Physiology-Informed Precision Care for OSA: Moving Beyond CPAP

In this insightful webinar the renowned sleep researcher Dr. Danny Eckert Director, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health at Flinders University. Explores the paradigm shift toward physiology-informed precision care for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

If your dental practice treats sleep-disordered breathing, you likely know that the traditional “one-size-fits-all” trial-and-error approach, where most patients are initially prescribed CPAP, which leaves many patients non-compliant and untreated. In this presentation, Dr. Eckert introduces the PALM scale, a framework that categorizes the four specific traits (endotypes) driving a patient’s sleep apnea: Pcrit (anatomical collapsibility), Arousal threshold (how easily they wake up), Loop gain (respiratory control stability), and Muscle responsiveness.

By understanding that OSA is a heterogeneous disorder, global practitioners can better tailor their treatments. Key highlights from the webinar include: