TITLE
Fernanda Almeida: Compliance, Titration and Side Effects of Oral Appliances in Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
TALK INFO
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.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Dentoalveolar
SPEAKER
DATE
02/06/25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Explain the role of oral appliance therapy in the management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Assess patient compliance factors influencing the effectiveness of oral appliance use.
Describe titration protocols for optimizing therapeutic outcomes while minimizing discomfort.
Identify common and long-term side effects associated with oral appliance therapy.
Develop strategies to manage side effects and improve patient adherence.
Evaluate clinical outcomes to determine treatment success and need for follow-up adjustments.
ABOUT THE 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.
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
