Taking the NEXT STEPS - Beyond the Basics in Dental Sleep Medicine Education
Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) January 19, 2015 -- John Tucker, DMD will teach treatment participation models that include: collaboration with physicians, treating edentulous patients with oral appliances, understanding the effects of Vertical Dimension Change, learning the Sleep Bruxism and OSA connection, understanding UARS vs. OSA, and comprehending follow up and split-night sleep studies.
Dr. John Tucker’s hope is that the dentists and their teams leave The Next Steps program understanding new trends in treating obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy, the importance of a unified message and how to successfully implement the DME model in their practice.
Kristine Van Cleve, President of DPS, states, “Our goal is to equip dental offices to successfully practice dental sleep medicine. The information on clinical and practice management that will be presented at this course is vital to success in oral appliance therapy and removing barriers to treatment.”
Team focused administrative protocols will also be presented. The advanced dental sleep team education will be centered on patient engagement, handling common patient objections and billing logistics. Case presentation and treatment awareness will also be covered during the course.
Registration is now open at Dental Sleep Education
Date: Friday, February 13th - Saturday, February 14th
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $100 course discount is offered with code DSM100 -- expires January 30, 2015. Click Here for more information.
ABOUT DR. JOHN TUCKER
John H. Tucker D.M.D. educates dentists on the clinical knowledge needed to practice dental sleep medicine from start to finish. Dr. Tucker lectures extensively on Dental Sleep Medicine around the country and has the unique ability of understanding and identifying the daily challenges that are faced by dentists in all stages of implementation. He maintains a private practice in Erie, Pennsylvania and is a Diplomate of The AADSM. Dr. Tucker was named one of the Best Sleep Doctors in 2012 & 2013 by the Sleep Review Journals for Sleep Specialists. He’s been actively treating sleep patients for over 10 years.
ABOUT DPS LAB
Dental Prosthetic Services has been family owned and operated for more than 40 years. They are a full-service lab with a rich history of state-of-the-art technology and a proud tradition in providing premium quality prosthetics and outstanding customer service. Using both their technology and technical skill, they strive to maximize their doctors’ efficiency and profitability, while improving patients’ quality of life, appearance, and health. DPS is Certified Dental Lab and a member of both the National Association of Dental Laboratories and TEREC, a select group of independently owned regional dental laboratories dedicated to bringing leading edge technology to the dentists that they serve and their patients.
Amy Prater, Dental Sleep Education, http://www.dentalsleepeducation.com/, +1 (855) 344-4464, [email protected]
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