August 2026 — March 2027
Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine
2026/2027 Mastery Course
Led byDr. Audrey Yoon
Dr. Yoon is one of the few clinicians in the country dual-trained in both orthodontics and pediatric dentistry, giving her a uniquely comprehensive view of pediatric airway and craniofacial development. Her academic appointments at Stanford and University of the Pacific reflect a career at the intersection of clinical excellence and rigorous research.
Through the Yoon Institute, she distills years of clinical experience and the latest evidence into a structured curriculum that equips dental professionals to confidently identify, treat, and co-manage pediatric sleep-disordered breathing.
Curriculum Overview
Six modules and three live case reviews spanning the full scope of pediatric dental sleep medicine.
Introduction to Pediatric Sleep Dentistry
- Dentistry's role in identifying and managing pediatric sleep-disordered breathing
- Learn foundational terminology and sleep function
- Understand common sleep disorders and pediatric sleep bruxism
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Umakanth Katwa
Sleep-Disordered Breathing & Radiographic Imaging
- Identify signs and symptoms of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing
- Perform airway assessments and clinical evaluation
- Integrate radiographic imaging into diagnosis and treatment planning
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Dania Tamimi
OctoberCase Review #1
- Interactive case-based discussion
- Share challenges, learn from peers, and refine decision-making skills
- Submit cases early to ensure they get reviewed
Craniofacial Growth and Sleep Study Integration
- Understand normal craniofacial growth and intervention timing
- Interpret sleep studies and PSG metrics
- Learn when to consider CPAP and other medical treatments
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Rafael Pelayo
DecemberCase Review #2
- Interactive case-based discussion
- Share challenges, learn from peers, and refine decision-making skills
- Submit cases early to ensure they get reviewed
Growth Modification Protocols & Tongue Tie
- Tailor treatment plans using clear aligners, RPE, and other appliances
- Diagnose and manage tongue tie across all ages
- Build efficient workflows and collaborate with healthcare professionals
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Tracy Tran
Growth Modification Protocols Continued & Sleep Surgery
- Learn MARPE fundamentals, 3D workflows, and troubleshooting
- Understand indications and timing for pediatric sleep surgery
- Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, turbinate reduction, DOME, MMA
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Stanley Liu
Additional Treatments and Myofunctional Therapy
- Incorporate supportive treatments: nasal irrigation, allergy care, mouth taping
- Collaborate with sleep physicians, surgeons, and myofunctional therapists
- Re-educate oral function to support long-term airway health
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Anna Gross
MarchCase Review #3
- Interactive case-based discussion
- Share challenges, learn from peers, and refine decision-making skills
- Submit cases early to ensure they get reviewed
How It Works
Live & On-Demand Learning
Transform your practice—and your impact on children’s health—with this comprehensive 6-module course in pediatric dental sleep medicine. The program also includes three live case review sessions to deepen your clinical understanding. Designed for dentists who want to confidently identify, evaluate, and manage pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, this course blends flexible on-demand learning with interactive, expert-led sessions. Here’s how it works:
Prepare in Advance
On-demand videos are released ahead of each live session so you can review the material at your own pace and come ready with questions.
Join Live Sessions
Attend interactive live sessions with Dr. Yoon and faculty. Ask questions, discuss cases, and learn alongside a community of dentists.
30-Day Recordings
Missed the live? Recordings are available for 30 days after each session — enough time to catch up without falling behind.
Supporting Faculty
Learn from an interdisciplinary team of sleep medicine physicians, dental specialists, surgeons, and therapists — all at the forefront of their fields.
Dr. Umakanth Katwa
MODULE 01 · INTRODUCTION
Dr. Dania Tamimi
MODULE 02 · SDB & IMAGING
Dr. Rafael Pelayo
MODULE 03 · SLEEP MEDICINE
Dr. Tracy Tran
MODULE 04 · TONGUE TIE
Dr. Stanley Liu
MODULE 05 · SLEEP SURGERY
Dr. Anna Gross
MODULE 06 · MYOFUNCTIONAL
Full Course Schedule
All sessions recorded · Dates subject to change
Live session recordings are available for 30 days after each session date.
Introduction to Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine
- The Role of Dentistry in Pediatric Sleep Medicine — Dr. Audrey Yoon — 1.5 Hours
- Watch before the live session
- 7:00 AMWelcome & Course Introduction— Dr. Audrey Yoon— 30 min
- 7:30 AMOverview of Sleep Medicine— Dr. Umakanth Katwa— 1 Hour
- 8:30 AMPediatric Sleep Disorders— Dr. Umakanth Katwa— 1 Hour
- 9:30 AMPediatric Sleep Bruxism— Dr. Umakanth Katwa— 40 min
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Umakanth Katwa
Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Radiographic Imaging
- Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Screening & Evaluation — Dr. Audrey Yoon — 2 Hours
- Radiographic Imaging — Dr. Audrey Yoon — 1 Hour
- Watch before the live session
- 7:00 AMOn-Demand Recaps & Q&A— Dr. Audrey Yoon— 1 Hour
- 8:00 AMThe Role of Imaging in Airway Assessment— Dr. Dania Tamimi— 2 Hours
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Dania Tamimi
Case Review #1
Monday, October 19 — 6:00–8:00 PM PT- Interactive case-based discussions
- Share challenges, learn from peers, and refine decision-making
- Submit: patient photos, sleep study if available, CBCT imaging (full DICOM file), relevant provider reports
- PPT presentation strongly preferred
- Submit cases early to ensure they get reviewed
Craniofacial Growth and Sleep Study Integration
- Craniofacial Growth and Development — Dr. Audrey Yoon — 2 Hours
- Watch before the live session
- 7:00 AMCraniofacial Growth Recap— Dr. Audrey Yoon— 30 min
- 7:30 AMSleep Study Integration— Dr. Rafael Pelayo— 1.5 Hours
- 9:00 AMCPAP & Other Treatment Options— Dr. Rafael Pelayo— 1 Hour
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Rafael Pelayo
Case Review #2
Monday, December 14 — 6:00–8:00 PM PT- Interactive case-based discussions
- Share challenges, learn from peers, and refine decision-making
- Same submission requirements as Case Review #1
- Submit cases early to ensure they get reviewed
Growth Modification Protocols and Tongue Tie
- Growth Modification Protocols Part 1 — Dr. Audrey Yoon — 3 Hours
- Watch before the live session
- 7:00 AMGrowth Modification Part 1 Recap— Dr. Audrey Yoon— 30 min
- 7:30 AMTongue Tie: Diagnosis & Screening for All Ages— Dr. Tracy Tran— 1.5 Hours
- 9:00 AMImplementing Workflow— Dr. Tracy Tran— 30 min
- 9:30 AMCoordinating with Healthcare Professionals— Dr. Tracy Tran— 30 min
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Tracy Tran
Growth Modification Protocols Continued and Sleep Surgery
- Growth Modification Protocols Part 2 — Dr. Audrey Yoon
- MARPE fundamentals, 3D workflows, troubleshooting
- Watch before the live session
- 7:00 AMGrowth Modification Part 2 Recap— Dr. Audrey Yoon— 1 Hour
- 8:00 AMSleep Surgery— Dr. Stanley Liu— 2 Hours
Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, turbinate reduction, DOME, MMA
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Stanley Liu
Additional Treatments and Myofunctional Therapy
- Soft Tissue Considerations — 20 min
- Customized 3D MARPE and Vertical Control — 1 Hour
- 7:00 AMAdditional Treatments— Dr. Audrey Yoon— 30 min
Nasal irrigation, allergy treatment, mouth taping
- 7:30 AMMyofunctional Therapy— Dr. Anna Gross— 1.5 Hours
- 9:00 AMFinal Case Discussion & Feedback
Drs. Audrey Yoon & Anna Gross
Case Review #3
Saturday, March 20 — Included in final live session- Submit cases 30 days in advance
- Interactive case-based discussions
- Share challenges, learn from peers, and refine decision-making
35 CE Credits Included
This course is approved for 35 hours of continuing education credit. Credits are distributed across live and on-demand components upon successful completion of each module.
Enroll for the 2026–2027 cohort
Included with Purchase
Clinical Resources Library
35+ downloadable clinical tools, patient materials, and reference research — all unlocked the moment you enroll.
Brochure Examples
3 resourcesPatient-ready educational brochures for MARPE, palatal expansion, and protraction headgear treatments.
Brochure Examples
3 resourcesPatient-ready educational brochures for MARPE, palatal expansion, and protraction headgear treatments.
- MARPE Brochure Example
- Palatal Expansion Brochure Example
- Protraction Headgear Brochure Example
Instructions, Protocols & Diagnostic Tools
3 resourcesStep-by-step clinical workflows, patient informed consent forms, and diagnostic screening instruments.
Instructions, Protocols & Diagnostic Tools
3 resourcesStep-by-step clinical workflows, patient informed consent forms, and diagnostic screening instruments.
- Custom Tiger Screw MARPE Instructions
- MARPE Instructions and Patient Informed Consent
- NOSE Score
Clinical Research Library
19+ articlesCurated peer-reviewed articles on airway, expansion, sleep-disordered breathing, and craniofacial growth.
Clinical Research Library
19+ articlesCurated peer-reviewed articles on airway, expansion, sleep-disordered breathing, and craniofacial growth.
- AAPD OSA Policy
- Acute Otitis Media and Anatomic Form of the Hard Palate
- A Roadmap Growth Modification – Sleep Research Society
- Craniofacial Anatomical Determinants of Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- Determinants of Sleep Bruxism
- Fairest Six Determinants of Sleep-Disordered Breathing Study
- Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Children with OSA
- Screening Sleep-Disordered Breathing (Elsevier)
- Impact of Rapid Palatal Expansion on Adenoids and Tonsils
- The Transverse Dimension Diagnosis and Relevance to Functional Occlusion
- A Functional Definition of Ankyloglossia
- Treatment of OSA in Children – Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Ankyloglossia as a Risk for Maxillary Hypoplasia and Soft Palate Elongation
- Rapid Palatal Expansion – Internal Nasal Valve
- A Randomized Trial of Adenotonsillectomy for Childhood Sleep Apnea
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children – HHS Public Access
- Management of the Developing Dentition and Occlusion in Pediatric Dentistry
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