Current orthodontic education status in the North American region on treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Key Points

• Lack of standardization in treating obstructive sleep apnea may hinder effective patient management.
• Variability in post-graduate residency programs affects orthodontists' ability to manage sleep apnea cases.
• Assessment of educational curriculums shows inconsistencies in training related to obstructive sleep apnea.
• The need for standardized approaches in orthodontic education highlights gaps in current training methodologies.

Abstract