A New Era of Professional Development Is Coming!
We are thrilled to announce that our Mini-Residency and Team Training courses are being reimagined and relaunched as fully online, on-demand interactive learning experiences — and we’re building them with you in mind.
Based on your feedback and our vision for the future, this transition reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality education in a format that meets the evolving needs of today’s professionals. Expect more flexibility, richer content, and a learning environment designed to fit your life and empower your entire team — wherever you are.
Launching August 2026
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Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency
Before starting the course, you must fulfill the following prerequisites:
- Completion of the DDS Foundations of Dental Sleep Medicine Course or an equivalent Continuing Education (CE) course with a passing score on the DDS Foundations Exam.
If you do not have an equivalent CE course, you can register for the Foundations of Dental Sleep Medicine Course to meet this requirement.
If you have completed a CE course equivalent, you must:
- Complete an entrance exam upon registration.
- Upload proof of completing a CE equivalent course with a minimum of 6 hours in introductory dental sleep medicine.
Please note: Access to course materials will not be granted until these prerequisites are fulfilled.
The Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency is a comprehensive AGD PACE approved course that provides the clinical knowledge and turnkey workflows and materials to successfully implement dental sleep medicine screening, treatment, follow-up, and billing from Day 1.
Dr. Spooner and her team provide the resources needed for seamless implementation including team training and coaching options following completion of the course. This course provides the knowledge base and skill that will continue to add value and purpose to any practice while helping patients achieve a higher quality of life.
Join the community of esteemed DDS dentists who practice dental sleep medicine in compliance with AADSM and ACSDD practice guidelines. Together, let’s make a difference in the lives of our patients and transform the landscape of dental sleep medicine and help treat this grossly underdiagnosed disease!
Pre-Requisites required: DDS Foundations of Dental Sleep Medicine Course or CE Equivalent with Passing Score on DDS Foundations Exam.
Course Objectives
At the completion of the program the attendee will:
- Describe the pathophysiology and relevant anatomy in relation to obstructive sleep apnea
- Integrate aspects of the oral exam into daily practice
- Explain the differences between sleep diagnostic tests
- Evaluate sleep reports as it relates to sleep disordered breathing
- Describe the patient journey from the clinician perspective
- Identify opportunities for integration of EMR into clinical practice
- Apply collaboration skills to create business opportunities
- Demonstrate clinical acumen through hands on application of case requirements including patient selection, verbiage, oral appliance selection, delivery, management of side effects, and proper follow up.
Course Tuition: $4,500
Tuition Includes:
- Comprehensive On-Demand interactive modules providing 16 hours of CE
- Preferred DDS pricing on oral appliances for competency cases
- Competency Case Reviews & Hands-On Assessments — earn an additional 6 hours of Hands-On CE and a listing on the Find A Dentist Directory to stay visible to patients seeking care
- Access to course content and resources for 1 year
Providers can charge patients for their competency cases. Completing the 3 competency cases and charging the recommended case fee will more than recoup the cost of the Mini-Residency course and will continue to provide a return on investment through the value of adding dental sleep medicine services to the general dentistry practice.
DDS trained dentists have exclusive access to a range of cost-effective benefits tailored to seamlessly integrate our clinical and billing workflows into your practice. With our carefully curated selection of trusted vendor options, you can rest assured that you’re receiving the highest quality products and services. Our goal is to simplify the implementation process of dental sleep medicine, empowering you to efficiently incorporate these practices into your day-to-day operations.
Subscription access — Completing the Mini-Residency unlocks eligibility for Essential, Premier, and Practice Alignment Bundle plans, keeping your clinical knowledge current.
Find A Dentist listing — Complete the Mini-Residency and your Case Completion milestone to earn visibility in our patient-facing provider directory.
Stay listed — Your directory listing remains active and visible to patients seeking care as long as your annual subscription is current.
Interested in a Live Immersive Experience for Your Group?
Have a team of doctors ready to learn together? Contact us to discuss scheduling a private Live Immersive Mini-Residency tailored to your group.
Additional Information
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