More Than a Jaw Problem: The Interplay Between TMD, Airway & Sleep Apnea – Part 2

Webinar

Date/Time:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM (EST)

1 Live CE*

Description:

What do sleep apnea, airway, occlusion, and TMD have in common? Everything. Yet, these issues are often treated in isolation, leading to incomplete diagnoses and suboptimal treatment outcomes. In this webinar, we’ll break down the critical connections between these conditions and explore why a comprehensive, integrative approach is essential for successful patient care.

Many patients suffering from TMJ disorders also experience airway dysfunction, disrupted sleep, or occlusal imbalances—yet these links are frequently overlooked. By understanding how occlusion contributes to airway issues, how obstructive sleep apnea is a common side effect of TMD, and how the bite plays a pivotal role in breathing and craniofacial health, you’ll gain a deeper insight into the bigger picture.

Join us as we discuss:

• How occlusion and jaw stability impacts airway function.
• The relationship between TMD and sleep apnea—what most clinicians miss.
• Why treating one issue without addressing the others can lead to treatment failures.
• Practical approaches to recognizing and managing these interrelated conditions.

This webinar is designed for dentists, orthodontists, and healthcare professionals looking to refine their diagnostic skills and improve patient outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and rethink your treatment approach.

Objectives:

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify the Overlapping Factors: Understand the anatomical and functional connections between sleep apnea, airway health, occlusion, and TMD.
• Recognize Key Clinical Signs: Learn how to detect airway-related issues in patients presenting with TMD symptoms and occlusal imbalances.
• Understand the Role of Occlusion in Airway Function: Explore how bite alignment influences airway stability and breathing patterns, and why it matters in treatment planning.
• Differentiate Between Symptoms and Root Causes: Gain insight into how TMD, occlusal dysfunction, and sleep-disordered breathing can be mistaken for each other, leading to misdiagnosis.
• Integrate a Multidisciplinary Approach: Discover practical strategies for assessing and managing these interconnected conditions to improve long-term treatment outcomes.

Speaker: Dr. Agatha Bis

Dr. Agatha Bis graduated from the University of Toronto with a chemistry science degree, and obtained a DDS from the University of Western Ontario.

Dr. Bis is focused on enhancing dental practice growth, success, and long-term health through systemization and implementation of advanced dental technology.

Dr. Bis has a deep clinical interest in TMD and complex or mutilated dentition patients and has incorporated digital technology to help her guide the process of restoring such cases from start to finish. Her passion for inspiring others to reach and exceed their goals and expectations is remarkable.

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