Archive for February, 2016
The British School of Osteopathy, London, SE1.
Exploring the Wider Role of Dentistry
“The Effect of Jaw Problems on the Rest of the Body” – this presentation was given at the Refresher course held 13/14 February. The topics covered were Airway & Sleep Disorders, Posture, Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction, Movement Disorders and New Orthodontic Treatments.
Dental Tribune – Nordic News
This is an excerpt from an article which appears in the above paper. To read the full article go to
http://www.dental-tribune.com and enter SDB (Sleep Disordered Breathing) in the search box.
What can dentists do to help patients suffering from SDB?
Concerning children, our study results highlight the clinical recognition of craniofacial features related to SDB.[5] Especially children with a convex facial profile could be candidates for early intervention and orthodontic treatment to prevent the progression of SDB later in life. Dentists may be the first health care professionals to recognise SDB in adults by identifying cranio-facial features related to an increased risk of SDB and by interviewing patients about possible subjective symptoms. Dentists are encouraged to refer possible OSA patients for further examinations to general medical practitioners.
The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry.
White Flag Event
AAPMD annual meeting 15-17 September 2016 in Tucson, Arizona.
The American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry is an organization that seeks to work together and inform individuals, families, and society about wellness, as a collaborative approach among health care providers. Focusing on issues such as sleep disorders and airway obstruction, craniofacial pain, child growth and development, chronic inflammation, and sports and academic performance, the multidisciplinary group of health care providers and health care consumers at AAPMD aim to integrate care for children and adults.
The Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines is also holding a conference – see their website: http://www.ascdd.org.
Connecting Heads 