Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the meeting, participants will be able to:

• Acquire knowledge about the management of obstructive sleep apnea in adults;
• Discuss state-of-the-art knowledge of recent advances in dental sleep medicine and sleep apnea treatment;
• Review the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, obesity and other associated co-morbidities;
• Understand the evidence regarding long-term oral appliance therapy, including potential side effects and options for managing complications in patients with snoring and/or OSA; and
• Apply best practices for building and developing a successful dental sleep medicine practice, including an overview of proper patient management and development of care plans; creating awareness about sleep-related breathing disorders and their treatments; positioning your practice as a provider of dental sleep medicine; and proper medical insurance billing.

Continuing Education Information

The AADSM is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers 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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ADA.org/cerp.

The 2024 AADSM Annual Meeting was conducted as a live, in-person educational activity from May 17-19, 2024, consisting of three general session tracks (Tracks A, B, and C). All tracks were recorded live and are made available after the meeting for a limited time on-demand, therefore continuing education (CE) credits can be claimed for sessions either by attending them in-person, or by listening to the on-demand recordings after the meeting. Registration for the in-person meeting will include access to the on-demand recordings at no additional cost. Those who are unable to attend in-person will have the option to purchase access to the recordings after the meeting.
 
The AADSM designates this activity for the maximum of 33 CE credits.

Earn an additional 8 CE by attending the pre-meeting Pediatric OSA Course in person or by purchasing the recordings following the meeting. 

Confirmation

After registering for the 2024 AADSM Annual Meeting, a confirmation email will be sent from the AADSM. Session recordings will be availalbe for a limited time from July 1, 2024 - May 9, 2025. All registered attendees will receive an email with instructions on how to access the recordings begining July 1. 

Cancellation and Refunds

All meeting recording registrations are final; no refunds will be provided. 

Registration Types

• Member: To register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.
• Student Member: To register as a student member, the registrant must currently be a student member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a student member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.
• Dental Team Member:  To register as an AADSM dental team member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing fees. 
• Federal Service Member: To register as a federal service member, the registrant must currently be a federal service member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a federal service member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.
• Nonmember: If you are not an individual member of the AADSM and would like to become a member and save on your registration, please complete the membership application at www.aadsm.org/membership.php. For more information regarding AADSM membership, contact the AADSM at (630) 686-9875.

Disclaimers

Photography/Recording Policy

Photography and/or recording of any kind (other than by the AADSM or registered press approved by the AADSM) of sessions, speakers and the exhibit hall is strictly prohibited.

Endorsement

Any opinion expressed or communicated regarding any product, device or appliance during an AADSM educational program is solely the opinion of the individual(s) expressing or communicating that opinion, and not that of the AADSM.
 
The AADSM does not endorse or recommend any products or services. The AADSM does not review, investigate, or otherwise approve the quality, type, message, nature, or value of any product or service discussed in the course and assumes no liability of any kind for any verbal or written information provided by speakers or attendees. We encourage you to conduct your own independent research to verify and investigate any company prior to purchasing its products or services. Please consult your own professional legal, financial and medical advisors for advice concerning any products or services discussed.
 
As a result, AADSM disclaims any warranty or guarantee about the performance of any recommended product, device or service. AADSM provides a forum for the discussion of best practices in the field, but participants agree by attendance at AADSM events that AADSM has no liability or responsibility for any clinical or other outcomes from the matters discussed at their meetings.
 
The AADSM cautions participants about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into practice when they have not had supervised clinical experience or demonstrated competency.

Industry Support

While the AADSM appreciates the support of the exhibiting companies, it does not endorse or recommend any products, services, or educational offerings provided by exhibitors or through industry supported events held at the AADSM Annual Meeting.
 
The exhibit hall is simply available as a convenience for attendees who may want to learn more or compare various products, services or educational offerings. The AADSM does not review, investigate, or otherwise approve, the quality, type, message, nature, or value of any product or service marketed by exhibitors. We encourage you to conduct your own independent research.

AADSM Code of Conduct

Please click here to review the AADSM’s official guidelines and requirements for behavior in an AADSM meeting. All course participants must observe all AADSM standards at all times. Violations of this code are taken seriously and may in the sole discretion of AADSM to actions including, but not limited to ending the participation in a course or future AADSM meetings or trainings.
 
Membership Disclaimer
To register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember for all sessions at the prevailing fees. To become a member and take advantage of the membership benefits, you must apply for membership prior to the time of submission of your AADSM Annual Meeting registration form. Membership applications are available at aadsm.org.