Online Program
Pediatric Sleep Medicine for Dentists
As dental professionals, understanding the intricacies of pediatric sleep disorders is essential, as these can significantly influence oral health, growth, and overall well-being.
Join me on this innovative program!
Program Director
Umakanth Katwa
MD
Board Certified Sleep Medicine Boston Childre’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Boston, USA
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; and 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.
Disclosure Statement: The Orofacial Sleep Consortium – Global is committed to ensuring balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. All faculty disclose relevant financial relationships in accordance with AGD-PACE standards, and any potential conflicts of interest are reviewed and resolved before the program. There are no relevant financial disclosures or conflicts of interest to report for this course.
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 course
Target Audience
Dentists and dental professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in pediatric sleep medicine.
This introductory program requires no prior training or experience in sleep dentistry.
LEARNING HOURS
Credit
10 hours
AGD SUBJECT CODES
430 - Pediatric Dentistry
Orofacial Sleep Consortium – Global, LLC
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
4/1/2025 to 3/31/2027.
Provider ID# 434719
CURRICULUM CONTENT
Session I
September 28, 2025
Introduction to Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Overview of pediatric sleep physiology.
- Importance of sleep for growth and development.
- Common pediatric sleep disorders.
Session II
October 12, 2025
Diagnosis and Assessment
- Diagnostic techniques: polysomnography and home sleep studies.
- Interpreting sleep study results.
- Key indicators of sleep disorders relevant to dental practice.
Session III
October 26, 2025
The Dentist’s Role in Sleep Medicine
- Assessment of Sleep Disorders in Dental Practice.
- Screening tools and questionnaires for sleep 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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Describe normal pediatric sleep physiology and its role in growth and development.
Identify common pediatric sleep disorders, including sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Recognize the clinical signs and risk factors of sleep disorders relevant to dental practice.
Describe the appropriate use of pediatric sleep screening tools and questionnaires relevant to dental practice.
Explain the role of diagnostic methods, including polysomnography, and recognize basic findings relevant to interdisciplinary communication.
Explain medical, dental, and surgical management options for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
Describe the role of myofunctional therapy and breathing-related interventions as potential components of interdisciplinary patient management.
Collaborate effectively with sleep specialists and other healthcare professionals in an interdisciplinary setting.
SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL STUDY
Self-study serves as a vital foundation. This essential component is designed to deepen your understanding, and enhance knowledge retention.
Access to Our Educational Platform.
Latest publications in Dental Sleep Medicine.
Guidance on Clinical Cases.
Assignments and Quizzes.
TUITION FEE
Early Registration Fee
(Deadline July 1st)
USD $ 795
REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE
USD $ 950
Special Tuition Fee for Professionals in developing Countries:
The Orofacial Sleep Consortium – Global, LLC offer a special reduced tuition fee for professionals in developing countries.
Contact us for more information
info@orofacialsleepglobal.com
DISCLOSURES & POLICIES
No Recording and Transcription Policy
To protect the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording or AI-based transcription of any kind is prohibited unless prior written authorization is granted by the Program Director. This includes video, audio, screen recordings, screenshots, and automated transcription tools.
Participants are expected to comply with this policy at all times. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or administrative action. Personal note-taking and photos of presentation slides for individual use are permitted.
Course Refund Policy
Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking in the following link. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.
Financial Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the Orofacial Sleep Consortium – Global to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.
This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to AGD-PACE standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.