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P072 The Crucial Role of Orthodontics in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Paediatric OSAS

Speaker: Derek Mahony

  • About This Course

This recorded webinar will discuss Dr Mahony’s PhD research looking into the multidisciplinary approach to treating sleep disordered breathing in the paediatric population, and the part orthodontics plays in successful treatment.

Aims

This course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to treating sleep disordered breathing in the paediatric population, and the part orthodontics plays in successful treatment.

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

  • Understand the role of each modality in the treatment plans for paediatric OSAS.
  • Identify the relationship between malocclusions and SDB in children.
  • Summarise the most favourable dentofacial orthopaedic treatment outcomes for these children, once their nasal airway has been improved.
  • Compare stability of their improved airway with and without MFT.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

  • Which combination of treatments would most reduce the impact of sleep disordered breathing in the paediatric population.

GDC Development Outcomes

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