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Collaboration with an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
By Brittny Sciarra-Murphy, RDH Orofacial myofunctional therapy is not a new therapy, it dates back over a century ago when Dr. Alfred Rogers first spoke about the effects of the musculature of the mouth. In 1918, Dr. Alfred Rogers, also known as the Father of Myofunctional therapy in orthodontics, developed a series of exercises for
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Dental Practices
By: Andrea Ramberg, MS, RPSGT, CCSH, EnsoData Clinical Director Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an important tool in the healthcare industry, with advancements in cardiology, endocrinology, radiology, neurology, and oncology, among others. In fact, AI is being used in a variety of clinical settings to support more accurate diagnoses, including in the analysis of
How to Own The 3 Stages of the Sleep Apnea Buying Decision
How to Own The 3 Stages of the Sleep Apnea Buying Decision By Lane Rizzardini and Ryan Towe As you enter sleep medicine, you’ll find countless resources on insurance billing, operations, treatment, everything you need to run a successful sleep practice. There’s one area where resources and strategies are glaringly missing: how to drive new
Why Medical Billing for Dental Sleep Medicine Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
Why Medical Billing for Dental Sleep Medicine Doesn’t Have to Be Scary By: Jon Nierman For dental practices implementing obstructive sleep apnea treatment, the topic of medical billing almost always comes up, and with that, many questions. Should we bill medical insurance? How complicated is it? Can we remain fee for service and bill? How
How Might a Type II Sleep System Benefit the Field of Sleep Dentistry?
How Might a Type II Sleep System Benefit the Field of Sleep Dentistry? The Cerebra Sleep System By: Kari Lambing, PhD, Research Scientist at Cerebra Providing potential alternative treatment options to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for sleep apnea is an important role for sleep dentists. The standard method of treatment may not always be
5 SIMPLE STEPS To Adding $300,000 In Sleep Apnea Treatment In Just 12 Months WITHOUT Relying on MD Referrals!
5 SIMPLE STEPS To Add $300,000 In Sleep Apnea Treatment In Just 12 Months WITHOUT Relying on MD Referrals! By: Todd Warren Most dentists and practice owners begin their dental sleep medicine journey without any knowledge of how to implement an effective workflow that creates patient awareness and moves them toward a greater likelihood of
The Great Debate: FFS VS Medical Billing
The Great Debate: FFS VS Medical Billing By Mona Patel Most dental sleep medicine courses teach that you need to use medical billing when you get started helping patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Often these courses have some focus on medical billing and you may leave thinking that medical reimbursement will be a big
The TMJ is the Gateway to The Airway by Jeff Paz
TMJ is the Gateway to Airway By Jeff Paz Close to 1 billion people have OSA, according to the World Health Organization. A couple of treatment options for such breathing problems involve the use of an oral appliance and/or CPAP. These appliances help to open the user’s breathing passage more fully to allow easier breathing
OSA Appliance Basic Design 101
OSA Appliance Basic Design 101 By Moses, Tessier, and Pacini There is a complex interrelationship between head posture, breathing, speech, swallowing, and the position of the teeth in the mouth. Teeth and the dental alveoli lie in a position of balance between the cheeks, lips, and tongue. Ideally, there is nasal breathing; the tongue is
A Recipe for Success: Have the Right Conversation
As Seen in Dental Sleep Practice Magazine by Michael Cowen Are there really that many sleep patients who need your help and where are they? I’ll give you a hint. Yes, they are on your schedule, in your chair, and in your waiting room right now. They were on yesterday’s schedule, too. You did hygiene checks on some
Stop Shelving Sleep – Here’s How It Improves Your Practice
A sleep researcher tweets at 2am. Clinicians and coaches re-share at all hours of the night. A dentist gets scanned for an oral appliance after years of encouragement from the spouse. An RDH discusses sleep hygiene with all patients, but has been putting off her own appointment for CBT-I. An Oral Appliance manufacturer rep admits
Prosomnus® EVO™, A New Paradigm in Device Design; Engaging ALL the Stakeholders
By Dr. Mark T. Murphy Traditionally, oral appliances for treating OSA have utilized existing materials and manufacturing standards. This has required repurposed orthodontic parts and pieces (Herbst arms, hooks, jackscrews, straps, etc.) being assembled by hand and attached to cold cured poly methyl methacrylate platforms. Occasionally modifications appear that make them easier to deliver (ball