DSM for the Dental Team

Dental Team Members can help screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), too

Every day, dental team members perform essential functions within a dental office that help the practice run smoothly and efficiently. As an integral part of a dental practice, and as individuals who often spend the most time with patients, it's important that team members fully understand the warning signs of OSA to help screen for this health condition that impacts millions of adults around the world.
 
To keep every member of the team as educated as possible, the AADSM provides educational resources for dental team members to successfully help dentists in managing OSA, including:

Dental Team Membership 

Access resources to make your day-to-day easier in a dental sleep medicine office when you join the AADSM as a dental team member. The AADSM has spent time creating various resources to simplify processes in the office so you can spend time caring for your patients.
Members receive:
 
  • Customizable forms to use in your office when seeing patients
  • A dedicated discussion board for dental team members
  • Discounts on courses and events
  • And more!
 
 

DSM Team Training Program

Solidarity is key for a well-functioning team. It is important that all members in a dental practice understand the risks and symptoms of, along with the screening process for, OSA. With the AADSM’s Dental Sleep Medicine Team Training Program, team members will begin to understand the ins and outs of OSA by learning about:
 
  • The impact of sleep-related breathing disorders
  • Practice standards and team roles within the office
  • Reimbursement options for OAT
  • and more! 
 
 

Over 100 Customizable Tools and Templates for Use Within Your Practice

Members have access to a catalog of fact sheets and customizable resources to use within your practice. The AADSM has spent time creating these so you can spend more time with your patients. Resources in this index include: 
  • An exam form to use when screening patients
  • A pre-screening checklist for dental team members
  • A patient intake form for administrative team members
  • Phone scripts and letters to patients for long or short-term follow-up
  • A template for team meetings
And more! All of these resources are customizable to help fit the needs of your practice. 
 

Integrating Screening for Sleep Apnea into Your Dental Practice Online Bundle

Arguably, one of the most important parts of treating OSA is the screening process. As a member of the dental team, it is extremely important to know how to screen patients correctly. This bundle uses both lectures and demonstrations to help you learn how by covering topics such as:

  • Establishing protocols for screening patients for OSA 
  • Identifying signs, symptoms, and risk factors for OSA
  • Incorporating steps into comprehensive patient exams
  • Referring patients at risk to a medical provider for further evaluation and diagnosis