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Advancing Dental Sleep Care Through Weight Management & Pharmacotherapy

In this insightful CE webinar. Dr. Rafael Sepulveda, board-certified in internal medicine, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine, explores the intersection of Sleep care through weight management.

If you are a dental professional treating sleep-disordered breathing, this presentation provides a comprehensive guide on integrating obesity care into your clinical practice. Dr. Sepulveda explains the bidirectional relationship between weight and sleep, detailing how poor sleep alters neuroendocrine hormones, such as increasing ghrelin and decreasing leptin, which drives hunger, decreases satiety, and increases cravings for high-carbohydrate foods.


This global webinar includes a deep dive into modern anti-obesity medications, specifically the role of tirzepatide in treating OSA. Key clinical concepts covered include:

  • The Science of Weight Loss and the Airway: Discover how reducing total body weight decreases tongue fat, which acts as a primary mediator in lowering a patient’s Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI).

  • Pharmacotherapy Efficacy: Learn about the SURMOUNT-OSA trial, which demonstrated that tirzepatide can lead to a 51% reduction in AHI for patients with moderate to severe OSA, alongside notable improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness.

  • Strategic Combination Therapies: Understand how to combine weight management treatments with Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) or CPAP to optimize patient outcomes, especially as a strategy to lower required air pressure for patients struggling to tolerate CPAP machines.

  • Dental and Surgical Considerations: Gain essential safety knowledge regarding patients taking incretin medications like tirzepatide. Dr. Sepulveda explains the need to pause these medications at least seven days prior to IV sedation due to delayed gastric emptying and increased aspiration risks, as well as the importance of monitoring for dental enamel changes caused by medication-induced reflux.

  • Holistic Patient Management: Discover specific nutritional and behavioral modifications to support patients on anti-obesity medications. The webinar emphasizes the importance of proper hydration, prioritizing high-protein intake, and implementing strength training to prevent the loss of lean muscle mass during weight loss.

Watch the full webinar to learn how to effectively collaborate with sleep physicians, navigate the complexities of chronic disease management, and deliver comprehensive, personalized sleep apnea care to your patients.


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