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The Interdisciplinary Management of TMD and Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Bridging Dentistry and Medicine in Basic and Complex Patient Care

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Speakers:

Chris Chui, DDS

Emily Wang, DDS

Nerissa Boggan, BSDH, Cert BBM, AOMT-C®, COM®

Date and Time:

Saturday, September 26, 2026

8:00am - 5:00pm PST

Hands-on

*Registration begins at 7:30am

*Continental Breakfast and lunch will be served

Location:

San Mateo County Dental Society

939 Laurel Street, Ste. C

San Carlos, CA 94070

CE Credit:

8.0 Units Participation

AGD Course Codes:

730 - 5 hours

710 - 3 hours

Tuition:

AGD Member Dentist Early Bird (register by 8/28/2026):  $425

AGD Member Dentist (register after 8/28/2026): $495

Non- AGD Member Dentist: $645

Residents: $350

Staff: $195

Students: $25

 

Course Overview:

This comprehensive course equips general dentists with the knowledge and clinical skills to recognize, diagnose, and manage Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Sleep-Disordered Breathing, including Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Grounded in current science and regenerative approaches, the program emphasizes dentistry’s unique role in systemic health and explores how oral healthcare can transform the management of conditions often overlooked or under treated in traditional medicine. Through a combination of basic sciences, case discussions, and hands-on training, participants will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of sleep apnea, the use of mandibular advancement devices (MADs), and the spectrum of oral appliance therapies. Special focus will be given to interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical protocols for bite registration and orthotic fabrication, and strategies to avoid complications while optimizing patient outcomes. This course positions general dentists at the forefront of integrative healthcare—empowering them to leverage their expertise in airway and neuromuscular management to improve patients’ overall health and quality of life.  Dr. Wang will focus on pediatric airway and Dr. Boggan  will focus on Myofunctional Therapy.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Explain the pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and its relationship to Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).

  2. Describe the systemic health consequences of untreated sleep-disordered breathing and TMD.

  3. Identify the dentist’s role in the interdisciplinary management of OSA and TMD.

  4. Differentiate the major types of oral appliances for mandibular advancement and TMD therapy.

  5. Demonstrate proper techniques for bite registration in sleep appliance and TMD orthotic therapy.

  6. Recognize common pitfalls and complications in oral appliance therapy and strategies to avoid them.

  7. Apply neuromuscular and regenerative approaches (e.g., PRF, advanced laser therapy and redlight therapy) to enhance patient outcomes.

  8. Communicate the importance of dentistry’s contribution to systemic wellness and collaborative medical care.

  9. Integrate evidence-based protocols into daily practice for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of OSA and TMD.

10. Collaborate effectively with physicians, sleep specialists, and allied healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care.

11. Learn the core ideas of practical myofunctional science and explain why timing matters in spotting airway dysfunction and TMD early. 

12. Highlight how dentists can identify subtle signs in everyday patients and weave those findings into comprehensive care that supports oral, systemic, and orofacial health.

13. Attendees will leave with practical, hands‑on screening tools, strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration. 

14. Overview of pediatric sleep disordered breathing signs and symptoms with an emphasis on practical clinical screening within the dental setting.

15. Participants will learn to recognize common craniofacial, intraoral, and sleep-related findings associated with airway compromise.

16. Current treatment options for developing the craniofacial complex for optimization of airway and esthetics will also be discussed.

About the Speakers:

Dr. Chris Chui is a nationally recognized leader in the fields of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and dental sleep medicine, bringing over 28 years of clinical, academic, and interdisciplinary expertise. A graduate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry and a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Chui holds dual board certifications in dental sleep medicine from both the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.​​  In private practice, Dr. Chui leads an interdisciplinary clinic in San Francisco’s Financial District, where he integrates advanced technology with physiologic principles to deliver transformative patient care. He is an alumnus of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and a proud Fellow of the International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics.  Dr. Chui is deeply committed to advancing the oral-systemic connection and empowering clinicians with proven protocols that elevate patient care. His passion for education, innovation, and leadership continues to inspire practitioners to embrace the dentist’s evolving role in comprehensive healthcare

Emily Wang, DDS, is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with more than 22 years of private practice experience. With degrees from UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, University of Southern California and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, she has dedicated her professional life to providing compassionate, child centered, minimally invasive care at Discovery Pediatric Dentistry in San Francisco. She is also very passionate about dentofacial development and breathing and is a provider for Vivos Therapeutics and Healthy Start System as well as being a Certified Capnolearning Breathing Practitioner.  Further coursework through The Breathe Institute, Tufts Mini Sleep Residency, Ortho2Health, OrthoPerio Institute, Orofacial Myology, RightSleep, and Ordane Health have all helped Dr. Wang understand the challenges of treating the body as a whole, with the goal of providing her patients with high quality, personalized dental care from infancy and beyond.  Her free time is dedicated to volunteer work, having served in board/chair roles in her local PTA and the National League of Young Men.  A resident of San Mateo, she enjoys spending time with husband and two teen children and traveling.

Nerissa Boggan, BSDH, RDH, Cert BBM, AOMT‑C®, COM®, is a myofunctional therapist and sleep and breathing educator with more than 25 years of experience in dental hygiene and over a decade in public health. A graduate of the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Program, she serves as a founding board member and the first RDH/myofunctional therapist of the AAGO (Academy of Airway and Gnathologic Orthopedics), a contributing faculty member of the ASAP (Airway, Sleep and Pediatrics) Pathway, and a Head Start Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee member. She holds certifications from the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT) and the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). Nerissa has pursued advanced training through prestigious programs, including The Breathe Institute’s Myo Masterminds - First Class of 2021 and Dr. Audrey Yoon’s Inaugural Class in Mastering Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine. As the author of her first published children’s book, My Dog Myo and My Nose, Nerissa highlights the importance of nasal breathing and nasal hygiene. Her multidisciplinary background, compassionate approach, and commitment to preventive health make her a trusted advocate for families seeking to improve breathing, function, and overall wellness.

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NorCalAGD Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Registrations are subject to a $50 non-refundable processing fee. Cancellations made by email seven days prior to the course date will receive a full refund less the $50 processing fee. Cancellations made within the week prior to the course date will receive a 50% refund  less the $50 processing fee. Transfer of a registration to another name will be considered by email request through date of registration. 

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The Northern California AGD is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by state of provincial boards of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from (8/1/2025) to (7/31/2029).

Provider ID# 219198

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