Dr Audrey Yoon Has Introduced A Pioneering Technique, Performing Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis For The Treatment Of OSA And Has Co-Authored Chapters On This Subject In Several Leading Textbooks. She has created an interdisciplinary rotation program between Stanford Sleep Surgery and the University of Pacific Orthodontic Residency Program and is a co-founder of pediatric dental sleep medicine residency at Tufts University. Currently her active areas of research include craniofacial growth modification, customized distractor designs, surgery-first approach of maxillomandibular advancement surgery technique, and the genomic study to identify genetic anatomical factors relating to OSA.
This course covers the dentist’s role in identifying airway disorder in everyday practice and the current screening protocols and therapies available for patients with sleep-disordered breathing. Dr Audrey will explain why the early diagnosis and treatment of sleep disordered breathing is imperative for the growth and development of children, and what treatment options are available for those who have this condition. She will also share pearls and tips on Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) and Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD), two commonly used Orthodontic treatment approaches.
Dr. Audrey Yoon is a dual trained orthodontist and pediatric dentist who specializes in sleep medicine and esthetics. She practices the full scope of non-surgical and surgical orthodontics from pediatric to geriatric population for airway management including growth modification, pediatric palatal expansion, customized Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE), Distraction Osteogenesis Maxillary Expansion (DOME), Orthodontic treatment for Maxillomandibular Advancement ( MMA ), clear aligner therapy and oral appliances for sleep apnea.
Dr Audrey Yoon has completed her orthodontic and pediatric dentistry residencies at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). She first earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Seoul National University and earned an additonal Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science degree, completing extensive research in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) at UCLA.
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After completing his Master’s in Otorhinolarygology from University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur in 2004, Dr Jeevanan served as a Lecturer & Consultant ENT surgeon at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia from 2004 to 2011. Currently he works in Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
Dr Jeevanan has always had a special interest in the nose and its associated conditions, but since 2012 he has taken up an avid interest in sleep related breathing disorders.
He is a passionate advocate of education both in creating public awareness and teaching medical professionals. He has served as the President of the Malaysian Society of Otorhinolaryngologists Head and Neck Surgeons. He organised the Inaugural Asean Sleep Congress in 2012 and the Asian Research Symposium in Rhinology in Kuala Lumpur in 2016.
He is currently dedicated in bringing a whole new concept of managing the upper airway in an integrated manner through bridging multiple specialties.
Dr Yue Weng Cheu graduated from NUS Dentistry with The Pierre Fauchard Academy Foundation Annual Scholarship Award.
Aside from his various accreditations, he has completed the full TMD continuum at Occlusion Connections in USA, and finished his mini-residency on Dental Sleep Medicine with TUFTS University School of Medicine.
He is highly passionate about TMD and has given several speeches including one for TEDx Singapore titled “Let’s Tongue up”.
Today, Dr. Yue is now the Founder and Clinical Director of DP Dental, which currently operates two branches in Kovan and Orchard.
With 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Yue continues to seek the latest and most updated knowledge and skills to provide the best and minimally invasive solutions to his patients.
On the side, Dr. Yue gives lectures and conduct hands-on courses locally and internationally.
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Nasomaxillary Expansion protocol, Midface development protocol, Class II correction protocol, Interdisciplinary team protocol
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