DENTAL: sponsor networking and rapid fire presentations in the exhibition hall

Tracks
Track 6
Friday, November 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Details

Chair: Andrew Gikas 1515-1525: SomnoMed presentation 1525-1535: 3D Sleep presentation 1535-1545: ProSomnus Sleep Technologies presentation 1545-1555: OrthoApnea presentation 1555-1630: Networking with sponsors 1630-1700: Annual Dental General Meeting


Speaker

Patricia Payne
SomnoMed

Introducing Virtus: Strength while you sleep

3:15 PM - 3:25 PM

Biography

Nearly half of all OSA patients also present with co-existing sleep bruxism, placing significant additional demands on oral appliance therapy. This session introduces Virtus™, SomnoMed's newest mandibular advancement device, purpose-built for this patient population. Join us to see how Virtus was engineered to meet the clinical challenge — and hear real-world experience from clinicians prescribing it today.
Dr Andrew Gikas
Clinic Director
University of Melbourne Dental Clinic

Introducing Virtus: Strength while you sleep

3:15 PM - 3:25 PM

Biography

Marie Strong
Head of 3D Sleep
3D Sleep

An Introduction to 3D Sleep

3:25 PM - 3:35 PM

Biography

Discover how dental sleep medicine can be incorporated into your practice to help patients suffering from snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. This session will introduce 3D Sleep and explore the role dental professionals can play in identifying and supporting patients with sleep-disordered breathing. Learn how oral appliance therapy can fit seamlessly into your existing clinical workflow, from starting the conversation through to treatment. We’ll also introduce the 3D Sleep appliance range and the clinical, educational and practice support available to help you get started with confidence.
Karim Oliart
ProSomnus Sleep Technologies

The Clinical Evidence and Unique Advantages of ProSomnus® Oral Appliance Therapy: Raising the Bar in Oral Appliance Therapy

3:35 PM - 3:45 PM

Biography

Attendees will gain insight into how appliance design, material selection, and individualized titration contribute to treatment efficacy, patient comfort, adherence, and long-term outcomes. The presentation will review key clinical data demonstrating the effectiveness of ProSomnus devices in a wide spectrum of patients, from mild to severe cases, while improving patient acceptance and compliance. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how evidence-based oral appliance design can enhance treatment success and provide a compelling therapy option for patients seeking an effective alternative to CPAP.
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