Ramesh Balasubramania
Oral Medicine
Current Position
Associate Professor, University of Western Australia
Prof Ramesh Balasubramaniam is an oral medicine with extensive expertise in orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders, and dental sleep medicine. With over two decades of clinical experience and having treated thousands of patients, he is widely regarded as a trusted expert in managing complex oral and facial pain conditions.
In addition to his clinical work, he holds an academic appointment at the University of Western Australia and is actively involved in teaching and research. His contributions to the field include numerous peer-reviewed publications, international lectures, and co-editing the textbook Contemporary Oral Medicine, reflecting his strong impact on advancing knowledge in oral medicine.
With a strong commitment to interdisciplinary care, Prof Ramesh collaborates across medical and dental fields to improve patient outcomes. As a clinician, educator, and international speaker, he continues to shape the future of orofacial pain management through both clinical excellence and academic leadership.
Keynote Speaker 1
Integrating Sleep Medicine into Everyday Dental Practice
(DAY 1 - Saturday, 26 September 2026)
Dentists see their patients regularly and maybe the first to recognise a sleep disorder. This lecture outlines the role of dentistry within the sleep medicine team and the bidirectional relationship between sleep and orofacial pain. Current evidence on sleep bruxism and its relationship to pain and the airway is reviewed, followed by practical screening for sleep disordered breathing. Oral appliance therapy for sleep disordered breathing will be considered, covering patient selection, indications, titration and management of side effects. Delegates will leave with a framework they can apply immediately in everyday practice.