Open Loop Cricket with Epigenetic Appliances Study Club with Dr. Tim Adams
ASBA Study Club Seminar
American Sleep & Breathing Academy Study Club
The ASBA Study Club seminars redefine what a successful dental sleep weekend course can be. Each Study Club is led by ASBA Diplomates (D’ASBA) who focus on giving attendees the skills to implement sleep apnea dentistry in their own practices.
One key difference sets this apart: the ASBA Study Club does not allow product-specific presentations unless competitive or comparable products are presented alongside them. That context encourages open, honest discussion of clinical best practices and stronger revenue models.
ASBA Study Club Presentation Topics
Dr. Tim Adams
- Intro to Cranial Strains
- Modern Shrinking Face: Epigenetics and Quantum Physics
- Biotensegrity, Fascia, and Mechanotransduction
- Cranial Bones and Cerebral Spinal Fluid
- Posture
- The Open Loop Cricket (OLC)
- Cervical Instability
- TMJ
- 5 NEW Epigenetics Appliances
- How Do I Treat?
- Tongue Tie, Snoring, and the Uvula
- Clinical Flow, Wrap-Up, and How I Talk to Patients
- Case Reviews
Dr. Tim Adams & David Gergen
- Appliance Design, Delivery, and Adjustments: How, When, and Why?
Scott Parker
- Lasers, Tongue Tie, and Snoring
Foundations in Sleep Medicine
The first day of the ASBA Study Club is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and expand your network in sleep medicine. Day One combines expert presentations, interactive workshops, and open discussion. Participants can expect:
- Cutting-edge insights into the latest research and innovations in sleep and breathing disorders.
- Networking with physicians, dentists, and specialists advancing treatment in this field.
- Hands-on workshops that sharpen practical skills and the application of treatments such as sleep apnea therapy and respiratory care.
Day One sets the foundation for the meaningful dialogue and learning that carry through the rest of the event.
Advanced Practice & Strategy
Day Two builds on that momentum, going deeper into advanced topics and specialized practice within sleep medicine, with further education and practical strategies to improve patient outcomes. Key highlights include:
- Advanced clinical workshops exploring sleep diagnostics, treatment modalities, and long-term care strategies for sleep apnea.
- Real-world case studies from leading practitioners, followed by discussion of the challenges and successes behind them.
- Collaboration with industry leaders and peers to share best practices across the field.
Each presenter shares their personal strategic plan and the key decision points that make or break a new practice — so you can test your understanding against the standard of care each ASBA Diplomate follows, through open discussion.
Expect a tremendous amount of personalized advice and specific, step-by-step guidance to help you build a successful sleep business of your own.
Training in sleep apnea dentistry has become rife with people overstating their abilities and experience — selling substandard equipment at inflated prices to an unsuspecting group of clinicians who simply want to treat their patients.
— David Gergen, CDT
This past weekend, over half of the attendees had been to more than one vendor-sponsored seminar in the last year. As a group, none of them had managed to gain any traction with sleep apnea dentistry in their practice.
— Eugene Azuma, DDS
Why Dentists Choose the ASBA Study Club
The ASBA Study Club is more than a series of seminars — it is an academy built to help you grow your practice using proven methods, taught by dentists who have built sleep practices generating over $1.5M a year, the right way.
The format is unique, affordable, and designed to give you the tools to perform at the level of your mentors. Many attendees leave calling it the most vital, essential, and powerful dental sleep learning event they have ever attended.
Because each group is limited to 12 offices, there is room for focused, one-on-one discussion — with answers shaped for the realities of your specific region.
The program suits practices just beginning with sleep apnea treatment as well as those that have yet to reach their potential. You will hear from doctors across a wide range of markets — from populations of 100,000 to 4.5 million — on how they grew their dental sleep practices. These are real ASBA members who were once in the same position you are in now. Learn from their successes at the ASBA Study Club.
Instructors
Timothy C. Adams, DDS, D.ABSA, D.ACSDD
ASBA Diplomate
Dr. Adams graduated from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1983 and opened his private practice in Indianapolis shortly after. His clinical skill was recognized early by the IU faculty, where he went on to teach clinical dentistry for five years. He has published over 25 articles in national and international journals and co-authored a chapter in the prestigious textbook Dental Clinics of North America.
He served as a Clinical Instructor and later Clinical Director at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) from 1997 to 2005, and as Clinical Director of Occlusion at the Center for Exceptional Practices. Dr. Adams has earned national recognition training dentists in Cosmetic Dentistry, Sleep Apnea, TMJ, Occlusion, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Neuromuscular Dentistry, and Craniofacial Asymmetries.
- IDA
- IDDS
- ADA
- AACD
- ASBA
- D.ABSA
- D.ACSDD
David Gergen, CDT
Master Orthodontic Technician · CEO, ASBA Dental Division
David Gergen, CDT, President of Pro Player Health Alliance, has been a nationally respected dental lab technician for over 30 years. In 1986 he received Columbus Dental’s award for “The Finest Orthodontic Technician in the Country.” He serves as Executive Director and CEO of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy’s Dental Division, a national interdisciplinary academy dedicated to sleep training and education with over 60,000 members.
He has worked alongside pioneers in orthodontics and sleep dentistry, serving as personal technician to Dr. Robert Ricketts, Dr. Ronald Roth, Dr. A. Paul Serrano, Dr. Clark Jones, Dr. Harold Gelb, Dr. Joseph R. Cohen, Dr. Rodney Willey, Dr. Allan Bernstein, and Dr. Thien Pham. Among his proudest achievements is the National Leadership Award for Arizona Small Businessman of the Year in 2015.
- CDT
- CEO, ASBA Dental Division
- Pro Player Health Alliance
Scott Parker, DDS
Dr. Scott Parker graduated from Loma Linda University in 2008. After a few years in Guam and Montana, he returned to Calimesa, where he enjoys building relationships with his patients and wants every visitor to feel comfortable. A dedicated lifelong learner, he is a Faculty Club member of Spear Education and a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Tri-County Dental Society.
- ADA
- California Dental Association
- Tri-County Dental Society
- Spear Education Faculty Club
Each Study Club is limited to 12 offices — reserve early.