Education Programs
Successful Implementation of Dental Sleep Medicine
(14 CE Credits)
This 2-day, hands-on program for you and staff members is presented by Nierman Practice Management with the top professionals in Dental Sleep Medicine today!
Course Description:
- Referrals and Marketing for Dental Sleep Medicine
- Learn to Communicate with Physicians
- Home Sleep Testing and Snoring
- Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- How Does Oral Appliance Therapy Help Treat OSA
- The Best Appliance Designs
- Implementation of Office Flow and Integrate Dental Sleep Medicine into Your Practice
- Medical Billing: Getting Paid
- Hands-on live history taking and exam for the entire dental team
- Scheduling, Forms, Letters, and Documents
At the completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Build and maintain a solid dental sleep medicine program
- Understand how to select an appliance
- Communicate with MDs and develop referrals
- Bill Medical Insurance
2012 Schedule
| Feburary 10-11 | Metro NY | |
| February 17–18 | San Diego, CA | |
| March 9–10 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | |
| March 16–17 | Boston, MA | |
| April 20–21 | Chicago, IL | |
| April 27–28 | Atlanta, GA | |
| June 1–2 | Los Angeles, CA | |
| July 13–14 | Washington, DC | |
| July 20–21 | Houston, TX | |
| September 14–15 | Orlando, FL | |
| September 21–22 | Seattle, WA | |
| October 12–13 | Dallas, TX | |
| November 9–10 | San Francisco, CA |
Cost: $1,795 for 1 dentist and 2 staff members; $995 for each additional dentist and $494.99 for each additional staff member
For more information or to register, please go to: www.dentalwriter.com/Events
or call 1-800-879-6468.
WEBINARS: VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE (1 CE CREDIT)
These FREE 1-hour webinars are presented by Henry Schein Dental and the Sleep Complete supplier partners.
Dental Sleep Medicine is an exciting new field in the dental profession. We offer monthly webinars on various topics related to DSM. Past and current topics include “An Introduction to Implementing Dental Sleep Medicine into your Practice”, “Medical and Dental Billing for the Oral Systemic Connection”, and “Oral Appliance Therapy: Dispelling the Myths About These and Other Sleep Apnea Treatments”.
When: Live webinars every third Wednesday of the month at 8:00PM EST. Past webinars are available for viewing any time at www.totalhealthlearning.com/training.asp.
View a description of the next live webinar and register at: www.totalhealthlearning.com/upcoming.asp
Sleep Complete Two-Hour Live Programs
This more detailed version of the 1-hour Webinar is presented at no cost at local Henry Schein Dental Centers. Date and locations to be announced.
Faculty
John H. Tucker, D.M.D.
Diplomat American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Tucker has maintained a private practice in Erie, Pennsylvania since 1982. He is a graduate of the University Of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tucker has a special interest in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and has been actively treating patients in the Tri-State Erie area for the past 5 years. He is knowledgeable of various oral appliance designs, thereby enabling an individualized treatment for each patient. He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Rose Nierman, R.D.H.
Creator of DentalWriter Software
The leading expert for cross-coding and medical billing in dentistry, Ms. Nierman has assisted thousands of dental practices with successful documentation, narrative reports and reimbursement from medical insurance. Ms. Nierman has created an easily integrated system for dentists billing medical insurance for procedures such as sleep apnea appliances, TMJ splints, exams, radiographs, bone grafts, surgeries and other procedures that can be billed to medical, when appropriate. Ms. Nierman has had several articles published in dental journals including dental economics and has written best selling manuals and systems for narratives and billing medical.
Testimonials
“Awesome seminar. Dr. Tucker tells it like it is and doesn’t sugar coat. Thoroughly explains how OAT works and explains anatomy, too. He is so generous to share his materials. Answers every question. I’ve taken 4 sleep courses. All were good; this was the best! My staff really appreciated Rose Nierman’s training. The integration of the computer info with the dental process was excellent.”
Dr. Brad P.
“Great course! Brought the entire staff. Was totally worth it!”
Dr. Charles H.
“I can’t wait to launch our practice into another orbit with Dental Sleep Medicine and Dental Writer!”
Dr. Tara G.
“…[Dr. Tucker] is inspiring, encouraging and visibly committed. I feel my success is virtually assured from attending this course. I’m so excited.”
Dr. Bonnie F.