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Introduction to Dental
Sleep Medicine
This course provides a high-level overview of Dental Sleep Medicine, focusing on the dentist’s role
in identifying sleep-related breathing disorders, understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA),
and collaborating in care for both adults & Children.
Course Overview
Built for clinicians who want to see the whole patient.
A clinical high-level overview focused on the dentist's role in identifying sleep-related breathing disorders, OSA, and interdisciplinary collaboration across pediatric and adult care. Four weeks. Live + self-paced. Designed by practicing faculty.
Learning Objectives
What you'll walk away with.
01
Recognise the early signs
Identify clinical signs and risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) across pediatric and adult patients.
02
Build a referral framework
Understand clinical screening, referral protocols, and interdisciplinary treatment pathways for long-term care.
01
Lead collaborative care
Co-ordinate with sleep physicians, ENTs, and pediatricians to deliver evidence-based, life-stage appropriate therapy.
Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine
A clinical high-level overview focusing on the dentist’s role in identifying sleep-related breathing disorders, OSA, and interdisciplinary collaboration for adults and children.
Learning Objectives
01
Recognize clinical signs and risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pediatric and adult patients.
02
Understand clinical screening, referral protocols, and interdisciplinary treatment pathways.
Course Overview
Curriculum Schedule
MARCH 29
01
Why Sleep Matters & the Dentist’s Role
Instructor: Dr. Shaista Rashid
APRIL 05
02
Sleep, Airway & Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Instructor: Dr. Shaista Rashid
TBD
03
Module placeholder: Clinical Evaluation
Lecturer to be announced
APRIL 26
04
Screening and Treatment Across the Lifespan
Instructor: Dr. Nadia A Afzal
Distinguished Faculty
Taught by practising specialists.
SR
Shaista Rashid BDS, MS, MPH
Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs
Missouri School of Dentistry
SR
Shaista Rashid BDS, MS, MPH
Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs
Missouri School of Dentistry
SR
Shaista Rashid BDS, MS, MPH
Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs
Missouri School of Dentistry
SR
Shaista Rashid BDS, MS, MPH
Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs
Missouri School of Dentistry
Enrollment Fee
$1,495.00
Includes live sessions, recordings & materials.
CE credits available · certificate on completion
Course Summary
DURATION
Mar 29 — Apr 26, 2026
Mode of delivery
Zoom + self-paced
Live sessions
Sundays · 9–11 AM ET
Contact hours
8 live · 12 online