Pediatric Sleep Medicine
for Dentists
ONLINE PROGRAM
As dental professionals, understanding the intricacies of pediatric sleep disorders is essential, as these can significantly influence oral health, growth, and overall well-being.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Pediatric sleep medicine is a crucial and evolving field that directly impacts the health and development of children. As dental professionals, understanding the intricacies of pediatric sleep disorders is essential, as these can significantly influence oral health, growth, and overall well-being.
This online program, comprising five interactive sessions with evidence-based topics and clincial applications, designed for dentists with the necessary knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and manage sleep-related issues in pediatric patients.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Duration
5 sessions, 2 hours each
Format
Online
Target Audience
Dentists and dental professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in pediatric sleep medicine.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Dr. Umakanth Katwa, MD
Dr. Umakanth Katwa completed his fellowship training in pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine at Harvard University in Boston. Dr. Katwa is a pediatric pulmonologist, pediatric sleep specialist, and Director of Sleep Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, he holds a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.
Research Interest
His research interests include phenotyping pediatrics OSA, infant sleep apnea, drug induced sleep endoscopy, and technology integration in sleep evaluation. His current research includes AI based modeling of sleep study interpretation of pediatric OSA.
Teaching Experience
Dr. Katwa co-directs, multidisciplinary sleep apnea and sleep surgery programs. He is faculty advisor for the Orofacial Sleep Consortium Global LLC. Dr. Katwa lectures widely across the world and is involved in teaching sleep physicians, dentists and medical students and has extensively published in several peer reviewed national and international journals.
PROGRAM SESSIONS
Session I
September 28, 2025
Introduction to Pediatric Sleep Medicine
〉Oververview of pediatric sleep physiology.
〉Importance of sleep for growth anddevelopment.
〉Common pediatric sleep disorders.
Session II
October 12, 2025
Diagnosis and Assessment
〉Diagnostic techniques: polysomnographyand home sleep studies.
〉Interpreting sleep study results.
〉Key indicators of sleep disorders relevantto dental practice.
Session III
October 26, 2025
The Dentist's Role in Sleep Medicine
〉Assessment of Sleep Disorders inDental Practice.
〉Screening tools and questionnaires forsleep disorders in children.
〉Collaborative approach with sleep specialists.
Session IV
November 9, 2025
Management of Pediatric Sleep Apnea
〉Medical Management.
〉Dental Management.
〉Surgical Options.
Session V
November 23, 2025
Interdisciplinary Approaches and Best Practices
〉Clinical Case-Based Learning.
〉Myofunctional Therapy.
〉Breathing Techniques.
SCHEDULES
Boston
8.00 AM
Rome
3.00 PM
New Delhi
5.30 PM
Hong Kong
8.00 PM
Sydney
10.00 PM