Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often undiagnosed despite its serious systemic and oral health implications. As a dental educator, you are uniquely positioned to empower future providers in early OSA detection and referral. This workshop offers practical strategies from two dental hygiene programs that successfully integrated comprehensive OSA education and clinical training. You will explore implementation challenges and discover ways to enhance your own curriculum. By engaging in interactive discussions and collaborative planning, you will leave equipped to strengthen your students’ knowledge and confidence in screening for OSA—ultimately improving patient outcomes through earlier intervention.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the importance of training dental professionals to screen and refer patients for OSA diagnostics.
Identify common challenges in integrating OSA education and clinical training into dental curricula.
Design a proposal for incorporating OSA-related content into a new or existing educational curricula.
