Digital Sleep Dentistry: Modern Workflows for Oral Appliance Therapy

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea affect millions of people worldwide, making sleep dentistry one of the fastest-growing areas in modern dental practice. Transitioning from traditional physical impressions to a fully digital workflow allows you to deliver faster, more precise, and highly comfortable care. In this course, you will learn the fundamental principles of dental sleep medicine and digital dentistry. You will understand how to transition your clinical practice to a digital-first approach, from initial screening to the design and delivery of custom mandibular advancement devices. What you'll learn: Understand the physiological basics of sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea and snoring; Master the digital acquisition process using modern intraoral scanners to capture precise bite registrations; Explore CAD/CAM design principles for fabricating modern, comfortable oral appliances; Apply clinical protocols for patient selection, device titration, and long-term follow-up care; Configure an efficient digital workflow that reduces chair time and improves appliance predictability. The course begins with essential terminology, basic sleep science, and foundational definitions before moving step-by-step through digital scanning, software design concepts, and clinical implementation strategies. This course is designed for dental practitioners, clinical assistants, and dental technicians who are new to sleep medicine and want to adopt modern digital protocols with no prior specialized experience required. Start reading today to modernize your dental practice and offer advanced, digital-first solutions for sleep health.