"ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY
For Snoring, Sleep Apnoea & Bruxism"
A 2-Day Clinical Mini-Residency for Dentists
Melbourne, Australia – 2025
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Program Overview
Join Australia's leading dental sleep medicine experts for an immersive, hands-on training experience.
This 2-day clinical mini-residency provides dentists with the practical tools and knowledge to integrate oral appliance therapy for snoring, sleep apnoea, and bruxism into their clinical practice.
With live demonstrations, real patients, and expert guidance, participants gain valuable experience beyond theory.
Program Highlights
Presenters
Dr Harry Ball
Dentist
Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine (ASA)
Dr Sam Talpis
Dentist
Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine (ASA)
Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine (ASA)
Dr Ken Lee
Dentist
Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine (ASA)
Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine (ASA)
Dr Marcus McMahon
Sleep Physician
Dr Andrew Bradbeer
Sleep Physician
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Program Schedule
Day One - Foundations, Diagnosis & Clinical Workflow
9:00 AM
- Overview of Dental Sleep Medicine
9:45 AM
- Diagnosing Sleep Apnoea
10:30 AM
- Morning Tea
10:45 AM
- Analysis of Sleep Studies (Live Demos)
11:30 AM
- The A-Z of Oral Appliance Therapy
12:15 PM
- Side Effects & Combination Treatments
12:45 PM
- Lunch
1:30 PM
- Clinical Steps: Consult to Review
3:00 PM
- Afternoon Tea
3:14 PM - 5:00 PM
- Hands-On Workshop: Impressions & Bite Registration
Day 2 – Bruxism, Communication & Live Patient Sessions
9:00 AM
- Communication Skills
9:45 AM
- Marketing Strategies
10:30 AM
- Morning Tea
11:00 AM
- Bruxism & Occlusal Splints
12:00 PM
- Live Patient Consultation
12:45 PM
- Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Live Appliance Fitting & Adjustments
3:00 PM
- Afternoon Tea
3:15 PM - 4.30 PM
- Integrating Sleep Therapy into Practice plus Q and A
Bonus Inclusions
An autoclavable George Gauge registration kit
A demonstration 3D printed nylon mandibular advancement splint
High-quality patient education materials
All clinical forms and patient screening questionnaires
Access to articles and landmark studies
The range of appliances and choosing an optimal appliance for each patient
Communication skills for educating and motivating patients towards treatment
One-on-one mentoring with our panel of experienced clinicians
One-on-one Mentoring:
Benefit from continuous support and guidance from program mentors.
Benefit from continuous support and guidance from program mentors.
Flexible Learning:
Study at your own pace with on-demand access to all materials.
Study at your own pace with on-demand access to all materials.
Comprehensive Curriculum:
Gain practical knowledge and skills to integrate dental sleep medicine into your practice.
Gain practical knowledge and skills to integrate dental sleep medicine into your practice.
See Patients Immediately:
All the steps and tools to start treating patients your patients.