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  • Awaken2Sleep with Ronda Holman
    2024/10/01

    Webinar description:
    Myofunctional Therapy, Sleep Hygiene, and the Role of the TEAM in dental sleep medicine are vital pieces to your sleep practice.

    To help patients respond better to their OAT.

    Showing patients how healthy habits impact their treatment and their family.

    Empowering team members to step up into sleep.

    These are the topics Michael Cowen and Ronda Holman will discuss.

    Ronda, “the Airway Champion,” offers practical tips and strategies for integrating sleep hygiene into your practice, the benefits of Myofunctional Therapy, and the role of the team in DSM.

    When dental practices emphasize:

    • Patient Education
    • Personalized sleep plans
    • Consistent follow-ups
    • Comprehensive evaluations
    • significantly improve patient outcomes with OAT.


    What strategies can you implement to ensure your patients adhere to sleep hygiene recommendations? How can you motivate them to maintain these practices consistently?

    Watch as Michael and Ronda explore effective communication techniques and workflows.

    By the end of this session, you will:

    • Understand the importance of sleep hygiene in OAT effectiveness
    • Learn key strategies to promote sleep hygiene among patients
    • Identify the application of Myofunctional Therapy in a sleep practice
    • Explore the role of the dental team in a sleep practice
    • Watch now and take a step to LEVEL UP your sleep practice!

    Meet the Speakers!
    Michael Cowen
    Michael Cowen, CEO, and Founder of Awaken2Sleep started his journey in sleep medicine in 2003, performing in-lab sleep studies as a pediatric sleep technician at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital in Southern California. Five years later, this training and experience empowered him to save his infant daughter’s life from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a leading cause of SIDS in infants. After recognizing his calling to passionately assist others in helping their patients, Michael became an expert in the Business of Sleep Medicine, working with physicians, building sleep centers, CPAP technology, and home sleep tests. In 2015, he founded Awaken2Sleep, which empowers growth-minded dental practices to level up with proven dental sleep medicine coaching, team training, and sleep testing.

    Ronda Holman, DA
    Ronda Holman is a 24-year, US Airforce trained, dental assistant who has spent her entire career looking at airway disorders and their negative effects on the mouth. She has dedicated the last four years to helping patients and strangers understand the negative effects of oral breathing on their oral health. Having been personally impacted by dental sleep medicine with her own diagnosis that went untreated for many years her passion drives her to educate and facilitate change in patients' lives. Ronda has attended many courses on the biomechanics of breathing and runs the airway protocol for her general dental practice helping patients rule out sleep apnea and find custom solutions to breathe better while they sleep.


    Thank you to our sponsors:
    Nierman Practice Management, Sleep Apnea Leads, Kettenbach Dental, and CAD-Ray

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    1 時間 1 分
  • How Top-Performing Dental Practices Screen Sleep Patients with Chad Wooters
    2024/09/04

    Webinar description:
    A trained dental team should be screening 70% of their patients – or more – for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

    For every 10 patients you see you should have 7 conversations about airway and sleep apnea. When practices use a combination of:

    1. Medical history
    2. Subjective feedback
    3. Screening forms
    4. Intra-oral signs
    5. Internal marketing
    6. Verbiage skills

    Over 33% of patients will need a sleep test.

    • How do you screen your patients?
    • What verbiage helps get people to test?
    • When do you refer out for a PSG?

    Navigating these questions and having clear workflows will help your team create tremendous awareness in your practice.

    By the end of this session, you will:

    • Define the scope of screening for dental professionals and SRBDs
    • Discuss key verbiage for screening SRBDs and OSA
    • Identify signs of OSA for dental patients
    • Explore patient communication tactics for better outcomes


    Meet the Speaker!
    Chad Wooters, MBA, Director of Operations at Awaken2Sleep, has worked in dental sleep medicine since 2018. Architect of the Sleep Hero Network, he guides dental practices to success in this niche. Battling Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) himself, Chad is driven to amplify its awareness and aims to equip professionals with tools for holistic success.

    Thank you to our sponsors:
    Nierman Practice Management, Sleep Apnea Leads, Kettenbach Dental, and CAD-Ray

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    58 分
  • Q&A with Dr. Mayoor Patel - When M.A.D. Devices Fail: Tips for Success
    2024/08/06

    In this question-and-answer session, follow Dr. Mayoor Patel as he fields questions and provides answers and advice into how practices should weather the potential failures of M.A.D. devices in sleep apnea treatment!

    Webinar description:
    Are you frustrated with mandibular advancement devices (M.A.D.) not working as expected?

    Wondering how to help your patients when standard treatments fail?

    Scared of “messing up” a patient’s bite with a sleep appliance?

    Join Dr. Mayoor Patel, a renowned expert in dental sleep medicine, to uncover the secrets to overcoming M.A.D. failures and boost your success rates.

    In this dynamic webinar, Dr. Patel will:

    • Define what M.A.D. failure looks like and why it happens.
    • Share simple, effective methods to fix M.A.D. problems.
    • Teach you key phrases for clear patient communication.
    • Guide you on when to refer patients to sleep specialists.
    • Show how to work closely with sleep MDs for better patient outcomes.

    Don’t let M.A.D. failures leave you and your patients in the dark. Learn how to tackle these challenges head-on and transform your practice.

    By the end of this session, you will:

    • Recognize the signs of M.A.D. failure early.
    • Have practical tools to address these issues swiftly.
    • Understand how to navigate complex cases with confidence.
    • Be ready to improve your patients’ sleep and quality of life.

    This is your chance to learn directly from Dr. Mayoor Patel and take your dental sleep practice to the next level. Don’t miss out—equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to handle any M.A.D. challenge that comes your way.

    Meet the Speaker!
    Dr. Mayoor Patel, Dentist & Owner at Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Center of Georgia, has extensive certifications in dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain, embodies a rare blend of hands-on clinical excellence and academic prowess. Learning from him offers unparalleled insights into innovative treatments and comprehensive care strategies, directly from a leader who has shaped the field's standards and education. His mentorship provides a unique opportunity to grasp complex concepts through the lens of real-world applications, ensuring that students and colleagues are well-equipped to advance their own practices and patient care methodologies.

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    11 分
  • When M.A.D. Devices Fail: Tips for Success
    2024/08/06

    Webinar description:
    Are you frustrated with mandibular advancement devices (M.A.D.) not working as expected?

    Wondering how to help your patients when standard treatments fail?

    Scared of “messing up” a patient’s bite with a sleep appliance?

    Join Dr. Mayoor Patel, a renowned expert in dental sleep medicine, to uncover the secrets to overcoming M.A.D. failures and boost your success rates.

    In this dynamic webinar, Dr. Patel will:

    • Define what M.A.D. failure looks like and why it happens.
    • Share simple, effective methods to fix M.A.D. problems.
    • Teach you key phrases for clear patient communication.
    • Guide you on when to refer patients to sleep specialists.
    • Show how to work closely with sleep MDs for better patient outcomes.

    Don’t let M.A.D. failures leave you and your patients in the dark. Learn how to tackle these challenges head-on and transform your practice.

    By the end of this session, you will:

    • Recognize the signs of M.A.D. failure early.
    • Have practical tools to address these issues swiftly.
    • Understand how to navigate complex cases with confidence.
    • Be ready to improve your patients’ sleep and quality of life.

    This is your chance to learn directly from Dr. Mayoor Patel and take your dental sleep practice to the next level. Don’t miss out—equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to handle any M.A.D. challenge that comes your way.

    Meet the Speaker!
    Dr. Mayoor Patel, Dentist & Owner at Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Center of Georgia, has extensive certifications in dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain, embodies a rare blend of hands-on clinical excellence and academic prowess. Learning from him offers unparalleled insights into innovative treatments and comprehensive care strategies, directly from a leader who has shaped the field's standards and education. His mentorship provides a unique opportunity to grasp complex concepts through the lens of real-world applications, ensuring that students and colleagues are well-equipped to advance their own practices and patient care methodologies.

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    58 分
  • Q&A with Dr. Greg Manning - 5 Appliances to Treat 92% of Your Sleep Patients
    2024/07/09

    In this question-and-answer session, you can join Dr. Greg Manning as he discusses oral appliance selection process, and the five oral appliances which can successfully treat as much as 92% of your sleep patients.

    Webinar Description:
    You can treat 1 in 4 patients in your practice with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

    Dr. Greg Manning will show you how he only needs 5 appliances to treat 92% of his patients. From SomnoMed to Promsomnus and a few other hitters you can simplify your selection and help more patients.

    In a market crowded with over 130 FDA-approved appliances, knowing which ones truly make a difference is crucial. Streamline your practice and enhance patient outcomes by mastering these top 5 appliances.

    By this webinar’s end, you will be able to:

    • Identify the key indications and contraindications for 5 essential oral appliances
    • Accurately evaluate which appliance best suits each patient
    • Manage and reduce appliance side effects
    • Boost your case acceptance rates


    Meet the Speaker!
    Dr. Gregory Manning, DDS, is a renowned dental sleep medicine expert from Hooper, Utah. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Weber State University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Ohio State University in 2006. With a deep commitment to advancing dental technology and sleep apnea treatment, Dr. Manning has been practicing since 2008 and frequently teaches courses on sleep apnea to his peers. His professional affiliations include the American Dental Association®, the Arizona Dental Association, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and he is a diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. Dr. Manning, his wife Kortney, and their three children—Reese, Truman, and Hank—enjoy golf and traveling in their free time.

    Thank you to our sponsors for making this education possible:
    Nierman Practice Management, CAD-Ray, Kettenbach Dental, ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, and Sleep Apnea Leads

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    30 分
  • 5 Appliances to Treat 92% of Your Sleep Patients with Dr. Greg Manning
    2024/07/09

    Webinar Description:
    You can treat 1 in 4 patients in your practice with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

    Dr. Greg Manning will show you how he only needs 5 appliances to treat 92% of his patients. From SomnoMed to Promsomnus and a few other hitters you can simplify your selection and help more patients.

    In a market crowded with over 130 FDA-approved appliances, knowing which ones truly make a difference is crucial. Streamline your practice and enhance patient outcomes by mastering these top 5 appliances.

    By this webinar’s end, you will be able to:

    • Identify the key indications and contraindications for 5 essential oral appliances
    • Accurately evaluate which appliance best suits each patient
    • Manage and reduce appliance side effects
    • Boost your case acceptance rates


    Meet the Speaker!
    Dr. Gregory Manning, DDS, is a renowned dental sleep medicine expert from Hooper, Utah. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Weber State University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Ohio State University in 2006. With a deep commitment to advancing dental technology and sleep apnea treatment, Dr. Manning has been practicing since 2008 and frequently teaches courses on sleep apnea to his peers. His professional affiliations include the American Dental Association®, the Arizona Dental Association, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and he is a diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. Dr. Manning, his wife Kortney, and their three children—Reese, Truman, and Hank—enjoy golf and traveling in their free time.

    Thank you to our sponsors for making this education possible:
    Nierman Practice Management, CAD-Ray, Kettenbach Dental, ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, and Sleep Apnea Leads

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    1 時間 21 分
  • Q&A with Michael Cowen - When to PIVOT To a Sleep-Only Practice
    2024/06/11

    In this question-and-answer session, you can join Michael Cowen as he explores the contexts dental professionals should look for, and indicators for when they should PIVOT to a solely sleep-driven practice.

    Webinar Description:
    Are you ready to PIVOT away from the grind of restorative dentistry? Prepared to finally embrace the rewarding world of sleep-only practice?

    Are you experienced in DSM and exploring the next PIVOT in your career?

    Are you looking into this “sleep thing” and trying to see if this could be your retirement career?

    No matter where you are on the map, you need to register for this webinar.

    Sleep is the most rewarding career. DSM-only providers will tell you they only wished they had done it sooner!

    Ask yourself:

    • Are you tired of treating cavity after cavity?
    • Do you want to make a bigger impact on patients’ health?
    • Are you craving a more sustainable career and lifestyle?

    If you answered yes, then you need to watch this webinar.

    During this session, you’ll get the full blueprint to PIVOT, including:

    • Undeniable signs you’re ready to go sleep-only
    • The increased earnings you can make in a sleep-only model
    • Structuring your sleep team and operations
    • Real transformations from dentists who have completed the PIVOT

    Don’t stay stuck. PIVOT to a career you’re passionate about – improving patients’ lives through dental sleep medicine.

    By this webinar’s end, attendees will be able to:

    • Identify when dental professionals should transition to a sleep-only practice.
    • Explore the financial and career benefits of specializing in dental sleep medicine.
    • Understand the essentials of setting up a sleep-focused dental team.
    • Analyze success stories and practical tips from dentists in sleep medicine.


    Meet the Speaker!
    Michael Cowen, CEO and Founder of Awaken2Sleep started his journey in sleep medicine in 2003 performing in-lab sleep studies as a pediatric sleep technician at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital in Southern California. Five years later, this training and experience empowered him to save his infant daughter’s life from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a leading cause of SIDS in infants. After recognizing his calling to passionately assist others to help their patients, Michael went on to become an expert in the Business of Sleep Medicine working with physicians, building sleep centers, CPAP technology, and home sleep tests. In 2015, he founded Awaken2Sleep, a company that empowers growth-minded dental practices to level up with proven dental sleep medicine coaching, team training, and sleep testing.

    Thank you to our sponsors for making this education possible:
    Nierman Practice Management, CAD-Ray, Kettenbach Dental, ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, and Sleep Apnea Leads

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    1 時間 3 分
  • When to PIVOT To a Sleep Only Practice! with Michael Cowen
    2024/06/11

    Webinar Description:
    Are you ready to PIVOT away from the grind of restorative dentistry? Prepared to finally embrace the rewarding world of sleep-only practice?

    Are you experienced in DSM and exploring the next PIVOT in your career?

    Are you looking into this “sleep thing” and trying to see if this could be your retirement career?

    No matter where you are on the map, you need to register for this webinar.

    Sleep is the most rewarding career. DSM-only providers will tell you they only wished they had done it sooner!

    Ask yourself:

    • Are you tired of treating cavity after cavity?
    • Do you want to make a bigger impact on patients’ health?
    • Are you craving a more sustainable career and lifestyle?

    If you answered yes, then you need to watch this webinar.

    During this session, you’ll get the full blueprint to PIVOT, including:

    • Undeniable signs you’re ready to go sleep-only
    • The increased earnings you can make in a sleep-only model
    • Structuring your sleep team and operations
    • Real transformations from dentists who have completed the PIVOT

    Don’t stay stuck. PIVOT to a career you’re passionate about – improving patients’ lives through dental sleep medicine.

    By this webinar’s end, attendees will be able to:

    • Identify when dental professionals should transition to a sleep-only practice.
    • Explore the financial and career benefits of specializing in dental sleep medicine.
    • Understand the essentials of setting up a sleep-focused dental team.
    • Analyze success stories and practical tips from dentists in sleep medicine.


    Meet the Speaker!
    Michael Cowen, CEO and Founder of Awaken2Sleep started his journey in sleep medicine in 2003 performing in-lab sleep studies as a pediatric sleep technician at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital in Southern California. Five years later, this training and experience empowered him to save his infant daughter’s life from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a leading cause of SIDS in infants. After recognizing his calling to passionately assist others to help their patients, Michael went on to become an expert in the Business of Sleep Medicine working with physicians, building sleep centers, CPAP technology, and home sleep tests. In 2015, he founded Awaken2Sleep, a company that empowers growth-minded dental practices to level up with proven dental sleep medicine coaching, team training, and sleep testing.

    Thank you to our sponsors for making this education possible:
    Nierman Practice Management, CAD-Ray, Kettenbach Dental, ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, and Sleep Apnea Leads

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    1 時間 3 分