UT Health San Antonio Continuing Dental Education UT Health San Antonio Continuing Dental Education

Mastering Dental Sleep Medicine TMD & Orofacial Pain: A 2-Day Intensive Program

November 6, 2026 - November 7, 2026

Course Overview

This intensive two-day continuing dental education program provides an evidence-based comprehensive review of Dental Sleep Medicine, Temporomandibular Disorders, and Orofacial Pain within a structured curriculum. Led by a multidisciplinary faculty, the course emphasizes current scientific evidence, recognized diagnostic frameworks, and clinically applicable treatment protocols.

This program is designed for general dentists and specialists who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in dental sleep medicine, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and orofacial pain.

Teaching methods include:

Didactic lectures

Case-based discussions

Demonstration of examination techniques

Interactive question-and-answer sessions

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the basic pathophysiology and clinical presentation of common sleep-related breathing disorders.

Identify key screening signs, symptoms, and risk factors for sleep-related breathing disorders.

Perform a structured clinical examination for sleep disorders, TMD and orofacial pain, including targeted history, pain assessment, and musculoskeletal evaluation.

Discuss the indications, limitations, and potential adverse effects of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, and describe principles of appliance design and titration.

Describe conservative, reversible, and evidence-based management strategies for common TMD and orofacial pain conditions, including when to refer to other providers.

Presenter(s)

Leopoldo P. Correa, BDS, MS. D, ABDSM
- Dr. Leopoldo P. Correa is an expert in Dental Sleep Medicine, currently a Professor at the Autonomous National University of Mexico (UNAM ENES-León), where he directs the Dental Sleep Medicine Curriculum Program and leads the Dental Sleep Clinic. With over 25 years of experience at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, he has become a pioneer in managing sleep-related breathing disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  
  Innovative Education and Training:
  Dr. Correa has directed and developed pioneering international continuing education programs. His initiatives have significantly advanced the integration of sleep therapies within dentistry and fostered collaboration with various specialties, resulting in comprehensive diagnostic and treatment approaches for sleep disorders.
  
  Mentorship and Leadership:
  He has mentored countless dentists and dental professionals, leading innovative educational initiatives across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. His mentorship has been instrumental in enhancing global training in Dental Sleep Medicine.
  
  Research Contributions:
  Dr. Correa has actively contributed to research in Dental Sleep Medicine, focusing on the efficacy of various treatment modalities and the importance of evidence-based practices. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals.
  
  Professional Certifications and Honors:
  Is certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) and is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD). These accolades highlight his commitment to professional excellence and his dedication to advancing the field of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Patricia Guerrero, BDS, MS
- Dr. Guerrero graduated from the Orofacial Pain Residency Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), where she also received extensive training in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine under the mentorship of Dr. Leopoldo Correa. She is also a faculty member of Tufts’ Continuing Education Mini-Residency Programs (TMD and Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine).
  
  She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
  She is an Assistant Professor at the Craniofacial Pain Center at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Sovna Shivani Mishra, BDS, MDS
- Dr. Sovna Mishra first day with UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry in the Department of Comprehensive was in November 2024. She received her Bachelor of Dental Surgey from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai India in 2010. She has also completed a Master of Dental Surgery (Oral Medicine and Radiology) from Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India in 2015. Dr. Mishra is certified in American Board of Orofacial pain, which she received in 2024. She is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and a life member of the Indian Association of Forensic Odontology and of the International Organization for Forensic Odonto-stomatology. You may contact this speaker at mishras1@uthscsa.edu
Noah S. Siegel, MD
- Noah S. Siegel, MD is Board Certified in both Sleep Medicine and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Siegel serves as the Director of Sleep Medicine and Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School. He is the Medical Director of Otolaryngology for Massachusetts Eye and Ear’s Longwood facility in Boston and is clinical faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Siegel serves as the medical director for several sleep laboratories in the Boston area. In addition, Dr. Siegel is part of the faculty at Tufts Dental School in the division of Craniofacial pain, TMD and Sleep.
  
  Dr. Siegel graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor in 1995. He completed his general surgery internship at Northwestern University and then completed his residency at Harvard University in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Siegel has an active medical practice with primary interest in sleep apnea and the role of the nose in sleep disordered breathing. Regularly, he is a featured speaker at medical and dental sleep courses/training programs.

Disclosures & Policies

No Recording and Transcription Policy
To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
- Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
- Screen captures or screen recordings
- AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)

Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.

Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.

Course Refund Policy
Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.

Financial Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.

This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.

There is nothing to disclose for this course.

Time (Central Time Zone)

Check-in: 8:30 AM
Program time: Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location

UT Dentistry COHCR
8210 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229

Tuition

Early Bird Discount - Offer Ends August 30: $950
Active Duty Military and Veterans: $750
Individual: $1250

Credit

Hours: 10

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts of UT Health San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is recognized by the ADA CERP as a provider of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Specialty/AGD Code

010 - Basic Sciences
200 - Orofacial Pain
730 - Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology
710 - Sleep Medicine

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For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
Phone: 210-567-3177
Email: info@orofacialsleepglobal.com

Business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time

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