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Dr Steven Olmos 4-day
Accelerated Mini Residency
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Time & Location

  • 25th June 2026, 7:30am – 28th June 2026, 5:00pm
  • Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia.

About the event

  • Seats are strictly limited, please register early to secure yours.
  • Core Course (first 3 days)
  • Hands-on Motor Nerve Reflects Testing (MNRT) (June 28th)

Program Focus

  • Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
  • Craniofacial Pain in Adults and Children
This immersive residency will be both educational and interactive, offering practical strategies and a comprehensive understanding of how to approach complex cases in a holistic way.
Led by the internationally recognised Dr.Steven Olmos, this comprehensive program covers a wide range of critical topics in craniofacial pain, TMD, and sleep-disordered breathing.

Event Schedule

Morning

Session

Patient Clinical Examination & Diagnostics
Thurs. June 25th
Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of patient health questionnaire review, medical and trauma history, chief complaints, and medications. Clinical examination techniques include Head, Neck, TMJ evaluation, Muscle and Joint Palpations, Ligament and Tendon Palpation, Cranial Nerve Evaluation, Ear Canal Examination, Range of Motion (Cervical and Mandibular), JVA, Posture Evaluation, MNRT, and CBCT Interpretation. There will also be a live demonstration.

Afternoon

Session

Comorbidity, Therapeutics & Technology
Thurs. June 25th
This session will explore the inter-relationship of apnea/snoring with craniofacial pain, discussing its prevalence and overlapping symptoms. Organised treatment strategies will be explained, alongside occlusion and bruxism muscles. Pharmacology for sleep disorders and craniofacial pain, and new technologies like MLS/Fotona/Deka Lasers and JVA, will also be covered.
Neuroanatomy & Sleep Disorders
Friday. June 26th
Topics will include a practical overview of the nervous system, emphasising nerve types, cranial nerves, the trigeminal system, autonomic function, nerve pathology, and headaches (primary & secondary). MRI and CBCT Interpretation will also be covered, alongside a live demonstration and discussion of Motor Nerve Reflex Evaluation and its relation to the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Detailed sessions on Adult and Paediatric OSA will also be featured.
Appliance Therapy & Nutrition
Sat. June 27th
This day will focus on practical aspects like how to mount using HIP and managing side effects/recapturing discs. Extensive coverage will be given to the diagnosis, indications, and protocols for Decompression Appliance Therapy (DAT) and Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) for SDB and Orofacial Pain, including appliance determination. Nutrition for the chronic TMD patient and Phase II Prosthetics, Orthodontics for both adults and paediatric OSA will also be key areas.
Hands-On Motor Nerve Reflex Testing (MNRT)
Sun. June 28th
A dedicated day will provide participants with individual screenings for structural pathology using established protocols (Dark/Light, Standing Posture, nine PCSD, Neurospinal, Provocation, and Postural Compensation tests).
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Attendees are advised to wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes, and remove watches and jewellery.
 
This mini-residency offers a comprehensive system for diagnosis and treatment, providing invaluable insights for dental and medical professionals dedicated to improving patient quality of life.
 
Dr. Olmos is the founder of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre’s International, and has dedicated 35 years to the fields of craniofacial pain, TMD, and sleep-disordered breathing, directing research through over 60 TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre’s spanning seven countries.

Early Bird
Pricing

(Must end Nov. 30th 2025)

Dentists

  • EARLY BIRD RATE
  • $4,800
  • 4 DAY TICKET
  • plus $115 Ticket Service Fee's
  • $6,000 after November 30th 2025

Dentists

  • EARLY BIRD RATE
  • $3,600
  • 3 DAY TICKET
  • plus $95 Ticket Service Fee's
  • $4,500 after November 30th 2025

Allied Health & OHT

  • EARLY BIRD RATE
  • $3,600
  • 4 DAY TICKET
  • plus $69 Ticket Service Fee's
  • $4,400 after November 30th 2025

Allied Health & OHT

  • EARLY BIRD RATE
  • $2,700
  • 3 DAY TICKET
  • plus $75 Ticket Service Fee's
  • $3,300 after November 30th 2025