Telehealth and Dental Sleep Medicine Panel-Telehealth and Dental Sleep Medicine Slides

Telehealth and Dental Sleep Medicine Slides

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The content provided in the given document is a series of slides and text that discuss the implementation and benefits of telehealth in dental sleep medicine practices. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to change and utilizing telehealth technology to provide convenient, cost-effective, and safe care to patients. The document includes information about the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine's position on telehealth, the challenges and concerns faced by dentists and physicians, and the potential advantages of telemedicine for patients, dentists, and sleep physicians. It also provides guidance on licensing, scope of practice, reimbursement, informed consent, and technical expertise related to telemedicine. The document highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the adoption of telehealth and the temporary changes and waivers implemented by government agencies to facilitate telemedicine services. It also discusses the telemedicine workflow, including aspects such as patient screening, consultations, treatment delivery, and follow-up. The document further provides statistics and demographics related to telemedicine appointments and highlights the roles and responsibilities of different departments involved in telemedicine implementation, including patient care coordination, insurance, and clinical departments.

Keywords

telehealth

dental sleep medicine

implementation

benefits

telehealth technology

convenient care

cost-effective care

safe care

challenges

telemedicine