American Sleep and Breathing Academy

Dental Sleep Medicine Crash Course for Dental Doctors and Team Members
2024-11-16 08:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Phoenix Airport, 2435 S 47th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Overview
Dental sleep medicine is one of the fastest-growing fields in dentistry, but it has also been a source of frustration for many dentists. After investing in courses and equipment, many are left without a clear strategy for integrating dental sleep services into their practice, leading to unmet expectations.
Sleep apnea affects an estimated one billion people worldwide, though only one in five cases is diagnosed. The dental office is often the first place where a detailed examination of the oropharyngeal airway occurs. In 2017, the American Dental Association recognized the essential role of dental offices in identifying and managing sleep apnea, recommending comprehensive evaluations of airway anatomy and function as part of routine dental care.
This official American Sleep and Breathing Academy "ASBA" course provides a turnkey introduction for dental practitioners to incorporate sleep dentistry into their practice.
REGISTER FOR THE DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE CRASH COURSE

ASBA Courses and Instructors
American Sleep and Breathing Academy “ASBA” courses are redefining successful weekend courses in dental sleep medicine. ASBA courses are led by hugely experienced ASBA Diplomates (D'ASBA), focusing on equipping attendees with the necessary skills to integrate sleep apnea dentistry into their practice. A key distinction lies in the Academy's policy: it prohibits vendor-specific presentations unless they include competitive or comparable products. This approach fosters open discussions on clinical best practices and revenue enhancement models, promoting a comprehensive understanding among participants.

ASBA Diplomates
Each Diplomate instructor also presents their personal strategic plan, and shares the key decision points that make or break a new practice. This helps attendees test their understanding of the standard of practice employed by the ASBA Diplomate through open discussion.

Real World Practices
Each of the Diplomate Presenters have successful robust sleep practices in excess of $1.5M annually, no two are the same, each course will have minimum of 3 D'ASBA presenters. There is a tremendous amount of personalized advice and specific step-by-step instructions to aid course attendees in achieving success with their fledging sleep business.
“Training Sleep Apnea Dentistry has become rife with folks overstating their abilities and experience. Selling substandard equipment at inflated prices to an unsuspecting group of clinicians who simply want to treat their patients.”
David Gergen, ASBA
“This past weekend more than half of the attendees had attended more than one vendor sponsored seminar in the last year. As a group none of the attendees had managed to achieve any traction with sleep apnea dentistry in their practice.” Rudi Ferrate, ASBA
ASBA courses are more than a series of presentations. The Academy is your ally that helps our members build their practice using our proven methods. All courses are taught by the most successful Dentists who have built sleep practices with annual revenue over $1.5 MM.
ASBA courses are unique, affordable, and designed to give you the tools to preform at the level of the mentors. Many past participants have left many of our courses saying that it was the most vital, essential & powerful dental sleep learning event they’ve ever attended!
COURSE OBJECTIVES

Proper Protocol for Case Evaluation.
How to screen your patients
Order a sleep test
How to read a sleep test
When an MD’s authorization is required to make certain appliances
Gather intake information for insurance
How to bill the insurance
How to maximize your profit with proper protocol required by insurance companies
Case Selection once the patient has been identified having sleep apnea
Teaching you how to select the correct appliance for the patient
When to use a mandibular advancer
When to use a function appliance
When to use a vertical appliance

Increase Accuracy and Improve your "Sleep Bite" with the Ricketts Phonetic Bite. Taught by the David Gergen who worked alongside him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_M._Ricketts
The Crash Course is suited for practices starting with sleep apnea treatment and practices that have yet to achieve their potential. We feature Doctors from a wide range of markets, from 100,000 to 6.5M population, who will share insight with you on they grew their dental sleep practice. Hear accounts from real ASBA members who have been in the same position you were a few years ago!
Learn from their successes at the next ASBA Crash Course!
REGISTER FOR THE DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE CRASH COURSE

ASBA Study Club - October 4-5 (Advanced Sleep)
2024-10-04 09:00 - 2024-10-05 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Phoenix Airport, 2435 S 47th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Phoenix, AZ – One of the fastest growing areas in dentistry, dental sleep medicine is also a source of annoyance and deflated expectations for a lot of Dentists who have invested in courses and equipment , only to leave with no clear plan of how to incorporate dental sleep into their practice.
The American Sleep and Breathing Academy “ASBA” Study club seminars redefine what a successful dental sleep weekend course is. The Study club is led by ASBA Diplomates “D’ASBA” who concentrate on helping attendees learn the skills to implement sleep apnea dentistry in their practice.
One main difference is the ASBA Study club does not allow product specific presentations unless competitive or comparable products are also presented, which provides context and encourages free discourse as to clinical yield best practices and enhanced revenue models.
DAY 1
American Sleep and Breathing Academy Study Club – Day 1 Overview
The first day of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy Study Club offers an exciting opportunity for professionals to deepen their knowledge and expand their network in the field of sleep medicine. Day 1 typically features a combination of presentations, interactive workshops, and discussions led by experts in the field.
Participants can expect:

Cutting-edge insights into the latest research and innovations in sleep and breathing disorders.
Networking opportunities with physicians, dentists, and specialists who are advancing treatments in this area.
Workshops and hands-on sessions to enhance practical skills and the application of treatment methods, such as sleep apnea solutions and respiratory health.

This day sets the foundation for meaningful dialogue and learning, preparing attendees for a comprehensive experience in sleep medicine throughout the event.
DAY 2

American Sleep and Breathing Academy Study Club – Day 2 Overview
Day 2 of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy Study Club builds on the momentum of Day 1, delving deeper into advanced topics and specialized practices within sleep medicine. The second day is structured to provide attendees with further education and practical strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Key highlights include:

Advanced Clinical Workshops: Focused sessions that explore the intricacies of sleep diagnostics, treatment modalities, and long-term care strategies for sleep apnea.
Case Studies: Real-world case studies presented by leading practitioners, followed by discussions that allow for an in-depth exploration of treatment challenges and successes.
Collaboration with Industry Leaders: Day 2 offers additional opportunities to engage with industry experts and peers, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices in the sleep and breathing field.

Each presenter at the Study Club presents their personal strategic plan, and shares the key decision points that make or break a new practice. This helps attendees test their understanding of the standard of practice employed by the ASBA Diplomate through open discussion.
Each of the Diplomates have successful robust sleep practices in excess of $1.5M annually, no two are the same, each study club will have minimum of 3 DASBA presenters. There is a tremendous amount of personalized advice and specific step-by-step instructions to aid the Study Club Member in achieving success with their sleep business.
“Training Sleep Apnea Dentistry has become rife with folks overstating their abilities and experience. Selling substandard equipment at inflated prices to an unsuspecting group of clinicians who simply want to treat their patients.”
David Gergen, CDT
“This past weekend over half of the attendees had attended more than one vendor sponsored seminar in the last year. As a group none of the attendees had managed to achieve any traction with sleep apnea dentistry in their practice.” Eugene Azuma, DDS
ASBA Study Club: More than a series of Seminars, this Academy will help you build your practice using our proven methods. Seminars are by Dentists who have built sleep practices with annual revenue over $1.5 M.
This study club format is unique, affordable, and designed to give you the tools to preform at the level of the mentors. Many have left the conference saying that it was the most vital, essential & powerful dental sleep learning event they’ve ever attended!
The benefit of this style of education is that the group is limited to 12 offices. This gives us the opportunity to focus on specific questions and with one on one discussions that can be shaped for every region of the country.
This program is suited for practices starting with sleep apnea treatment and practices that have yet to achieve their potential. We feature Doctors from a wide range of markets, from 100,000 to 4.5M population, who will share insight with you on they grew their dental sleep practice. Hear accounts from real ASBA members who have been in the same position you were a few years ago!
Learn from their successes at the ASBA study club!
INSTRUCTORS
David Gergen, CDT
Master Orthodontic Technician and ASBA, CEO
David Gergen, CDT and President of Pro Player Health Alliance, has been a nationally respected dental lab technician for over 30 years. He received the award for “The Finest Orthodontic Technician in the Country” given by Columbus Dental in 1986. He also has been appointed Executive Director and CEO of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy Dental Division, a national interdisciplinary academy dedicated to sleep training and education with over 60,000 members. David rolled out of bed on December 4, 1982 and had his career “ah ha” moment. He knew he was going to be an orthodontic technician and he knew he was going to help people all over the country to help treat their sleep disorders in partnership with their dentists. He has worked for some of the pioneers in the orthodontic and sleep dentistry fields. He was the personal technician for the likes of Dr. Robert Ricketts, Dr. Ronald Roth, Dr. A. Paul Serrano, Dr. Clark Jones, Dr. Harold Gelb, Dr. Joseph R. Cohen, Dr. Rodney Willey, Dr. Allan Bernstein, and Dr. Thien Pham. One of his proudest achievements is receiving The National Leadership award for Arizona Small Businessman of the Year in 2015.
Timothy C Adams, DDS
One the foremost experts in Sleep and Craniofacial Epigenetics
Dr. Adams has received national recognition as a dentist who has lectured to and trained dentists in Cosmetic Dentistry, Sleep Apnea, TMJ, Occlusion, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Neuromuscular Dentistry and Craniofacial Asymmetries. He has demonstrated his clinical expertise in the international theater allowing him the opportunity to be involved with thousands of cosmetic cases. His passion for learning has allowed him the opportunity to work with some of the most renown leaders in dental academia. Collaborating with these leaders is especially rewarding considering the life changing results his patients experience.
Rudi M. Ferrate, MD
ASBA President
Board Certified in three distinct medical specialties;
Family Medicine, ABFM, Bariatric Medicine, ABBM/ABOM and Board Certified Sleep Medicine ABSM.
He has private practices in Glendale, AZ and SLC, UT and is licensed in multiple States and Countries. Dr. Ferrate has been diagnosing and treating patients with sleep disorders for over 20 years. During this time, he has prescribed thousands of oral appliances and is a strong ally of dental professionals.
"I have great confidence in the dental profession and their efforts to address sleep problems among patients. My goal is to help more patients by enhancing clinical and practical education and training. I believe that dentists are our best allies in this endeavor. They have the unique ability to examine the mouth and airway, making them ideal clinical partners in addressing sleep medicine issues."
Jerry Hu, DDS, DASBA, DABDSM, DACSDD
ASBA 2025 Board Members
Jerry Hu, DDS, DASBA, DABDSM, DACSDD, MICOI, FICOI, AFAAID, LVIF, FIAPA, FIADFE, has been lecturing, doing clinical research, and practicing full time dentistry for over 26 years. He lectures internationally on cosmetic & implant dentistry, as well as on his greatest passion, in the field of dental sleep medicine. He has won numerous national awards in cosmetic and full mouth reconstruction dentistry, been published in several peer reviewed world renowned dentistry journals such as JDSM, JCD, Aegis, Dentistry Today, DSP, and his work even landed the cover of the highly regarded peer reviewed Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD's peer reviewed journal).
He also is adjunct faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) teaching the first interdisciplinary sleep medicine curriculum to Medical M4, Dental D4 and fellows/ Residents of the University, and also teaches at several annual national meetings and sleep medicine conventions and several online webinars, Clinical Pearls forum on social media (FB), teaches for several dental Academies/organizations (ACSDD, ASBA, Roundtable, Neirman's ) and had taught for many years for Sleep Group Solutions, Modern, Global/Microdental USA, and also for several other state level dental society's such as Missouri Sleep Society and North Carolina AGD. He also has developed 5 IP patents in dental sleep medicine and did a start up, O2&U, in Melbourne, Australia. When time permits, Dr Hu loves traveling and spending time with his family exploring the great outdoors in Alaska and Nevada.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel
2435 S. 47th Street
Phoenix AZ 85034

HOTEL ROOM RATE $135.00 PER NIGHT

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ASBA Diplomate Review Course - Phoenix
2024-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Phoenix Airport, 2435 S 47th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Course Presenters and Description:
Taught by Board Certified ASBA Instructors Dr. Jon Caulfield DDS and Dr. Rudi M-Ferrate MD, – Review Course for ASBA Diplomate Certification

The American Board of Sleep and Breathing (ABSB) is an independent organization that provides a Diplomate designation for American Sleep and Breathing Academy "ASBA" member/doctors who provide evidence of knowledge and skill in the provision of oral appliance therapy for sleep and breathing disorders.
The ABSB is a collective of physician and dentist contributors who provide their expertise and experience in developing and applying testing/evaluation of dentists seeking recognition for their education in sleep medicine and their expertise in provision of oral appliance therapy for sleep and breathing disorders.
The mission is to provide physician colleagues and the public with knowledgeable and skilled dental practitioners in the field of sleep medicine through the process of Diplomate designation.

REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS DATE ARE CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 16th DATE - CLICK HERE
Dr. Jon W. Caulfield
Jon W. Caulfield, DDS, D'ABSB owns and operates Epic Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado where he takes an integrated, whole health approach to dentistry, specializing in the areas of Sleep, Airway and TMJ. He has been fortunate to work alongside world leaders in neuromuscular occlusion and pneumopedics and is now paying it forward, teaching hundreds of dentists worldwide how to integrate solutions for sleep, airway and TMJ into their practices. Dr. Caulfield is an instructor at the Institute for Craniofacial Sleep Medicine. A graduate of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Dr. Caulfield also holds an advanced graduate degree with Occlusion Connections and a diplomate status with the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.

Rudi Ferrate M.D.
Rudi Ferrate MD, D'ABSB, DABSM is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the ASBA, he is also Medical Director for the following practices; Sleep Alternatives, Salt Lake in South Jordan, ArrowHead Health and Sleep, Motion Health and Wellness in Phoenix, AZ. His private practice is in the Salt Lake Valley and is focused on Sleep Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Wellness. From early on in his career he understood that anyone’s Knowledge is quickly outdated. That medicine is a wonderful yet highly complex science that is constantly upgrading and that the different organ, emotional and biological systems interplay in ways we are just beginning to understand. For this reason he has been dedicated to continued studies in the fields and specialties pertaining to sleep disorders, healthy aging, hormone balance, weight loss and wellness. His goal is to find ways to permit the body to utilize its own healing processes and diminish the need for synthetic pharmaceuticals.

REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS DATE ARE CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 16th DATE - CLICK HERE

Dental Sleep Medicine Crash Course for Dental Doctors and Team Members
2024-09-21 08:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Phoenix Airport, 2435 S 47th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Overview
This one-day course serves as an introductory workshop for dental practitioners and staff, offering guidance on integrating sleep dentistry into their practice.
Sleep Apnea is becoming a more frequent topic of discussion in dental practices. It is estimated to affect a billion individuals worldwide, yet only one in five cases has been detected. It's a well-known fact that the dental office is typically the initial setting where the oropharyngeal airway receives a detailed examination. In 2017, the American Dental Association acknowledged the pivotal role of dental offices in detecting and managing Sleep Apnea, advocating for an in-depth assessment of airway anatomy and function within a primary dental care environment
One of the fastest growing areas in dentistry, dental sleep medicine is also a source of annoyance and deflated expectations for a lot of Dentists who have invested in courses and equipment , only to leave with no clear plan of how to incorporate dental sleep into their practice.

American Sleep and Breathing Academy Courses and Instructors
American Sleep and Breathing Academy “ASBA” courses are redefining successful weekend courses in dental sleep medicine. ASBA courses are led by hugely experienced ASBA Diplomates (D'ASBA), focusing on equipping attendees with the necessary skills to integrate sleep apnea dentistry into their practice. A key distinction lies in the Academy's policy: it prohibits vendor-specific presentations unless they include competitive or comparable products. This approach fosters open discussions on clinical best practices and revenue enhancement models, promoting a comprehensive understanding among participants.

ASBA Diplomates
Each Diplomate instructor also presents their personal strategic plan, and shares the key decision points that make or break a new practice. This helps attendees test their understanding of the standard of practice employed by the ASBA Diplomate through open discussion.

Real World Practices
Each of the Diplomate Presenters have successful robust sleep practices in excess of $1.5M annually, no two are the same, each course will have minimum of 3 D'ASBA presenters. There is a tremendous amount of personalized advice and specific step-by-step instructions to aid course attendees in achieving success with their fledging sleep business.
“Training Sleep Apnea Dentistry has become rife with folks overstating their abilities and experience. Selling substandard equipment at inflated prices to an unsuspecting group of clinicians who simply want to treat their patients.”
David Gergen, ASBA
“This past weekend more than half of the attendees had attended more than one vendor sponsored seminar in the last year. As a group none of the attendees had managed to achieve any traction with sleep apnea dentistry in their practice.” Rudi Ferrate, ASBA
ASBA courses are more than a series of presentations. The Academy is your ally that helps our members build their practice using our proven methods. All courses are taught by the most successful Dentists who have built sleep practices with annual revenue over $1.5 MM.
ASBA courses are unique, affordable, and designed to give you the tools to preform at the level of the mentors. Many past participants have left many of our courses saying that it was the most vital, essential & powerful dental sleep learning event they’ve ever attended!
COURSE OBJECTIVES

Proper Protocol for Case Evaluation.
How to screen your patients
Order a sleep test
How to read a sleep test
When an MD’s authorization is required to make certain appliances
Gather intake information for insurance
How to bill the insurance
How to maximize your profit with proper protocol required by insurance companies
Case Selection once the patient has been identified having sleep apnea
Teaching you how to select the correct appliance for the patient
When to use a mandibular advancer
When to use a function appliance
When to use a vertical appliance

Increase Accuracy and Improve your "Sleep Bite" with the Ricketts Phonetic Bite. Taught by the David Gergen who worked alongside him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_M._Ricketts
The Crash Course is suited for practices starting with sleep apnea treatment and practices that have yet to achieve their potential. We feature Doctors from a wide range of markets, from 100,000 to 6.5M population, who will share insight with you on they grew their dental sleep practice. Hear accounts from real ASBA members who have been in the same position you were a few years ago!
Learn from their successes at the next ASBA Crash Course!
Register here:
REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS DATE ARE CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 16th DATE - CLICK HERE

Sleep and Wellness Conference 2024
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-04-06 17:00 UTC | Golden Nugget Las Vegas, 129 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Las Vegas, NV- Come Join us for the Sleep and Wellness Conference Hosted by the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. This Conference will give you the tools to exceed your financial and therapeutic goals, increase your expertise and help develop one on one relationships with the most wired leaders in the field.
https://sleep-conference.com

ASBA Diplomate Written Exam - Las Vegas, NV
2024-04-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-12 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Golden Nugget Las Vegas, 129 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Diplomacy Verifies Dentists’ Sleep-Related Knowledge and Expertise
Doctors should seek out certification primarily because the Dental Sleep Medicine “DSM” field needs consistency and outcome-based care. In the not so distant future, reimbursement will likely be based on results. The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) is made up of providers who have been providing oral appliance therapy in the medical model for decades. Many ASBA members are pioneers in the field.
ASBA members can help doctors to better understand current health care issues and tomorrow’s model of healthcare. As we look to the future, it is likely going to be mandatory that doctors attain a certification within DSM. The ASBA is an inclusive organization. This is especially important when it comes to certification, because we believe all of our doctors should be certified.
DSM is a unique arena for dentists to practice. According to most states’ Dental Practice Acts, dentists are allowed to diagnose and treat dental disease as needed. However, in the DSM arena, this is not the case. In the DSM arena, dentists are allowed to treat life threatening medical conditions after they have been diagnosed by physicians. Physicians are obligated to provide the best care for their patients, therefore they must be overly fastidious when it comes to referrals. Physicians are required to be certified in their field, and certification for sleep dentists will eventually be mandatory.
2024 Diplomate Written Exam
The ASBA Diplomate Written Exam is scheduled for Sunday morning 8:00 AM November 12th, in Las Vegas, NV. If you are a candidate who needs to complete the Written portion to achieve Diplomate Status, and are also committed to being the best in the field of DSM, register using the button below.

REGISTER FOR THE WRITTEN EXAM

ASBA Diplomate Review Course - Las Vegas, NV
2024-04-04 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Golden Nugget Las Vegas, 129 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Course Presenters and Description:
Taught by Board Certified ASBA Instructors Dr. Jon Caulfield DDS and Dr. Rudi M-Ferrate MD, – Review Course for ASBA Diplomate Certification

The American Board of Sleep and Breathing (ABSB) is an independent organization that provides a Diplomate designation for American Sleep and Breathing Academy "ASBA" member/doctors who provide evidence of knowledge and skill in the provision of oral appliance therapy for sleep and breathing disorders.
10 CEs Awarded for Review Course
The ABSB is a collective of physician and dentist contributors who provide their expertise and experience in developing and applying testing/evaluation of dentists seeking recognition for their education in sleep medicine and their expertise in provision of oral appliance therapy for sleep and breathing disorders.
The mission is to provide physician colleagues and the public with knowledgeable and skilled dental practitioners in the field of sleep medicine through the process of Diplomate designation.

REGISTER FOR THE REVIEW COURSE
Dr. Jon W. Caulfield
Jon W. Caulfield, DDS, D'ABSB owns and operates Epic Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado where he takes an integrated, whole health approach to dentistry, specializing in the areas of Sleep, Airway and TMJ. He has been fortunate to work alongside world leaders in neuromuscular occlusion and pneumopedics and is now paying it forward, teaching hundreds of dentists worldwide how to integrate solutions for sleep, airway and TMJ into their practices. Dr. Caulfield is an instructor at the Institute for Craniofacial Sleep Medicine and leads the Clinical Advisory and Advocate Program at Vivos Therapeutics. A graduate of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Dr. Caulfield also holds an advanced graduate degree with Occlusion Connections and a diplomate status with the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.

Rudi Ferrate M.D.
Rudi Ferrate MD, D'ABSB, DABSM is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the ASBA, he is also Medical Director for the following practices; Sleep Alternatives, Salt Lake in South Jordan, ArrowHead Health and Sleep, Motion Health and Wellness in Phoenix, AZ. His private practice is in the Salt Lake Valley and is focused on Sleep Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Wellness. From early on in his career he understood that anyone’s Knowledge is quickly outdated. That medicine is a wonderful yet highly complex science that is constantly upgrading and that the different organ, emotional and biological systems interplay in ways we are just beginning to understand. For this reason he has been dedicated to continued studies in the fields and specialties pertaining to sleep disorders, healthy aging, hormone balance, weight loss and wellness. His goal is to find ways to permit the body to utilize its own healing processes and diminish the need for synthetic pharmaceuticals.
REGISTER FOR THE REVIEW COURSE

Sleep and Wellness Conference 2023
2023-07-21 08:00 - 2023-07-22 17:00 UTC | Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 North Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250, United States
Scottsdale, AZ -Come Join us for the Sleep and Wellness Conference Hosted by the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. This Conference will give you the tools to exceed your financial and therapeutic goals, increase your expertise and help develop one on one relationships with the most wired leaders in the field.

ASBA Diplomate Written Exam - Scottsdale, AZ
2023-07-20 18:00 - 2023-07-31 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 North Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250, United States
Diplomacy Verifies Dentists’ Sleep-Related Knowledge and Expertise
Doctors should seek out certification primarily because the Dental Sleep Medicine “DSM” field needs consistency and outcome-based care. In the not so distant future, reimbursement will likely be based on results. The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) is made up of providers who have been providing oral appliance therapy in the medical model for decades. Many ASBA members are pioneers in the field.
ASBA members can help doctors to better understand current health care issues and tomorrow’s model of healthcare. As we look to the future, it is likely going to be mandatory that doctors attain a certification within DSM. The ASBA is an inclusive organization. This is especially important when it comes to certification, because we believe all of our doctors should be certified.
DSM is a unique arena for dentists to practice. According to most states’ Dental Practice Acts, dentists are allowed to diagnose and treat dental disease as needed. However, in the DSM arena, this is not the case. In the DSM arena, dentists are allowed to treat life threatening medical conditions after they have been diagnosed by physicians. Physicians are obligated to provide the best care for their patients, therefore they must be overly fastidious when it comes to referrals. Physicians are required to be certified in their field, and certification for sleep dentists will eventually be mandatory.
2023 Diplomate Written Exam
The ASBA Diplomate Written Exam is scheduled for Sunday morning 8:00 am July 22nd, in Scottsdale, AZ. If you are a candidate who needs to complete the Written portion to achieve Diplomate Status, and are also committed to being the best in the field of DSM, register using the button below.

REGISTER FOR THE WRITTEN EXAM

ASBA Diplomate Review Course - Scottsdale, AZ
2023-07-20 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 North Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250, United States

ASBA Diplomate Written Exam - Phoenix
2022-12-04 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | AZ
Diplomacy Verifies Dentists’ Sleep-Related Knowledge and Expertise
Doctors should seek out certification primarily because the Dental Sleep Medicine “DSM” field needs consistency and outcome-based care. In the not so distant future, reimbursement will likely be based on results. The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) is made up of providers who have been providing oral appliance therapy in the medical model for decades. Many ASBA members are pioneers in the field.
ASBA members can help doctors to better understand current health care issues and tomorrow’s model of healthcare. As we look to the future, it is likely going to be mandatory that doctors attain a certification within DSM. The ASBA is an inclusive organization. This is especially important when it comes to certification, because we believe all of our doctors should be certified.
DSM is a unique arena for dentists to practice. According to most states’ Dental Practice Acts, dentists are allowed to diagnose and treat dental disease as needed. However, in the DSM arena, this is not the case. In the DSM arena, dentists are allowed to treat life threatening medical conditions after they have been diagnosed by physicians. Physicians are obligated to provide the best care for their patients, therefore they must be overly fastidious when it comes to referrals. Physicians are required to be certified in their field, and certification for sleep dentists will eventually be mandatory.
2022 Diplomate Written Exam
The ASBA Diplomate Written Exam is scheduled for Sunday morning 8:00 am December 4th, in Minneapolis, MN. If you are a candidate who needs to complete the Written portion to achieve Diplomate Status, and are also committed to being the best in the field of DSM, register using the button below.

REGISTER FOR THE WRITTEN EXAM

ASBA Diplomate Review Course - Phoenix
2022-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Phoenix Airport, 2435 S 47th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States

ASBA Diplomate Written Exam - Minneapolis
2022-10-09 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A., 74 South 9th Street Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Diplomacy Verifies Dentists’ Sleep-Related Knowledge and Expertise
Doctors should seek out certification primarily because the Dental Sleep Medicine “DSM” field needs consistency and outcome-based care. In the not so distant future, reimbursement will likely be based on results. The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) is made up of providers who have been providing oral appliance therapy in the medical model for decades. Many ASBA members are pioneers in the field.
ASBA members can help doctors to better understand current health care issues and tomorrow’s model of healthcare. As we look to the future, it is likely going to be mandatory that doctors attain a certification within DSM. The ASBA is an inclusive organization. This is especially important when it comes to certification, because we believe all of our doctors should be certified.
DSM is a unique arena for dentists to practice. According to most states’ Dental Practice Acts, dentists are allowed to diagnose and treat dental disease as needed. However, in the DSM arena, this is not the case. In the DSM arena, dentists are allowed to treat life threatening medical conditions after they have been diagnosed by physicians. Physicians are obligated to provide the best care for their patients, therefore they must be overly fastidious when it comes to referrals. Physicians are required to be certified in their field, and certification for sleep dentists will eventually be mandatory.
2022 Diplomate Written Exam
The ASBA Diplomate Written Exam is scheduled for Sunday morning 8:00 am October 16th, in Minneapolis, MN. If you are a candidate who needs to complete the Written portion to achieve Diplomate Status, and are also committed to being the best in the field of DSM, register using the button below.

REGISTER FOR THE WRITTEN EXAM

ASBA Diplomate Review Course - Minneapolis
2022-10-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A., 74 South 9th Street Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Course Presenters and Description:
Taught by Board Certified ASBA Instructors Dr. Jon Caulfield DDS and Dr. Rudi M-Ferrate MD, – Review Course for ASBA Diplomate Certification

The American Board of Sleep and Breathing (ABSB) is an independent organization that provides a Diplomate designation for American Sleep and Breathing Academy "ASBA" member/doctors who provide evidence of knowledge and skill in the provision of oral appliance therapy for sleep and breathing disorders.
The ABSB is a collective of physician and dentist contributors who provide their expertise and experience in developing and applying testing/evaluation of dentists seeking recognition for their education in sleep medicine and their expertise in provision of oral appliance therapy for sleep and breathing disorders.
The mission is to provide physician colleagues and the public with knowledgeable and skilled dental practitioners in the field of sleep medicine through the process of Diplomate designation.

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Dr. Jon W. Caulfield
Jon W. Caulfield, DDS, D'ABSB owns and operates Epic Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado where he takes an integrated, whole health approach to dentistry, specializing in the areas of Sleep, Airway and TMJ. He has been fortunate to work alongside world leaders in neuromuscular occlusion and pneumopedics and is now paying it forward, teaching hundreds of dentists worldwide how to integrate solutions for sleep, airway and TMJ into their practices. Dr. Caulfield is an instructor at the Institute for Craniofacial Sleep Medicine and leads the Clinical Advisory and Advocate Program at Vivos Therapeutics. A graduate of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Dr. Caulfield also holds an advanced graduate degree with Occlusion Connections and a diplomate status with the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.

Rudi Ferrate M.D.
Rudi Ferrate MD, D'ABSB, DABSM is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the ASBA, he is also Medical Director for the following practices; Sleep Alternatives, Salt Lake in South Jordan, ArrowHead Health and Sleep, Motion Health and Wellness in Phoenix, AZ. His private practice is in the Salt Lake Valley and is focused on Sleep Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Wellness. From early on in his career he understood that anyone’s Knowledge is quickly outdated. That medicine is a wonderful yet highly complex science that is constantly upgrading and that the different organ, emotional and biological systems interplay in ways we are just beginning to understand. For this reason he has been dedicated to continued studies in the fields and specialties pertaining to sleep disorders, healthy aging, hormone balance, weight loss and wellness. His goal is to find ways to permit the body to utilize its own healing processes and diminish the need for synthetic pharmaceuticals.
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Sleep and Wellness Conference 2022
2022-07-22 08:00 - 2022-07-23 17:00 UTC | Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 85258, United States
Scottsdale, AZ – ASBA is back… If you’re concerned about the notorious heat of Arizona when the ASBA Sleep & Wellness conference convenes this year July 22-23 2022, you might want to bring a sweater. That’s a slight exaggeration, but those who enter the luxury Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch are known to sigh in excitement and relief because of the robust air conditioning as well as the stunning indoor/outdoor areas.

Sleep and Wellness Conference 2021
2021-07-23 08:00 - 2021-07-24 17:00 UTC | Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 85258, United States
