Successful Module I Mastery Program in Dental Sleep Medicine, Guatemala, 1-2 de agosto 2025

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A significant milestone was reached in dental sleep training for dentists across Guatemala and Central America at Universidad Francisco Marroquín. The Orofacial Sleep Consortium successfully completed Module I of the “Mastery Program”, focused in the multidisciplinary management of sleep apnea.

We had an incredible lineup of speakers from various fields, including:

  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • TMD & Orofacial Pain
  • Dental Sleep
  • ENT
  • Pediatric Sleep

Lectures were interactive and held in the state-of-the-art facilities at Universidad Francisco Marroquín – Odontología in Guatemala City.

Hands-On Workshops: A significant portion of the module included practical workshops focusing on:

  • Clinical history and examination techniques
  • Therapeutic mandibular positioning
  • Digital protocols for mandibular advancement devices

MODULE I concluded with enthusiastic feedback from participants, all eager to continue their learning journey in upcoming Module II (October) and Module III (November).

Participants hailed from diverse countries, including Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and El Salvador, fostering a rich exchange of knowledge and experiences.

Featured Speakers from MODULE I:

    • Alma Luna (Mexico)
    • Lilliana Estrada (Costa Rica)
    • Nayeli Diaz Inzunza (Mexico)
    • Leopoldo Correa (Mexico/USA)
    • Fernando Ceballos (Guatemala)
    • Reimy Evangelista (USA)

This innovative program is crucial for advancing dental sleep medicine in the LATINAMERICA, promoting collaboration across disciplines to enhance patient care.