Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the basic physiology of sleep and airway function from a dental perspective

2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of snoring and sleep-disordered breathing in dental patients

3. Perform chairside screening and risk assessment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

4. Identify appropriate cases for dental intervention and timely medical referral

5. Understand the principles, indications, and limitations of oral appliance therapy

6. Integrate dental sleep medicine protocols into routine dental examinations

7. Appreciate the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in sleep care

8. Practice ethical, evidence-based decision-making in dental sleep medicine