Imagine transforming lives not just by day but also through the silent realms of sleep. This is the promise of dental sleep medicine (DSM), a fascinating field where each breath counts, and every restful night adds to life’s vitality. Our course is your gateway to mastering this critical discipline, designed for dental professionals eager to expand their horizons from the oral cavity to the intricacies of sleep.

Millions lie awake, wrestling with sleep apnea—a silent epidemic that stifles breath and disrupts dreams. In the U.S. alone, about 22 million people suffer from sleep apnea, with a staggering 80% of moderate and severe cases going undiagnosed. This gap in care presents a unique opportunity for dentists to step into a role that bridges the gap between dental health and comprehensive well-being.

Whether you are taking your first steps into this field or seeking to refine your expertise, our course offers a blend of foundational knowledge and advanced practice. You will dive hands-on into the world of dental sleep medicine, learning to perform specialized examinations, take precise protrusive bites for sleep appliances, and fit these life-altering devices on one another.

Join us in Portland for two sessions as we explore the depths of night, where each intervention can lead to a morning filled with vitality. This is more than just continuing education—it’s a call to action, a chance to enhance lives when the lights go out. Let’s breathe new life into the world of dental care, one night at a time.

Hands-On Learning and Practical Application

Our course is structured to ensure you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You will:

  • Conduct hands-on examinations to assess patients for sleep disorders.
  • Take bite registrations for custom appliance fabrication.
  • Deliver two custom sleep appliances on each other to understand the fit and functionality.
  • Fabricate a temporary sleep appliance to learn quick solutions.

What You Will Learn

  1. Physiology of Sleep: Understand normal and abnormal sleep patterns, crucial for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
  2. Dentistry’s Role in OSA: Learn how to identify patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the critical role dentists play in managing these cases.
  3. Treatment Options for OSA: Explore various treatment modalities, including oral appliance therapy, and understand when to use them.
  4. Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience in examinations, taking bite positions, and delivering oral appliances.
  5. Practice Management: Learn how to market your sleep practice and build strong relationships with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Course Details

  • Attendee Fee: $4995
  • CEUs: 30
  • Session Dates: Sep 27-28, 2024, and Nov 1-2, 2024
  • Location: TC Dental Laboratory, 1000 NE 122nd Ave. Portland, OR 97230

Register Now

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your practice and make a significant impact on your patients’ lives. Register now and be part of a transformative journey in dental sleep medicine.