
How Did We Get Here – Origins of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Sleep Apnea
Speaker: Brian Kraft, DDS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Understanding normal craniofacial growth and development and the impact that palatal expansion, myofunctional therapy, and nasal breathing have on that development. Looks at the impact of Western culture on craniofacial development. Focus on the dental clues that indicate craniofacial underdevelopment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Understand the normal craniofacial development in children
- Understand the impact of palatal expansion
- Realize the benefits of myofunctional therapy
- Appreciate the impact of nasal breathing on proper development


AGD/PACE
Credits: 2.0
Course Contact: [email protected]
Course Categories: Orthodontics Care and Treatment of Children
Subject Code: 430
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: NA
Sponsor(s): Vivos Therapeutics, Inc.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Honorarium
AGD/PACE
Credits: 2.0
Course Contact: [email protected]
Course Categories: Orthodontics Care and Treatment of Children
Subject Code: 430
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: NA
Sponsor(s): Vivos Therapeutics, Inc.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Presenter is affiliated with Vivos Therapeutics, Inc.
