Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency 2018-2019

Boston, MA •Thursday, October 18, 2018, 9 a.m. - Saturday, April 13, 2019, 5 p.m.

This Mini-Residency Program is divided into three modules, each consisting of three days of lectures, workshops, and inter-module guided learning. This allows participants to incorporate their learning into their clinical practice as they progress.

This program is designed for dentists looking to expand their understanding of dental sleep medicine, as well as for individuals who plan to seek Diplomate Certification with the ABDSM. It emphasizes the connection between sleep medicine, dental sleep medicine, craniofacial pain and TMD.

Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Course Information

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

This Mini-Residency Program is divided into three modules, each consisting of three days of lectures, workshops, and inter-module guided learning. This allows participants to incorporate their learning into their clinical practice as they progress.

This program is designed for dentists looking to expand their understanding of dental sleep medicine, as well as for individuals who plan to seek Diplomate Certification with the ABDSM. It emphasizes the connection between sleep medicine, dental sleep medicine, craniofacial pain and TMD.

 

On-site curriculum will include:

  • Lectures by leading clinicians and researchers
  • Extensive hands-on sessions
  • Clinical case-based learning
  • Video conferences

Guided self-study will include:

  • Literature review
  • Case study preparation
  • Inter-module guided learning through homework assignments
  • Inter-module webinars

 Course Outline

  1. Dental Sleep Medicine
    1. Dental Management of OSA
    2. Adjunct Therapies for OSA
    3. Surgical Procedures
    4. Clinical Guidelines and Clinical Protocols
  2. Clinical Case-Based Learning
    1. Clinical case presentations and discussions
  3. Insurance, Billing and Legal Issues
    1. Overview of Private and Governmental Medical Insurances
    2. The Scope of Practice of Dental Sleep Medicine
    3. Legal Issues Related to the Practice of Sleep Medicine
  4. Literature Review
    1. Reading and Understanding Scientific Literature
    2. Evidence-Based Dental Sleep Medicine Reviews
    3. Intermodule Guided Learning (article review)
  5. Sleep and TMD
  6. Course Workshops
    1. Clinical Examinations
    2. Dental Impressions
    3. Bite Registration
    4. Oral Appliance Fittings and Adjustments
  7. Somnology and Sleep Medicine
    1. History of Sleep Medicine
    2. Causes of Sleep Deficiency
    3. Health Consequences of Sleep Deficiency
    4. Reducing Health Disparities
    5. Anatomy of the Airway
    6. Sleep Disorders
    7. Medical Management of OSA
Lodging Information
The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and offer a Tufts rate to program participants. Because rates vary depending on availability, please book your room early.

Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com

The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown

The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Speaker Information

LEOPOLDO P. CORREA, B.D.S., M.S., is an Associate Professor, Division Head of Dental Sleep Medicine, and Director of Dental Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston Massachusetts.  He is diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, received his Master Degree in orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders at Tufts University where he has treated sleep apnea and TMD patients for over 15 years. Dr. Correa teaches Dental Sleep Medicine into the pre and postgraduate programs at Tufts University, and also participate as speaker in national and international seminars.

NOSHIR R. MEHTA, B.D.S., D.M.D., M.D.S., M.S. Professor, Department of Public Health and Community Service, Senior Consultant, Craniofacial Pain Center; Associate Dean, Global Relations, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Certified by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

ROBERT L. TALLEY, D.D.S., Founding Member, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Private Practice dedicated to dental sleep medicine and TMD, Oklahoma. Diplomates of the Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the Board of Craniofacial Pain

JAMISON R. SPENCER, D.M.D., M.S., Past President, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Diplomates of the Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the Board of Craniofacial Pain

JONATHAN PARKER, D.D.S., Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and American Board of Orofacial Pain, Charter Member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Recipient of the Academy's Distinguished Service Award in 2003, past President of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

ORFEU BUXTON, PhD, Associate Professor, Biobehavioral Health, Penn State University, Assistant Professor Division of Sleep Medicine Harvard Medical School, Associate Neuroscientist Department of Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital, Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Social and Behavioral Science, Harvard School of Public Health, Faculty Affiliate of Penn State's Population Research Institute (PRI), Member of the Graduate Faculty in Neuroscience

KHALID ISMAIL, M.D. Pulmonary Physician, Associate Professor, Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine, and Program Director of Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program, Tufts Medical Center; Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine

JOHN REMMERS, M.D., Pulmonologist & Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Calgary,  recognized physiologist, physician, pioneer & innovator in sleep medicine, having invented products ranging from portable diagnostic sleep monitors to auto-titrating CPAP devices

Plus additional guest speakers! Stay tuned for a full list of speaker bios.

Credit Information
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 70.0 continuing education credits.

 
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date12/15-11/19. 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 house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp. 
Cancellation Policy
The Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to end registration when 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 Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, 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.

Refunds

Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for participant no-shows.
Learning Objectives
  • Develop a deeper understanding of sleep, the physiology of sleep, chronobiology (circadian rhythms), breathing and non-breathing related sleep disorders, sleep related movement disorders, upper airway resistance syndrome, adult and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and the health consequences of sleep deficiency
  • Understand the interrelationship between TMD and sleep
  • Develop proper examina­tion principles and bite registration techniques
  • Learn how to get started screening, evaluating, referring, and managing OSA patients
  • Obtain an unbiased review of oral appliances for the management of OSA and review appliance selection criteria
  • Practice bite registration techniques for OSA oral appliance therapy
  • Gain experience using several different custom-fabricated oral appliances with a hands-on appliance fitting and adjustments workshops
  • Participants will learn how to incorporate dental sleep medicine into their practice, including working with sleep laboratories, and medico-legal issues related to dental sleep medicine practice
Target Audiences
GPs, Specialists