Course Details

• This course takes an in-depth look at the multidisciplinary approach to treating sleep disordered breathing in the paediatric population, and the part orthodontics plays in successful treatment.
• You will be presented with a short presentation followed by an assessment.
• If you achieve 80% or more, you pass the course and will receive a printable certificate to place in your CPD folder. If you do not pass, you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment when you feel confident.

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

C,D

Topics covered