GM – Oral Appliances for the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
2026-09-08 17:45 - 21:00 UTC | 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento, CA 95815, 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento, California, 95815, United States
Oral Appliances for the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (In-person course)
3 CEU, Core • Member Price: $89 early (ends 8/25)
Registration cost details: $89 early (ends 8/25) / $99 regular (ends 9/2) / $109 late (begins 9/3)
Sleep Breathing Disorders have rapidly become recognized as a possible etiology to many serious medical conditions including Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, psychiatric disorders, Cognitive impairment, and Chronic Pain Conditions. Dentists can play an important role in the management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
This Presentation will cover:

A brief overview of OSA
Signs and Symptoms of OSA
Available treatment/Management modalities
Oral Devices for OSA: Indications and Limitations
Various available types of devices
Features of a well made device
Complications associated with oral devices
Insurance and Financial Considerations
Medico-Legal considerations

Alexander Malick, DDS
Dr. Malick has dedicated more than 40 years to advancing patient care in dentistry and dental sleep medicine. After earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 1982, he completed a General Practice Residency with the U.S. Army and served both on active duty and in the Army Reserves. He also served as an adjunct professor in restorative dentistry at UCSF School of Dentistry.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Malick successfully built and operated multiple private practices throughout California before focusing exclusively on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, orofacial pain, and oral pathology. His passion for dental sleep medicine began in 2007, leading him to pursue extensive advanced training and research through the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, where he reviewed more than 1,700 scientific articles in preparation for board certification.
Today, Dr. Malick is a trusted referral partner for leading medical groups including Sutter Health, UC Davis Health, and others throughout Northern California. In addition to patient care, he serves as an expert witness for the Dental Board of California and private litigation cases.

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