(7106) Pediatric Sleep Disorders: Etiology, Management and Multidisciplinary Approach

Recently, pediatric sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have received more public attention and are at the forefront of significant concern and areas of research. OSA is considered the most severe in the spectrum of SDB affecting up to 1-5% of all children, prompting the medical and dental communities to improve awareness for proper screening, diagnosis, and earlier treatment. Physicians and dentists have the opportunity to play a prominent role in multidisciplinary teams that routinely treat children with OSA after initial assessment and diagnosis. After a thorough review of the medical and dental treatment modalities, attendees will be able to comprehend the indications and or contraindications to current techniques in treating children with OSA.