Benjamin Pliska

Benjamin Pliska is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Department of Oral Health Sciences. He specializes in Sleep Medicine and Craniofacial Development, focusing on the interplay between Oral Health and Sleep Disorders.

• Research Supervision: Available for thesis-based programs in Craniofacial Science (MSc/PhD)
• Research Cluster: Member of the Social Exposome Cluster

His research explores how facial growth abnormalities contribute to obstructive sleep apnea, with emphasis on dental age estimation methods, 3D imaging validation, and long-term oral appliance effects. Key technologies include Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) and stereophotogrammetry for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Recent publications analyze craniofacial morphology differences in obese vs nonobese patients, orthodontic interventions for pediatric sleep apnea, and dental side effects of prolonged sleep therapy devices. These works span clinical trials, systematic reviews, and technology validation studies.

Awards include:

• Alumni Builder Award

As a graduate research supervisor, he collaborates across disciplines to address gaps in sleep disorder screening by dental professionals and interdisciplinary treatment outcomes.