EC Dental Science

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder linked to specific malocclusions and craniofacial features. Pediatric dental practitioner plays a significant role in diagnosing clinical presentation and risk factors associated with pediatric OSA and providing comprehensive, preventive and therapeutic treatment strategies in managing these children in collaboration with multispecialty. The aim of this research paper is to provide a brief insight about OSA in children regarding its etiology, clinical presentation and management and also to alert all pediatric dentists and general dental professionals in enhancing their knowledge about OSA, the more common sleep related disorder.

 Keywords: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Dental Professionals; Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA); Pediatric Patients; Sleep-Disorders

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