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Do you want to level up in Dental Sleep Medicine? Learn more about how Obstructive Sleep Apnea is impacting your patients? This channel is the recorded webinars from Awaken2Sleep and various speakers bringing awareness to this life-threatening issue. You will hear from dentists, practice owners, medical professionals, and more about how to level up your dental practice. You will find full webinar recordings and Q&A Sessions based on specific topics. You can learn more about helping patients or register for live webinars to get CE by visiting us at Awaken2Sleep.com

  1. Awaken2Sleep with Michael Cowen

    12/10/2024

    Awaken2Sleep with Michael Cowen

    Webinar Description:Many dentists dive into DSM with top-notch clinical skills but struggle to convert these skills into measurable growth. So… How did your sleep practice perform in 2025? As the year wraps, it’s crucial to review your practice’s success and set clear goals for 2025. If you’re setting goals and not seeing how well you did, then goals are a waste of time. How do you bridge this gap? How do you set objectives beyond clinical metrics? How do you boost patient conversion rates, collection values, and referrals? Michael Cowen has been helping practices conduct sleep practice reviews since 2015, you can gain access to Michael and workshop your: 2024 Sleep Business Review2025 Sleep Business GoalsTracking systemsHe’ll help you turn your vision into actionable strategies. In this webinar, attendees will explore: Conducting a comprehensive year-end reviewEvaluating key performance indicators (KPIs) to track practice healthUsing the “five whys” technique to analyze successes and failuresSetting a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) for your DSM practice in 2025Crafting a detailed roadmap for growthConsistently tracking progress to realize your goalsWhat you’ll gain: Tools to draft a compelling vision statement for 2025Strategies for team alignment with your new goalsInsights into key metrics that define progressA plan to pivot and recalibrate based on real-world feedbackJoin us to review your DSM practice’s performance in 2024 and set the stage for a successful 2025. Transform your practice with clear, actionable goals and a strategic plan for the year ahead. Watch now and take your dental practice to the next level! Meet the Speaker!Michael Cowen, CEO, and Founder of Awaken2Sleep started his journey in sleep medicine in 2003, performing in-lab sleep studies as a pediatric sleep technician at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital in Southern California. Five years later, this training and experience empowered him to save his infant daughter’s life from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a leading cause of SIDS in infants. After recognizing his calling to passionately assist others in helping their patients, Michael became an expert in the Business of Sleep Medicine, working with physicians, building sleep centers, CPAP technology, and home sleep tests. In 2015, he founded Awaken2Sleep, which empowers growth-minded dental practices to PIVOT through proven dental sleep medicine and business coaching, turning their 5-year goals into a 2-year reality.

    56 min
  2. Awaken2Sleep With Doug Fettig

    11/14/2024

    Awaken2Sleep With Doug Fettig

    "Surprised by your tax bill? You’re not alone—and it’s time to change that. Join Doug Fettig, MBA, CPA, as he shares powerful financial strategies to prepare your Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) practice for long-term success. As tax season approaches, every dental professional should be asking: Are you ready for 2024 taxes?Is your DSM practice positioned for growth in 2025?Do you know which tax advantages you may be missing?In this comprehensive webinar, Doug Fettig dives into essential financial insights specifically for DSM practices, including maximizing commonly overlooked tax write-offs, structuring your practice for sustainable growth, and overcoming common CPA objections that can limit your investment capacity. Key Takeaways:  How to leverage tax write-offs unique to DSM practicesSteps to build a practice structure that supports growth and profitability Strategies to handle “You can’t afford it” advice from your CPADon’t let financial barriers hold back your practice. Take control of your business finances and unlock the full potential of your DSM practice with these actionable strategies! Watch now to start planning a profitable future for your DSM practice!

    59 min

  3. 10/01/2024

    Awaken2Sleep with Ronda Holman

    Webinar description:Myofunctional Therapy, Sleep Hygiene, and the Role of the TEAM in dental sleep medicine are vital pieces to your sleep practice. To help patients respond better to their OAT. Showing patients how healthy habits impact their treatment and their family. Empowering team members to step up into sleep. These are the topics Michael Cowen and Ronda Holman will discuss. Ronda, “the Airway Champion,” offers practical tips and strategies for integrating sleep hygiene into your practice, the benefits of Myofunctional Therapy, and the role of the team in DSM. When dental practices emphasize: Patient EducationPersonalized sleep plansConsistent follow-upsComprehensive evaluationssignificantly improve patient outcomes with OAT.What strategies can you implement to ensure your patients adhere to sleep hygiene recommendations? How can you motivate them to maintain these practices consistently? Watch as Michael and Ronda explore effective communication techniques and workflows. By the end of this session, you will: Understand the importance of sleep hygiene in OAT effectivenessLearn key strategies to promote sleep hygiene among patientsIdentify the application of Myofunctional Therapy in a sleep practiceExplore the role of the dental team in a sleep practiceWatch now and take a step to LEVEL UP your sleep practice!Meet the Speakers!Michael CowenMichael Cowen, CEO, and Founder of Awaken2Sleep started his journey in sleep medicine in 2003, performing in-lab sleep studies as a pediatric sleep technician at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital in Southern California. Five years later, this training and experience empowered him to save his infant daughter’s life from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a leading cause of SIDS in infants. After recognizing his calling to passionately assist others in helping their patients, Michael became an expert in the Business of Sleep Medicine, working with physicians, building sleep centers, CPAP technology, and home sleep tests. In 2015, he founded Awaken2Sleep, which empowers growth-minded dental practices to level up with proven dental sleep medicine coaching, team training, and sleep testing. Ronda Holman, DARonda Holman is a 24-year, US Airforce trained, dental assistant who has spent her entire career looking at airway disorders and their negative effects on the mouth. She has dedicated the last four years to helping patients and strangers understand the negative effects of oral breathing on their oral health. Having been personally impacted by dental sleep medicine with her own diagnosis that went untreated for many years her passion drives her to educate and facilitate change in patients' lives. Ronda has attended many courses on the biomechanics of breathing and runs the airway protocol for her general dental practice helping patients rule out sleep apnea and find custom solutions to breathe better while they sleep. Thank you to our sponsors:Nierman Practice Management, Sleep Apnea Leads, Kettenbach Dental, and CAD-Ray

    1h 1m

  4. 09/04/2024

    How Top-Performing Dental Practices Screen Sleep Patients with Chad Wooters

    Webinar description:A trained dental team should be screening 70% of their patients – or more – for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). For every 10 patients you see you should have 7 conversations about airway and sleep apnea. When practices use a combination of: Medical historySubjective feedbackScreening formsIntra-oral signsInternal marketingVerbiage skillsOver 33% of patients will need a sleep test.  How do you screen your patients?What verbiage helps get people to test?When do you refer out for a PSG?Navigating these questions and having clear workflows will help your team create tremendous awareness in your practice. By the end of this session, you will: Define the scope of screening for dental professionals and SRBDsDiscuss key verbiage for screening SRBDs and OSAIdentify signs of OSA for dental patientsExplore patient communication tactics for better outcomesMeet the Speaker!Chad Wooters, MBA, Director of Operations at Awaken2Sleep, has worked in dental sleep medicine since 2018. Architect of the Sleep Hero Network, he guides dental practices to success in this niche. Battling Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) himself, Chad is driven to amplify its awareness and aims to equip professionals with tools for holistic success. Thank you to our sponsors:Nierman Practice Management, Sleep Apnea Leads, Kettenbach Dental, and CAD-Ray

    58 min
  5. Q&A with Dr. Mayoor Patel - When M.A.D. Devices Fail: Tips for Success

    08/06/2024 · BONUS

    Q&A with Dr. Mayoor Patel - When M.A.D. Devices Fail: Tips for Success

    In this question-and-answer session, follow Dr. Mayoor Patel as he fields questions and provides answers and advice into how practices should weather the potential failures of M.A.D. devices in sleep apnea treatment! Webinar description:Are you frustrated with mandibular advancement devices (M.A.D.) not working as expected? Wondering how to help your patients when standard treatments fail? Scared of “messing up” a patient’s bite with a sleep appliance? Join Dr. Mayoor Patel, a renowned expert in dental sleep medicine, to uncover the secrets to overcoming M.A.D. failures and boost your success rates. In this dynamic webinar, Dr. Patel will: Define what M.A.D. failure looks like and why it happens.Share simple, effective methods to fix M.A.D. problems.Teach you key phrases for clear patient communication.Guide you on when to refer patients to sleep specialists.Show how to work closely with sleep MDs for better patient outcomes.Don’t let M.A.D. failures leave you and your patients in the dark. Learn how to tackle these challenges head-on and transform your practice. By the end of this session, you will: Recognize the signs of M.A.D. failure early.Have practical tools to address these issues swiftly.Understand how to navigate complex cases with confidence.Be ready to improve your patients’ sleep and quality of life.This is your chance to learn directly from Dr. Mayoor Patel and take your dental sleep practice to the next level. Don’t miss out—equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to handle any M.A.D. challenge that comes your way. Meet the Speaker!Dr. Mayoor Patel, Dentist & Owner at Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Center of Georgia, has extensive certifications in dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain, embodies a rare blend of hands-on clinical excellence and academic prowess. Learning from him offers unparalleled insights into innovative treatments and comprehensive care strategies, directly from a leader who has shaped the field's standards and education. His mentorship provides a unique opportunity to grasp complex concepts through the lens of real-world applications, ensuring that students and colleagues are well-equipped to advance their own practices and patient care methodologies.

    11 min
  6. When M.A.D. Devices Fail: Tips for Success

    08/06/2024

    When M.A.D. Devices Fail: Tips for Success

    Webinar description:Are you frustrated with mandibular advancement devices (M.A.D.) not working as expected? Wondering how to help your patients when standard treatments fail? Scared of “messing up” a patient’s bite with a sleep appliance? Join Dr. Mayoor Patel, a renowned expert in dental sleep medicine, to uncover the secrets to overcoming M.A.D. failures and boost your success rates. In this dynamic webinar, Dr. Patel will: Define what M.A.D. failure looks like and why it happens.Share simple, effective methods to fix M.A.D. problems.Teach you key phrases for clear patient communication.Guide you on when to refer patients to sleep specialists.Show how to work closely with sleep MDs for better patient outcomes.Don’t let M.A.D. failures leave you and your patients in the dark. Learn how to tackle these challenges head-on and transform your practice. By the end of this session, you will: Recognize the signs of M.A.D. failure early.Have practical tools to address these issues swiftly.Understand how to navigate complex cases with confidence.Be ready to improve your patients’ sleep and quality of life.This is your chance to learn directly from Dr. Mayoor Patel and take your dental sleep practice to the next level. Don’t miss out—equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to handle any M.A.D. challenge that comes your way. Meet the Speaker!Dr. Mayoor Patel, Dentist & Owner at Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Center of Georgia, has extensive certifications in dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain, embodies a rare blend of hands-on clinical excellence and academic prowess. Learning from him offers unparalleled insights into innovative treatments and comprehensive care strategies, directly from a leader who has shaped the field's standards and education. His mentorship provides a unique opportunity to grasp complex concepts through the lens of real-world applications, ensuring that students and colleagues are well-equipped to advance their own practices and patient care methodologies.

    58 min
  7. Q&A with Dr. Greg Manning - 5 Appliances to Treat 92% of Your Sleep Patients

    07/09/2024 · BONUS

    Q&A with Dr. Greg Manning - 5 Appliances to Treat 92% of Your Sleep Patients

    In this question-and-answer session, you can join Dr. Greg Manning as he discusses oral appliance selection process, and the five oral appliances which can successfully treat as much as 92% of your sleep patients. Webinar Description:You can treat 1 in 4 patients in your practice with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Dr. Greg Manning will show you how he only needs 5 appliances to treat 92% of his patients. From SomnoMed to Promsomnus and a few other hitters you can simplify your selection and help more patients. In a market crowded with over 130 FDA-approved appliances, knowing which ones truly make a difference is crucial. Streamline your practice and enhance patient outcomes by mastering these top 5 appliances. By this webinar’s end, you will be able to: Identify the key indications and contraindications for 5 essential oral appliancesAccurately evaluate which appliance best suits each patientManage and reduce appliance side effectsBoost your case acceptance ratesMeet the Speaker!Dr. Gregory Manning, DDS, is a renowned dental sleep medicine expert from Hooper, Utah. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Weber State University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Ohio State University in 2006. With a deep commitment to advancing dental technology and sleep apnea treatment, Dr. Manning has been practicing since 2008 and frequently teaches courses on sleep apnea to his peers. His professional affiliations include the American Dental Association®, the Arizona Dental Association, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and he is a diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. Dr. Manning, his wife Kortney, and their three children—Reese, Truman, and Hank—enjoy golf and traveling in their free time. Thank you to our sponsors for making this education possible:Nierman Practice Management, CAD-Ray, Kettenbach Dental, ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, and Sleep Apnea Leads

    30 min
  8. 5 Appliances to Treat 92% of Your Sleep Patients with Dr. Greg Manning

    07/09/2024

    5 Appliances to Treat 92% of Your Sleep Patients with Dr. Greg Manning

    Webinar Description:You can treat 1 in 4 patients in your practice with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Dr. Greg Manning will show you how he only needs 5 appliances to treat 92% of his patients. From SomnoMed to Promsomnus and a few other hitters you can simplify your selection and help more patients. In a market crowded with over 130 FDA-approved appliances, knowing which ones truly make a difference is crucial. Streamline your practice and enhance patient outcomes by mastering these top 5 appliances. By this webinar’s end, you will be able to: Identify the key indications and contraindications for 5 essential oral appliancesAccurately evaluate which appliance best suits each patientManage and reduce appliance side effectsBoost your case acceptance ratesMeet the Speaker!Dr. Gregory Manning, DDS, is a renowned dental sleep medicine expert from Hooper, Utah. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Weber State University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Ohio State University in 2006. With a deep commitment to advancing dental technology and sleep apnea treatment, Dr. Manning has been practicing since 2008 and frequently teaches courses on sleep apnea to his peers. His professional affiliations include the American Dental Association®, the Arizona Dental Association, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and he is a diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. Dr. Manning, his wife Kortney, and their three children—Reese, Truman, and Hank—enjoy golf and traveling in their free time. Thank you to our sponsors for making this education possible:Nierman Practice Management, CAD-Ray, Kettenbach Dental, ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, and Sleep Apnea Leads

    1h 21m
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Do you want to level up in Dental Sleep Medicine? Learn more about how Obstructive Sleep Apnea is impacting your patients? This channel is the recorded webinars from Awaken2Sleep and various speakers bringing awareness to this life-threatening issue. You will hear from dentists, practice owners, medical professionals, and more about how to level up your dental practice. You will find full webinar recordings and Q&A Sessions based on specific topics. You can learn more about helping patients or register for live webinars to get CE by visiting us at Awaken2Sleep.com

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    Awaken2Sleep Inc.
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    2022 - 2024
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