TITLE
Julia Muriel Levy: Orthodontics in the Surgical Management of Adult Sleep Apnea
TALK INFO
This lecture explores the critical role of orthodontics in the comprehensive surgical management of adult obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Julia Muriel Levy will present evidence-based strategies for orthodontic evaluation, treatment sequencing, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize airway function, surgical precision, and long-term stability. Clinical cases will highlight how orthodontic planning enhances outcomes in maxillomandibular advancement and adjunctive sleep surgery.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
SPEAKER
DATE
29/06/26
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the role of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning in adult sleep apnea surgery
Recognize indications for pre- and post-surgical orthodontic interventions
Integrate orthodontics into multidisciplinary sleep apnea treatment pathways
Apply clinical strategies to improve airway outcomes, occlusal stability, and long-term success
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Julia Muriel Cohen-Lévy, DDS, MSc, PhD, FRCD(C), ABO, is an Assistant Professor of Orthodontics and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Dental Education at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She is a board-certified orthodontist with internationally recognized expertise in interdisciplinary orthodontic planning for orthognathic and sleep apnea surgery. Her academic, clinical, and research work focuses on airway-centered orthodontics, surgical–orthodontic coordination, and digital treatment workflows to optimize functional, esthetic, and airway outcomes in adult patients. Dr. Cohen-Lévy lectures globally and is actively engaged in advancing multidisciplinary education and innovation in the management of obstructive sleep apnea.
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 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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.
