Airway and Sleep Disorders – The Systemic Health Impact
Webinar Presenter: Dr. Michael Gelb, DDS MS
Date: Wednesday February 26th 2020 – Time: 8:00-9:00 PM EST
Course Outline: 
Dr. Gelb brings a comprehensive, practical and academic background as he discusses our emerging understanding of the significance that sleep disorders have on our overall health. He stresses the need to treat periodontal infections as well as using appliances to manage the symptoms with a goal of reduced oxidative stress, systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and sympathetic overload.
This webinar’s focus is not only about treating airway issues, but understanding the impact that periodontal pathogens have on overall health if your patient has sleep disorders. The public and our profession are beginning to recognize the role high risk oral pathogens play in causing chronic disease and systemic inflammation. Dental health professionals play a significant role in the prevention of CV disease, dementia, diabetes and other chronic diseases.
We feel privileged to have Dr. Gelb present in his area of expertise. Please share this offer to attend this free continuing education PACE certified webinar hosted by OraVital.
Biography
Dr. Michael Gelb is a highly rated author and speaker on TMJ, sleep apnea, sleep disorders and chronic headache treatments. After graduating from Columbia University with a DDS degree, he received his MS degree in 1984 at SUNY Buffalo in Neuromuscular Research.
Dr. Gelb presented 25 courses discussing airway and sleep disorders in 2019. He is the director of Sleep Medicine NYU college of Dentistry, Adjunct professor NYU College of Dentistry and Diplomate of the American Board of Orafacial Pain. He is the cofounder of The Foundation of Airway Health and its Airway Summit, as well as the coauthor of GASP: Airway Health- The Hidden Path to Wellness.
Dr. Gelb provides solutions for dentists to incorporate Airway and Sleep into their practices and maintains a private practice in NYC and White Plains. He has pioneered AirwayCentric® Medical and Dental education and recently developed the ACG Day Night Appliance System.
Additional References
https://www.drmichaelgelb.com/airwaycentric
https://www.drmichaelgelb.com/acg-system