Hong Kong Hands-On Immersive

Hands-On Course Objectives

Dates November 21 & 22, 2026
Venue T.O.P Dental by Family Smile 1901-1906 T.O.P., 700 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
2Days
8Sessions
28Learning Objectives
2Live Patient Sessions
Day 1 Saturday, November 21

Clinical Foundations, Assessment, and Functional Interventions

Session 1

Live Patient Experience

Live Patient
  1. Observe the workflow from assessment to treatment plan.
  2. Document key airway and myofunctional findings.
  3. Assess tongue posture, lip seal and nasal breathing.
  4. Observe expander delivery and removal.
Session 2

Appliance Techniques

Hands-On
  1. Learn design and activation of functional appliances and expanders.
  2. Troubleshoot and adjust appliances hands-on.
  3. Practice Direct Planas Tracks.
Session 3

Tongue-Tie Release Workshop

Hands-On

Porcine head models, Waterlase and diode lasers

  1. Practice tongue-tie and lip-tie release, including suturing.
  2. Understand how photobiomodulation aids healing.
  3. Guide families through post-op care.
Session 4

Myofunctional Therapy for Clinicians

Lecture

With Ms. Goldie Wong, SLP

  1. Spot oral habits that disrupt breathing and facial growth.
  2. Build key myofunctional exercises into care.
  3. Coach and motivate families.
Session 5

Collaborative Case Discussions

Participant Cases

Mentors: Dr. Stanley Liu, Dr. Irene Lau and Ms. Goldie Wong, SLP

  1. Apply diagnostic reasoning to real cases.
  2. Build multidisciplinary plans with peers.
  3. Get feedback from faculty mentors.
Day 2 Sunday, November 22

Advanced Clinical Practice and Integration

Session 6

Live Patient Demonstrations

Live Patient
  1. See how DISE guides diagnosis and treatment.
  2. Learn when and how to do infant and toddler laser frenectomy.
  3. Observe pre- and post-op assessment and parent counseling.
  4. Observe insertion of a TAD-supported expander.
Session 7

Clinical Assessment Tools and Sleep Study Interpretation

  1. Analyze the airway with CBCT and SICAT Air.
  2. Read sleep studies and apply them to treatment.
  3. Explain diagnostic reports to caregivers.
  4. Know when to refer, co-manage or escalate.
  5. Coordinate care with ENT, orthodontics and sleep medicine.
  6. Follow global trends in pediatric airway research.
Session 8

Capstone: From Course to Clinic

Faculty Panel

Closing session with all faculty

  1. Map your clinic's airway pathway, from screening to follow-up.
  2. Join the DOME4Kidz network.