PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Lederman, Lynne ED - Parker, Jonathan A. TI - Dentists Play an Important Role in Identifying and Treating OSA DP - 2014 Dec 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 15--16 VI - 14 IP - 38 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/38/15.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/38/15.full AB - Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA.