education
Beyond the Claims: Which Interventions for Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Are Supported by Evidence?
WHEN & WHERE
Date and Time
Start date
17th August 2026
Time
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost
FreeCPD Points
1Welcome back to the eighth episode of our Waking Up to Sleep Webinar Series!
As dentists, we are increasingly exposed to claims about mouth breathing, tongue-tie, myofunctional therapy, airway focused orthodontics, and early intervention. But which approaches are genuinely supported by evidence, and which are based primarily on theory and emerging research?
In this practical webinar, leading orthodontist, Dr Leigh Jones, will provide an objective, evidence-based review of the current literature and a simple framework for evaluating new concepts before introducing them into clinical practice.
Rather than promoting or dismissing individual treatment philosophies, Dr Jones will explore what the evidence tells us, where uncertainty remains, and how dentists can make informed decisions as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with snoring and sleep-disordered breathing.
You’ll Learn:
- How to understand the difference between biological plausibility and proven clinical effectiveness.
- How to interpret the current evidence for mouth breathing, tongue-tie, myofunctional therapy and airway-focused orthodontics.
- How to review the evidence for rapid maxillary expansion, functional appliances and early orthodontic treatment in children.
- How to recognise common cognitive biases that can influence clinical decision-making.
- How to appreciate the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in managing sleep-disordered breathing.
- How to apply a practical evidence-based framework when assessing new therapies and treatment concepts.
As part of our ongoing series, this session builds on previous topics to further strengthen your confidence in delivering structured, evidence-based care.
If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to secure your place. We’d love to have you and your team join us.
CPD Points:
– 1 CPD Point.
Let’s make room for better sleep in everyday dentistry – one patient at a time.
Our Presenters
Dr Harry Ball
A respected educator and clinician in dental sleep medicine, Dr Ball has trained thousands of dentists across Australia and New Zealand.
He brings deep expertise in patient communication, airway-focused assessment, and integrating sleep solutions into everyday workflows.
Dr Leigh Jones
Dr Jones completed his speciality training in Orthodontics from the Royal Dental College in Denmark and was awarded a Master’s in Dental Science from the University of Aarhus, Denmark.
He completed his PhD in Odontology and currently holds several academic positions, including Honorary Clinical Associate at the University of Sydney and Visiting Clinical Professor at the University of Aarhus, Denmark.
