system, and at worst, lie threatening.

Dr. Paul Damon

Up to 20% of adults sufferfrom sleep apnea*

85% of people with sleepapnea are undiagnosed*

People with sleep apnea havemore heart attacks, strokes, anddie earlier*

The estimated US economic costof OSA is more than $65 billion*

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This course provides you with everything you need to know to offer your patients the

care they need, and a comprehensive system for you to implement NOW.

Instructors

David Paquette, D.D.S., M.S., M.S.D.

Dr. Paquette received his dental degree

rom UNC School o Dentistry in 1979

and a Masters in Pediatric Dentistry

rom UNC in 1983. His Masters thesis

won a national research award that

same year. He is board certifed by the

American Board o Pediatric Dentistry.

He obtained his Masters degree and

specialty certifcate in Orthodontics

rom the St. Louis University in 1990. Dr. Paquettes

Masters thesis in Orthodontics won the coveted Milo

Hellman award in 1991. He is an active member o the

Schulman Group.

Dr. Paquette is passionate about advancing the art and

science o Orthodontics. He has published numerous

articles and lectures nationally and internationally.

Lou Chmura, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Louis Chmura graduated rom Michigan

State University in 1978, and earned his

Masters degree in Orthodontics rom the

University o Michigan in 1987. He is an

ABO Diplomate, and an active member

o the Schulman Group and two other

national study groups. He is also an active

member o the American Association

of Orthodontics, the American Board

of Orthodontics, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Chmura has numerous proessional publications, has

authored the Orthodontic chapter in Principles and Practice o

Laser Dentistry, and has over 40 proessional presentations

designed to help Orthodontists integrate innovative and useul

tools and techniques into their practices.

Course ObjectivesThis course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to eectively incorporate an Orthodontic Obstructive

Sleep Apnea program into your practice. During the course you will learn:

The physiology o snoring and sleep disordered breathing

Clinical signs and screening methods or identiying obstructive sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea diagnostic choices, including new Home Sleep Testing options

How the orthodontic strategy diers rom conventional treatment options

The role o mandibular positioning and maxillary arch development in airway management

Partnering with health care proessionals or comprehensive care and new reerral sources

Medical insurance billing made easy

Teaching Methods and Tools

Our program includes training methods such as lecture, video, interactive group discussion, and hands-on exerciseswith FDA-cleared obstructive sleep apnea oral appliances and home sleep testing therapy. A complete system o

Orthodontic OSA tools and protocols, patient education, and proessional reerral materials will be available and

demonstrated.

Space is Limited. Register Today at 877.448.8606, or www.OrthoSleepApnea.com.

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DATE LOCATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE CODE

June 14 & 15 Newport Beach, CA Dr. Louis Chmura CHMU2A13

June 28 & 29 Dallas, TX Dr. David Paquette PAQU2A13

July 26 & 27 Boston, MA Dr. Louis Chmura CHMU2B13

August 9 & 10 Chicago, IL Dr. Louis Chmura CHMU2C13

September 13 & 14 San Francisco, CA Dr. Louis Chmura CHMU2D13

October 4 & 5 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Dr. David Paquette PAQU2B13

November 1 & 2 Tampa, FL Dr. David Paquette PAQU2C13

December 6 & 7 Las Vegas, NV Dr. Louis Chmura CHMU2E13

REgISTER EARLY: 60+ DAYS bEORE COURSE gENERAL REgISTRATION

Orthodontists $995 $1,295

Staff $195 $295

Teams (1 Orthodontist/2 Staff) $1,195 $1,595

CE Credits: 12

Locations and Dates

Registration and Tuition**

Space is Limited. Register Today at 877.448.8606, or www.OrthoSleepApnea.com.

Henry Schein Dental Specialties Group is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental

Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP doesnot approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Henry Schein Dental Specialties Group designates this activity for 12 continuing education credits.

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