MASTERING
Dental Sleep Medicine
TMD & Orofacial Pain
A 2Day Program at
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Location
San Antonio, Texas
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
8210 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
Date
Friday – Saturday
November 6 – 7, 2026
Tuition fee
$1,250 USD
Early registration
$950.00 USD
Target Audience
This program is designed for general dentists and specialists who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in dental sleep medicine, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and orofacial pain.
Course Description
Our two-day continuing dental education program provides an evidence-based comprehensive review of Dental Sleep Medicine, Temporomandibular Disorders, and Orofacial Pain within a structured curriculum. Led by a multidisciplinary faculty, the course emphasizes current scientific evidence, recognized diagnostic frameworks, and clinically applicable treatment protocols.
Teaching Methods
• Didactic lectures
• Case-based discussions
• Demonstration of examination techniques
• Interactive question-and-answer sessions
Faculty
Instruction will be provided by a multidisciplinary team of faculty with advanced training and clinical experience in:
• Sleep Medicine
• Dental Sleep Medicine
• Temporomandibular Disorders & Orofacial Pain
speakers
Sovna S. Mistra
BDS, D, ABOP. D, ABDSM
Dr. Sovna S. Mishra is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Orofacial Pain at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She has developed focused expertise in oral medicine, oral radiology and orofacial pain management through integrated academic, clinical and research roles. Her advanced training encompasses the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, facial and neuropathic pain, and a broad range of complex orofacial pain conditions.
Patricia Guererro
DDS. D, ABOP
Dr. Guerrero graduated from the Orofacial Pain Residency Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), where she also received extensive training in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine. She is also a faculty member of Tufts’ Continuing Education Mini-Residency Programs (TMD and Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine). Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Assistant Professor at the Craniofacial Pain Center at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Noah Siegel
MD. D, ABSM
Dr. Siegel is Board Certified in both Sleep Medicine and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Siegel serves as the Director of Sleep Medicine and Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School. He is the Medical Director of Otolaryngology for Massachusetts Eye and Ear’s Longwood facility in Boston and is clinical faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Leopoldo P. Correa
BDS, MS. D, ABDSM
Founder and CEO- Orofacial Sleep Consortium- Global. Dr. Leopoldo Correa incorporated the teaching of Dental Sleep Medicine into Tufts University School of Dental Medicine undergraduate and graduate programs, and developed several continuing education courses, including the Temporomandibular Disorders Mini-Residency, the Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency, the Comprehensive Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine and the Mini-Residency in Sleep Medicine in Pediatric Dentistry.
Continuing Dental Education
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Describe the basic pathophysiology and clinical presentation of common sleep-related breathing disorders.
Identify key screening signs, symptoms, and risk factors for sleep-related breathing disorders.
Perform a structured clinical examination for sleep disorders, TMD and orofacial pain, including targeted history, pain assessment, and musculoskeletal evaluation.
Discuss the indications, limitations, and potential adverse effects of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, and describe principles of appliance design and titration.
Describe conservative, reversible, and evidence-based management strategies for common TMD and orofacial pain conditions, including when to refer to other providers.
Curriculum Outline
Day 1 – Foundations and Diagnostic Principles
Overview of Sleep Medicine & Dental Sleep Medicine
- Sleep physiology and pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Role and scope of the dentist in dental sleep medicine, within current guidelines.
- Evidence-based review of screening approaches in dental practice.
Temporomandibular Disorders & Orofacial Pain: Core Concepts
- Overview of classification systems for TMD and orofacial pain.
- Introduction to recognized diagnostic frameworks and their clinical relevance.
- Structured history-taking, pain assessment tools, and patient examination.
Examination & Diagnostic Tools – Workshop / Demonstration
- Step-by-step clinical examination for TMD and orofacial pain: joint, muscle, and functional assessment.
- Evaluation of the upper airway, craniofacial morphology, and occlusal factors relevant to sleep-disordered breathing.
- Overview of sleep testing modalities and interpretation considerations in a dental context, with emphasis on appropriate collaboration with physicians.
Day 2 – Evidence-Based Management & Clinical Application
Dental Management of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
- Evidence-based indications and contraindications for oral appliance therapy.
- Principles of appliance selection, design, fitting, and titration.
- Monitoring outcomes, managing side effects, and establishing follow-up protocols.
Management of TMD & Orofacial Pain
- Patient education, self-care, and behavioral strategies as first-line treatments.
- Overview of orthopedic stabilization appliances: indications, design considerations, and supporting evidence.
- Adjunctive therapies (e.g., physical therapy, psychological interventions) and criteria for referral to other healthcare professionals.
Integrating into Practice & Maintaining Standards
- Developing structured clinical protocols and documentation templates.
- Risk management, informed consent, and ethical considerations in dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain care.
- Overview of coding and reimbursement concepts, including medical–dental integration.
Interactive Case-Based Sessions & Implementation Planning
- Walk-through of representative cases from initial screening to interdisciplinary co-management.
- Group discussion of common clinical challenges and decision-making in appliance therapy and TMD management.