Day One

Adult Sleep Disordered Breathing: The Craniofacial Sleep Medicine Approach

Dr. Jon Caulfield, DDS

Dr. Jon W. Caulfield owns and operates Epic Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado, where he focuses on treating patients with airway, sleep and TMJ disorders. A self-proclaimed CE junkie, Dr. Caulfield has committed the practice to continuing education for himself, his team, and for other dentists around the country who share his passion for helping patients reclaim their health and live better lives. He has been fortunate to work alongside world leaders in neuromuscular occlusion, sleep, and airway improvement. He has been a certified DNA appliance provider since 2010 and is an employee and integrated clinical advisor for Vivos. He also holds a diplomate status with the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.

Overview:

  • Normal Craniofacial Growth and Development
  • Effects of Western Culture on Growth and Development
  • Importance of Nasal Breathing
  • Facial and Dental Clues
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The Paradigm Shift: Looking Beyond the Mouth

Dr. Jon Caulfield, DDS

Dr. Jon W. Caulfield owns and operates Epic Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado where he focuses on treating patients with airway, sleep and TMJ disorders. He has been fortunate to work alongside world leaders in neuromuscular occlusion, sleep and airway improvement. He has been a Vivos Integrated Practice since 2010, is an employee of the Institute for Craniofacial Sleep Medicine and is an Integrated Clinical Advisor for Vivos Therapeutics.

Overview:

  • Normal Craniofacial Growth and Development,
  • Effects of Western Culture on Growth and Development,
  • Importance of Nasal Breathing Facial and Dental Clues
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Vivos Appliances 101

Vicky Autry & Braden Bennett

Vicky Autry began her career in dentistry in 1969 after graduating from Career Academy in Dental Assisting. She has owned and operated two Orthodontic Laboratories since 1975, while earning her National Board Certification CDT designation specialty in Orthodontics. Working clinically with doctors in Orthodontics, Pedodontics and Oral Surgery provided a platform for personal growth, and continued innovation in laboratory techniques. Her involvement with Sleep and Airway began in 2012 when she met Dr Dave Singh. As Systems Manager for Vivos Therapeutics, she employs all her previous experience, and her love of all things dental extends to her colleagues and the doctors she serves.

Braden is a tenured production and systems leader, who has a tenured background in craniofacial dental sleep medicine at the clinical level, where he was trained in occlusion, TMD, dental sleep medicine, and more.  Additionally, Braden was the founder of Apex Dental Sleep of Utah, a specialized Dental Sleep and TMD appliance laboratory, which he then operated and sold in 2018 when he joined Vivos Therapeutics.  Braden is the AI Systems Leader at Vivos Therapeutics, where he oversees the day-to-day processing and fulfillment of AI Reports and Vivos Orders with Vivos’ 3rd party manufacturers.  Additionally, Braden is responsible for the quality assurance program at Vivos.  Braden serves and collaborates on a variety of committees at Vivos, including product design and development, education, compliance and many others.  Braden also collaborates with Vivos Integrated Providers with the appliance designs in helping them find a design that works for the providers diagnosis and treatment plan. 

Overview:

  • How to ..
  • Wire Bending
  • Bite Registration
  • Delivery of an Appliance
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The Paradigm Shift Looking Beyond the Mouth CASES Part 1&2

Dr. Jon Caulfield, DDS

Dr. Jon W. Caulfield owns and operates Epic Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado, where he focuses on treating patients with airway, sleep and TMJ disorders. A self-proclaimed CE junkie, Dr. Caulfield has committed the practice to continuing education for himself, his team, and for other dentists around the country who share his passion for helping patients reclaim their health and live better lives. He has been fortunate to work alongside world leaders in neuromuscular occlusion, sleep, and airway improvement. He has been a certified DNA appliance provider since 2010 and is an employee and integrated clinical advisor for Vivos. He also holds a diplomate status with the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.

Overview:

  • Normal Craniofacial Growth and Development
  • Effects of Western Culture on Growth and Development
  • Importance of Nasal Breathing
  • Facial and Dental Clues
HandoutsCurriculum vitae

Live Q&A

Various Contributors

Overview:

Live Questions and answer with the days speakers.

Day Two

Sleep Testing

Dr. Ford Shippey

Dr. Shippey completed his medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School and an internal medicine and pediatrics residency program at the University of Hawaii. He completed his sleep medicine direct fellowship at Sleep Center Hawaii in 2009. He practiced as an academic hospitalist for over 10 years taking care of general medical conditions. He has served as medical director for several sleep labs, most recently in Kalispell, Montana. He uses his extensive knowledge of sleep medicine as a consultant and speaker traveling across the country. He has worked with sleep dentists for over 10 years and often speaks at dental conferences.

Overview:

  • Overview of sleep basics – sleep stages, sleep brainwaves, sleep architecture, sleep disorders, and sleep apnea
  • Recognizing the impact of undiagnosed/untreated OSA
  • Knowing the contraindications for Home Sleep Testing
  • Overview on Home Sleep Tests for Adults and Children
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Comprehensive Clinical Records

Aaron Steven, Braden Bennett, Dr. Lindsay Williams

Aaron Stevens has a 20+ year history in the field of craniofacial dental sleep medicine, craniofacial biometrics, CBCT Machines, clinical diagnostics, TMD Appliance Therapy, Atlas Orthogonal Therapy, Sleep Appliance Therapy, and university research and collaboration. As the AI Diagnostic and Clinical Protocol Director at Vivos Therapeutics, Aaron works closely with Clinical Advisors and Advocates in collaborating and consulting with other Vivos Providers on diagnosing, finding treatment objectives and establishing treatment plans. Aaron also leads the efforts for the current and ongoing educational efforts around Vivos Products and Systems. In 2019, Aaron led the efforts to building out the Airway Intelligence Report and team of technicians who perform thousands of Airway Intelligence Reports each year. This diagnostic report has enabled all Vivos providers with pertinent and tactical information they need to help them better diagnose and treatment plan their case.

Braden is a tenured production and systems leader, who has a tenured background in craniofacial dental sleep medicine at the clinical level, where he was trained in occlusion, TMD, dental sleep medicine, and more.  Additionally, Braden was the founder of Apex Dental Sleep of Utah, a specialized Dental Sleep and TMD appliance laboratory, which he then operated and sold in 2018 when he joined Vivos Therapeutics. Braden is the AI Systems Leader at Vivos Therapeutics, where he oversees the day-to-day processing and fulfillment of AI Reports and Vivos Orders with Vivos’ 3rd party manufacturers.  Additionally, Braden is responsible for the quality assurance program at Vivos.  Braden serves and collaborates on a variety of committees at Vivos, including product design and development, education, compliance and many others.  Braden also collaborates with Vivos Integrated Providers with the appliance designs in helping them find a design that works for the providers diagnosis and treatment plan. 

Dr Williams practices craniofacial sleep medicine in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.  She uses a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat patients using oral appliance therapy. She is an Integrated Clinical Advisor in the Vivos Integrated Health Network.  She mentors and leads a team of over 150 doctors in their use and application of Vivos appliances, including one-on-one case consultations to review treatment plans and diagnostics.  She is an instructor at the Institute for Craniofacial Sleep Medicine where she instructs hundreds of dentists and staff in many aspects of training including: comprehensive head and neck examinations, case presentation and patient flow within the practice, and adjusting and delivering appliances. She is currently a candidate to become a diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. 

Overview:

  • Clinical Records
  • Taking Intra-oral
  • Taking extra-oral photographs
  • Head and Neck Exam
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Vivos Aire (vCloud)

Ian Fisher

Ian Fisher is the Vivos Aire Instructor for The Institute for Craniofacial Sleep Medicine, and he actively supports all Vivos Integrated Practices as the Vivos Therapeutics Help Desk Manager. He has actively supported the Vivos Integrated Healthcare Network since 2018. Ian Fisher studied Business Management at Regis University. He has trained and supported software end-users since 2014. As Vivos Aire Instructor for The Institute for Craniofacial Sleep Medicine, he trains and supports all Vivos Integrated Providers and staff to effectively use Vivos Aire. 

Overview:

  • Advanced science and new technology / procedures used in any aspect (diagnosis or treatment of occlusion.)
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Live Q&A

Various Contributors

Overview:

Live Questions & Answers from the days speakers

Day Three

Comprehensive Clinical Records Continued (Head and Neck Exam/CT Review)

Aaron Stevens, Todd Huntsman

Aaron Stevens has a 20+ year history in the field of craniofacial dental sleep medicine, craniofacial biometrics, CBCT Machines, clinical diagnostics, TMD Appliance Therapy, Atlas Orthogonal Therapy, Sleep Appliance Therapy, and university research and collaboration. 
As the AI Diagnostic and Clinical Protocol Director at Vivos Therapeutics, Aaron works closely with Clinical Advisors and Advocates in collaborating and consulting with other Vivos Providers on diagnosing, finding treatment objectives and establishing treatment plans.  Aaron also leads the efforts for the current and ongoing educational efforts around Vivos Products and Systems.
In 2019, Aaron led the efforts to building out the Airway Intelligence Report and team of technicians who perform thousands of Airway Intelligence Reports each year. This diagnostic report has enabled all Vivos providers with pertinent and tactical information they need to help them better diagnose and treatment plan their cases.

Todd is the SVP of Products and Technology and Co-Founder at Vivos Therapeutics, Inc.  He leads the teams that promotes and supports the sales process of Vivos Integrated Practices and Products, Clinical competency and confidence among Vivos Integrated Providers, product quality assurance, R&D and Product enhancements. Through Todd’s leadership, he developed and launched the Airway Intelligence Service Program, which encompasses diagnostic reporting, collaboration services with Vivos Providers, online patient management tools, and product ordering online.  He serves on a variety of Vivos Committees, including research and development, Airway Intelligence Diagnostics, Clinical Protocols, compliance and more. 

Overview:

  • Clinical Records
  • Taking Intra-oral
  • Taking extra-oral photographs
  • Head and Neck Exam
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Airway Intelligence Overview

Aaron Stevens, Dr. Jon Caulfield

Aaron Stevens has a 20+ year history in the field of craniofacial dental sleep medicine, craniofacial biometrics, CBCT Machines, clinical diagnostics, TMD Appliance Therapy, Atlas Orthogonal Therapy, Sleep Appliance Therapy, and university research and collaboration. 
As the AI Diagnostic and Clinical Protocol Director at Vivos Therapeutics, Aaron works closely with Clinical Advisors and Advocates in collaborating and consulting with other Vivos Providers on diagnosing, finding treatment objectives and establishing treatment plans.  Aaron also leads the efforts for the current and ongoing educational efforts around Vivos Products and Systems. In 2019, Aaron led the efforts to building out the Airway Intelligence Report and team of technicians who perform thousands of Airway Intelligence Reports each year. This diagnostic report has enabled all Vivos providers with pertinent and tactical information they need to help them better diagnose and treatment plan their cases.

Dr. Jon W. Caulfield owns and operates Epic Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado where he focuses on treating patients with airway, sleep and TMJ disorders. He has been fortunate to work alongside world leaders in neuromuscular occlusion, sleep and airway improvement. He has been a Vivos Integrated Practice since 2010, is an employee of the Institute for Craniofacial Sleep Medicine and is an Integrated Clinical Advisor for Vivos Therapeutics. 

Overview:

  • Advanced science and new technology / procedures used in any aspect (diagnosis or treatment of occlusion.)
HandoutsCurriculum vitaeCurriculum vitae

Live Q&A

Various Contributors

Overview:

Live Questions & Answers with the days speakers