Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Related Bruxism, and TMD: The Dentist’s Role in Daily Practice

Abstract: 

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), bruxism, and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) frequently intersect within routine dental care; however, their signs and symptoms can be difficult to distinguish.

This course provides a comprehensive review of OSA, ranging from initial screening and sleep study interpretation to long-term clinical management. Participants will explore various designs of oral appliances and learn the vital importance of monitoring subsequent dental and occlusal changes. Furthermore, strategies for managing the complications associated with Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs) will be discussed.

Ultimately, this workshop equips practitioners with the knowledge and tools required to diagnose, manage, and differentiate the complex intersections of OSA, bruxism, and TMD. Additionally, the adjunctive role of myofunctional therapy in treating OSA will be introduced.

Learning Objective:

• Identify patient with OSA in dental practice

• Assessment and management of Bruxism and TMD in OSA patient 

• Interpretation of sleep study 

• Tailor- made of MAD - bite registration and choices of MAD

• Myofunction on OSA

AM session  

• Identification of OSA patient in daily practice

• Assessment of TMJ and Bruxism 

• Management of OSA 

PM session 

 

• Discussion of different types of MAD

• Practice on bite registration, management of complication 

• Introduction of Myofunction in OSA

Speaker:

Dr. Wan Kong Yuk, Annie
Specialist in Prosthodontics

BDS(HK), MClinDent(Pros) (Lond), MDS (Pros) (HK), AdvDip Prosthodont (HK),

M Pros RCSEd, FCDSHK (Pros), FHKAM (Dental Surgery)

Dr. Wan is a  Specialist in Prosthodontics , she graduated from The University of Hong Kong  before going on to earn a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from The University of London, UK, as well as a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Prosthodontics from HKU.

Dr. Wan holds fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Dr. Wan is an International Certificant of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine . She also completed comprehensive training in managing temporomandibular disorders (TMD) at the University of Kentucky under Professor Jeffrey Okeson.

Currently, Dr. Wan maintains a private practice and serves as the Honorary Dental Consultant for the Department of Dentistry at United Christian Hospital. She is also  a part-time Clinical Lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, and a frequent guest lecturer across the Asia-Pacific region.

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