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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. 2d ago

    WAKE UP CALL - "Holistic Airway Practices Can't Be Profitable..." Think Again | with Dr. Jenna K. Schwibner

    They said it couldn’t be done. She’s doing it anyway. Dr. Jenna K. Schwibner owns and operates a holistic patient-centered practice airway center and a brand-new sleep education center, separate from her GP practice. The result — a practice that covers all aspects of airway and isn’t just profitable… it’s scaling BIG TIME. Join hosts Michael Cowen, Joanna Booher, and guest Dr. Jenna K. Schwibner as they rewire your brain when it comes to integrating full airway therapy into your Dental Sleep practice. You'll learn to:- Uncover the exact financial models that allow holistic airway practices to thrive without relying on high-volume, insurance-driven dentistry - Master the art of communicating complex airway and myofunctional concepts so patients intuitively understand the value and commit to treatment - Train your front desk and clinical staff to seamlessly integrate airway screenings and therapy protocols without bottlenecking your daily schedule - Position your practice as the premier integrative airway hub in your community, attracting high-converting cash patients and medical cross-referrals Reach out to info@awaken2sleep.com with any questions, or to find the next Wake Up Call!

    WAKE UP CALL - "Holistic Airway Practices Can't Be Profitable..." Think Again | with Dr. Jenna K. Schwibner

  2. Aug 13

    WAKE UP CALL - Let Go of the Vine: Transitioning to a DSM-Only Practice | with Dr. Jeff Rodgers

    Join guest Dr. Jeff Rodgers and hosts Michael Cowen & Joanna Booher on a Q&A-style webinar discussing everything you need to know for finally making the PIVOT away from general dentistry and going sleep-only. You'll learn to:- Establish concrete financial & timeline benchmarks to systematically phase out general dentistry without risking your baseline revenue - Transition your existing staff from a traditional dental mindset into an elite, specialized DSM team optimized for sleep workflows, medical billing procedures, and physician outreach - Implement robust billing systems that ensure consistent cash flow during your practice's pivot - Construct a physician-facing marketing system that positions you as the local sleep expert and replaces your reliance on internal GP patients

    WAKE UP CALL - Let Go of the Vine: Transitioning to a DSM-Only Practice | with Dr. Jeff Rodgers

  3. Jul 22

    WAKE UP CALL - TMJ Patients Are Crazy... And Other TMD-Related Myths | feat. Dr. Jeff Haddad

    Description Join Michael Cowen, Joanna Booher, and guest Dr. Jeff Haddad on a Q&A-style webinar debunking common myths about running a TMD practice and discussing how to structure the business of TMD in your practice and manage sleep & TMD workflows. You'll learn to:- Analyze the financial and operational metrics of integrating TMD therapy into your existing model, turning a misunderstood patient base into a high-margin revenue center - Implement a strategic marketing and intake system designed to separate ready-to-treat patients from chronic "doctor-shoppers," maximizing your chair-time ROI - Evaluate the often-overlooked intersection between joint pathology and OSA to ensure your appliances treat the root cause, not just the symptoms - Develop precise stabilization strategies to safely manage acute jaw locking and muscle spasms, providing immediate patient relief

    WAKE UP CALL - TMJ Patients Are Crazy... And Other TMD-Related Myths | feat. Dr. Jeff Haddad

  4. Jun 24

    WAKE UP CALL - Creating a Patient Experience That Converts & Refers | feat. Dr. Suzanne Thai

    Join Michael Cowen, Joanna Booher, and guest Dr. Suzanne Thai for the WAKE UP CALL, a live webinar series powered by Awaken2Sleep This episode is a Q&A style webinar discussing how to cultivate an elite patient care experience that converts patients to treatment & gets them to refer you to others! You'll learn to: - Discover the exact blueprints to transition your practice from standard clinical care to an elite, high-touch experience from the moment a patient calls to the final device delivery- Master behavioral communication techniques disarm patient anxiety, build instant trust, and get patients eagerly saying "yes" to OAT- Train and empower your team to handle everything from screening to medical billing with absolute precision- Turn satisfied sleep patients into your highest-converting marketing asset Listen now!

    WAKE UP CALL - Creating a Patient Experience That Converts & Refers | feat. Dr. Suzanne Thai

  5. 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.

    Awaken2Sleep with Michael Cowen

  6. 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!

    Awaken2Sleep With Doug Fettig

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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 - 2026
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