Speaker: Andrew Swiatowicz, DDS
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Time: 8:30 am Registration | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Lecture
Location: Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House
1305 Memorial Ave W
West Springfield, MA 01089
CE: 5
Event Overview
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic, and if left untreated, terminal medical condition. With over 39 million Americans affected by OSA, it is likely that you see at least one patient a day in your office suffering from this problem. Couple that with the fact that nearly 80% of people are unaware they have this disease, and general dentists are given the unique opportunity to educate on, screen for, and treat OSA.
This course will help general dentists become more aware of how they can play a role in the management of OSA; whether it be simply screening patients, all the way to knowing what is involved to starting your own sleep practice.
Course Objectives
Understand the science of sleep, and how our medical colleagues diagnose and treat OSA
Review what dentists can do to manage OSA (it's more than just oral appliances!)
Learn how to perform airway focused examinations on patients
Explore the business side of dental sleep medicine to see if treating patients can work for your practice.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Andy Swiatowicz has been treating patients with OSA since he made his first appliance in dental school. He owns two dental practices in Wilmington, Delaware. His general dental office sees patients aged 1-100, with a special niche of treating those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His dental sleep medicine practice was the first AADSM-Accredited office in the state. Dr. Andy was Delaware's first Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and focuses on the interdisciplinary management of patient's and their OSA. When not doing dentistry, you can find him Crossfitting or going to Disney World with his husband, Brandon.
Dr. Swiatowicz has no financial conflicts to disclose.
For more information contact Christine Schmitt at MDS. (508) 449-6008 or [email protected]