Fernanda Almeida: Compliance, Titration and Side Effects of Oral Appliances in Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

In her talk, Dr. Fernanda Almeida explores the use of oral appliances in managing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). She discusses the importance of compliance in patient treatment, emphasizing how effective titration of these devices can optimize outcomes. Dr. Almeida also addresses common side effects associated with oral appliances, providing insights into how to mitigate these issues for better patient adherence and overall effectiveness. Her presentation highlights the need for personalized approaches in the treatment of sleep disorders to enhance both comfort and efficacy.

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https://www.surgeon-events.org/videos/compliance%2C-titration-and-side-effects-of-oral-appliances-in-snoring-and-obstructive-sleep-apnea

SPEAKER: Dr. Fernanda Almeida received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1995, and in 2000, her Master of Science from the Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. She is an alumna of UBC, where she completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Dental Sciences) in 2005. Dr. Almeida has been involved in oral appliance research and the treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea since 1996, and her research is focused on oral appliance side effects, compliance, titration modalities, imaging and treatment outcome. With other UBC Dentistry faculty, Almeida has designed an interdisciplinary program in dental sleep medicine for the clinical specialty graduate programs in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. She is also a member of the executive board and research chair of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

San Francisco: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 8:00 am

Mexico City: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:00 am

New York: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00 am

Rio de Janeiro: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 12:00 noon

London: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Berlin: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Cairo: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Dubai: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Delhi: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 8:30 pm

Manila: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm

LANGUAGE: The event language is English. 

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