Practice Models of Dental Sleep Medicine-Practice Models of Dental Sleep Medicine Webinar Recording

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In this video, a panel of dental sleep medicine practitioners discuss different practice models and share their own experiences. Dr. Kevin Postol discusses his combination general dental practice and dental sleep practice. He emphasizes the importance of having a well-functioning team and developing relationships with physicians and staff for referrals. Belinda Postol, a registered nurse, highlights the advantage of being able to handle patient education and medical evaluations before they sit in the dentist's chair. Dr. Jonathan Parker discusses his involvement in a health system-based clinic or hospital-based sleep center, which provides a collaborative model for working with physicians and increasing patient flow. Dr. Gregory Osborne shares his experience transitioning from a general dental practice to a 100% dental sleep medicine practice, noting the challenge of finding staff willing to handle both dentistry and sleep medicine. Dr. Arthur Feigenbaum discusses his work with a sleep physician and his involvement with a large dental service organization (DSO) . He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with physicians and constantly communicating with them and their staff. The panelists acknowledge the challenges of managing insurance billing and maintaining relationships with physicians, but also stress the rewards of making a difference in patients' lives. They provide advice on finding the most suitable practice model, recommending consideration of geographic area, goals, values, and desired patient volume. The panelists mention different software and tools they use to manage clinical records, office records, insurance billing, and communication with physicians. They encourage listeners to pursue educational programs like the Mastery program and board certification to enhance their knowledge and credibility in the field.

Keywords

dental sleep medicine

practice models

physician referrals

patient education

health system-based clinic

staff transition

insurance billing

patient volume

educational programs

board certification