The 2nd DENTA Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symposium 2026
27th–28th of August 2026
ARoS, Aarhus, Denmark
The 2nd DENTA Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symposium 2026
The Danish ENT Academy is delighted to host the 2nd Danish Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Symposium 2026. The Symposium is scheduled to be held in Aarhus on the 27th and 28th of August 2026. The topics will include surgical treatment options for those patients who have failed, or do not wish to use CPAP treatment. We welcome you all, both presenters and delegates to this exciting scientific program, translating new basic knowledge to clinical practice.
For this symposium we wanted to include more colleagues from Jutland, which is why we are holding the symposium at the ARoS museum. This is an international art museum in the center of Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark. It is truly an amazing site for DENTA to host this event, following the previous symposium at Køge, Denmark in 2023 which was a great success.
We have a great line up of speakers, both Danish and International. A poster section is included, and we encourage submissions to this research presentation platform.
We trust this will provide fruitful and productive discussion for all our sleep apnea colleagues, both doctors and nurses. The language of the Symposium is English.
Confirmed speakers
Prof. Vik Veer
Prof. Claudio Vicini
Prof. Oliver Vanderveken
Prof. An Boudewyns
Dr. Thomas Kjærgaard
Dr. Tina Lildal
Prof. Palma Benedek
Prof. Olivier Vanderveken
Prof. Liselotte Sonnesen
Dr. Jesper Bille
Dr. Eva Kjær
Dr. Milos Fuglsand
Ravi Lingam
Kishege Mekonnen
Christian Danstrup
Kristine Zøylner Swan
Ditte Thorsen Hermansen
Sanne Høxbroe Michaelsen
Camilla Vaskjær Aakjær Andersen
Jacob Miehe
Jesper Karmisholt
Senior Physician, Associate Professor, PhD. Senior Physician, Associate Professor, PhD PhD in thyroid disease (specifically Subclinical Hypothyroidism) in 2008 and more than 30 publications on the topic thyroid disease. Endocrinologist since 2013, and now Senior Physician with primary responsibility: thyroid hormone disease and radioactive iodine treatment in benign thyroid disease.
Jesper Karmisholt
Senior Physician, Associate Professor, PhD. Senior Physician, Associate Professor, PhD PhD in thyroid disease (specifically Subclinical Hypothyroidism) in 2008 and more than 30 publications on the topic thyroid disease. Endocrinologist since 2013, and now Senior Physician with primary responsibility: thyroid hormone disease and radioactive iodine treatment in benign thyroid disease.
Symposium Programme
| 08.15–08.30 | Registration, coffee, pastries & trade displays | |
| 08.30 - 08.40 | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Organizing Committee |
| Session 1: Surgical Frontiers in OSA (Auditorium) | ||
| 08.40 - 09.10 | The Role of the ENT Surgeon in the Management of Sleep Apnoea | Prof. Vik Veer |
| 09.15 - 09.45 | Palate Surgery 2026: Up to Date | Prof. Claudio Vicini |
| 09.50 - 10.10 | Coffee, Tea & trade displays | |
| 10.10 - 10.40 | The Evolution of Implants for Sleep Apnea | Prof. Olivier Vanderveken |
| 10.45 - 11.15 | TORS in OSA treatment - Up to date | Prof. Claudio Vicini |
| 11.20 - 11.30 | Group picture | |
| 11.30 - 12.30 | Lunch & Networking | |
| Session 2: DISE and Complex Airway Diagnostics (Auditorium) | ||
| 12.30 - 13.00 | Improving the Accuracy of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy | Prof. Vik Veer |
| 13.05 - 13.35 | Upper airway evaluation in children with OSA | Prof. An Boudewyns |
| 13.40 - 14.20 | Panel Discussion with Cases | Dr. Thomas Kjærgaard |
| 14.25 - 14.45 | Coffee, Tea & trade displays | |
| Session 3: Pediatric Sleep Apnea – Diagnostics & Pathways (Auditorium) | ||
| 14.45 - 15.15 | Diagnosis, Phenotypes and Sleep Studies in Pediatric OSA | Dr. Tina Lildal |
| 15.20 - 15.50 | Multidisciplinary management of pediatric sleep apnea syndrome | Prof. Palma Benedek |
| 15.55 - 16.25 | Surgical Management of Syndromic Children, Persistent OSA, and Postoperative Complications | Prof. An Boudewyns |
| End of delegates program | ||
| 16.30 - 17.30 | General Assembly – Danish Society for Sleep Surgery | |
| 18.15 - 18.30 | Welcome Drink at ARoS Panorama Restaurant | |
| 18.30 - 20.00 | Symposium Dinner | |
| 20.00 - 21.00 | Guided Highlight Tour at AROS (in groups) | |
| 21.00 - Late | Informal Drinks at a Scenic Cocktail Bar in the City |
| 09.00 – 09.15 | Coffee & arrival | |
| 09.15 – 12.10 | Session 4: Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Surgical Strategy (Auditorium) | |
| 09.15 – 09.40 | Selection processes in Sleep Apnea and Multimodal OSA Treatment: Our Experience | Prof. Claudio Vicini |
| 09.45 - 10.15 | Our MDT Approach to OSA Management | Prof. Vik Veer |
| 10.20 – 10.40 | Coffee, pastries & trade displays | |
| 10.40 – 11.10 | Surgical Approaches and Experience from Belgium | Prof. Olivier Vanderveken |
| 11.15 – 11.45 | Orthodontics and obstructive sleep apnea | Prof. Liselotte Sonnesen |
| 11.50 - 12.10 | Panel Discussion | |
| 12.10 – 12.55 | Lunch | |
| 12.55 – 15.35 | Session 5: Parallel Afternoon Tracks | |
| Option 1 | Breakout Session & Technical Workshop (Group Room) | Prof. Palma Benedek, Dr. Jesper Bille & Dr. Tina Lildal |
| Clinical Reading of Cardio-Respiratory Monitoring (CRM) | ||
| Artefact Identification and Elimination in Raw Data | ||
| Improving Autoscore Accuracy: Tools and Pitfalls | ||
| Case-Based Discussion | ||
| Option 2 | Danish Innovation in Sleep Surgery and The Role of Nasal Obstruction (Auditorium) | |
| 12.55 - 13.25 | Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation – Early Danish Experiences – Eva Kjær | Dr. Eva Kjær |
| 13.30 - 14.00 | Managing Nasal Obstruction in Adult OSA | Dr. Milos Fuglsang |
| 14.05 - 15.35 | The Role of Nasal Obstruction in Pediatric OSA | Prof. An Boudewyns |
| 15.35 - 15.50 | Short Coffee Break | |
| 15.50 – 16.30 | Session 6: Closing session - Poster Presentations & Audience Voting (Auditorium) | |
| 15.50 - 16.20 | Selected Poster Presentation, Award and Quiz prize | |
| 16.20 - 16.30 | Closure & Farewell | |
| All plenary sessions will be streamed live and free for professionals in low-resource settings. |
All plenary sessions will be streamed live and free for professionals in low-resource settings.
Research Poster Presentations
We welcome research poster submissions for the Symposium!
Abstract calls open 4 months prior to the event. Submissions can be sent to abstracts@entdenmark.com
Delegates whose posters are accepted for display will receive a 1,000 DKK refund of their registration fee at the end of the symposium. From the displayed posters, two will be invited for a 15-minute oral presentation on the second day of the symposium. The winner of the best research poster will be awarded either 2,000 DKK or a free ticket to the next DENTA event (value up to 4,000 DKK).
Download the official poster guidelines:
https://entdenmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Poster-Guidelines.pdf
Delegates will be notified within two weeks of submission as to whether their poster has been accepted or not.
We look forward to seeing your research showcased at the symposium!
Information & Registration
Course Price
Early Bird (Before May 1st)
Nurse/technician: 1500 DKK
Junior Doctors: 2250 DKK
Consultants: 2500 DKK
Course Dinner: 500 DKK
Regular Course Fees
Nurse/tech: 1750 DKK
Junior Doctors: 2750 DKK
Consultants: 3000 DKK
Course Dinner: 500 DKK
The above-mentioned course fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments.
(All prices include MOMS/VAT)
Social Programme
Our social programme includes the symposium dinner with a guided tour at the ARoS museum and after-dinner drinks in a cocktail bar in the city.
The social programme is optional and must be chosen during registration. If you wish to attend and have forgotten to pay for the dinner at registration, please write us and a further payment link will then be sent to you.
Accomodation
Accommodation is not included in the event fee.
We recommend you make a booking at Hotel Radisson Blu located near the conference center and with which we have arranged an event discount rate.
For at standard single-room from the 26th to the 28th: Click here
For at standard single-room from the 27th to the 28th: Click here
The discounted rate can be accessed using booking-ID MB0001173888
Contact
Do you have questions or need additional information? Please contact:
Dr. Mascha Eva Hildebrandt
Course organiser
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