TITLE
Sandra Kahn : The Story of a Hidden Epidemic (Book by Paul R. Ehrlich and Sandra Kahn)
TALK INFO
There's a silent epidemic, and it is right under our noses. Our jaws are getting smaller and our teeth crooked and crowded, creating not only aesthetic challenges but also difficulties with breathing. Author Sandra Kahn, orthodontist, will talk about her book "Jaws".
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
SPEAKER
DATE
18/03/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Explain the concept of the “hidden epidemic” of jaw underdevelopment and malocclusion in modern populations.
Understand the environmental, dietary, and lifestyle factors influencing craniofacial growth and airway development.
Recognize the relationship between jaw development, breathing, sleep-disordered breathing, and overall health.
Differentiate genetic versus environmental contributions to craniofacial form and function.
Discuss the public health and clinical implications of altered jaw growth in children and adults.
Apply insights from the book to preventive, early-intervention, and interdisciplinary approaches in healthcare and education.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Author Dr. Sandra Kahn D.D.S., M.S.D. will present the insights in her book. She is a graduate from the National University of Mexico (UNAM) and the University of the Pacifc School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. She began her work in orthodontics with a specialty in physical anthropology at the University of California in Berkeley focusing her studies on human craniofacial growth and development.
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.
