ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and snoring can be classified as Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD). More and more we are learning the harmful effects of undetected and untreated sleep apnea which are not just limited to daytime sleepiness and fatigue.
Unfortunately sleep apnea can have much more harmful effects including High Blood Pressure, Heart Problems and Type II Diabetes - such that organisations such as the American Heart Association have recommended that all patients with Atrial Fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythym which increases the risk for strokes) be screened for OSA- and treated if it is detected.
Current research indicates that OSA affects at least 43% of men and 28% of women aged aged 50-70 globally. These statistics increase when African-American populations were investigated - with the prevalenace in that demographic recorded as high as 54% in males and 42% in females- with many of these cases undiagnosed, than thus ufortunately also untreated.
As the effects of sleep apnea are now much more understood, dental health professionals, who look into their patients' mouths every day owe it to their patients to be able to screen them and to be the best collaborators with their doctors, to improve their overall health!
Might there be a collaborative role for members of the dental team to assist in improving our NCD stats in the Caribbean region- through their detection and help in treatment of OSA? We won't know if we don't try.
Held in the beautiful island of Barbados, the Caribbean Dental Sleep Medicine Conference is dedicated to providing robust training to dentists and dental hygienists from the Caribbean region in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine.
This conference, created with the Caribbean dental team in mind, is still world-class quality and aims to educate and inform attendees about the latest developments, best practices, and essential disciplines in Dental Sleep Medicine - at a fraction of the cost that would be charged in other more lucrative jurisdictions.
Join us to gain access to this amazing training and network with professionals in the field.
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conference registration
Register here for the Main Conference and the Clinical Masterclass
MAIN CONFERENCE
FRIDAY JULY 5TH 2024
CONFERENCE COST
Dentists $350.00 USD
Dental Hygienists $200.00 USD
Dental Students $100.00 USD
EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT
AVAILABLE UP TO
MAY 15TH. 2024
PAYMENT TYPES
Cheque to ALIMAR INC-Drop off
ONLINE Transfer to ALIMAR INC
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
(Link sent after registration)
CLINICAL MASTERCLASS
SATURDAY JULY 6TH 2024
MASTERCLASS COST
Dentists $200.00 USD
Dental Hygienists $200.00 USD
Registrants for the
Clincal Masterclass
must have attended
the Main Conference
PAYMENT TYPES
Cheque to ALIMAR INC-Drop off
ONLINE Transfer to ALIMAR INC
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
(Link sent after registration)
CLINICAL MASTERCLASS
SUNDAY JULY 7TH 2024
MASTERCLASS COST
Dentists $200.00 USD
Dental Hygienists $200.00 USD
Registrants for the
Clincal Masterclass
must have attended
the Main Conference
PAYMENT TYPES
Cheque to ALIMAR INC-Drop off
ONLINE Transfer to ALIMAR INC
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
(Link sent after registration)
ACCOMMODATION - Savannah Beach Club
Located in the Garrison Historic Area of Barbados, the Savannah Beach Club is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Catch the most prestigious horse racing events at the Garrison Savannah or explore the other historical sites. Relax on the beach right at our doorstep or take a trip to Bridgetown, Hastings Boardwalk or Oistins close by.
Early-Bird registrants can also access preferential rates on their stay here for the conference!
Learn More About Our Beautiful Island
Dr Devi Kanhai
Dentist
Trinidad & Tobago
"Excellent!"
Dr Beverly-Anne Callender
Dentist
Trinidad & Tobago
"Overall pleased with the event. Happy to have attended but disappointed that I couldn’t attend the masterclass. Hopefully there well be another masterclass that I can attend soon."
Paulette Howard
Dental Hygienist
Barbados
“It was great. A real eye opener for me..”
Training Topics
Confused about why sleep is important to dentists?
Well, this is your opportunity to learn from one of the best in this field.
On Day 1 of the conference, Dr Desai takes us on a journey, where she explains in perfect detail why sleep is important, and why dentists have an important role to play in the detection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and other sleep related breathing disorders.
Following this enthralling introduction to the world of Dental Sleep Medicine, DrDesai then enlightens the attendess on options for treatment of OSA.
On day 2 and 3 of the conference, Dr Desai offers some 3-Hour Clincal Masterclasses, These intimate training session provide each attendee with the opportunity to participate in a clincal patiient assessment- and get more familiar with oral appliances used in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
5 th
FRIDAY
Main Confernce
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
at
Savannah Beach Hotel
Hastings
Christ Church
BARBADOS
Open to all members of the dental team, including dental students
6 th
SATURDAY
Clinical Masterclasses
at
Caribbean Smile Makers
11th Ave Belleville
St. Michael
BARBADOS
8:30 am - 12:00 p.m.
or
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
7 th
SUNDAY
Clinical Masterclasses
at
The Oral Care Centre,
Lodge Hill,
St. Michael
BARBADOS
8:30 am - 12:00 p.m.
or
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CONTACT US
VENUE ADDRESS
Caribbean Dental Sleep Medicine Conference
c/o Alimar Inc
Barbados, West Indies
CONTACT PERSON
Ms Juann Mapp