The Dentist’s Role in Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
From Initial Screening to Final Follow Up
Event Details
Location: Santa Clara Marriott in Santa Clara, CA
Date: October 17-18, 2025
Format: Two-day workshop
C.E.: 13.5 C.E. units (+ 2 optional C.E. units for On Demand pre-requisite content)
Cost: $1,885 for CDA members; $2,485 for non-members
Instructor
Jamison Spencer, DMD, M.S.
Pre-Requisite On Demand webinars
Recordings for participants to access prior to the workshop. Option to collect 2 units of additional self-study CE through CDA Online Learning.
Importance of a good night’s sleep: The basics of normal sleep and sleep apnea in adults and children
- Description: See In session one we will review the basics of normal sleep and sleep disordered breathing, steps you can take to help yourself, your family and your patients get a good night’s sleep, and how sleep apnea affects normal sleep.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the hallmarks of normal sleep
- Learn important aspects of sleep hygiene
- Understand the terminology of sleep apnea
Screening your patients and then what to do: The dentist’s role in the diagnosis of sleep apnea
- Description: In session two we will discuss the clinical aspects of screening your patients for sleep related breathing disorders, including what to look for intraorally and what questions to ask the patient or parent, and how sleep apnea is ultimately diagnosed.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Learn straightforward steps for screening your patients
- Understand the patient flow through the medical diagnosis phase
- Understand the differences between home and in-lab sleep studies
Two-Day Schedule
Day 1
7.5 hours- 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast*
- 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Morning lecture and hands-on sessions
- 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Sponsor Networking Lunch*
- 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Afternoon lecture and hands-on sessions
Day 2
6 hours- 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast*
- 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. Morning lecture and hands-on sessions
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch*
- 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Afternoon lecture and hands-on sessions / Adjourn
*Meals indicated above are included in your registration.
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Travel & Planning FAQ
No, however there will be an opportunity to earn additional 2 C.E. units through On Demand recordings. This is optional and not required. Workshop participants will be sent access information prior to the workshop in September.
The Santa Clara Marriott offers room reservations at a rate of $209 + tax per night. Please note, upon early departure, an Early Departure Charge of one night’s room and applicable tax applies. A link to the hotel group room block will be emailed to you after your register for this event, reservations are on a first come, first served basis.
On-site self-parking is discounted to $20 per day for Hands-On Workshop attendees.
Bring your confirmation email (printed or mobile) for an easy check-in process. And be prepared to take notes in whatever way you choose.
Dress is business casual.
Meals noted in the two-day schedule are included in your registration.
Do you have any dietary restrictions? You will be asked to provide any dietary restrictions when you register yourself and your team members or email us.
Thank You to Our Event Sponsor
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