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COURSE OVERVIEW:
Learn how to confidently screen, diagnose, and treat patients with sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea. This introductory course, led by Dr. Steve Lamberg, combines clinical excellence with practical strategies to help you integrate dental sleep medicine into your practice. You’ll gain a systematic approach to airway health, master workflows and communication skills, and discover business systems that attract new patients and drive growth. Prepare your team to deliver life-changing care while expanding your practice’s potential.

Module 1: Dental Sleep Medicine Today
Understand the prevalence of sleep-related breathing disorders, the dentist’s role, and why this field offers both clinical and growth opportunities.

 

Module 2: Physiology & Pathophysiology
Learn the science behind sleep and airway health, including anatomy, risk factors, and systemic consequences.

 

Module 3: Screening Tools
Discover simple, effective methods to identify at-risk patients during routine exams.

Module 4: Data Collection After Diagnosis
Master workflows for gathering essential clinical and diagnostic information for treatment planning.

 

Module 5: Treatment Selection
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient data and sleep study results.

 

Module 6: Oral Appliance Showcase
Explore appliance designs, selection criteria, and adjustment protocols for optimal outcomes.

 

Module 7: Follow-Up Care
Implement short- and long-term protocols to ensure sustained success and patient satisfaction.

 

Module 8: Alternative Therapies
Expand your toolkit with adjunctive treatments like myofunctional therapy, positional devices, and emerging innovations.

 

Module 9: Implementing Workflows
Learn business systems, team training, insurance strategies, and marketing to build a thriving sleep medicine practice.