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Pediatric Mastery Course Schedule:

August 16th, Saturday

Module 01: Introduction Pediatric Sleep Medicine

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM 

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Welcome! Course Introduction

Overview of Sleep Medicine - Dr. Umakanth Katwa

  • Basics and Terminology

  • Development of Sleep and Sleep Function

Pediatric Sleep Disorders - Dr. Umakanth Katwa

  • Common Pediatric Sleep Disorders

  • Differentiating Sleep Apnea from Other Sleep Disorders

The Role of Dentistry in Pediatric Sleep Medicine - Dr. Audrey Yoon

  • Explore the unique and powerful role that dental professionals play in identifying and managing pediatric sleep-disordered breathing. 

Pediatric Sleep Bruxizm - Dr. Umakanth Katwa 

Pediatric manifestation of bruxism, its association with sleep disorders.

September 27, Saturday

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM 

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Module 02: Diagnostic Tools & Techniques

In-Office Screen of Sleep-Disordered Breathing - Dr. Audrey Yoon

  • Signs and Symptoms of Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing

  • Clinical Manifestations & Airway Assessment

  • Radiographic Imaging: How to Incorporate in Everyday Practice

Radiographic Imaging in Pediatric Sleep Medicine - Dr. Audrey Yoon

  • How to seamlessly integrate radiographic imaging into your pediatric dental sleep workflows.

Sleep Study Integration - Dr. Rafael Pelayo

  • Sleep Physiology

  • Sleep Study Fundamentals

  • Interpret Sleep Study metrics and correlate PSG findings with clinical symptoms

CPAP & Other Treatment Options - Dr. Rafael Pelayo​

When and how to consider CPAP and other medical treatments.

November 1, Saturday

Module 03: Cranofacial Growth, Treatment Planning & Collab

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM 

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Craniofacial Growth & Development - Dr. Audrey Yoon

  • Normal Craniofacial Growth Patterns

  • Growth Modification: Indications, Timing and Rationale

  • Incorporating Growth Assessment into Treatment Planning

Tongue Tie: Diagnosis & Screening for All Ages - Dr. Tracy Tran

  • Functional Assessment

  • How to Treatment Plan & Incorporate with Overall Treatment Plan

Implementing Workflow and Business Management - Dr. Tracy Tran

How to set up and streamline pediatric dental sleep medicine protocols in your practice.

Coordinating with Other Healthcare Professionals - Dr. Tracy Tran

  • How to Collaborate with Healthcare Professionals

  • How to Refer: Evaluating & Generating Reports

December 6, Saturday

Module 04: Growth Modification Protocols & Surgical Approach

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Growth Modification Protocols - Dr. Audrey Yoon

  • Tailoring Treatment Plans to Age and Condition

  • Incorporating Clear Aligners into Growth Modification

  • Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE): Different Designs, Techniques, Auxiliary and Timing

  • Different Orthodontic Appliances

Sleep Surgery in Support of Growth Modification - Stanley Liu

  • Timing of Sleep Surgery in Children and its Considerations

  • Surgical Restoration of Missed Developmental Milestones

  • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, Epiglottopexy, Inferior Turbinate Reduction, DOME, MMA (Teenagers)

January 24, Saturday

Module 05: Growth Modifications Continued & Sleep Imaging

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

Growth Modification Protocols Continued

  • Miniscrew Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander (MARPE):

  • Step-by-Step Process

  • 3D Custom MARPE: Tips for Success

  • MARPE Complications: Management and Troubleshooting

  • Integrating Growth Modification in Everyday Practice

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Radiographic Imaging - Dr. Dania Tamimi

•    The Role of imaging in Airway Assessment

•    Identifying Risk Factors for SOB on Imaging

•    Imaging Decision Making, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning

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February 28, Saturday

Module 06: Collaboration, Case Discussion & Problem Solving

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM 

Myofunctional Therapy Role and Implementation - Dr. Anna Gross

  • Myofunctional therapy in re-educating oral function to support long-term treatment success in pediatric airway patients.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Additional Treatments and Collaborations - Dr. Audrey Yoon

  • Nasal Irrigation, Allergy Treatment and Mouth Taping

  • Collaborating with Sleep Physicians, Surgeons and Myofunctional Therapists

Case Discussion & Problem Solving

  • Interactive case-based discussions-share challenges, learn from peers, and refine your decision-making.

  • Analyze Real-Life Cases

  • Addressing Challenges and Complications

  • Optimizing Treatment Plans for Success

Supporting Faculty

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Dr. Umakanth Katwa
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Unable to attend all sessions? Each session will be recorded and available for viewing for 30 days after each course date.

Tuition: $4,500 
Affiliated Healthcare Staff & Team: $4,000
Email support@audreyyoondds.com to register.

30 CE CREDITS

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