The Successful DSM Practice v3
This source outlines how to build and grow a successful Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) practice, emphasizing the TDSS (The Dental Sleep Solution) program as a key partner. It guides practitioners through envisioning their DSM practice, highlighting the benefits of establishing a separate entity for long-term growth and profitability. The document then details the essential elements for success, such as […]
TDSS Onboarding Module
This onboarding module from Texas Dental Sleep Services (TDSS) serves as a comprehensive guide for dental professionals looking to integrate or enhance Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) within their practice. It outlines the essential steps for new providers to join the TDSS network, covering everything from initial credentialing and administrative tasks to strategic marketing, engaging with the VA healthcare system, […]
Clean Claim Overview
This confidential training module, developed by Texas Dental Sleep Services (TDSS), Dr. Martin Denbar, and Eric Northey, serves as a comprehensive guide for TDSS providers on achieving compliant documentation, billing, and audit readiness for dental sleep medicine services. It emphasizes that Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) billing requires a medical mindset, starting with meticulous patient record preparation and thorough SOAP notes before treatment […]
The First Appointment Advantage
This confidential training module, “The First Appointment Advantage,” developed by Martin Denbar, DDS, and Eric Northey for Texas Dental Sleep Services (TDSS), aims to equip dental professionals with strategies to enhance patient engagement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) care. It outlines a structured six-step workflow from initial scheduling and insurance collection to examination and financial presentation, emphasizing clear communication and […]
Engaging the Veteran Community and Healthcare System
This training manual from Texas Dental Sleep Services (TDSS) is designed to educate providers and staff on how to effectively engage with the Veteran community and the VA healthcare system to provide Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) for obstructive sleep apnea. It outlines comprehensive strategies for navigating the VA Community Care Network (CCN), fostering relationships with VA facilities and […]
How to Screen for Sleep Apnea
This document outlines a comprehensive approach for dental hygienists to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during routine dental visits. It emphasizes integrating a thorough medical history and physical assessment, looking for risk factors like obesity, hypertension, and specific oral features such as a large tongue or high arched palate. The text also details the use of screening […]
