Pediatric Dentist/Owner Beyond Pediatric Dentistry Dallas, Texas, United States
Disclosure(s):
Loria Nahatis, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose
Pediatric airway issues are often overlooked but can impact sleep, development and overall health. Dentists play a key role in recognizing early signs and guiding families to care. This presentation covers identifying and screening for airway concerns using validated tools, key clinical red flags and management strategies—including referrals and in-office treatment. You will learn how integrating airway assessments into your practice can improve patient outcomes and long-term health.
Learning Objectives:
Identify key signs of airway dysfunction in children and understand its impact on sleep, growth and development
Explore validated tools and techniques for screening pediatric airway concerns in a dental setting
Understand the dentist’s role in pediatric airway care, when to refer and when intervention is appropriate within the dental practice
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