3 CE Credits

Online Lecture

Description:

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or repeated obstruction of the upper airway during sleep could potentially be a serious systemic disorder. Multiple surgical and nonsurgical treatment modalities have been proposed for management of this condition. One of the common treatment modalities includes utilization of oral appliances of various designs and this is executed by dental clinicians. This course aims to provide means to effectively select cases, treatment plan and design appropriate oral appliances for sleep apnea management.

Course Objectives:

• Introduction to sleep disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea.
• Identification of the different surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities available for management of sleep apnea.
• Treatment planning, design and fabrication of oral appliances for sleep apnea management and possible side effects.

Dr. Elahe Behrooz obtained her first DDS degree in Iran and her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Eric Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. She obtained her second DDS degree from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto with honors in June 2016.

She has been the recipient of numerous awards and has authored and co-authored multiple publications both in Iran and Canada.

She holds fellowships of multiple organizations including the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), Ontario Dental Association (ODA), the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) and the OKU honorary dental society.

In addition to her passion for prosthodontics, she enjoys playing the guitar, socializing and traveling to underserviced areas to provide dental care.