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Exclusive Webinar

November 18, 2025 | 8:00 PM ET  

From Resistance to Results: Using Nasal Function to Guide Dental Sleep Therapy Outcomes

Breathing efficiency begins at the nose—and its impact extends far beyond airway patency. In this exclusive webinar, Dr. Karen Parker Davidson will unpack how assessing and optimizing nasal function can dramatically improve oral appliance therapy outcomes, patient adherence, and overall treatment success in dental sleep medicine.

Webinar is Worth 1 CE Credit 

Karen Parker

Dr. Karen Parker Davidson, DHA, MSA, M.Ed., MSN, RN

Founder, International Society of Airway Function, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics (ISAFDT)

What You'll Learn

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Understanding Nasal Function in Airway Health  

Explore the connection between nasal resistance, airflow dynamics, and sleep-disordered breathing. Learn how nasal function directly influences oral appliance therapy effectiveness
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Identifying and Assessing Nasal Obstruction

Recognize clinical signs, patient symptoms, and screening tools for evaluating nasal resistance in a dental setting. Discover how to incorporate these findings into treatment planning.

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Improving Outcomes Through Evidence-Based Strategies

See how real-world case examples and protocols demonstrate the impact of optimizing nasal breathing on patient comfort, compliance, and long-term therapeutic results.

Meet Our Speaker

Karen Parker

Dr. Karen Parker Davidson, DHA, MSA, M.Ed., MSN, RN

Dr. Karen Parker Davidson is a globally recognized leader in functional rhinology, rhinomanometry technology, and interdisciplinary airway science. With over 30 years of experience in clinical care, flight medicine, and performance health, Dr. Davidson brings a unique blend of clinical insight and innovation to her work.

She has dedicated her career to understanding how nasal airflow influences the body’s autonomic balance, heart rate variability, and overall health—especially in veteran and athletic populations.

Dr. Davidson leads global initiatives to standardize nasal assessment practices, bridging gaps between dentistry, ENT, sleep medicine, and sports science. Her research and clinical leadership continue to redefine airway-focused care, empowering practitioners to use breathing as a measurable and therapeutic tool.

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Webinar is worth 1 CE credit.

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