The Airway & Sleep Crisis Symposium
About this Event
This comprehensive 6-hour continuing education course addresses the escalating public health crisis of sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) and compromised airway health. Designed for multi-disciplinary healthcare providers, this course traces the trajectory of airway compromise across the human lifespan—beginning with infant and pediatric screening, moving through adolescent developmental interventions, exploring systemic physiological impacts of sleep fragmentation, and concluding with advanced adult structural orthognathic and psychological management.
Participants will evaluate the clinical consequences of delayed intervention, analyze the anatomical and psychological markers of sleep deprivation, and master modern collaborative care pathways.
This event is perfect for dental, medical, and other healthcare providers. Credit options include 6 Dental CE credits, 5 medical CE credits, or professional development units.
Exclusive attendee perks include:
- Free copy of The Great Contraction: A New Frontier in Pediatric Airway Health
- Midday bonus presentation by Russ Cersosimo
- Post-event networking social
- Catered breakfast, lunch, and happy hour
Agenda
Continental Breakfast and Registration
Info: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast
Kick off the day with check-in, a light breakfast, and initial networking with fellow healthcare professionals.
Lectures
Info: 9:00 AM – 9:55 AM | Unit 1: Pediatric Screening & Early Interventions
Featured Speaker: Dr. Leslie Pasco
Learn critical red flags for sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) in pediatric patients and how early intervention shapes proper jaw and airway development.
9:55 AM – 10:50 AM | Unit 2: Interceptive Orthopedics & Timing
Featured Speaker: Dr. David Spokane
An in-depth look at optimal windows for orthopedic expansion and the long-term clinical consequences of delaying care.
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Mid-Morning Break
A brief 10-minute intermission to stretch, grab a refreshment, and connect with colleagues.
11:00 AM – 11:54 AM | Unit 3: Applied Dental Sleep Medicine Protocols
Featured Speaker: Dr. Nicole Chenet
Explore current oral appliance therapies, titration frameworks, and how to build a unified medical-dental sleep protocol.
11:54 AM – 12:00 PM | Transition to Lunch
Catered Lunch and Special Guest Speaker
Info: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Catered Lunch & Practice Growth Bonus Presentation
Featured Speaker: Russ Cersosimo
Enjoy a catered lunch alongside a high-value special session with a communication tool you will not want to miss.
Lectures
Info: 12:30 PM – 1:24 PM | Unit 5: Neurological & Psychological Facets of Sleep
Featured Speaker: Dr. Mark Thomas
Uncover the profound connection between sleep fragmentation, behavioral pathologies (like ADHD misdiagnoses), and psychological health.
1:24 PM – 2:18 PM | Unit 6: Systemic Health & Sleep Fragmentation
Featured Speaker: Dr. Mohamad Ali
Dive into the full-body physiological toll of sleep deprivation, tracing its chronic impact on metabolic, cardiovascular, and overall organ function.
2:18 PM – 3:15 PM | Unit 7: Skeletal Realignment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Featured Speaker: Dr. Seth Laino
Review surgical solutions for complex adult cases, focusing on orthognathic jaw surgery, modern workflows, and Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA).
Raffle, Survey & CE Sign-Out
Info: 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Raffle, Survey & CE Sign-Out
Complete the event evaluation via QR code, enter our sponsored prize drawing, and verify your 6.0 CE credits.
Post-Symposium Social Happy Hour
Info: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Post-Symposium Social Happy Hour
Wind down immediately following the lectures with a complimentary happy hour. Meet the faculty, ask case-specific questions, and build your local inter-disciplinary referral network.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 79.00
