This lecture focuses on the adverse effects of intermittent hypoxia (a hallmark of obstructive sleep apnea; OSA) during growth in childhood, as well as during pregnancy on the newborns. Presenting findings will shed lights on the new role of orthodontists in the trans-generational healthcare.
Learning Objectives:
After this session, attendees will be able to:
After this lecture, attendees will be able to understand the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea during childhood and pregnancy.
After this lecture, attendees will be able to explain the effects of intermittent hypoxia, a hallmark of obstructive sleep apnea, on the children and newborns.
After this lecture, attendees will be able to recognize the orthodontist’s role in the management of respiratory function in childhood as well as during pregnancy from both the within- and trans-generational viewpoints of healthcare.
