Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

A Practical Guide for Early-Career Medical and Dental Professionals

22^nd July 2026, 12:00 to 13:00 BST / 19:00 to 20:00 MYT

Overview

This webinar builds on the previous session on obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), offering a practical, clinically focused introduction to screening for OSA tailored to early-career medical and dental professionals. It will cover key approaches to identifying at-risk patients, principles of airway assessment, and the importance of appropriate referral pathways. An overview of current management options will be provided, alongside the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in patient care. The session aims to support early recognition of OSA and promote coordinated, patient-centred management across healthcare settings.

Aims

This webinar aims to equip early-career clinicians with practical knowledge of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) screening, referral pathways, and multidisciplinary management, while introducing key concepts in sleep medicine.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:

Recognise common signs, symptoms, and risk factors of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Apply simple screening tools (e.g. STOP-BANG) to identify patients at risk of OSA
Describe appropriate referral pathways for patients with suspected OSA
Outline basic clinical airway assessment relevant to OSA
Differentiate common types of sleep studies used in the diagnosis of OSA
Appreciate the role of the multidisciplinary team in the management of OSA.

Panellists

Our panellists include:

Mr Kugan Raman

Clinical Lecturer and Otorhinolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), International Sleep Specialist (WSS), former RCSEd International Surgical Ambassador (ISA), Future Leaders Program (FLP) Cohort 20.

Associate Professor Dr. Lau May Nak

Associate Professor and Consultant Orthodontist specialising in orthodontics and sleep apnoea; educator and researcher with a strong interest in multidisciplinary airway management and innovation in orthodontic materials and 3D printing.

Dr Ang Yee (Moderator)

Specialist in Restorative Dentistry delivering advanced specialist care, actively engaged in clinical teaching and leadership in postgraduate training.

CPD

1 Hour

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Recording

A recording of the webinar will be made available on this page in the days following the live broadcast.