Bringing Your Office into the Dental Sleep Medicine World
The subject of developing a coordinated plan for an effective outreach program to patients requires trained employees, protocols in place for documentation and treatment, marketing, and effective reimbursement. This subject is voluminous in nature and there is usually a cost to you at every turn. With so many opinions available on this subject, this module […]
TDSS: New Therapy Minimizes Debilitating Effects of Sleep Apnea
You work out regularly, watch what you eat, head to bed at a reasonable hour and generally strive to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. Yet, too often, you wake up fatigued and move through the day feeling tired, possibly overindulging in caffeine to stay alert. At night you sometimes suffer uncomfortable reflux or get up […]
Navigating the VA’s 2025 Fee Schedule Changes
A Guide for TDSS Providers The Department of Veterans Affairs has implemented their new 2025 Fee Schedule, effective January 1st, bringing important changes to how TDSS providers are reimbursed for services to our nation’s veterans. While these changes present adjustments to our reimbursement landscape, understanding the new structure will help ensure continued success in serving […]
Avoiding Audits and Denials
What You Need to Know Dentists entering the medical billing environment for oral appliance therapy (OAT) face a complex regulatory landscape that demands precision and compliance. While the prospect of audits and claim denials may seem intimidating, success is entirely achievable when providers understand and follow established documentation and billing requirements. The key lies in […]
Combination Therapy
Integrating Oral Appliances and CPAP for Better Sleep‑Apnea Care Why a Combined Approach Matters Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard for obstructive sleep‑apnea (OSA) therapy, yet many patients struggle with the mask or the pressure settings. Oral‑appliance therapy (OAT) is an excellent alternative, but in moderate‑to‑severe cases it can fall short on […]
Breathing, A Bit More Involved than You Thought
Most people take the act of breathing for granted. We just do it and never think about it, but there appears to be a wide diversity of opinion on how to breathe. Let’s look at some of the science behind breathing. You would think that the more air you can breathe the better, but just […]
