Hong Kong

Friday, March 21 / 8:00am – 5:00pm

Comprehensive Introduction to

Dental Sleep Medicine

This interactive program combines engaging lectures and hands-on workshop tailored for dentists seeking to explore or expand their expertise in dental sleep medicine.

SUPPORTED BY

CME/CPD pending application for afternoon session: 2-5pm

PRESENTED BY

SPEAKERS INFORMATION

Leopoldo Correa

BDS, MS

Dr. Leopoldo P. Correa is an internationally renowned expert in Dental Sleep Medicine, specializing in the dental and multidisciplinary management of sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea. Over the course of 25 years at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston USA, he directed and developed pioneering international continuing education programs. His efforts have advanced the integration of sleep therapies within dentistry and fostered collaboration with various specialties, to establish comprehensive diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Dr. Correa has mentoring dentists, and led innovative educational initiatives across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, contributing signiﬁcantly to global training in Dental Sleep Medicine. He is certiﬁed by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) and is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD), accolades that highlight his professional excellence and international recognition.

Jonathan Ku

BDS, MS

Dr. Jonathan Ku earned his dental degree from the University of Hong Kong and began his career as a general dental practitioner. Alongside his work in general dentistry, Dr. Ku developed a strong interest in the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain. This passion led him to explore the intersection of TMD and dental sleep medicine, enabling him to provide more comprehensive care by addressing the intricate connections between these ﬁelds.

In his approach to managing sleep-related breathing disorders, Dr. Ku emphasizes a multidisciplinary strategy that includes oral appliance therapy, oromyofunctional therapy, and breathing re-education to optimize patient outcomes.

Dr. Ku further advanced his expertise by attending the Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency program at Tufts University, Boston, under the guidance of Dr. Leopoldo Correa, the program’s course director. He is now an International Certiﬁcant of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and holds the designation of Certiﬁed Dentist in Dental Sleep Medicine through the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

TARGET AUDIENCE

General dentists and specialists interested in incorporating dental sleep medicine into their practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand sleep physiology and sleep disorders.

Learn the clinical history taking and patient examination.

Unbiased overview of oral appliances, including selection criteria.

Become familiar with various custom-fabricated oral appliances.

Comprehend the relationship between TMD and sleep.

Practical knowledge to screen, evaluate, refer, and manage OSA patients.

Hands-on experience with bite registration techniques for OSA treatment.

TOPICS

Introduction to Sleep

Sleep stages and characteristics.

Anatomy of the upper airway.

Classification and pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Risk factors, health consequences, and treatment options.

Clinical Examination

Oropharyngeal evaluation.

Examination of masticatory muscles and TMJ.