SVDHA Dinner Meeting (2 CEU)

September 16, 2010

Conservative Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Mandibular Advancement Oral Devices
By Alexander H Malick, DMD, FAGD

Sleep is one of the most complex and essential aspects of health in all living organisms. Obstructive Sleep Apnea affects the quality and efficiency of sleep and leads to more complex and life threatening sequela if left untreated. The most effective Treatment for this condition is the use of CPAP machines, however, since many patients are not able to tolerate and comply with this treatment modality, the use of oral devices has gained significant popularity.

This course will offer a brief review of the physiology of Sleep and some of the common pathological conditions affecting sleep with an emphasis on Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Current treatment modalities will be reviewed and a detailed discussion of the role of the Dentistry in the treatment of this medical condition will be outlined. 

Alexander H. Malick, DMD, FAGD, is a 1982 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He subsequently completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Reynolds Army Community Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. He served three years as a Dental Officer (Rank of Major) in the US Army Dental Corps before moving to San Jose, CA where he was an associate in a small group practice and Adjunct Clinical professor at UCSF Dental School. He opened his first private practice in 1989. In 2002, he relocated to Arkansas to take a position as VP of Operations for a small Bio-Medical Company. In 2003, he opened his current practice in Roseville, CA. Dr Malick held an Adjunct Faculty position at the University of Pacific Dental School's Advanced General Dentistry Residency program in Union City and is currently adjunct faculty at Sacramento City College's Dental Hygiene Program.

Dr. Malick is a frequent speaker at various groups and organizations. He has published 2 peer reviewed journal articles, was a spokesman for Smokeless Tobacco with the Santa Clara Dental Society, and has given lectures on sleep apnea to physicians and lay public.

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