The Scottsdale Study Club announces its 12-month meeting schedule to include monthly club meetings as well as monthly hands-on clinical workshops with patients. The focus of this educational environment is to provide direct one-on-one experience with Dentists who have successfully integrated sleep dentistry into their practices.
About the Workshops and Meetings
General session fees are $1,499 and Workshops are $2,200. Each Dentist is welcome to bring an assistant or auxiliary to the club meeting. For information or to register to attend the meeting, please call 760-633-4162..
Topics and focus of each meeting will be determined by the mentors and may change without notice depending on the number attendees and perceived areas of academic interest. There will be no exhibits at the Study Club meetings.
Background on the Mentors
Dr. Edward Spiegel, DDS: After treating a series of patients in the 1980′s with temporomandibular joint disorder by way of oral appliances, in 1992, he discovered an interesting correlation. As he treated these patients with oral appliances their snoring stopped. Having confirmed this finding after a retrospective case review, he began to evaluate the use of oral appliances to stop patients snoring and in turn the utility of oral appliances in solving a much larger health problem: Sleep Disordered Breathing conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
He designed a rudimentary treatment protocol within his own office based on the dental management of Sleep Disordered Breathing by way of Oral Appliance Therapy. The local success of his clinical program in Erie, PA was mirrored nationally by dental practices emulating his treatment plan. He then created a clinical protocol intended for the dental assessment and treatment of snoring and other airway-related sleep disorders. The result is a turn-key system for the dental management of Sleep Disordered Breathing.
Bradley Eli, DMD, MS: Bradley Eli has a 20 year history of work in the field of Orofacial Pain management (head and neck). Upon completion of his UCLA program there were less than 10 like providers within the United States. In 1995, he began the work in the field of Sleep Medicine and then began the STAR (Sleep Treatment and Research) Institute. This unique early look at the field has assisted him in the development of methods and solutions to assist patients with these life changing pain and sleep disorders.
Location
SleepScholar Study Club General Session
14635 N Kierland Blvd., Ste. 154
Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
Seating is limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis
Calendar of Events 2011
September 16- 17, 2011
Where are the patients?
- Evaluation of dental patients at each dental appointment for signs and symptoms of untreated sleep disorders
- Conversion from dental to medical
- Dental insurance vs. Medical Insurance including Medicare
AASM as well as AADSM guidelines for treatment in the dental office - Hands-on workshop for patient evaluation and treatment
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Rodney Willey, Peoria, IL
Dr. Michael Childres, Bradenton, FL
Dr. Michael Gluhareff, Ocala, FL
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
Dentists and one staff member will learn proper patient evaluation, examination, jaw registration, and dental and medical records.
October 14-15, 2011
Bruxism, TMD and Sleep
- Etiology of Bruxism, use of the Ordinal Scale as well as tie in to TMD and Sleep Disorders
- Evaluation of the patient, documentation and medical billing for ABI
- Treatment options in the pediatric patient as well as adult patient
- Orthodontic evaluation and early treatment
- TMD evaluation of patients as well as treatment planning
- Sleep patient present with symptoms of pain and pre existing conditions
- Hands-on evaluation of patient dentition and treatment planning
- Proper medical referral and medical billing
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Devin Croft, Orthodontist, Peoria, AZ
Dr. Bradley Eli, UCLA 2-year residency, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
November 4-5, 2011
Diagnostic Testing
- Diagnostic testing in the dental office for TMD and Oral Appliance
- Evaluating diagnostic testing for use id the dental office
- Literature support, clinical guidelines for treatment planning as well as follow-up records and documentation to insurance carriers
- AAOP as well as AACP Guidelines for treatment and evaluation of patients
- Hands-on evaluation for patients as well as discussion on treatment planning
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Bradley Eli, UCLA 2-year residency, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
December 2-3, 2011
Oral Appliance Selection
- Discussion on the most used oral devices for Bruxism, TMD and OSA
- Pricing as well as indications and contra indications of oral devices with a 510(k) number
- Various jaw registration devices for recording the maxillary/mandibular relationship
- Long-term use of Oral Appliances
- Trouble-shooting problems associated with oral appliances
- Materials for accurate impressions for oral devices
Mentor Spotlight
Mr. Randy Clare, Aliso Viejo, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
Calendar of Events 2012
February 10-11, 2012
Where are the patients?
- Evaluation of dental patients at each dental appointment for signs and symptoms of untreated sleep disorders
- Conversion from dental to medical
- Dental insurance vs. Medical Insurance including Medicare
AASM as well as AADSM guidelines for treatment in the dental office - Hands-on workshop for patient evaluation and treatment
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Rodney Willey, Peoria, IL
Dr. Michael Childres, Bradenton, FL
Dr. Michael Gluhareff, Ocala, FL
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
Dentists and one staff member will learn proper patient evaluation, examination, jaw registration, and dental and medical records.
March 9-10, 2012
Bruxism, TMD and Sleep
- Etiology of Bruxism, use of the Ordinal Scale as well as tie in to TMD and Sleep Disorders
- Evaluation of the patient, documentation and medical billing for ABI
- Treatment options in the pediatric patient as well as adult patient
- Orthodontic evaluation and early treatment
- TMD evaluation of patients as well as treatment planning
- Sleep patient present with symptoms of pain and pre existing conditions
- Hands-on evaluation of patient dentition and treatment planning
- Proper medical referral and medical billing
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Devin Croft, Orthodontist, Peoria, AZ
Dr. Bradley Eli, UCLA 2-year residency, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
April 13-14, 2012
Diagnostic Testing
- Diagnostic testing in the dental office for TMD and Oral Appliance
- Evaluating diagnostic testing for use id the dental office
- Literature support, clinical guidelines for treatment planning as well as follow-up records and documentation to insurance carriers
- AAOP as well as AACP Guidelines for treatment and evaluation of patients
- Hands-on evaluation for patients as well as discussion on treatment planning
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Bradley Eli, UCLA 2-year residency, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
May 11-12, 2012
Oral Appliance Selection
- Discussion on the most used oral devices for Bruxism, TMD and OSA
- Pricing as well as indications and contra indications of oral devices with a 510(k) number
- Various jaw registration devices for recording the maxillary/mandibular relationship
- Long-term use of Oral Appliances
- Trouble-shooting problems associated with oral appliances
- Materials for accurate impressions for oral devices
Mentor Spotlight
Mr. Randy Clare, Aliso Viejo, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
June 8-9, 2011
Where are the patients?
- Evaluation of dental patients at each dental appointment for signs and symptoms of untreated sleep disorders
- Conversion from dental to medical
- Dental insurance vs. Medical Insurance including Medicare
AASM as well as AADSM guidelines for treatment in the dental office - Hands-on workshop for patient evaluation and treatment
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Rodney Willey, Peoria, IL
Dr. Michael Childres, Bradenton, FL
Dr. Michael Gluhareff, Ocala, FL
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
Dentists and one staff member will learn proper patient evaluation, examination, jaw registration, and dental and medical records.
July 13-14, 2012
Bruxism, TMD and Sleep
- Etiology of Bruxism, use of the Ordinal Scale as well as tie in to TMD and Sleep Disorders
- Evaluation of the patient, documentation and medical billing for ABI
- Treatment options in the pediatric patient as well as adult patient
- Orthodontic evaluation and early treatment
- TMD evaluation of patients as well as treatment planning
- Sleep patient present with symptoms of pain and pre existing conditions
- Hands-on evaluation of patient dentition and treatment planning
- Proper medical referral and medical billing
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Devin Croft, Orthodontist, Peoria, AZ
Dr. Bradley Eli, UCLA 2-year residency, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
Clinical Workshops
The intention of the workshop format is to exercise the new skills as learned at the general session in a controlled environment. There will be time provided in this forum for attendee case presentations and the exchange of information that will lead to an excellent educational outcome.
The Apnea and TMJ/Headache workshop will be conducted in small groups with patients in a dental office.
The PSG course will be conducted in a hotel room where a complete sleep diagnostic facility will be re-created for the purpose of demonstrating and teaching the process of collecting sleep study data.
Location for Apnea and TMJ/Headache Workshops
Vistancia Ortho
9772 W. Yearling Rd Suite A-1600
Peoria, AZ 85383
(All materials for the training will be provided onsite)
Location for the Overnight Polysomnography Workshops
Embassy Suites
4415 E. Paradise Village Pkwy South
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Calendar of Events 2011
September 23-25, 2011
Overnight PSG (Limited to 12 Dentists)
- Overnight Sleep Polysomnography two-night PSG of patient for diagnosis as well as second night treatment with CPAP and Oral Appliance.
- Dentist will see actual examination of patient as well as patient prepared for PSG with evaluation and live data being recorded.
- Discussion of PSG results as well as a comparison of CPAP and OA treatment as recorded by the PSG.
Mentor Spotlight
Mr. Jeffory Wyscarver
Mr. Randy Clare
Dr. Edward Spiegel
October 21-22, 2011
Chairside Sleep Apnea
- Medical legal aspects involved in treating the Bruxing, TMD and Sleep patient
- Health care attorney will review medical insurance guidelines. Medicare guidelines including anti-fraud, anti-kickback and Stark Laws.
- Informational seminars for Snoring, TMD as well as Sleep Disorders.
- How to organize market and follow-up.
- Working with the sleep lab. How to legally refer patients with medical insurance as well as Medicare.
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Rodney Willey, Peoria, IL
Dr. Bradley Eli, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
November 18-19, 2011
TMD and Headache
- Headache classifications relationship between Headache/TMD/Sleep
- Diagnostic Process-unique for headache and unique for sleep
- Recommended Communication with Physicians
- Medications in Headache Management
- Oral Appliance Therapy
Headache
Jaw Disorders
Sleep Disorders
- Injection uses in Headache Disorders
- Injection techniques for Headache
- Injection technique for TMD
- Review of Tx method of action PAP vs Mandibular advancement
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Bradley Eli, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
December 16-18, 2011
Overnight PSG (Limited to 12 Dentists)
- Overnight Sleep Polysomnography two-night PSG of patient for diagnosis as well as second night treatment with CPAP and Oral Appliance.
- Dentist will see actual examination of patient as well as patient prepared for PSG with evaluation and live data being recorded.
- Discussion of PSG results as well as a comparison of CPAP and OA treatment as recorded by the PSG.
Mentor Spotlight
Mr. Jeffory Wyscarver
Mr. Randy Clare
Dr. Edward Spiegel
Calendar of Events 2012
February 24-25, 2012
Chairside Sleep Apnea
- Medical legal aspects involved in treating the Bruxing, TMD and Sleep patient
- Health care attorney will review medical insurance guidelines. Medicare guidelines including anti-fraud, anti-kickback and Stark Laws.
- Informational seminars for Snoring, TMD as well as Sleep Disorders.
- How to organize market and follow-up.
- Working with the sleep lab. How to legally refer patients with medical insurance as well as Medicare.
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Rodney Willey, Peoria, IL
Dr. Bradley Eli, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
March 23-24, 2012
TMD and Headache
- Headache classifications relationship between Headache/TMD/Sleep
- Diagnostic Process-unique for headache and unique for sleep
- Recommended Communication with Physicians
- Medications in Headache Management
- Oral Appliance Therapy
Headache
Jaw Disorders
Sleep Disorders
- Injection uses in Headache Disorders
- Injection techniques for Headache
- Injection technique for TMD
- Review of Tx method of action PAP vs Mandibular advancement
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Bradley Eli, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
April 27-29, 2012
Overnight PSG (Limited to 12 Dentists)
- Overnight Sleep Polysomnography two-night PSG of patient for diagnosis as well as second night treatment with CPAP and Oral Appliance.
- Dentist will see actual examination of patient as well as patient prepared for PSG with evaluation and live data being recorded.
- Discussion of PSG results as well as a comparison of CPAP and OA treatment as recorded by the PSG.
Mentor Spotlight
Mr. Jeffory Wyscarver
Mr. Randy Clare
Dr. Edward Spiegel
May 25-26, 2012
Chairside Sleep Apnea
- Medical legal aspects involved in treating the Bruxing, TMD and Sleep patient
- Health care attorney will review medical insurance guidelines. Medicare guidelines including anti-fraud, anti-kickback and Stark Laws.
- Informational seminars for Snoring, TMD as well as Sleep Disorders.
- How to organize market and follow-up.
- Working with the sleep lab. How to legally refer patients with medical insurance as well as Medicare.
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Rodney Willey, Peoria, IL
Dr. Bradley Eli, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
June 22-23, 2012
TMD and Headache
- Headache classifications relationship between Headache/TMD/Sleep
- Diagnostic Process-unique for headache and unique for sleep
- Recommended Communication with Physicians
- Medications in Headache Management
- Oral Appliance Therapy
Headache
Jaw Disorders
Sleep Disorders
- Injection uses in Headache Disorders
- Injection techniques for Headache
- Injection technique for TMD
- Review of Tx method of action PAP vs Mandibular advancement
Mentor Spotlight
Dr. Bradley Eli, San Diego, CA
Dr. Edward Spiegel, Scottsdale, AZ
July 27-29, 2012
Overnight PSG (Limited to 12 Dentists)
- Overnight Sleep Polysomnography two-night PSG of patient for diagnosis as well as second night treatment with CPAP and Oral Appliance.
- Dentist will see actual examination of patient as well as patient prepared for PSG with evaluation and live data being recorded.
- Discussion of PSG results as well as a comparison of CPAP and OA treatment as recorded by the PSG.
Mentor Spotlight
Mr. Jeffory Wyscarver
Mr. Randy Clare
Dr. Edward Spiegel












