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Burnout and Bruxism:
The Dental Implications of Sleep Disordered Breathing
Description:
Introduction into sleep disordered breathing and the many dental and health manifestations that occur as a result. This common and under diagnosed problem impacts potentially 20% of the United States population. Learn and understand a deeper connection between common dental problems and sleep disordered breathing. Discover a new approach to resolving TMD, mouth breathing, and bruxism, that is all within the scope of licensed dental professionals.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this presentation, attendees will be able to
● Understand basic sleep concepts and the impact of poor sleep.
● Understand sleep disordered breathing and common treatments
● Identify common dental oral signs associated with sleep disordered breathing
● Understand the role of dentistry in identifying, referral, and treatment of sleep disordered breathing
Presented by:
Karese Laguerre, RDH, OMT
Karese is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness. Through tele-therapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate about education and self-help, she published Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals. When not working with clients globally she spends time with her husband and four kids.
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