The Impact of Skeletal and Soft Tissue Surgery for the Interdisciplinary Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Impact of Skeletal and Soft Tissue Surgery for the Interdisciplinary Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

May 8-9, 2026

Temerty Advanced Surgical Education and Simulation Centre

Toronto, Canada

Join leading experts from North America and Europe for an immersive, two-day program focused on the surgical and interdisciplinary management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

This comprehensive symposium blends evidence-based education, advanced surgical training, and real-world case insights to help clinicians refine their approach to airway management and sleep surgery.

Why Attend?

Obstructive sleep apnea is increasingly recognized as a complex, multi-factorial condition requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary care.

This symposium is designed to help you:

  • Strengthen clinical decision-making

  • Refine advanced surgical techniques

  • Integrate dentistry, ENT, and sleep medicine approaches

  • Apply the latest research and innovations in sleep surgery

Through a combination of didactic sessions and hands-on simulation, participants gain practical skills they can immediately apply in practice.

Program Highlights

Evidence-Based, Practice-Focused Education

Learn from internationally recognized leaders in sleep surgery and airway management through expert lectures, panels, and case-based discussions.

Advanced Hands-On Training

Participants receive 8 hours of intensive skills lab experience using high-fidelity, 3D-printed surgical models based on real patient anatomy.

Interdisciplinary Perspective

Designed to foster collaboration across specialties, this program brings together surgeons, physicians, and dental professionals in a shared learning environment.

Limited Enrollment

To ensure personalized instruction, participation is limited to:

  • 60 attendees for didactic sessions

  • 30 participants for hands-on labs

Key Learning Areas

Participants will explore:

Skeletal Surgical Procedures

  • Mandibular and maxillary osteotomies

  • Genioglossus advancement

  • SARPE / MARPE / DOME

Soft Tissue Procedures

  • Palatal surgeries

  • Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS)

  • Hyoid suspension

  • Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE)

Dental & Orthodontic Management

  • Oral appliance therapy (MAD)

  • Orthodontics in sleep surgery

  • Pediatric OSA management

Nasal Surgery

  • Turbinectomy

  • Septoplasty

  • Radiofrequency procedures

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand OSA pathophysiology, comorbidities, and classification

  • Interpret PSG and DISE data for individualized treatment planning

  • Integrate oral appliance therapy into care pathways

  • Perform diagnostic assessment and follow-up

  • Apply advanced surgical techniques using 3D simulation models

Featured Faculty

International Keynote Speakers

Prof. Dr. Olivier M. Vanderveken, MD, PhD
Chair of ENT-HNS, Antwerp University Hospital
Leader in sleep-disordered breathing research and airway surgery

Dr. Stanley Liu, MD, DDS, FACS
Chair, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Nova Southeastern University
Pioneer in integrated sleep surgery and neuromodulation

Program Leadership
Program Chair:
Dr. Tina Meisami, University Health Network, University of Toronto

Co-Chairs:
Dr. Jordan Gigliotti (McGill University)
Dr. Badr Ibrahim (Université de Montréal)
Dr. Graeme Mulholland (University of Alberta)
Dr. Brian Rotenberg (Western University)
Dr. Josie Xu (University of Toronto)

Who Should Attend

This symposium is designed for:

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

  • Otolaryngologists (ENT)

  • Sleep Medicine Physicians

  • Dentists

  • Fellows and Senior Residents

It is also relevant for clinicians in anesthesiology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, and related specialties seeking deeper insight into surgical sleep medicine.

Hands-On Surgical Skills Lab

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Participants rotate through ten specialized stations featuring:

  • Palatal surgery techniques

  • DISE procedures

  • HGNS and hyoid suspension

  • Maxillary and mandibular osteotomies

  • SARPE/MARPE/DOME

  • Genioglossus advancement

Training uses state-of-the-art, patient-derived 3D models that replicate complex airway anatomy for realistic, high-impact learning.

Location

Temerty Advanced Surgical Education & Simulation Centre
Michener Institute of Education at UHN
Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A world-class facility designed for advanced surgical training and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Registration & Full Program Details

For registration, pricing, and complete agenda information, please visit:

https://www.sleepsurgerytoronto.ca/