Intro to Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea
Intro to Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea is a new AADSM educational offering geared towards dentists who are new to dental sleep medicine. This virtual course was held as a live, educational activity on December 9-10, 2022 and includes 8 hours of lecture from an expert faculty who introduce dentists to the treatment of oral appliance therapy to manage obstructive sleep apnea. The course was recorded and will soon be available on-demand. Those who did not register for the live course can purchase access to the recordings.Register for Course Recordings
NOTE: Registration for the live, virtual course includes access to the recordings at no additional cost. If you registered for the live course, please do not register separately for the recordings.
Registration Rate: $100 USD*
AADSM Active-Duty Military Member Rate: $25***With the exception of AADSM active-duty military members, this rate applies to everyone, regardless of membership status within the AADSM or position (i.e., dentist, team member, student, etc.)
**This rate is only available to those who are Active-Duty Military Members of the AADSM. If you are active-duty military and want to become a member of the AADSM, download the application for Active-duty Military Membership.
Course Chair
Rubina Nguyen, DDS
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the complexity and health implications of sleep-related breathing disorders and a dentist’s role in managing sleep-related breathing disorders;
- Describe demographics, pre-deposing factors, signs and symptoms, and co-morbidities of sleep-related breathing disorders and various techniques to identify patients at risk;
- Implement clinical strategies to incorporate evidence-based oral appliance therapies into a dental practice; and
- Establish an effective screening protocol and physician referral network supported by inner office systems to streamline and document referrals.
Target Audience
Dentists who are interested in beginning their educational experience in dental sleep medicine.
Schedule
| Overview of Sleep Medicine and the Dentists Role in Sleep Apnea and Snoring Noah Siegel, MD |
| Steps to Screening in a Dental Practice Arthur Feigenbaum, DMD |
| Implementing OAT in a Busy Dental Practice Christopher Hart, DDS |
| Finding Therapeutic Positions Gy Yatros, DDS |
| Success with Side Effect Management and Long-term Management for Best Outcomes Brijesh Chandwani, DMD |
| Clinical Practice Protocols and Utilization of AADSM Resources Priya Jayaraman, DDS, MPH |
| Case Presentations and Q&A Rubina Nguyen, DDS |
Teaching Method and Technology Requirements
This course is an electronically mediated, self-instructional continuing education activity, conducted through recorded lectures
Continuing Education
The AADSM is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The AADSM designates this activity for the maximum of 8 electronically mediated CE credits.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All registrations are final; no refunds will be provided.
Endorsement
Any opinion expressed or communicated regarding any product, device or appliance during an AADSM educational program is solely the opinion of the individual(s) expressing or communicating that opinion, and not that of the AADSM.
The AADSM does not endorse or recommend any products or services. The AADSM does not review, investigate, or otherwise approve the quality, type, message, nature, or value of any product or service discussed in the course and assumes no liability of any kind for any verbal or written information provided by speakers or attendees. We encourage you to conduct your own independent research to verify and investigate any company prior to purchasing its products or services. Please consult your own professional advisors for all advice concerning dental, legal or financial matters in connection with any products or services discussed.
The AADSM cautions participants about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into practice when they have not had supervised clinical experience or demonstrated competency.
AADSM Code of Conduct
Please click here to review the AADSM’s official guidelines and requirements for behavior in an AADSM meeting. All course participants must observe all standards at all times. Violations of this code are taken seriously and may result in action including, but not limited, to limiting the ability to participate in the Intro to Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea.
Photography/ Recording Policy
Photography and/or recording of any kind (other than by the AADSM) of sessions and/or speakers is strictly prohibited.
For questions, contact Megan Scanlan at mscanlan@aadsm.org.