Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation and OAT

Combination Therapy of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation and OAT: A Case-Based Webinar

Presented by: Harmeet K Chiang, DDS, MS, FAGD
Moderated by: Farshid Ariz, DMD

Thursday, December 4, 2025
7pm-8pm ET (6pm-7pm CT/5pm-6pm MT/4pm-5pm PT)
Expected Duration and CE credit(s): Up to 1.0 hour

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This presentation offers a comparative analysis of oral appliance therapy (OAT) using mandibular advancement devices (MADs) and hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS/Inspire) in the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We will examine mechanisms of action, anatomical considerations, and clinical outcomes, including responder and non-responder profiles, based on current evidence. The session will also explore the role of combination therapy (OAT + HGNS) and present clinical cases that illustrate integrated, patient-centered treatment approaches.


Target Audience
Dentists treating patients with sleep-related breathing disorders.

Objectives 
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify anatomical and predictors of treatment success and limitations for both OAT and HGNS.
2. Evaluate clinical outcomes and responder criteria using evidence-based guidelines.
3. Review the importance of patient selection for successful outcomes in combination therapy and analyze clinical cases demonstrating enhanced efficacy when OAT and HGNS are used together.
 


Dr. Harmeet K. Chiang, is Associate Professor,  Vice Chair, and Program Director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry. A Diplomate and President-Elect of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, she founded the Dental Sleep Practice at VCU and is nationally recognized for her leadership in dental sleep medicine. Dr. Chiang received the Michael O’Neill McMunn Distinguished Service Award and the AADSM Excellence in Clinical Research Award for her contributions to clinical research. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals in the field. At VCU, she redesigned the occlusion curriculum and has been honored with the ADEA Clinical Faculty Award and Dean’s Awards for Humanism and Didactic Teaching. She mentors students and leads initiatives advancing inclusive education and oral health equity, underscoring her lifelong commitment to humanistic care and transformative dental education.
 

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

  • Dr. Chiang is ABDSM President-elect

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