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November 22, 2025

About

Advances in Sleep Dentistry (NightLase® protocol)

Event Dates

November 22nd, 2025

Course Outline

Join us in Montreal on November 22, 2025, for a full-day, in-person course with laser dentistry pioneer Dr. Harvey Shiffman, DDS. In this advanced lecture, Dr. Shiffman—an acclaimed clinician, innovator, and educator with over 20 years of experience—will lead participants through the latest advancements in laser-assisted airway management and sleep dentistry.
 

Focusing on the groundbreaking NightLase® protocol, this course provides a comprehensive overview of its development, mechanism of action, and clinical applications for treating sleep-related breathing disorders. Participants will explore airway anatomy, tissue biology, diagnostic tools, and screening methods, while gaining critical insights into medico-legal considerations and adjunctive therapies. Through engaging lectures, clinical videos, attendees will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to safely and effectively integrate NightLase and related techniques into their practice.

 

Key Course Highlights:

What You Will Learn:

The "Advances in Sleep Dentistry" continuing education program is designed for dental and medical professionals seeking comprehensive knowledge and clinical insights into contemporary airway management and sleep dentistry. This course focuses on the innovative Nightlase treatment protocol, providing a thorough overview of its development, mechanism of action, and clinical application for addressing airway-related sleep disorders.

Participants will engage deeply with the fundamentals of airway anatomy, tissue biology, and the biological mechanisms underpinning Nightlase. The program also encompasses vital medico-legal considerations, comprehensive screening methods, diagnostic tools including sleep studies and 3DCT scans, as well as the exploration of adjunctive therapies and alternative treatments. Detailed clinical protocols and procedural variations will be discussed thoroughly, supported by clinical videos and case presentations.

This advanced training ensures that participants are proficient in safely and effectively integrating Nightlase and related techniques into their practices, enhancing patient care for sleep-related breathing disorders.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the history, mechanism of action, and clinical foundations of Nightlase therapy.

  • Understand comprehensive screening methods, diagnostic tools, and interpretation of sleep study results relevant to airway management.

  • Explore detailed Nightlase treatment protocols, variations, and complementary therapies safely and effectively.

Details

In-Person Lecture and Hands-On Workshop ODQ CEU: 5.5  |  CERP CEU: 5.5

 

Speaker:

Dr Harvey Shiffman

Harvey Shiffman DDS
 

Dr. Harvey S. Shiffman is a general dentist practicing at the Laser Dental and Wellness Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. A graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry, he completed a residency at Georgetown University Medical Center with a focus on medically compromised patients. With over 20 years of experience and tens of thousands of laser procedures performed, Dr. Shiffman is a Fellow of the Academy of Laser Dentistry and an expert in laser and PRF-based treatments across dentistry and facial aesthetics.

He is the developer of several innovative laser procedures, including NightLase®, SmoothLase®, Liplase®, and more recently, Naselase®, Performlase®, SilentEar™, and “Dr. Acula’s” facial, neck, and hair regrowth protocols. A published author in leading textbooks on laser and esthetic medicine, Dr. Shiffman actively lectures internationally and teaches with the Academy of Clinical Technology and the Laser and Health Academy. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine.