Dental Sleep Medicine Course (Adults)

Clare Simon teaches ACE Courses' introduction to adult dental sleep medicine. The day links sleep-disordered breathing and screening to the dentist's role, treatment options, complications and medicolegal considerations.

Practical activities include screening, a sleep-study demonstration, use of a George gauge, checking mandibular advancement device fit and making a morning occlusal guide.

The October 2026 event has passed. ACE now advertises 5 March and 8 October 2027 at GBP 420 including VAT. The March booking page gives 08:00-18:00 at OUR PLACE, Stanmore. Confirm the selected date, CPD hours and availability through ACE.

Clinical topics and practical exercises

The course begins with sleep physiology, disorders relevant to dentistry and obstructive sleep apnoea mechanisms. It then addresses screening, treatment options, mandibular advancement device construction, fitting, titration, complications and medicolegal considerations.

Practical work includes patient screening, a sleep-study demonstration, use of a George gauge, assessment of appliance fit and construction of a morning occlusal guide.