"ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY
For Snoring, Sleep Apnoea & Bruxism"

A 2-Day Clinical Mini-Residency for Dentists 
Melbourne, Australia – 2025

Online & On-demand
Learn at your own pace, with an exclusive webinar recording included.
Exclusive Webinar May 2025
Live Webinars and Events with Experts in the Field 
One-on-One Mentoring
Ongoing expert support and guidance 
17 CPD Hours
ADA & NZDA Accredited continuing professional development

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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

  • See It Live: Observe real patient consultations, records, and appliance delivery,
  • Hands-On Learning: Perform bite registrations, fittings, and adjustments,
  • Confident Communication: Learn strategies for patient engagement and follow-up care,

Presenters

Dr Harry Ball

Dentist
Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine (ASA)

Dr Sam Talpis

Dentist
Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine (ASA)

Dr Ken Lee

Dentist
Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine (ASA)

Dr Marcus McMahon

Sleep Physician

Dr Andrew Bradbeer

Sleep Physician

Venues

  • CBD Conference Centre - Lecture Sessions
  • SleepWise Clinic - Live Clinical Training

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.
Flexible Learning:
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.
See Patients Immediately:
All the steps and tools to start treating patients your patients.