Wed 18 March 2026 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Sleep Disordered Breathing Screening in Children
Many children with sleep-disordered breathing remain undiagnosed- could dental visits change that?
Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) affects up to 11% of children worldwide and is linked to growth, behavioural, and cardiovascular consequences. Despite this, it remains under-recognised and under-diagnosed. Dentists, who see children regularly, may be well positioned to support early identification through the use of screening tools.
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- recognise the key signs, symptoms, and consequences of paediatric sleep-disordered breathing
- identify commonly used screening tools for children at risk of SDB
- apply strategies to integrate SDB screening into routine dental practice
- understand referral pathways and effectively communicate with caregivers for children at risk.
Presented by Dr Raksha Baskar
CPD hours: 1 clinical hour
RSVP by Friday 06/03/2025
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Schedule
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SPEAKERS |
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7:45 am |
Registration and Networking |
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Coffee and Breakfast served |
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8:30am |
Lecture |
Dr Raksha Baskar |
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9:30 am |
Close and Depart Venue |
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Speakers
Dr Raksha Baskar 
Dr Baskar is a dentist in her final year of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry) at the University of Melbourne, with 10 years of private practice experience. Her research on paediatric sleep-disordered breathing screening formed her minor thesis for the DCD program.
