Sleep Apnea Essentials for the Dental Team

About this Seminar

Objectives:

• Learn the basics of the pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.


• Understand team concepts for screening and integration into the treatment flow.


• Discuss the workflows and algorithms in the clinic and with respiratory clinics.


• Overview of appliance and case examples.

Presenters

About Troy Michelson, DMD

Dr. Troy Michelson received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) with Distinction and several awards for his clinical and academic skills from the University in 1999.

Having owned and managed several clinics during his career, Troy is a Mentor for the Passion Dental Group. Troy mentors on procedures including sleep apnea, implants, botox, and complex treatment planning. Troy has a passion for educating and helping patients with sleep apnea. He is a certified Prosomnus sleep appliance provider and is a member of the Alberta sleep study club. 

Dr. Michelson believes in giving back and has been involved in community and philanthropy work with missions to Ecuador, Cambodia, Honduras, and Rwanda and locally at the Drop-in Center in Calgary.

Troy can often be found in his spare time with his family enjoying nature and navigating the slalom waterski course at the lake or on the pickleball court.