2021 AADSM Membership Meeting-2021 AADSM Membership Meeting

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In this video, David Schwartz, President of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), addresses the annual membership meeting. He introduces the Board of Directors and highlights their roles. Dr. Kevin Postol, the Secretary-Treasurer, presents an overview of the AADSM's financial state for 2020, including a decline in revenue and a reduction in expenses due to the pandemic.<br /><br />Dr. Schwartz then reviews the results of a membership survey conducted by an independent research firm. The survey assesses members' professional needs, the impact of COVID-19 on their practices, and their satisfaction with AADSM resources. Members expressed a desire for improved communication, a user-friendly website, and increased educational opportunities. They also emphasized the need to build awareness of oral appliance therapy among providers and the public.<br /><br />To address members' feedback, the AADSM has implemented various initiatives, including webinars, a dental sleep medicine team training program, and a provider outreach campaign. They are working to standardize the field, advocate for dentists' role in sleep apnea diagnosis, collaborate with organizations, support research, and offer in-person and virtual educational and networking opportunities.<br /><br />Dr. Schwartz expresses gratitude for the members' support and concludes by highlighting the importance of a strong membership base and volunteer leaders in achieving the AADSM's goals for the upcoming year.

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David Schwartz

AADSM

Board of Directors

financial state

membership survey