Understanding Functional Airway Testing

Dr. Karen Parker Davidson offers insight into the interplay between different components of the airway and their role in maintaining optimal orofacial function. In this comprehensive presentation you will learn:

Learning Objectives:

  Comprehensive Understanding of Airway Physiology

• Gain insight into the interplay between different components of the airway and their role in maintaining optimal orofacial function.

Proficient Interpretation of Functional Airway Tests

• Acquire the skills to conduct and interpret various functional airway tests based on the test tracings and trans nasal pressure changes
• Understand the significance of different parameters obtained from these tests and their implications for diagnosing and monitoring orofacial dysfunction and airway conditions.
• Develop the ability to identify patterns and abnormalities in airway function tests and correlate them with specific speech, orofacial, and airway disorders.

Integration of Functional Airway Testing into Clinical Practice

• Learn how to incorporate functional airway testing into the assessment and management of patients with orofacial dysfunction, symptoms, or diseases.
• Understand the role of functional airway testing in different clinical scenarios, including the diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of orofacial conditions.
• Gain practical insights into communicating test results effectively with patients and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

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The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is a global network of dentists, health professionals, and scientists who research the biocompatibility of dental products, including the risks of mercury fillings, fluoride, root canals, and jawbone osteonecrosis. It is a non-profit organization and has been dedicated to their mission of protecting public health and the environment since they were founded in 1984. 

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