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Session Schedule

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0:00:00
Introduction

0:01:45
Sleep bruxism and orofacial pain: Putative mechanisms towards clinical implications
Gilles J Lavigne (Canada)

Recording not available: Advancing facial deformity correction: Integrating technology in sleep disorder treatment
Raymond Chung Wen Wong (Singapore)

0:26:05
Classification of craniofacial pain with a focus on sleep disorders and neuroplasticity
Peter Svensson (Singapore)

0:45:40
Novel approaches to sleep-disordered breathing: Mechanisms and treatments
Peter Cistulli (Australia)

1:02:50
Cardiovascular implications of obstructive sleep apnea: Emerging insights
Anna Mohammadieh (Australia)

1:17:10
Question and answer

Summary

This symposium will serve as a platform to explore the latest innovations and interdisciplinary approaches to sleep disorders and craniofacial health, underscoring their profound interconnections. Renowned experts from diverse fields will present groundbreaking research and clinical advancements that bridge the gaps between sleep medicine, dental medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and neurosciences.
The sessions will delve into the multifaceted role of sleep in craniofacial conditions, including orofacial pain and bruxism, as well as the systemic implications of sleep-disordered breathing. Key discussions will highlight cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing, and neuroplasticity-based interventions, which are revolutionizing diagnostics and treatment planning for sleep-related facial deformities and pain disorders.
Additionally, the symposium will examine the cardiovascular impacts of sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea, presenting novel therapeutic pathways that integrate regenerative medicine and precision healthcare. By fostering an interdisciplinary dialogue, this event will equip attendees with actionable insights into the future of sleep disorder management, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life through innovative and collaborative strategies.
Attendees can expect to gain a holistic understanding of the interplay between sleep, craniofacial health, and systemic well-being while being introduced to transformative tools and methodologies poised to shape the future of clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:
• Analyze the between sleep bruxism and orofacial pain, targeting sleep arousal mechanisms, gender issues, comorbidities, with an emphasis on therapeutic strategies
• Explore how innovations such as 3D printing and advanced surgical planning techniques are transforming the treatment of sleep-related facial deformities, leading to improved precision, outcomes, and patient care
• Explore the mechanisms of training-induced neuroplasticity and its implications for the classification, diagnosis, and management of craniofacial pain, with a specific focus on its interactions with sleep disorders
• Examine groundbreaking research on the mechanisms underlying sleep-disordered breathing and discover novel, interdisciplinary treatment models aimed at improving patient outcomes
• Investigate the emerging insights into how obstructive sleep apnea affects cardiovascular health and explore innovative treatment pathways designed to mitigate these systemic impacts