Barbara Ollech

Board certified in Dental Sleep Medicine. Treated patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome and other Sleep Disordered Breathing using Oral Appliance Therapy. Communicated with patients regarding impact of untreated OSA on their general health. Educated patients in Nasal Breathing and other techniques. Collaborated with physicians to have patients accurately tested and coordinate treatment of comorbid health issues. Did efficacy testing to ensure successful outcomes. Trained team members as Sleep Coordinators to assist in patient education and follow up. Devised and presented programming in physicians' offices to educate medical teams on screening and detection of Sleep Disordered Breathing.

Solo practitioner in patient-focused private dental practice. Provided all aspects of dental care with a comprehensive approach. Focused on cosmetic treatment as well as quality restorative care. Treated TMD and other orofacial pain syndromes. Utilized digital radiographs intraoral photography and scanning technology to educate patients and increase treatment acceptance as well as patient satisfaction. Proactively streamlined treatment and other office systems through team meetings and effective communication with team members.

Provided dental care to patients with special needs and elderly patients in long term care facilities. Did basic restorative dental procedures as well as extractions and other surgical procedures. Traveled to various facilities within Orange County with mobile equipment.

Part time position during Dental School and Summer breaks. Worked with Special Needs patients in Schneider's Children's Hospital and Jewish Institute for Geriatric Care. Did rounds, attended lectures and was on call with Dental Residents. Assisted Dental Residents in providing patient care. Represented the dental department at patient care coordination and discharge meetings. Worked as a clinical clerk with Dr Saul Kamen, geriatric specialist.