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Clear Aligners and Sleep Disorders
Educational Objectives
The goal of this continuing education (CE) activity is to provide readers with an understanding of how to incorporate clear aligner therapy into their practice, in order to address the needs of patients diagnosed with sleep-related breathing disorders who require orthodontic intervention. Upon completion of this activity, the reader should be able to:
1. Review appropriate screening protocols.
2. Identify the correlation between malocclusions and airway deficiencies.
3. Understand how to provide patients with comprehensive treatment options to address sleep-related breathing disorders.
4. Discuss the appropriate use of clear aligners for combination cases utilizing the Aligner Sleep Appliance.
5. Recognize the benefits of incorporating 3D technology into the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
Abstract
Treatment methods are now available that address the needs of the large number of patients who require orthodontic clear aligner therapy and have been diagnosed with sleep-related breathing disorders. When indicated, an effective treatment for these conditions can be accomplished by correcting malocclusions with the use of clear aligners throughout both active and retention phase treatment, as well as by addressing the individual’s breathing disorders with a dental sleep appliance that fits over the clear aligners. With the use of this process, the patient avoids having to complete orthodontic treatment prior to treating his or her sleep disorder, which can be a potentially life-threatening condition.
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Author Bio
Sal Rodas, MBA
Mr. Rodas is the chief product officer for SleepArchiTx and the executive director for the Foundation for Airway Health. He is a published author, speaker, and dental and medical technology evaluator. Rodas has presented hundreds of hours of continuing education courses to dental and medical professionals, nationally and internationally, in the areas of sleep medicine, airway management, 3D technology, and practice growth. Mr. Rodas has over 15 years of professional senior level executive experience. Throughout his career, he has worked on innovative solutions with leading companies in the medical and dental sleep industry designed to help practices grow. His most recent assignment was as the chief strategic officer of a sleep diagnostics company. Previously, he led operations, sales, marketing, and service efforts as the COO for Space Maintainers Lab, an international organization with offices in the U.S. and abroad that serve the needs of dentists and orthodontists worldwide. At Space Maintainers Lab, Sal presided over the SMILE Foundation – the educational division of the company – organizing seminars nationwide with leading lecturers in the dental community. Sal earned his MBA from Babson College, holds a Bachelor of Information Technology, and served as a U.S. Marine.
Payam Ataii, DMD, MBA
Dr. Payam Ataii has over 18 years of clinical experience. He is a graduate of Tufts Dental School, ranking first in his clinical class with a Harvard Externship and has received many achievement awards and publications in Dental Research Journals. Dr. Ataii is a seasoned author and educator, having trained more than 4,600 dentists and team members about the latest dental technologies. Founder and Board Member of The National Association of Dental Professionals & National Association of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Ataii’s perseverance in research spearheaded him three consistent Top Dentist Awards. He has been featured locally as well as nationally on networks such as ABC, NBC, KNBC and KTLA news for some of his published research and accumulated data.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Dental Learning. Sal Rodas, MBA and Payam Ataii, DMD, MBA are consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Dental Learning. Sal Rodas, MBA and Payam Ataii, DMD, MBA may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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