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Join us for a comprehensive, one-day training event that delves into the critical relationship between sleep health and dentistry. Led by Dr Karina Patel and Sarah Beach OHT, this course will cover everything from identifying sleep disorders in a dental setting to mastering oral appliance therapy and composite restoration techniques. By the end of the day, you’ll be equipped with practical skills to expand your practice and improve patient outcomes.EARN 7 CPD POINTS
Key Topics Covered:
1. The Impact of Poor Sleep on Health
2. Identifying Sleep Disorders in a Dental Setting
3. Facilitating Sleep Testing for Patients
4. Importance of TMJ Consideration in Appliance Design
5. Pros and Cons of Available Oral Sleep Appliances
6. Hands-On Training in Oral Sleep Appliances
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the impact that poor sleep has on our overall health.
- Understand how sleep disorders can be easily identified by the Dental team
- Learn how to help your patients get their sleep tested
- Importance of considering TMJ with appliance design
- Training in Oral Sleep Appliances by 3 appliance companies
Presenters:
Dr. Karina Patel (BDS, DABCP, DABCDSM, DABDSM) graduated from King's College London, UK, and holds multiple diplomate certifications, including from the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the American Board of Craniofacial Pain.
With advanced training in the USA, UAE, UK, and Australia, Dr. Patel specialises in craniofacial pain and sleep-related breathing disorders. Her passion in these areas led her to serve as Director of TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres in London, Devon, and Dubai for over a decade. At The London Sleep Centre, Dr. Patel collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and allied health professionals to develop efficient patient care pathways, treating over 10,000 individuals suffering from sleep breathing disorders and chronic pain. A respected international lecturer on sleep and pain, Dr. Patel relocated to Australia in 2020, where she continues to raise awareness about sleep disorders and improve patient outcomes.
Sarah Beach OHT (Adult Scope), DH, DT, BHSc (Public Health), BA (Communication and Media Management), Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. Graduated as a Dental Therapist and went on to become an Oral Health Therapist at the University of Qld in 2005. Co-founder of Sleepwell AU/NZ E-Learning Platform, and co-creator of Fast and Functional TMD and Orofacial Pain Education. Works across 4 clinics to apply all the skills gained over her international career, including expertise in aesthetic dentistry, TMD management, breathing rehabilitation, and dental sleep medicine.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
86 Brookes St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia, 86 Brookes St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia,Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Fortitude Valley
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