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E u r o S c i C o n C o n f e r e n c e o n
Dental & Dental
Hygiene
Dental & Dental Hygiene 2018
Journal of Dental and Craniofacial Research
ISSN 2576-392X
M a r c h 2 6 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 8
E d i n b u r g h , S c o t l a n d
Page 61
Sleep-disordered breathing is a hot topic in dentistry and
medicine today. Dentists are in a unique position to
screen for, diagnose and treat their patients with obstructive
sleep apnea. OSA is a serious, potentially life-threatening
condition which can result in hypertension, congestive
heart failure and even death. This presentation will cover
the screening, diagnosis and contemporary management
of sleep-disordered breathing in a comprehensive format,
both for the general restorative dentist, the orthodontist
and the oral and maxillofacial surgical specialists. From the
medical history and clinical examination, to radiographic
and diagnostic imaging findings, to a detailed discussion
of the clinical polysomnogram and sleep medicine
consultation referral, to mandibular advancement oral
appliance therapy and CPAP therapy, to upper airway surgery
including uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), laser-assisted
uvuloplasty (LAUP), nasal septoplasty, inferior turbinectomy,
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, radiofrequency tongue
and soft palate ablation, to maxillomandibular advancement
and genioglossus advancement, to tongue and hyoid
suspension, this presentation will provide direct and practical
real life ways to improve the health and prolong the life of
your patients with maximal fulfillment in return.
Diagnosis, nonsurgical
and surgical treatment
of obstructive sleep
apnea
James D Bates
Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas,
USA This course will touch on several clinical conditions in
which saliva plays a very important role. The first of
these is dental caries and the second is dental erosion. In
both these conditions tooth mineral is dissolving due to the
presence of acid in the mouth. We will discuss why teeth
dissolve in acid and the different ways in which saliva and
the acquired enamel pellicle influence these two conditions,
as well as those of attrition and abrasion. Participants will
learn how to differentiate among the various possible causes
of erosion and dental caries. The opposite problem is the
formation of dental calculus, where mineral is depositing
in dental plaque. We will discuss how saliva influences this
process and its role in the site-specificity of dental calculus.
Saliva has recently been suggested to be important for the
health of the oesophagus, particularly in patients with acid
reflux. Participants will learn the possible benefits for the
oesophagus of salivary stimulation. Participants will also
learn to differentiate among the many possible causes and
treatments available for patients with xerostomia or dry
mouth, with an emphasis on the various drug categories
which may lead to this condition. Since saliva is being used
in preference to blood as a diagnostic fluid for various drugs
and diseases and particularly as a source of DNA for genetic
studies, we will discuss some of the implications of these
studies.
Why is saliva so
important for your
patient’s health?
Colin Dawes
University of Manitoba Dental College, Canada
J Den Craniofac Res 2018, Volume: 3
DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C1-003