Researchers estimate that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) impacts around 22 million Americans, many of which remain underdiagnosed or neglected altogether. Unfortunately, many people who suffer through this condition have a dangerous misconception that their issues are not particularly life-threatening, whereas others merely do not know how to discuss the problem with a medical professional.

This point is where you, as a dentist, become essential to the diagnosis and treatment of OSA. Since most people already visit the dentist, you are in the ideal environment to observe symptoms of OSA and discuss with patients the impact of OSA and how a dental professional can help provide relief. If you do detect some concerning signs in your patient, you can then refer them to a sleep doctor for an official diagnosis. From there, you can begin a variety of treatments depending on the severity of your patient’s OSA or its source. 

Due to this new environment and condition, dentists need to receive continuing education seminars on the topic of OSA. Let’s look more into these seminars and outline why they are a crucial addition to any dental practice.

What Can Seminars About Obstructive Sleep Apnea Do for My Practice?

As with any business expansion, there are numerous questions to consider, such as “what can this add to my practice monetarily” or “how will this implementation change my current protocols?” Thankfully, when it comes do dental sleep medicine, you’re entering a new, expanding, and versatile field that many other dental practices are neglecting.

When you implement sleep diagnostics and treatment into your practice, you are providing an essential service to your community, your staff, and yourself. You open your practice up to a whole new revenue stream and patient demographic, allowing for immense expansion. Dental sleep medicine also happens to be less physically demanding than traditional dentistry, making it the perfect solution for anyone looking to transition into retirement. 

Aside from the practicality that comes with opening your practice to a whole new field of medicine, seminars also provide the added perk of completing 12 CEUs for the year. This fulfillment will free up a lot of time for yourself and staff while learning a valuable skill.

What Can I Expect From This Course?   

Our experts want all attendees to be well versed and educated on every part of the continuing education process, even before the seminar starts. So, for beginners who are looking to attend their first dental sleep medicine continuing education seminars, we have put together this quick list of some of what you can expect during our two-day course:

• Expert testimony and advice from experienced dentists who have run successful sleep practices
• Recognizing various obstructive sleep apnea symptoms
• How OSA can affect the overall health of your patient
• Operating a home sleep test and other diagnostic equipment
• How OSA impacts different demographics
• Learning how and when specific OSA treatments are appropriate

Want to Learn More About Obstructive Sleep Medicine? Call Sleep Group Solutions Today

If you are looking for the latest and greatest in dental sleep products and training, then look no further than Sleep Group Solutions. Our proprietary training seminars, webinars, and top-of-the-line dental products make good dentists even greater. Learn more about our seminars and products today by completing our online contact form or calling us toll-free at 1-888-652-0571.

As any experienced veteran in the medical field knows, getting regular continuing education units (CEUs) are not only vital to keeping your practice running, but it also ensures that you’re staying at the top of your game. You’re never really done learning, especially in the medical field. That being said, you still want to invest your time into learning from qualified people while getting the most value for your money. 

One of the best ways to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your dental seminar—regardless of the subject—is to prepare. No matter how experienced you are in taking CEs or how well you know dental sleep medicine, you can set yourself and your practice up for success by doing a bit of prep before the seminar even starts.  

What Should I Expect From Your Dental Seminars?

At Sleep Group Solutions, we’re dedicated to keeping all of our attendees as informed on all things sleep medicine as before, during, and after their seminar. That means giving those new to what we do a small taste of what to expect with us.  

From the moment you step into one of our seminars, you will know that you’re in good hands when one of our experienced dental sleep experts gives their introduction and talks about how this field has helped improve their practice. We will review the various signs, symptoms, and causes of sleep apnea, and we will show you the best ways to check for them (e.g: SleepMed ARES unit). 

On the first night, you’ll be able to take your own home sleep test, the results of which we’ll review the next day. Of course, we want you to succeed and will help you get on the right foot by teaching how to best market your sleep practice. 

So, How Should I Prepare for my Dental Seminars? 

Invite Your Staff

Sleep medicine isn’t just for you. Getting your hygienist and other staffers on the same page can help them be as prepared as possible and knowledgeable when treating sleep patients. 

Read Up on the Subject 

While our experts will run through the vocabulary and basics of sleep medicine during the beginning of the seminar, having a familiarity with the topic can help you retain information quicker and easier. 

Talk to Your Family and Friends Who Experience Sleep Apnea

Often times, it takes a bit of “hands-on” experience to really know what you’re talking about. Understanding the condition from the perspective of someone who lives with it every day can be eye-opening and give you a major head start on others when it comes to learning. 

Get the Most out of Your Dental Practice Seminars With Sleep Group Solutions

At Sleep Group Solutions, our nationally renowned 16 CEU courses are available year-round, from coast to coast. Simply complete our contact form or give us a call at 1-888-608-4985, and we’ll be happy to direct you to a seminar that is most convenient in terms of date and time.