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.