Agenda

Event Schedule
Breakfast and Exhibits

6:30 am

Breakfast with Vendors

Enjoy a delicious breakfast while experiencing the latest sleep technology from 25 industry leading vendors.

1.5 Hours
ANNE MARIE MORSE, DO, FAASM

8:00 am

What to Do When Sleepy is TOO SLEEPY?

Review causes of excessive daytime sleepiness and the clinical approach to work-up, treatment and monitoring. Characterize diagnoses associated with EDS and findings commonly encountered clinically, as well as on PSG and MSLT.

1 Hour
WILLIAM H. NOAH, MD

9:00 am

The History and Future of Positive Airway Pressure

The relationship between pressure, flow, and resistance as well as a deep dive into the PAP Circuit. The history and future improvements will be discussed.

1 Hour
Mid-Morning Break

10:00 am

Mid-Morning Break with Vendors

Refuel on this quick break in the exhbit hall.

GERALD G. MANNIKAROTE, MBBS, MBA, RPSGT, RST, NCSF-CPT

10:00 am

Developing Your Center’s CPAP Clinic

What is a CPAP clinic? What's its role in the MD office/sleep center? Breakdown of the actual clinic. What happens during every step of the clinic? What's the role of sleep technologist in the CPAP Clinic in delivering patient education and improving compliance?

1 Hour
ROBERT MILLER, RPSGT

11:00 am

Sleep Navigators and Post-Discharge Sleep Care to Reduce Readmissions

Implementation of a proactive OSA screening program. The role of the Sleep Navigator. How OSA can play a role in readmission reduction.

1 Hour
FUNKE AFOLABI-BROWN, MD

12:00 pm

Thinking Outside the Sleep Box - Exploring Non-Traditional Sleep Opportunities

As the focus on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of various medical sleep conditions increases, we are responsible as sleep experts to utilize our platforms to educate and empower communities on the importance of prioritizing sleep while providing evidence-based information on various sleep conditions.

1 Hour
Lunch

1:00 pm

1 Hour
BRENDAN J. DUFFY, RPSGT, CCSH, FAAST

2:00 pm

Sleep for Peak Performance (My work with athletes)

The sleep challenges athletes face and how sleep impacts an athlete’s recovery, performance, and mental health.

1 Hour
ROBYN WOIDTKE, MSN, RN, RPSGT, CCSH, FAAST

3:00 pm

Dental Sleep for Sleep Technologists: A Primer

Discuss basic dental anatomy. How oral appliances are crafted (general). What kinds of patients are the most appropriate? What do sleep technologists need to know? Opportunities for sleep technologists in dental practices.

1 Hour
Afternoon Break

4:00 pm

Afternoon Break

Refuel on this quick break.

EMERSON KERR, MBA, RRT, FAAST

4:00 pm

Innovations in Oral Appliance Therapy for OSA

Review the history of oral appliance therapy. Discuss oral appliance therapy options. Review innovations available to measure adherence to therapy.

30 Minutes
ANDERS OLMANSON

4:30 pm

Myofunctional Therapy and the Role in Sleep-Disordered Breathing

What is myofunctional therapy? A look at research studies. Theories for why myofunctional therapy helps sleep-disordered breathing. Our perspective on the role of myofunctional therapy in sleep-disordered breathing. Our experience with the REMplenish myofunctional therapy water bottle.

1 Hour
EMMA COOKSEY

5:30 pm

Sleep Apnea: The Power of Patient Stories

My personal journey to diagnosis and treatment with OSA. Starting a podcast to shatter stereotypes around sleep apnea. Case studies-some patient stories that might surprise you. My experience with new trends and sleep apnea management: myofunctional therapy palate expansion, inspiratory muscle training, and Buteyko breathwork.

1 Hour
EMERSON KERR, MBA, RRT, RPSGT, FAAST

6:30 pm

AAST 2022 Summit and Workforce Survey

AAST sought feedback from a broad spectrum of professionals who influence and provide sleep therapy, including physicians, dentists, nurses, sleep managers, technologists and durable medical equipment (DME) providers. The goal of this pan-industry survey is the creation of a report that showcases the perspectives of these different stakeholder groups about the future of sleep technology.

30 Minutes
Conference Conclusion

7:00 pm

Thank You for Attending!