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Obstructive sleep apnoea and the need for its introduction into dental curricula.

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Title: Obstructive sleep apnoea and the need for its introduction into dental curricula.
Authors: Güneri, P.1 peleen_2000@yahoo.com, İlhan, B.1, Çal, E.2, Epstein, J. B.3, Klasser, G. D.4
Source: European Journal of Dental Education. May2017, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p121-129. 9p. 2 Diagrams, 3 Charts.
Subject Terms: *Dental schools, Sleep apnea syndromes, Cytokines, Adrenocortical hormones, Pathological physiology
Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnoea ( OSA) is a major health problem which causes blood oxygen desaturation that may initiate a cascade of events via inflammatory cytokines and adrenocorticotrophic hormone that may have impact upon quality of life and lead to potential life-threatening events. Even though OSA affects an increasing number of individuals, the role of dental practitioners in recognition, screening and management has not developed accordingly. The goal of this article was to provide updated information to dental practitioners on pathophysiology, consequences and treatment options of OSA with a focused discussion on oral appliance ( OA) therapy, as this topic is not routinely included in current dental curricula of many dental schools. Additionally, we present a template dental curriculum for predoctoral and/or postdoctoral students in education regarding sleep disordered breathing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Obstructive sleep apnoea ( OSA) is a major health problem which causes blood oxygen desaturation that may initiate a cascade of events via inflammatory cytokines and adrenocorticotrophic hormone that may have impact upon quality of life and lead to potential life-threatening events. Even though OSA affects an increasing number of individuals, the role of dental practitioners in recognition, screening and management has not developed accordingly. The goal of this article was to provide updated information to dental practitioners on pathophysiology, consequences and treatment options of OSA with a focused discussion on oral appliance ( OA) therapy, as this topic is not routinely included in current dental curricula of many dental schools. Additionally, we present a template dental curriculum for predoctoral and/or postdoctoral students in education regarding sleep disordered breathing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:13965883
DOI:10.1111/eje.12190