Clinical Recognition

Identify the red flags, anatomical risk factors, and dental signs of sleep-disordered breathing visible during routine clinical exams — from Mallampati scores and tongue scalloping to bruxism and craniofacial indicators.

Screening That Captures Everyone

Learn why traditional tools like STOP-Bang and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale miss key populations, and what a comprehensive screening approach should include to ensure no patient slips through the cracks.

The Diagnostic Pathway

Understand what happens after the referral — from in-lab polysomnography and home sleep testing to modern wearable diagnostics — and how collaboration with the sleep medicine team leads to better patient outcomes.

About the Course

This is the second course in a 3-part continuing education series designed specifically for dental professionals. Building on the foundational knowledge from Part 1, this course moves from awareness to action — equipping you with the clinical eye, screening tools, and referral confidence to identify patients at risk for sleep-disordered breathing. By the end of this course, you'll know how to recognize clinical red flags during routine exams, understand the strengths and limitations of existing screening tools, and navigate the diagnostic pathway with confidence. Accredited by the New Brunswick Dental Society | 1 CE Credit Hour | Accreditation #2025006004

Your Instructor: Angela Hoffman

Angela Hoffman, RRT, CRE is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 20+ years of experience in sleep and respiratory care, and the founder of NaviSleep Respiratory Solutions — a virtual sleep diagnostics and consultation company based in New Brunswick. Angela's passion for sleep health is both professional and deeply personal. She created this course series to empower dental professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify sleep-disordered breathing early — because the conversations that happen in the dental chair can genuinely change the course of a patient's health.

Course Curriculum

4 Chapters · 9 Lessons

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      From Awareness to Action & The Dental Advantage

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      Signs, Symptoms & Visual Risk Factors

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      Key Anatomical Risk Factors

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      Bruxism & TMD: When Grinding is More Than Stress

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      STOP-Bang & ESS: Strengths and Limitations

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      The NaviSleep Dental Sleep Screening Tool

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      From Screening to Diagnosis: Sleep Study Levels

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      Level 1 PSG & Level 3 HSAT & New Wearable Technology

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      Course 2 Knowledge Check