The Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorder Disciplines is the only organization offering a fully online and on-demand certificate in Dental Sleep Medicine.
Study the lectures and course materials at your own pace, then when you are ready, take the exam. The C.DSM certificate from ACSDD provides the necessary medical and dental knowledge to confidently approach physicians and seek insurance reimbursement. Practitioners meeting the educational and case requirements are eligible to submit for fellow and diplomate status through the ACSDD advisory board.
Dentists who complete the coursework and pass the exam have proven themselves qualified professionals who can effectively treat patients suffering from sleep-related breathing disorders. 12 modules cover both the medical and dental science of sleep medicine. Most dentists are able to complete the 13 CE program in 4-6 months. The certificate is a prerequisite for ACSDD Fellow and Diplomate. Enrolment in the certificate course includes a 1 year membership in the Academy.
13 ADA-CERP CE Credits
Designed for the dentist who has begun treating patients while continuing their education in dental sleep medicine. ACSDD Fellow status requires a minimum of 10 patient cases, completion of the Academic Certificate and 25 CEs in dental sleep medicine, 7 of which are in TMD. If the Dentist has over 20 cases, it is recommended that they move immediately toward earning Diplomate status.
Requirements:
- Completion of the ACSDD Academic Certificate
- 25 CEs in Dental Sleep Medicine, 7 of which are in TMJ/TMD
- 10 Qualifying dental Sleep Medicine cases (see requirements)
Case review for Fellow status is included with C.DSM certificate enrollment.
Dentists who have already acquired 45 CEs in Dental Sleep Medicine, 15 of which are in TMD, completed the Academic Certificate in Dental Sleep Medicine for the Dentist and 20 cases are eligible for Diplomate. Five of the 20 cases must be presented in-depth and submitted to the ACSDD for review.
Requirements:
- Completion of the ACSDD Academic Certificate
- 45 CEs in Dental Sleep Medicine, 7 of which are in TMJ/TMD
- 20 Qualifying dental Sleep Medicine cases (see requirements)
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- Completion of ACSDD Fellow Program
- 20 additional CEs in Dental Sleep Medicine
- 10 additional qualifying dental sleep medicine cases
New course information coming soon.
