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TDSS DSM Practice Certification Program — V2.1
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Dental Sleep Medicine Practice Certification Program

Dental Sleep Medicine Practice Certification Program

Texas Dental Sleep Services  ·  DSM Practice Certification Program

12 Sessions
~18 CE Hrs
Sessions 1 – 4
1
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Program Overview & Practice Assessment
Establishing baseline for sleep medicine integration.
2
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How to Screen for Sleep Apnea
Mastering sleep apnea screening protocols and referral networking.
3
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Referral & Healthcare Navigation
Navigating healthcare networks and partnerships.
4
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EMR Onboarding
 
CharmHealth EMR setup and workflow integration.
Sessions 5 – 8
5
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The First Appointment Advantage
Managing the first appointment advantage through case presentation.
6
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Case Presentation & Treatment Acceptance
Building case presentation and treatment acceptance skills.
7
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Marketing Platform & Review of Metrics
Leveraging marketing metrics and outreach strategies.
8
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Community Outreach & Presentations
Growing the patient base through community outreach.
Sessions 9 – 12
9
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Clinical Review with CCO
 
Final clinical reviews with the Chief Clinical Officer.
10
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Claims Status Reports & Financial Review
Monitoring financial health, claims, and reporting.
11
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Review & Next Steps
 
Reviewing progress and planning the path forward.
12
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Advanced Practice Development
Advancing and growing your DSM practice for long-term success.
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Breakout Training Sessions
Deep-dive electives to accelerate your DSM practice
Seven Programs
Breakout Training Sessions — 7 Programs
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Self-Paced EMR Training — Eight Modules
Complete all eight CharmHealth EHR modules on your own schedule
7 Modules
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Work through all eight CharmHealth EHR modules at your own pace. Each module builds on the last, covering everything from patient intake to advanced sleep metric flowsheets. Ideal for new team members or providers who need to reinforce specific workflows.
M1
Front Desk Foundations
~40 min
Patient Intake & Scheduling Workflows in Charm EHR
M2
Automated Patient Intake & Data Reconciliation
~35 min
Questionnaire-First Protocol & Charm Reconcile Workflow
M3
Chart 360 & SOAP Templates
~45 min
Clinical Workflow and Documentation Standards
M4
Billing Handoff Guide
~30 min
Seamless Clinician-to-Corporate Billing Workflow
M5
Document Management Guide
~30 min
Uploading, Organizing & Sharing TDSS Forms in Charm EHR
M6
Charm AI Scribe
~35 min
AI-Assisted Clinical Documentation with NLP
M7
Tablet Workflow Implementation
~30 min
Device Security, IT Logistics & Patient Engagement
M8
Mastering Sleep Metric Flowsheets
~45 min
Technical Guide for Charm EHR Flowsheet Configuration
Available After Completion of Session 04 EMR Onboarding
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Clinical Training, Mentoring & Study Club
Quarterly study clubs, case mentoring, and advanced clinical seminars
Ongoing
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This breakout delivers structured, ongoing clinical development through quarterly Study Club meetings, expert-led case mentoring, and advanced seminar opportunities. Whether you are refining your titration skills or exploring complex airway cases, this track keeps you growing long after certification.
  • Quarterly Study Club meetings with peer case discussion and expert Q&A
  • Case mentoring opportunities — present your own cases and participate in clinical reviews
  • Participation in structured case studies to deepen clinical reasoning
  • Additional clinical training modules as the field evolves
  • Two-Day Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine Seminar and Workshop
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine: Treating the Complete Patient Spectrum
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Marketing Mastery: SEO, Social Media & Paid Advertising
SEO, AI-SEO, social media, and paid advertising to grow your DSM practice
Growth
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Elevate your practice visibility with a comprehensive DSM marketing strategy. Learn to leverage digital advertising, physician referral outreach, and social media to attract qualified sleep apnea patients and build a consistent referral pipeline.
  • Google & Facebook paid advertising strategy for DSM
  • Physician referral outreach templates and campaigns
  • Social media content calendar and posting strategy
  • Website optimization for sleep apnea patient conversion
  • Performance tracking and ROI reporting
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The Successful DSM Practice — Advanced
Pathways to a standalone DSM entity, career reinvention, and long-term financial growth
Advanced
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This session explores the transformative pathways available to dentists who want Dental Sleep Medicine to be more than a service line — but a defining chapter of their career. Whether your goal is a thriving standalone DSM entity, a future you can sell, or a rewarding second act in dentistry, this track maps the road.
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Building a Standalone DSM Practice
Structuring your Airway Management/DSM as a separate business entity distinct from your general dental practice, with its own brand, revenue stream, and valuation — an asset you can sell.
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Transitioning Without Selling
Associate Development
Bringing on associates to handle general dentistry while you shift your focus to sleep medicine, extending your productive years and protecting your legacy.
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Curating Your Ideal Practice
Identifying what you love most about dentistry, augmenting your income with DSM, and designing a practice around your strengths and lifestyle goals.
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The Million Dollar DSM Practice
A focused roadmap to building a high-volume, single-specialty Dental Sleep Medicine practice — patient acquisition, payer strategy, clinical efficiency, and revenue optimization.
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Advanced Airway Management
Pathways to a deeper, more comprehensive airway-focused DSM practice, including collaboration with physicians, sleep labs, and hospital systems.
Available After Completion of the Practice Certification

Ready to go deeper into your DSM practice?

Contact your TDSS advisor to enroll in any breakout session.