Sleep related breathing disorders are caused by so many things, both anatomical and physiologic. It is no longer logical or ethical to treat this continuum of conditions based on the severity of the disease the patient presents with. We must be like “Columbo” and investigate the actual cause(s) of the problem. There is no shortcut to find the cause(s). It is only after collecting all of the clues that we can begin to put the puzzle pieces together and start treating the upstream cause(s) of the problems. Welcome to dentistry 3.0!
Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding the difference between screening and data collection.
2. Appreciating the importance of treating the cause(s) of the problem.
3. Connecting the interventions to the cause(s) and making the best referrals.
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