The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD) is leading the charge for an interdisciplinary medical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders, which research indicates contribute to a range of serious physiological, cognitive, behavioral and performance conditions in children and adults. AAPMD will bring together leading medical, dental and research experts at its 2015 conference, "The Silent Airway Problem: Connecting the Dots," held March 27-29 in New York City at the Crowne Plaza Times Square.
"There is growing awareness of the role of sleep in health, disease and performance," explained Howard Hindin, D.D.S., co-founder of AAPMD. "Upper airway obstruction and resulting sleep-disordered breathing can be a factor in heart disease, hypertension, stroke and diabetes in adults, as well as in childhood development, learning and behavior. The goal of AAPMD is to further the understanding of the condition and health problems related to this disorder so that individuals can get proper diagnosis and treatment. This is especially important for children, who will benefit most."
More than 20 speakers will present at "The Silent Airway Problem" conference, covering a wide range of topics related to airway health and sleep-disordered breathing. Continuing education units are available for physicians, dentists, hygienists, physical therapists and professionals in speech-language pathology and audiology.
A sampling of the topics to be covered includes:
•The Role of Nasal Airway Obstruction in Pediatric Sleep Apnea
•Medication Influence on Airway and Sleep
•Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
•Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia
•Increasing Sleep Health Literacy in Early Childhood
•Completing the Circle: The Relevance of the New Science of Healing and the Dental/Medical Connection
"There can be serious health concerns for individuals with sleep-disordered breathing, and airway obstruction may be the root cause," explained Dr. Michael Gelb, co-founder of AAPMD. "An interdisciplinary approach that combines dental and medical examination, diagnosis and treatment is producing positive results for patients of all ages."
"The Silent Airway Problem" conference is open to physicians, dentists and all other health care practitioners and educators. For additional information and to register for the "The Silent Airway Problem," go to www.aapmd.org.
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