Sleep Symposium
Sleep, specifically obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a current public health concern. The gold standard of treatment involves the continuous positive airway pressure which patients are not very compliant to due to its cumbersome nature. As such, dentists have been involved in an alternative treatment option. Learn more from two UI Health faculty experts, Dr. Ashima S. Sahni and Dr. Michael D. Han.
DATE: Thursday, December 12, 2024
WHEN: 12 - 2 p.m. CT
WHERE: Zoom link will be provided to registrants.
WHO: Open to all.
COST: FREE
Eligible for 2 continuing education credits.
Learning Objectives:
- To describe non-surgical, non-PAP treatment options for OSA, including anti-obesity GLP-1 medications and Excite OSA
- To identify the various craniofacial surgical approaches for the management of OSA
Speakers: Sahni Heading link
Dr. Ashima S. Sahni practices in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, and Allergy at UI Health. Dr. Sahni specializes in sleep medicine, and she has a special interest in non-invasive ventilation, neuromuscular disease, and complex sleep-related breathing disorders. She also has a focus on the transition of inpatient/outpatient care for patients with sleep-related disorders.
Speakers: Han Heading link
Dr. Michael D. Han is a surgeon in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UI Health. Dr. Han specializes in surgical correction of deformities of the jaw (orthognathic surgery). His subspecialty and clinical interest is in the surgical and nonsurgical management of dysfunction of the temporomandibular (jaw) joint. He also manages full-scope maxillofacial trauma. Dr. Han serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
ADA CERP Statement Heading link
Speakers do not have relevant relationships to disclose.
The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
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The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits.