TITLE
Gilles Lavigne: Pain as a trigger of poor sleep quality, a cause of insomnia, and a disrupter of sleep apnea
TALK INFO
Pain is not only a symptom but also a powerful disruptor of sleep. In this lecture, Dr. Gilles Lavigne will explore how pain impacts sleep quality, contributes to insomnia, and interacts with obstructive sleep apnea. The session will provide an accessible overview of underlying mechanisms, clinical implications, and management strategies—both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. Surgeons will gain valuable insights into recognizing and addressing pain–sleep interactions that influence patient outcomes.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
SPEAKER
DATE
23/03/26
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the mechanisms linking pain with disrupted sleep, insomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea.
Recognize the clinical impact of pain–sleep interactions on patient outcomes.
Identify pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for managing pain-related sleep disturbances.
Integrate principles of dental sleep medicine and pain management into surgical and clinical decision-making.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Gilles Lavigne, DMD, PhD, CM, is a leading clinician-scientist in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. His research has transformed understanding of how pain and sleep interact, particularly in conditions such as bruxism, insomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea. Former Dean of Dentistry at Université de Montréal and past President of the Canadian Sleep and Pain Societies, he held a Canada Research Chair in Pain, Sleep & Trauma. A Member of the Order of Canada and Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, Dr. Lavigne now serves as Professor at McGill University.
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.
