TAO Dentistry: The Journey

Presented by: Michael Gelb, DDS, MS

Original Publication Date: September 25, 2021

Course Description:

This comprehensive course delves into the TAO Pathway in dentistry, covering the three critical elements while emphasizing the profound relevance of sleep and the airway in dental practice. You will critically examine the economic and healthcare ramifications of undiagnosed sleep apnea in the United States. By identifying concealed avenues to wellness and better sleep for individuals of all ages, you will better understand the factors contributing to a healthier sleep environment. Moreover, you will assess the components of an airway-centric dental practice and explore their potential impact on patient outcomes. With your knowledge, you'll be equipped to recognize, diagnose, and propose remedies for breathing and bite issues in children and adults. The course also includes hands-on training in using the Integrative Dentistry Checklist within the context of patient care. Ultimately, you will emerge with a comprehensive grasp of the fundamental principles and philosophy underlying an airway-centric approach to dentistry, allowing you to apply these core tenets of inpatient treatment effectively.

Learning Objectives:

• Recall and list the three elements of the TAO Pathway in dentistry.
• Explain the significance and relevance of sleep and the airway to dentists in your own words, highlighting their importance in dental practice.
• Analyze the economic and healthcare implications of undiagnosed sleep apnea in the United States and discuss the costs associated with this hidden health crisis.
• Identify and evaluate hidden pathways to wellness and improved sleep for adults and children, considering the factors contributing to a healthier sleep environment.
• Examine and critically assess the components of an airway-centric practice, highlighting their potential impact on patient outcomes and overall dental care.
• Recognize, diagnose, and propose solutions for common breathing and bite issues in both children and adults, utilizing your knowledge of airway-centric dentistry principles.
• Demonstrate the effective use of an Integrative Dentistry Checklist in the context of patient care.
• Describe the fundamental principles and philosophy of an airway-centric approach to dentistry, outlining its core tenets and their application in patient treatment.

Speaker Bio:

Michael Gelb, DDS, MS, is a world-renowned TMJ and Sleep Specialist who practices in New York City and White Plains. He received his D.D.S. degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and his M.S. from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Gelb co-authors GASP: Airway Health- The Hidden Path to Wellness and co-founded The Foundation for Airway Health and The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry. The Gelb Center was founded over 30 years ago by Dr. Michael Gelb’s father, Dr. Harold Gelb. Since then, Dr. Michael has taken his father’s findings to the next level through his Airway Centric® integrated therapy. He invented the ACG™ Airway Centric® System with the help of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies. The ACG System is the first day and night dental appliance solution that offers an integrated approach to addressing airway issues. Dr. Gelb is dedicated to improving his patients’ health by reducing pain, restoring refreshing sleep, and transforming lives.