Pediatric Sleep Disorders: Etiology, Management and Multidisciplinary Approach
Presented by Dr. Jacy Stauffer
Monday, April 6, 2026
8 PM - 10 PM EST
2 CEUs
In recent years, pediatric sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have received more public attention and are now at the forefront of significant medical concern and areas of research. OSA is considered the most severe in the spectrum of SDB, and is highly prevalent affecting up to 1-5% of all children. Approximately 7 to 9 million children experience OSA, prompting the medical and dental communities to improve awareness for proper screening, diagnosis, and earlier treatment. In addition, physicians and dentists have the opportunity to play a prominent role in multidisciplinary teams that routinely treat children with OSA after initial assessment and diagnosis.
Attendees will be able to understand the medical and dental etiology of OSA and its effect on the overall quality of life of a child. After a thorough review of the medical and dental treatment modalities, attendees will be able to comprehend the indications and or contraindications to the techniques currently being utilized by dental and medical professionals. By utilizing various screening methods such as the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ), an airway evaluation, and a comprehensive dental examination, attendees will be comfortable screening patients for OSA and making the appropriate referrals to physicians for diagnosis.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the medical and dental etiology of OSA
- Identify and screen patients for OSA
- Familiarize yourself with medical and dental modalities of treatment of OSA
- Play an active role on a multidisciplinary care team, collaborating among various medical and dental professionals.
About the speaker:
Dr. Jacy Stauffer is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. After graduating from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, she went on to pursue a General Practice Residency at Rhode Island Hospital, focusing on adults and children with special health care needs. Following the completion of her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn NY, she worked in a private group practice setting for a few years before embarking on full-time academia. She spent 10 years as an Attending with NYU-Langone's 'Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry at the Maryland and California sites.
Dr. Stauffer currently serves as the Program Director for the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). She enjoys treating the medically complex patient population, while also serving as a mentor for resident research and contributing to various projects surrounding pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Her firm belief in real-time collaboration between physicians and dentists also led her to initiate the pediatric multidisciplinary sleep clinic at OHSU where she continues to share her expertise and even developed a clinical rotation for her residents. Dr. Stauffer’s position on the ABPD Oral Clinical Examination Committee allows her to fulfill her passion of lifelong learning by participating as both an examiner and writer for the board exam.
To Register:
Tuition is $69. Click HERE to register.