AADSM Courses

Fall Courses

Practical Demonstration Course

Saturday, September 21, 2013
Darien, IL
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
Darien, IL
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Course Overview

The Practical Demonstration Course provides a logical and thorough overview of the steps to take in treating a patient with oral appliance therapy. The course will walk you through the entire process of patient management from the initial examination to delivery of the appliance and complication assessment. Through observation and small group interactions, you will build on the basics you have learned in previous introductory courses and make practical applications to your practice.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for dentists who are new to dental sleep medicine and have just begun to treat patients with oral appliance therapy. The course is recommended for dentists who have taken an introductory course and are looking to expand their knowledge through observation and interaction.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a system for integrating dental sleep medicine into their practice;
• Understand the daily routines of a dental sleep medicine practice;
• Identify the keys to an effective patient examination for oral appliance therapy;
• Recognize key concepts related to the insertion of the selected oral appliance; and
• Understand side effects and their management.

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Past Courses

AADSM Board Review Course

Date: April 13-14, 2013
Darien, Illinois
Brochure 

Target Audience

Dentists currently active in dental sleep medicine planning to take the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) examination.

Course Directive

The Board Review Course is a one-and-a-half-day course during which an organized overview of dental sleep medicine and sleep medicine will be presented. Material will be presented through both formal and practicum styles of teaching for the purpose of preparing dentist candidates for the ABDSM examination. The course is taught by an expert faculty at the forefront of sleep medicine and dental sleep medicine. Topics covered mirror ABDSM examination content areas.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the scope of the examination based on the weight give to each topic;
• Identify selected learning points of journal articles provided on the ABDSM reading list;
• Gain confidence through the discussion of mock questions;
• Determine appropriate investigative strategies;
• Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with sleep disorders;
• Devise a schedule for study in preparation for the ABDSM examination.

Essentials of Dental Sleep Medicine

Date: March 9-10, 2013
Scottsdale, Arizona

Brochure 

Target Audience

Dentists and dental professionals with an interest in, or currently treating, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients through the utilization of oral appliance therapy (OAT).

Course Overview

The Essentials of Dental Sleep Medicine course is a logical way to incorporate OAT into your practice. The course includes a review of sleep related breathing disorders, such as snoring and OSA, and the impact of sleep disorders on society. A comprehensive evaluation is described that includes upper airway examination and imaging with a focus on areas of pathophysiology in OSA. Several sessions address the range of OAT and upper airway surgery for OSA. The course addresses practice issues such as developing a team approach, medico-legal issues and reimbursement. A final portion of the course is case-based and provides clinical examples of the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in a dental practice.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the dental and medical terminology associated with sleep medicine and OSA;
• Understand the pathophysiology, demographics and sequelae of OSA;
• Evaluate, analyze and comprehend polysomnogram reports and understand the necessity of medical evaluation and importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to treating snoring and OSA;
• Identify and describe the various treatment options available, focusing on the various types of oral appliances available;
• Describe the mechanisms of action of various types of oral appliances as well as the indications, contraindications, complications and side effects associated with their use;
• Evaluate various case presentations that demonstrate a range of patients and treatment situations representative of the practice of dental sleep medicine to include fabrication concepts, interpretation of bite registrations and adherence to recommended treatment protocol and standards of practice;
• Apply practical concepts for building and developing a successful dental sleep medicine practice, including an overview of informed consent, relationships with physicians, sources of patient referrals, follow-up with current patients, record keeping, and medical insurance billing.

Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine Course

Date: October 27-28, 2012
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada

Course Brochure 

Target Audience

Dentists with seasoned experience providing oral appliance therapy for patients with sleep disordered breathing who have an interest in incorporating better management of complex treatment, expectations and outcomes.

Course Overview

This course will build on the clinical skills and depth of understanding attendees have gained from treating sleep related breathing disorders. Topics will widen attendee’s perspective and enhance your skill set for those patients who fall outside the routine. Lectures from a world class faculty group will address issues surrounding the “sleeping brain” including relationships to brain damage, development of cognitive problems, bruxism and preventive or therapeutic strategies for such issues. Clinical protocols will be addressed via combination therapies utilizing telegnathic and soft tissue approaches to enhance treatment outcomes. There will be presentations and panel discussions under the heading of the “T’s of Sleep” addressing Terminology, Testing, Treatment, Titration, and Termination of oral appliance therapy.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss brain related issues surrounding sleep disordered breathing, preventitive measures and the potential impact of oral appliance therapy with patients and other health care providers.
• Identify patients who may benefit from surgical and combination approaches in the management of their sleep disordered breathing.
• Recognize and implement strategies for long-term collaborative management of sleep disordered breathing patients.

Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine Course

Date: October 27-28, 2012
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada

Course Brochure 

Target Audience

Dentists and dental professionals with an interest in, or currently treating, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients through the utilization of oral appliance therapy (OAT).

Course Overview

The Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine course is a logical way to incorporate OAT into your practice. The course includes a review of sleep related breathing disorders, such as snoring and OSA, and the impact of sleep disorders on society. A comprehensive evaluation is described that includes upper airway examination and imaging with a focus on areas of pathophysiology in OSA. Several sessions address the range of OAT and upper airway surgery for OSA. The course addresses practice issues such as developing a team approach, medicolegal issues and reimbursement. A final portion of the course is case-based and provides clinical examples of the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in a dental practice.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the dental and medical terminology associated with sleep medicine and OSA.
• Understand the pathophysiology, demographics and sequelae of OSA.
• Evaluate, analyze and comprehend polysomnogram reports and understand the necessity of medical evaluation and importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to treating snoring and OSA.
• Identify and describe the various treatment options available, focusing on the various types of oral appliances available.
• Describe the mechanisms of action of various types of oral appliances as well as the indications, contraindications, complications and side effects associated with their use.
• Evaluate various case presentations that demonstrate a range of patients and treatment situations representative of the practice of dental sleep medicine to include fabrication concepts, interpretation of bite registrations and adherence to recommended treatment protocol and standards of practice.
• Apply practical concepts for building and developing a successful dental sleep medicine practice, including an overview of informed consent, relationships with physicians, sources of patient referrals, follow-up with current patients, record keeping, and medical insurance billing.

Practice Management Course

Date: October 28, 2012
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada

Course Brochure 

This half-day course is an add-on to the Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine and the Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine courses; in order to participate individuals must be registered in either course.

Target Audience

Auxiliary, office staff, dentists and dental professionals with an interest in, or currently treating, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients through the utilization of oral appliance therapy (OAT).

Course Overview

This course will provide office staff and dentists with a basic understanding of billing issues, customer services and referrals.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand a variety of paths to introduce dental sleep medicine to your practice.
• Apply practical systems to effectively deliver oral appliance therapy.
• Implement succesful billing techniques.
• Utilize several different platforms to gain a dental sleep patient base including physician referrals, as well as internal and external marketing programs.