This hands-on program is intended for dentists looking to take the steps towards learning and understanding the practice of dental sleep medicine. The program includes information about sleep disorders, sleep medicine, diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea patients via oral appliance therapy and other treatment modalities.

Innovations in clinical techniques and protocols to achieve more successful treatment outcomes will be discussed. Lectures, workshops/demonstrations, clinical case-based learning, and literature reviews will provide participants a deep dive into the clinical approach of dental sleep medicine.

The program is divided into four modules (three onsite and one live-streamed), and is designed for dentists looking to develop and expand their understanding of dental sleep medicine. It emphasizes the connection between sleep medicine, dental sleep, and Temporomandibular Disorders.

MODULE I: UNAM in Leon, MEXICO September 19-20, 2022

Module I is designed for dentists with an interest in, but little or no background in dental sleep medicine. The module includes information about sleep physiology, sleep disorders, diagnosis and management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treating snoring through the utilization of oral appliance therapy (OAT) and other treatment modalities.

This program examines fundamental concepts and practical techniques necessary to incorporate OAT into a general or specialty dental practice. Participants will be taught the practice protocols and clinical guidelines necessary to perform the proper patient screening, examination and record acquisition to begin treatment with competence and confidence.

MODULE II: Live-Streamed November 5, 2022

This module is designed for clinical cases-based learning, participants will gain a deeper understanding of patient selection, examination and management protocols including side effects.

MODULE III: Tufts University in Boston, USA January 19-20, 2023

Module III will be held at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. The module builds on the knowledge and clinical proficiency gained from previous sessions with continued emphasis on skill development. Participants will develop a better understanding of oral appliance selection and learn the required documentation to initiate oral appliance therapy. Clinical competence and confidence with oral

appliance fitting, titration protocols and management of side effects will be addressed. Lectures will develop a more in-depth understanding of normal sleep, consequences of sleep deprivation, other sleep disorders, prevention and management of side effects.

MODULE IV: UNAM in San Miguel de Allende Gto., MEXICO March 6-7, 2023

As the final didactic step, Module IV provides the participants with the proficiency to manage a broad spectrum of cases and severities of obstructive sleep apnea. A focus on titration goals, understanding maximum medical improvement, and side effect management furnishes practitioner confidence and promotes best patient care. Exploring alternative treatments such as surgery and PAP therapy will lay a foundation for guiding patient decision making and anticipating combination therapies for best outcomes. Understanding of pediatric sleep disorders, screening, referral and management will be presented.

• Develop a critical understanding of the physiology of sleep and the pathophysiology of sleep disordered breathing (SDB).
• Understand risk factors, signs and symptoms, and co-morbidities of Sleep Disordered Breathing.
• Understand screening, diagnosis, examination, clinical protocols, attributes and limitations of various oral devices design features.
• Comprehend standards of dental sleep medicine practice to be incorporated into a general or specialty practice setting with patient flow algorithms, practice standard requirements, documentation, comprehensive examination, records and bite acquisition.
• Comprehend comorbidities of SDBs such as cardiovascular, metabolic and neurocognitive concerns.
• Identify critical data of sleep studies including sleep architecture, respiratory parameters and influence on oral appliance success expectations.
• Learn clinical protocols for patient care such as clinical history and examination, diagnosis, oral appliance delivery, follow ups, medical record documentation and correspondence with physicians.
• Comprehend oral appliance titration, monitoring signs, symptoms and management of side effects.
• Develop an appropriate algorithm for patient management that begins with screening and ends with long-term follow-up.
• Explore alternative and emerging therapies for OSA.
• Anticipate oral appliance efficacy and side effects for individual cases and consider combinations of therapies for best clinical outcomes. Understand the health consequences of sleep deficiency.
• Comprehend the etiology and prevalence of pediatric OSA, the differences with adult OSA and the efficacies of treatment options.
• Understand pediatric sleep disorders, screening, referral, and management.
• Understand the interrelationship between TMD, bruxism, and sleep

All Dental Professionals interested in the topic.

For those attendees who for some reason cannot make the trip to Boston, they will have the option to attend the lecture through live broadcast.

Live translation will be available for all lectures

Dental Continuing Education Credits: Approximately 45 Participation hours

AGD Code: 200, 730

Tuition:

• Dentist: $4400 USD

*A payment plan is available for three payments: $1500 due at registration (latest August 15), and $1450 due November 1, and $1450 due January 13. You may choose to utilize the payment plan on the registration page.

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Prior to visiting Tufts University Dental School, you will be required to fill out a pre-screening survey regarding COVID-19 each time you are scheduled to be in the building. Any event attendee with symptoms that could be related to COVID-19 must not engage in group activities and should seek medical advice right away. Please see the Coronavirus and Health Safety Policy below for more information.

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