surgeON MASTERCLASS: Integrated Dental & Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A rare opportunity to learn airway management from Bay Area experts who helped shape the field.

Join internationally recognized clinicians from Stanford University, UCSF, VASF, and the University of the Pacific for the inaugural surgeON Masterclass on Integrated Dental & Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

This intensive small-group clinical masterclass brings together experts in airway surgery, orthodontics, dental sleep medicine, and sleep medicine to explore how interdisciplinary teams diagnose, phenotype, and treat obstructive sleep apnea across the full spectrum of care.

The San Francisco Bay Area has played a central role in the evolution of modern airway surgery. Among the faculty is Dr. Kasey Li, internationally recognized as a pioneer in surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea whose work on skeletal airway surgery and maxillomandibular advancement helped define contemporary treatment pathways.

To ensure meaningful discussion and direct faculty interaction, participation is limited to approximately 50 clinicians.

Why Attend

This masterclass focuses on practical interdisciplinary airway management, bringing together the dental, orthodontic, and surgical perspectives required for optimal patient outcomes.

Participants will learn how experienced airway clinicians:

• Select the right therapy for the right patient

• Integrate dental, orthodontic, and surgical treatment pathways

• Manage complex multilevel airway collapse

• Collaborate effectively across specialties

• Apply evidence-based protocols to real clinical cases

What the Course Covers

• Structured patient phenotyping and risk stratification

• Advanced diagnostics including sleep testing and airway imaging

• Dental appliance therapy and patient selection

• Orthodontic expansion and airway development

• Skeletal and soft-tissue surgical treatment strategies

• Hypoglossal nerve stimulation and emerging technologies

• Long-term interdisciplinary care and follow-up strategies

Hybrid Learning Format

Online Foundations

Participants begin with self-paced online modules hosted on the surgeON learning platform covering:

• Sleep and airway pathophysiology

• Diagnostic strategies and phenotyping

• Dental sleep medicine

• Surgical treatment approaches for OSA

Live Interdisciplinary Masterclass

The one-day in-person workshop in San Francisco includes:

• faculty lectures from leading airway clinicians

• multidisciplinary panel discussions

• real clinical case analysis

• collaborative treatment planning exercises

Completion of both components allows participants to earn up to 13 ADA CERP continuing education credits.

Explore the Program

For a visual overview of the faculty and course structure, see the program summary below.

Faculty at a Glance

The masterclass brings together an exceptional interdisciplinary faculty from Stanford University, UCSF, VASF, the University of the Pacific, and leading Bay Area clinical centers - a region that has played a major role in the evolution of modern airway and sleep apnea treatment.

Sabine Girod (Stanford University) Cranio-maxillofacial surgeon and global surgical educator advancing interdisciplinary airway care.

Kasey Li (Stanford University) Pioneer of skeletal airway surgery and maxillo-mandibular advancement for obstructive sleep apnea.

Rebeka Silva (VA San Francisco / UCSF) Expert in TMJ disorders and complex maxillofacial surgery, contributing perspectives on joint pathology and surgical decision-making in airway and craniofacial patients.

Robson Capasso (Stanford University) International authority in sleep surgery and multilevel airway reconstruction.

Shannon Sullivan (Stanford University) Sleep medicine specialist focused on evidence-based diagnosis and phenotyping of sleep disorders.

David Lam (University of Pacific) Expert in orthognathic surgery and skeletal airway expansion for OSA.

Rishi Jay Gupta (VASF / UCSF) Oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in advanced airway surgery and hypoglossal nerve stimulation.

Chris Chui (VA San Francisco) Dental sleep medicine expert in oral appliance therapy and TMJ-airway interactions.

Eric Phelps (San Jose) Orthodontist specializing in airway-focused orthodontics and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Target Audience

• Dentists

• Orthodontists

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

• ENT Surgeons

• Sleep Medicine Physicians

• Dental Sleep Medicine Providers

• Residents and interdisciplinary airway clinicians

Continuing Education

Participants completing the program requirements may earn up to 13 ADA CERP continuing education credits.

Participants completing the online modules and live masterclass will receive a surgeON Certificate in Dental & Surgical Airway Management.

ADA CERTIFICATION

This course is eligible for ADA CERP - recognized continuing education credit. Participants who complete the required lectures and participate in the interactive case discussions will receive an official certificate documenting continuing education credit in accordance with ADA CERP standards.

CE ACCREDITATION: surgeOn 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. surgeOn designates this activity for up to 13 credit hour of continuing education credits.

DECLARATION: In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.