Philips update on defect correction 

The latest clinical bulletin updates clinicians on recent developments in relation to the Philips defect correction process. Read the bulletin 

Help organise NSW state meetings

We're looking for enthusiastic people to join the organising committee for ASA's NSW state meetings.

What's involved?

Coming up with topics, help source sponsors and venues and deliver a great networking opportunity to NSW members. The main goals of state and local meetings are:

• Deliver value and benefits to ASA members 
• Create strong local ASA communities 
• Promote the ASA brand and demonstrate the value of membership to support member acquisition. 

Interested? Send your details to Mischka Yates

Sleep labs wanted!

Late last year, the ASA launched its first every Fellowship of Dental Sleep Medicine.  This program will certify dentists with specific skills and knowledge of dental sleep medicine as Fellows of Dental Sleep Medicine. This will help both referring sleep physicians and potential patients to identify suitably qualified dentists when seeking oral appliance therapy for sleep disturbances. 
 
As part of obtaining the fellowship, dentists are required to have one overnight sleep laboratory observation session to ensure they have a good understanding of sleep diagnostics.  We are looking for sleep labs in all states and territories that are willing to host the candidates. You can nominate how often you’re willing to host candidates, and the ASA will coordinate to have a maximum of two candidates attend at a time and frequency that suits you. If your lab is able to help out, please email the FDSM program manager, Dr Dinukshi Daniels.

What’s on next?

Bench-side to bedside: translational science success stories from respiratory and sleep physicians
This webinar is aimed to inspire and disseminate understanding the importance of translational research in respiratory and sleep clinical practice. Translational science is the step away from treatment reaching to patients. In this webinar speakers will demonstrate their own translational examples in practice where bench-side has come to the rescue in critical bed-side patients. It will also act as ground for inspiration to young physicians (or ECRs) who feel they are confined to one side of the coin, and think it is hard to trek the course of both practice and research. On the contrary, speakers will showcase having conquered both sides of the coin. 

When: 14 July 2022 4:00 PM AEST

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Building and growing a thriving private practice

Don't miss this excellent opportunity on developing a thriving private practice!

The ASA and The Private Practice have come together to create an intensive weekend of learning experiences for ASA members in private clinical practice at Sydney’s Coogee Beach. 

Register now to take advantage of our special $660 ASA member offer. Places are strictly limited.

It’s relevant to members in private practice from any discipline, and will cover a range of topics related to building a successful practice, managing finances, and planning for the future. An extra day is allocated on Friday for Advanced Trainees to focus on the transition to private practice, joining with more experienced clinicians for the weekend sessions. 

• Transition to Practice: 17-19 June 2022 for recent trainees, recent fellows, and consultants 
• Practice Growth Strategies: 18-19 June 2022 for established clinicians in private practice 

WA state meeting

The Western Australia state meeting is on Thursday 1st September, with networking from 6pm. This will be an in-person event with opportunities for discussion and networking. You'll hear from speakers sharing their research and clinical insights on the important topic of dental sleep medicine. Free for members.

When: 01 September 2022 6:30 PM WAST

University of Sydney: Masters of Medicine (Sleep Medicine)

Every year, medical graduates from around Australia enrol in a Masters of Medicine (Sleep Medicine) at the University of Sydney.  In June a "taster class" for this program will give interested doctors/medical officers an idea of the program's offerings.

Date and Time: Tuesday, 7 June, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Mode: Online