In line with the mission of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine being global leaders in dental education we are growing internationally. Our first global summit is this week and many other international courses are coming up this fall. The Tufts Dental Sleep Medicine Global Summit aims to bring to Talloires, France a group of leaders and emerging leaders in the field of Dental Sleep representing different countries to discuss the most relevant issues related to the teaching and practice of dental sleep medicine. Additional key leaders from around the world will engage in discussions online to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and share their needs to expand the field in their respective countries. Best practices will be shared along with the exchange of the latest research and clinical expertise in the field in different continents.

As part of this summit, we are inviting you to join in a set of lectures from some of our participating leaders!

It is estimated that approximately 1 billion people around the globe suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The cummulative long-term effects of untreated sleep disorders have been associated with an extensive range of health consequences. Awareness of the global burden of OSA among the general public and health care professionals is needed. This cooperative work is aimed at amplifying education in somnology, sleep disorders, dental sleep medicine, and holistic patient care. By collaborating with universities and dental associations around the world, we can bring continuing education to where the needs are.

Click here to read the brochure: Tufts Dental Sleep Global Summit

Welcome and Overview of the Tufts Dental Sleep Global Summit

by Shibani Sahni, BDS - Director of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

The Developing of Dental Sleep Medicine around the globe (DSM)

by Leopoldo Correa, BDS, MS

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Historical Perspective

by John Remmers, MD

OSA Diagnosis and Management Overview

by Noah Siegel, MD

Landmark Publications in the Field of Dental Sleep

by Fernanda Almeida, DDS, PhD

Endotypes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

by Scott Sands, PhD

Development and Future of Pediatric Dental Sleep

by Audrey Yoon, DDS, MS

The Evolution of Sleep and Future of Dental Sleep

by Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD

Closing Remarks Q/ A Session, and Future Educational Opportunities

by Leopoldo P. Correa, BDS, MS

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis

by Noah Siegel, MD, Harvard Medical School

• Understand the development of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Comprehend obstructive sleep apnea from a historical perspective
• Learn Diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea
• Identify the key publications in dental sleep medicine
• Understand endotypes of obstructive sleep apnea
• Understand an overview of pediatric dental sleep medicine
• Appreciate the evolution of sleep medicine and future of dental sleep

This course is appropriate for general dentists, hygienists, and dental team members.

Credit Hours: Lecture: Credit Hours - 5

All: $50

*Please note that it takes the system 10 minutes to send your confirmation email with the Zoom link upon completion of your registration and payment.

Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the course start date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be given after that time or to no-shows.

The Office of Continuing Education reserves the right to close registration when an enrollment limit is reached and to cancel, modify, or alter content or faculty for any course if circumstances indicate the need for such a change. If the school finds it necessary to cancel a course, a full refund will be granted. All attempts to contact registrants will be made as soon as possible in the event of a course cancellation. The school will not be held responsible for any losses due to travel arrangements made by the registrant.

In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Office of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel or postpone a course. If a course has been canceled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course's status.