Sleep and Pain Symposium 2026
Sleep and Pain
November 6, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
Location
Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a growing public health concern, with an estimated 80% of cases remaining undiagnosed. This symposium will highlight the intersection of sleep medicine and dentistry, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the diagnosis and management of sleep related disorders. Attendees will gain insights into the role dental professionals can play in improving patient outcomes in sleep medicine.
The symposium will take place via Zoom webinar.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe current principles on dental sleep medicine for sleep disordered breathing
- Identify key anatomical factors that may affect mandibular advancement therapy
- Understand the physiology of bruxism and compare / contrast sleep vs awake bruxism
Speakers:
Aaron Glick, DDS
Director of Education - American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Adjunct Professor UT Houston
Financial Disclosures: American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Ardent, Ember Sleep, Someral
Alison Doubleday PhD
Associate Professor, Oral Biology
UIC Dentistry
No financial relationships to disclose
Frank Lobbezoo DDS PhD
Professor, Orofacial Pain,
ACTA - Amsterdam, Netherlands
No financial relationships to disclose
CE Credits: 2
Audience: Symposium is open to all.
Contact information: contact dent_ce@uic.edu.
Date posted
Oct 1, 2026
Date updated
Oct 1, 2026