Dental Sleep Medicine: Clinical application

Description

In this course, you will learn everything necessary to apply Sleep Dentistry in your clinical practice, from diagnosis to treatment of sleep disorders. Additionally, you will discover how this discipline relates to other dental specialties and how its integration will improve your clinical outcomes. This way, you will be able to provide more comprehensive and holistic care to your patients.

Objectives

• Understand the main sleep disorders, especially apnea, and how they affect dental health.
• Learn how to diagnose and treat these disorders in the dental clinic.
• Know the key diagnostic tests and available treatments.
• Integrate Sleep Dentistry with other dental specialties.

Contents

1. Sleep: Introduction to the most relevant sleep disorders affecting dental patients.
2. Snoring: Evaluation and management of snoring in the dental clinic.
3. Apnea and its friends: Diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea.
4. Workshop on respiratory polygraphs: Use of this diagnostic test to detect apneas.
5. Types of treatments for apnea: Review of the different types of treatments available.
6. Friki Level, other sleep disorders: Analysis of less common, yet equally important sleep disorders.
7. Application in clinic (live session): How to integrate Sleep Dentistry into daily practice and its connection with other dental areas.

Methodology

The course is divided into 6 high-level training modules, each consisting of a 45-minute video class. To ensure proper understanding and assimilation of the topics, at the end of each module you will need to take an online self-assessment test.

You will only be able to access the next module after passing the test.

Final live session

On January 24, 2025, Dr. Eva Martos will offer a live online session, where she will address the most relevant topics of the course and clarify doubts.

Extended access to the course

After the live session, the course will remain available for one more month, until February 25, 2025, to review topics or complete any modules you may have missed, at your own pace.

What will you get?

• Access to 6 high-level training modules with video classes.
• Self-assessment tests to reinforce learning.
• Opportunity to attend a live session with expert Dr. Eva Martos, where you can interact directly with her and clarify your doubts.
• Extended access to the course for an additional month after the live session.
• Certificate of completion, upon completing all modules and passing the assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who is this course aimed at?

This course is aimed at dentists and dental sector specialists who wish to expand their knowledge of Sleep Dentistry and its integration into clinical practice. It is not necessary to be part of BQDC; any dental professional can enroll.

How long do I have to complete the course?

You have until one month after the live session on January 24 to complete all the modules.

Is it necessary to attend the live session?

Although attendance at the session is not mandatory, it is highly recommended, as it is an opportunity to clarify doubts directly with the doctor and delve into the most important topics of the course.

What happens if I do not pass the self-assessment test?

You can try again until you succeed. The goal is to ensure you have understood the concepts before moving on to the next module.

Does the course provide a certificate?

Yes, upon completing all modules and passing the self-assessment tests, you will receive a certificate of completion issued by BQDC Academy.

Schedule

November 25, 2024: Course start

January 24, 2025: Final live online session with Dr. Eva Martos

February 25, 2025: End of course access