Craniofacial Sleep Medicine: The Important Role of Dental Providers in Detecting and Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children

• Main Authors: Tammarie Heit (Author), Bea Janine Tablizo (Author), Martina Salud (Author), Fan Mo (Author), Mandip Kang (Author), Mary Anne Tablizo (Author), Manisha Witmans (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a clinical disorder within the spectrum of sleep-related breathing disorders (SRDB) which is used to describe abnormal breathing during sleep resulting in gas exchange abnormalities and/or sleep disruption. OSA is a highly prevalent disorder with associated sequelae...