Couple in bed while the woman is trying to sleepIn this difficult economy, standing out among other dentists is a must. And right now dental sleep medicine is in! By being able to offer dental sleep medicine in your practice, you will be the real winner. Dental sleep medicine allows you to share with patients and potential patients that your office has a new unique and essential service to offer. Once you offer dental sleep medicine services, it is your job to inform your community of your new services.

Create a Buzz

Not many people are aware that dental sleep medicine exists or how a dentist can help in the treatment of sleep apnea. It is your job to create a buzz about it. When asked about sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment, how comfortable are you with the answers? There are currently more than 50 million people who suffer from sleep apnea, meaning there is a greater need for public awareness of this potentially deadly condition. As a dentist offering services in dental sleep medicine, it is important for you to educate your patients on sleep apnea and how important treatment is. Think about strokes, heart attacks and diabetes—your patients can benefit from knowing the risk associated with untreated sleep apnea. The more buzz you create, the more your patients will make treatment a priority.

Educate Your Staff

As a dentist it is vital that you understand and are comfortable in dental sleep apnea, but it is also important for your staff as well. Once you have received the necessary education, teach your staff about their roles and suggest they completed educational classes, too. The more you and your dental team know about dental sleep medicine, the better prepared you will be to provide your patients with proper treatment. And with education comes knowledge and trust. Once a patient likes, trusts, and believes in you and your team, you have created a patient for life.

Contact Dr. Mayoor Patel to learn more about Dental Sleep Medicine, and where to complete continuing education.