Shows
WAKE UP CALLWAKE UP CALL - Pedal to the Metal: Accelerating Growth by Hiring & Managing Sales Reps | with Brandon WoltmanBrandon Woltman is the VP of Sales & Marketing for the biggest DSM practice in the United States. There’s many reasons why Star Sleep & Wellness is so successful, but one of them truly sets them apart (and Brandon’s an expert in it.)Leveraging full-time sales reps to widen your physician networks, build consistent referral flows, and hit the GAS on revenue growth.Brandon knows what to look for in hiring them, what strategies to use for managing them, and how to leverage consistent sales presence intoAnd now - he’s sharing it with y...
2026-10-151h 10
WAKE UP CALLWAKE UP CALL - "Holistic Airway Practices Can't Be Profitable..." Think Again | with Dr. Jenna K. SchwibnerThey 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...
2026-09-031h 09
WAKE UP CALLWAKE UP CALL - Let Go of the Vine: Transitioning to a DSM-Only Practice | with Dr. Jeff RodgersJoin 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...
2026-08-131h 02
WAKE UP CALLWAKE UP CALL - TMJ Patients Are Crazy... And Other TMD-Related Myths | feat. Dr. Jeff HaddadDescriptionJoin 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...
2026-07-221h 05
WAKE UP CALLWAKE UP CALL - Creating a Patient Experience That Converts & Refers | feat. Dr. Suzanne ThaiJoin Michael Cowen, Joanna Booher, and guest Dr. Suzanne Thai for the WAKE UP CALL, a live webinar series powered by Awaken2SleepThis 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...
2026-06-241h 09
WAKE UP CALLAwaken2Sleep with Michael CowenWebinar 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 referral...
2024-12-1055 min
WAKE UP CALLAwaken2Sleep 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 su...
2024-11-1458 min
The Dental Brief PodcastMaximize Dental Revenue with Sleep Medicine | Chad Wooters | Dental Brief #277In this episode of The Dental Brief, we welcome back Chad Wooters from Awaken2Sleep. Chad shares the incredible story behind the founding of Awaken2Sleep and its mission to help dental practices integrate dental sleep medicine successfully. Learn about the journey from sleep testing to coaching and how dentists can identify patients with sleep apnea, offer life-changing treatments, and even boost practice revenue.Chad discusses common pitfalls practices face when introducing sleep apnea treatment and how to overcome challenges like medical billing. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand into dental sleep medicine, Chad...
2024-10-0911 min
WAKE UP CALLAwaken2Sleep with Ronda HolmanWebinar 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 D...
2024-10-011h 01WAKE UP CALLHow Top-Performing Dental Practices Screen Sleep Patients with Chad WootersWebinar 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....
2024-09-0458 min
WAKE UP CALLQ&A with Dr. Mayoor Patel - When M.A.D. Devices Fail: Tips for SuccessIn 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. f...
2024-08-0611 min
WAKE UP CALLWhen M.A.D. Devices Fail: Tips for SuccessWebinar 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...
2024-08-0658 min
WAKE UP CALLQ&A with Dr. Greg Manning - 5 Appliances to Treat 92% of Your Sleep PatientsIn 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...
2024-07-0930 min
WAKE UP CALL5 Appliances to Treat 92% of Your Sleep Patients with Dr. Greg ManningWebinar 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 in...
2024-07-091h 20
Bite-Sized Dental Marketing#8: Chad Wooters on Integrating Sleep Medicine for Dental SuccessIn this episode, Eric sits down with Chad Wooters from Awaken2Sleep to explore how dentists can seamlessly integrate dental sleep medicine into their practice. Chad shares his unique journey from the financial sector to the dental field, emphasizing the significant benefits sleep appliances bring to patients and practices alike. They discuss the common challenges dental practices face, from initial implementation hurdles to mastering medical billing. Chad explains how Awaken2Sleep provides tailored coaching and training to navigate these obstacles and ensure successful implementation. The episode concludes with practical tips, effective strategies, and the key metrics to track for...
2024-07-0225 min
WAKE UP CALLQ&A with Michael Cowen - When to PIVOT To a Sleep-Only PracticeIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Michael Cowen as he explores the contexts dental professionals should look for, and indicators for when they should PIVOT to a solely sleep-driven practice.Webinar Description:Are you ready to PIVOT away from the grind of restorative dentistry? Prepared to finally embrace the rewarding world of sleep-only practice?Are you experienced in DSM and exploring the next PIVOT in your career?Are you looking into this “sleep thing” and trying to see if this could be your retirement career?No matter where you are...
2024-06-111h 03
WAKE UP CALLWhen to PIVOT To a Sleep Only Practice! with Michael CowenWebinar Description:Are you ready to PIVOT away from the grind of restorative dentistry? Prepared to finally embrace the rewarding world of sleep-only practice?Are you experienced in DSM and exploring the next PIVOT in your career?Are you looking into this “sleep thing” and trying to see if this could be your retirement career?No matter where you are on the map, you need to register for this webinar.Sleep is the most rewarding career. DSM-only providers will tell you they only wished they had done it sooner!As...
2024-06-111h 03
WAKE UP CALLQ&A with Dr. Haramandeep Singh - Beyond the AHI: What Sleep Tests Really Show UsIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Dr. Haramandeep Singh as he dives into the minute details of complex cases in AHI, how to deciper sleep tests results, and how to treat patients using this information.Webinar Description:Looking at sleep test data can be overwhelming.While intriguing, peering into a sleep test histogram often confuses dental sleep medicine professionals. Understanding these reports helps providers connect with patients and physicians better.Watch as Dr. Haramandeep Singh, a seasoned Sleep Medicine specialist, will share how to understand the raw data on your sleep...
2024-05-0606 min
WAKE UP CALLBeyond the AHI: What Sleep Tests Really Show Us with Dr. Haramandeep SinghWebinar Description:Looking at sleep test data can be overwhelming.While intriguing, peering into a sleep test histogram often confuses dental sleep medicine professionals. Understanding these reports helps providers connect with patients and physicians better.Watch as Dr. Haramandeep Singh, a seasoned Sleep Medicine specialist, will share how to understand the raw data on your sleep study and go beyond AHI to explore the implications for treating patients with OSA.By this webinar’s end, attendees will be able to:Explore the art of reading sleep test histogramsSpot crucial events and an...
2024-05-0653 min
WAKE UP CALLQ and A with Brittny Sciarra-Murphy - Myofunctional Mastery: A New Era in Dental Health and Sleep MedicineIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Brittny Sciarra-Murphy as she fields questions about myofunctional therapy practices in dental sleep medicine.Webinar Description:You’ve heard the whispers about Myofunctional Therapy in dental sleep medicine (DSM).But what’s the real story?Myofunctional Therapy is an area with the potential for enhancing patient care and expanding practice services – especially in DSM. If you are:Wondering what Myofunctional Therapy really involvesCurious about how to incorporate it into your practicePuzzling over the billing and operational aspectsConsidering if it should be a part of your p...
2024-04-0310 min
WAKE UP CALLMyofunctional Mastery: A New Era in Dental Health and Sleep Medicine with Brittny Sciarra-MurphyWebinar Description:You’ve heard the whispers about Myofunctional Therapy in dental sleep medicine (DSM).But what’s the real story?Myofunctional Therapy is an area with the potential for enhancing patient care and expanding practice services – especially in DSM. If you are:Wondering what Myofunctional Therapy really involvesCurious about how to incorporate it into your practicePuzzling over the billing and operational aspectsConsidering if it should be a part of your practiceYou’re not alone.Watch as Brittny Sciarra-Murphy – registered dental hygienist, myofunctional therapist, founder of CT Orofacial Myology and co-fou...
2024-04-0356 min
WAKE UP CALLQ and A with Dr. Justin Elikofer - TMJ & OAT: Anatomy, Movement, and Clinical ImplicationsIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Dr. Justin Elikofer as he answers questions about TMJ and oral appliance therapy.Webinar Description:Does OAT cause TMD?Isn’t TMD contraindicated for OAT?The possibility of causing patients pain or complications can seem daunting when considering making a sleep appliance. Dr. Justin Elikofer has delivered thousands of appliances and will share the importance of understanding the OAT/TMJ relationship.This webinar will delve deep into the intricate anatomy of the TMJ, its complex movements, and its vital role in effective OAT....
2024-03-0508 min
WAKE UP CALLTMJ & OAT: Anatomy, Movement, and Clinical Implications with Dr. Justin ElikoferWebinar Description:Does OAT cause TMD?Isn’t TMD contraindicated for OAT?The possibility of causing patients pain or complications can seem daunting when considering making a sleep appliance. Dr. Justin Elikofer has delivered thousands of appliances and will share the importance of understanding the OAT/TMJ relationship.This webinar will delve deep into the intricate anatomy of the TMJ, its complex movements, and its vital role in effective OAT.You’ll gain a holistic understanding of how these two critical elements interact, leading to more effective treatment strategies and impr...
2024-03-041h 11
WAKE UP CALLQ and A with Jon Nierman, Alejandra Farias, and Laura Couture - Decoding DSM: Navigating Medical Insurance ChangesIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Jon Nierman, Alejandra Farias, and Laura Couture as they answer questions about navigating medical insurance changes in DSM.Webinar Description:Medical insurance companies are making changes. New Medicare and payment guidelines require more from dental practices to cover appliance therapy.Have you heard the updates?How some plans aren’t going to be accepting telemedicine consults?Some require a pre and post-HST consult to pay for the appliance.Some specific which appliances are allowed,There’s new codes.The medical insu...
2024-02-1321 min
WAKE UP CALLDecoding DSM: Navigating Medical Insurance Changes with Jon Nierman, Alejandra Farias, and Laura CoutureWebinar Description:Medical insurance companies are making changes. New Medicare and payment guidelines require more from dental practices to cover appliance therapy.Have you heard the updates?How some plans aren’t going to be accepting telemedicine consults?Some require a pre and post-HST consult to pay for the appliance.Some specific which appliances are allowed,There’s new codes.The medical insurance industry is changing.Are you ready for it?Have these questions left you uncertainty?Navigating this evolving terrain can...
2024-02-131h 17
WAKE UP CALLSleep Success: From Millimeters to Milestones in DSMWebinar Description:Most dentists don’t plan to fail. They simply fail to plan.Starting the year with clear intentions and actionable goals is pivotal for the growth and success of your dental sleep medicine (DSM) practice. Many dental professionals dive into sleep medicine equipped with impeccable clinical skills but often find themselves adrift when it comes to transforming these skills into tangible growth metrics.How can you bridge this gap?Set objectives that go beyond clinical measurements?Target patient conversion rates, collection values per patient, and consistent referrals?Michael Co...
2024-01-1652 minThe Dental Brief PodcastHow to Successfully Promote Your Dental Sleep Program | Chad Wooters | The Dental Brief #256We are joined by Chad Wooters to discuss How to Successfully Promote Your Dental Sleep Program and more!Chad Wooters, MBA, Director of Operations and Coaching at Awaken2Sleep, embarked on a journey through education, business development, and the dental industry that led to dental sleep medicine. Since 2018, he has coached hundreds of dentists and teams nationwide and is the architect behind the Sleep Hero Network online academy. Using his experience, Chad coaches dental practices to build successful Dental Sleep Medicine practices. As someone who struggles with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), he...
2023-12-1910 min
The Airway Edit with Brittny MurphyEpisode 95 ft. Chad Wooters, MBA, Director of Operations and Coaching at Awaken2SleepIn today's episode, Brittny chats with Chad Wooters, MBA, Director of Operations and Coaching at Awaken2Sleep. Chad has coached hundreds of dentists and teams nationwide and is the architect behind the Sleep Hero Network online academy. Using his experience, Chad coaches dental practices to build successful Dental Sleep Medicine practices. As someone who struggles with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), he is deeply passionate about raising awareness of this health concern. As a national speaker and educator, Chad's mission is to equip others with tools to ensure success for all stakeholders.Website: https://awaken2sleep.com/
2023-12-1344 min
WAKE UP CALLQ and A with Dr. John Carollo - DSM Dilemmas: Overcoming Oral Appliance Challenges with Dr. John CarolloIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Dr. John Carollo as he answers questions about navigating different dilemmas dentists can face in the dental sleep medicine industry, and overcome oral appliance challenges.Webinar Description:Have you ever faced the perplexity of a patient’s worsening AHI scores with OAT?Felt baffled when a meticulously chosen treatment failed to eradicate exhaustion?Or been left puzzled by persistent snoring complaints despite therapeutic interventions?Navigating oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea can sometimes feel like moving through a dense fog. Is the key to...
2023-12-0520 min
WAKE UP CALLDSM Dilemmas: Overcoming Oral Appliance Challenges with Dr. John CarolloWebinar Description:Have you ever faced the perplexity of a patient’s worsening AHI scores with OAT?Felt baffled when a meticulously chosen treatment failed to eradicate exhaustion?Or been left puzzled by persistent snoring complaints despite therapeutic interventions?Navigating oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea can sometimes feel like moving through a dense fog. Is the key to success in choosing the right appliance? How much of it relies on the patient’s own habits and daily routines? Could there be hidden health factors at play? And the most puzzling question: Why...
2023-12-051h 10
WAKE UP CALLSay Goodnight To Dentistry: PIVOT to Sleep Only with Drs. Steve Carstensen, Kent Smith, and Mark MurphyWebinar Description:Considering a shift from restorative dentistry? Tired of drills, fillings, and that ever-present backache? Dive into the world of sleep dentistry with our dynamic panel webinar. No crowns, no complaints—just sleep.Why go sleep-only?Transitioning means more than escaping the drill—it’s about embracing a specialized, impactful niche. By addressing sleep disorders, you not only elevate patients’ health but also revitalize your work-life balance. The rising demand in this field promises a lucrative horizon, all while fostering enriched collaborations with physicians. It’s not merely a shift; it’s a professi...
2023-11-141h 01
WAKE UP CALLQ and A with Lacey Adams and Shahnawaz Khan - Deciphering Sleep Tests in Dental Sleep MedicineIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Lacey Adams and Shahnawaz Khan as they answer questions about how to decipher the results of sleep tests.Webinar Description:When does a patient need a home sleep test?A polysomnogram?Journey with us as we demystify the labyrinth of sleep studies. Uncover why patients require sleep studies, explore the secrets behind snoring, and delve into the complexities of sleep stages and respiratory disturbances.Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) stands as a crucial component in dental sleep medicine. Discover the advantages and challenges...
2023-10-1015 min
WAKE UP CALLDeciphering Sleep Tests in Dental Sleep Medicine with Lacey Adams and Shahnawaz KhanWebinar Description:When does a patient need a home sleep test?A polysomnogram?Journey with us as we demystify the labyrinth of sleep studies. Uncover why patients require sleep studies, explore the secrets behind snoring, and delve into the complexities of sleep stages and respiratory disturbances.Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) stands as a crucial component in dental sleep medicine. Discover the advantages and challenges of HSATs versus in-lab PSGs, empowering you to select the appropriate study for each patient. Learn to identify key HSAT red flags and understand when it’s ti...
2023-10-101h 09
WAKE UP CALLQ and A with Drs. Mark Murphy and Ed Sall - A Dentist, a Physician, and a WebinarIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Drs. Mark Murphy and Ed Sall as they answer questions about how to successfully build dentist-physician relationships Webinar Description:Dentist/Physician relationships are often marred by misconceptions and a lack of understanding.Dentists and physicians who foster relationships can:Reach more patientsRaise awarenessAnd grow their businesses.Creating common understanding and sharing in this opportunity are vital to the long-term success of dental sleep medicine.Dentists who are strategic with physician relationships will grow their sleep practice and be among the most successful in d...
2023-08-0205 min
WAKE UP CALLA Dentist, a Physician, and a Webinar with Dr. Mark Murphy and Dr. Ed SallWebinar Description:Dentist/Physician relationships are often marred by misconceptions and a lack of understanding.Dentists and physicians who foster relationships can:Reach more patientsRaise awarenessAnd grow their businesses.Creating common understanding and sharing in this opportunity are vital to the long-term success of dental sleep medicine.Dentists who are strategic with physician relationships will grow their sleep practice and be among the most successful in dental sleep medicine.Watch as Dr. Ed Sall and Dr. Mark Murphy come together to discuss:Debunking misconceptions prevalent among dentists about MDs...
2023-08-0258 minWAKE UP CALLUnlock Sleep: A 3x Approach to DSM with Brandie Collis, Ronda Holman, and Gina Pepitone-MattielloWebinar Description:Teamwork makes the ____ work.Sleep program.It may be your dream as well, but without a team your sleep program is dead in the water.Doctors ask:What can my team help with?How can they start more conversations?When can they step into the sleep process?What is the most important thing a team member can do in sleep?And more!If you’re ready to provide your teams with the tools they need to succeed and 3x your sleep practice then watch as 3 DSM Expert Team Me...
2023-07-1257 min
WAKE UP CALLQ and A with Dr. John Carollo - DSM Appliance Selection: Design, Materials, Labs, & More!In this question-and-answer session, you can join Dr. John Carollo as he answers questions about selecting appliances to best fit the needs of your patients!Webinar Description:With over 140 FDA-approved oral appliances, which do you use to treat OSA?What materials do you use?Which mechanism of action do you use?Which labs are the best to order from?Knowing which appliance impacts treatment outcomes.Dr. John Carollo, a leading expert in dental sleep medicine, will share the simple steps he takes to select appliances for...
2023-06-0625 min
WAKE UP CALLDSM Appliance Selection: Design, Materials, Labs, & More! with Dr. John CarolloWebinar Description:With over 140 FDA-approved oral appliances, which do you use to treat OSA?What materials do you use?Which mechanism of action do you use?Which labs are the best to order from?Knowing which appliance impacts treatment outcomes.Dr. John Carollo, a leading expert in dental sleep medicine, will share the simple steps he takes to select appliances for his patients. Not only is he a Diplomate in the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, but he also maintains a full-time restorative practice in Florham Park...
2023-06-061h 15WAKE UP CALLQ and A with Dr. Greg Manning - The DSM Playbook: Conquering Objections in Dental SleepIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Dr. Greg Manning as he answers questions breaking down how to overcome and work through different patient objections to dental sleep patient care!Webinar Description:Have patient objections stopped you from achieving your dental sleep medicine (DSM) goals?Patient objections are cited as one of the biggest obstacles to a successful DSM Practice.What objections have you experienced??I don’t think I have sleep apnea.My husband/wife says there’s a problem, but she’s just dramatic.It’s never been a problem...
2023-05-0914 minWAKE UP CALLThe DSM Playbook: Conquering Objections in Dental Sleep with Dr. Greg ManningWebinar Description:Have patient objections stopped you from achieving your dental sleep medicine (DSM) goals?Patient objections are cited as one of the biggest obstacles to a successful DSM Practice.What objections have you experienced??I don’t think I have sleep apnea.My husband/wife says there’s a problem, but she’s just dramatic.It’s never been a problem before.I’ll talk to my medical doctor.Why hasn’t my PCP brought this up?How much will my insurance cover?Why doesn’t my insurance pay for it?You may have m...
2023-05-091h 08
WAKE UP CALLNavigating M.A.D. Failures! with Dr. Justin ElikoferWebinar Description:Tired of feeling frustrated when a mandibular advancement device (M.A.D.) doesn’t work?Are you looking for practical solutions to help your patients achieve better sleep?Watch as Dr. Justin Elikofer helps you overcome this frustration and achieve greater success in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA.)In this webinar, Dr. Elikofer will share his experience treating hundreds of patients with M.A.D and will:Explore key verbiage for patient communicationDefine M.A.D. failureExplain methods to overcome M.A.D. FailureDiscuss when it’s appropriate to refe...
2023-04-041h 00
WAKE UP CALLQ and A With Dr. Justin Elikofer - Navigating M.A.D. FailuresIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Dr. Justin Elikofer as he answers questions about how to navigate difficulties with M.A.D. failures in dental sleep medicine!Webinar Description:Tired of feeling frustrated when a mandibular advancement device (M.A.D.) doesn’t work?Are you looking for practical solutions to help your patients achieve better sleep?Watch as Dr. Justin Elikofer helps you overcome this frustration and achieve greater success in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA.)In this webinar, Dr. Elikofer will share his experience treating hundreds of pa...
2023-04-0409 min
WAKE UP CALLThe Wonder Women of DSM with Dr. Stacey Layman, Dr. Stacy Ochoa, and Lesia CrawfordWebinar Description:32% of dentists are women.But many of Dental Sleep Medicine’s most robust practices are women-owned. From the front desk to the back office and everywhere in between, they are leading the change they want to see.From operatories to podiums and boardrooms across the US, these dynamic dental sleep professionals are making huge impacts and propelling the field to the next level.Dr. Stacey Layman and Lesia Crawford co-own GoTo Sleep Center for CPAP alternatives, the LARGEST sleep apnea clinic in the greater Phoenix area.Dr. Stacey Oc...
2023-03-071h 04
WAKE UP CALL8 Steps to Yes: How I Present Oral Appliance Therapy With Dr. Mark MurphyWebinar Description:Do your patients take their sleep seriously?Do your patients say yes to oral appliance therapy?Many don’t understand how important sleep is.They won’t know how good sleep can be until they get good sleep!They won’t get good sleep until they get your appliance.Dr. Mark Murphy, a DSM veteran of 25 years, has delivered thousands of appliances. In treatment planning OAT for his patient, he has found 8 steps that lead to case acceptance.Dr. Murphy will show us these steps...
2023-02-081h 20
WAKE UP CALLQ and A With Dr. Anjoo Ely - 3 Tools to Screen 82% Of Your Sleep PatientsIn this question-and-answer session, you can join Dr. Anjoo Ely as she answers questions about screening dental patients for airway-related breathing disorders!Webinar Description:34.7% of dental patients have an airway problem.These airway problems – often referred to as Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders – are what the American Dental Association has said dentists should be screening for in 2017.For offices that screen and test these patients, most are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA.)The majority will have mild to moderate OSA.How many patients do you screen in a day...
2023-01-1817 min
WAKE UP CALL3 Tools to Screen 82% Of Your Sleep Patients With Dr. Anjoo ElyIn this Awaken2Sleep Education Webinar, you can join Dr. Anjoo Ely as she shares how to screen dental patients for airway related breathing disorders!Webinar Description:34.7% of dental patients have an airway problem.These airway problems – often referred to as Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders – are what the American Dental Association has said dentists should be screening for in 2017.For offices that screen and test these patients, most are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA.)The majority will have mild to moderate OSA.How many patients do you scre...
2023-01-1851 min
WAKE UP CALLQ And A With Dr. Tarun Agarwal (TBone) - T-Bone's 7 Principles of Dental Sleep MedicineJoin us for the question and answer session from the webinar "T-Bone's 7 Principles of Dental Sleep Medicine" with Dr. Tarun AgarwalDental Sleep Medicine isn’t a hobby or a charity.Dental Sleep Medicine is a business.It’s a profession. Sleep can be the most profitable procedure in your practice. Most dentists don’t get to this point, though.Would you consider your DSM program a business?If not, you need to watch as Dr. Tarun Agarwal (T-Bone) shows how to integrate Dental Sleep Medicine as a profit...
2022-12-0719 min
WAKE UP CALLT-Bone's 7 Principles of Dental Sleep Medicine With Dr. Tarun AgarwalIn this webinar recording, we will discuss Dental Sleep Medicine success.Dental Sleep Medicine isn’t a hobby or a charity.Dental Sleep Medicine is a business.It’s a profession. Sleep can be the most profitable procedure in your practice. Most dentists don’t get to this point, though.Would you consider your DSM program a business?If not, you need to watch as Dr. Tarun Agarwal (T-Bone) shows how to integrate Dental Sleep Medicine as a profit center in your restorative dental practice.By this webina...
2022-12-071h 00
WAKE UP CALLQ And A With Dr. Kent Smith - Dental Sleep Failure! What To Do When Appliances Don't WorkJoin us for questions and answers with Dr. Kent Smith on Dental Sleep Failure! What To Do When Appliances Don't Work!Webinar Description:“I still feel lousy.”“My husband said I’m still snoring.”What if appliance therapy isn’t helping but making matters worse?What should you do when a patient says treatment isn’t addressing their chief complaints?How do you handle it when the sleep test shows improvement but they don’t feel better?There can be a lot of fact...
2022-11-0226 min
WAKE UP CALLDental Sleep Failure! What To Do When Appliances Don't Work With Dr. Kent SmithJoin us for our webinar with Dr. Kent Smith on Dental Sleep Failure! What To Do When Appliances Don't Work!Webinar Description:“I still feel lousy.”“My husband said I’m still snoring.”What if appliance therapy isn’t helping but making matters worse?What should you do when a patient says treatment isn’t addressing their chief complaints?How do you handle it when the sleep test shows improvement but they don’t feel better?There can be a lot of factors...
2022-11-021h 13
WAKE UP CALLQ and A With Dr. Shouresh Charkhandeh - 3 Ways Sleep Apnea Is Killing Your Dental PracticeJoin Dr. Shouresh Charkhandeh as he dives into questions from the webinar "3 Ways Sleep Apnea Is Killing Your Dental Practice."The statistics will blow your mind. They are staggering.70% of patients who grind their teeth81% of dental implants have complications7 to 10 years of life can be lost83% of patients take 2 or more blood pressure medications25% of adults (1 in 4) are impactedThese stats are all related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).OSA impacts MILLIONS of people every day. It is a very serious, highly undiagnosed condition.This condition is impacting your dentistry...
2022-10-0626 min
WAKE UP CALL3 Ways Sleep Apnea Is Killing Your Dental Practice With Dr. Shouresh CharkhandehJoin Dr. Shouresh Charkhandeh as he dives into the webinar "3 Ways Sleep Apnea Is Killing Your Dental Practice."The statistics will blow your mind. They are staggering.70% of patients who grind their teeth81% of dental implants have complications7 to 10 years of life can be lost83% of patients take 2 or more blood pressure medications25% of adults (1 in 4) are impactedThese stats are all related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).OSA impacts MILLIONS of people every day. It is a very serious, highly undiagnosed condition.This condition is impacting your dentistry and your...
2022-10-061h 10
WAKE UP CALLQ & A With Dr. Andrew Swiatowicz - Digital Workflows For Your Dental Sleep Medicine PracticeQuestion and Answer Session for this webinar:When it comes to digital dentistry, don’t think dental sleep medicine gets left behind! Gone are the days of goopy polyvinylsiloxane, messy dental stone, and burning yourself on thermoplastic materials.Watch as Dr. Swiatowicz shares how he uses digital impressions and 3D Printing to help his sleep patients in his dental sleep medicine practice.This tech plays a large role in his restorative office and enhances his dental sleep practice.Learn how to grow your office, streamline your process, and decrease costs with di...
2022-09-1415 min
WAKE UP CALLDigital Workflows For Your Dental Sleep Medicine Practice With Dr. Andrew SwiatowiczWhen it comes to digital dentistry, don’t think dental sleep medicine gets left behind! Gone are the days of goopy polyvinylsiloxane, messy dental stone, and burning yourself on thermoplastic materials.Watch as Dr. Swiatowicz shares how he uses digital impressions and 3D Printing to help his sleep patients in his dental sleep medicine practice.This tech plays a large role in his restorative office and enhances his dental sleep practice.Learn how to grow your office, streamline your process, and decrease costs with digital impressions and 3D printing.30 years ago, th...
2022-09-141h 23WAKE UP CALLQ and A with Dr. Mona Patel: TMD and Sleep Understanding the OverlapThis is the question and answers session following the "TMD and Sleep - Understanding the Overlap" webinar with Dr. Mona Patel and Michael CowenDescription: Screening patients is not just about the form you use.It isn’t about the Mallampati or the Epworth.It’s all about the daily impact on the patient. Unfortunately, patients are often skeptical or confrontational about their issues.Dr. Mona Patel explores the depths of Sleep Related Breathing disorders' comorbidities.
2022-07-1423 minWAKE UP CALLTMD and Sleep Understanding the OverlapScreening patients is not just about the form you use.It isn’t about the Mallampati or the Epworth.It’s all about the daily impact on the patient. Unfortunately, patients are often skeptical or confrontational about their issues.Dr. Mona Patel explores the depths of Sleep Related Breathing disorders' comorbidities. We are going deeper than forms and intra-oral signs. We will show you the impact this has on the patient so that when you re...
2022-07-141h 13WAKE UP CALLQ and A With Dr. Mark Murphy : Preventing and Managing Oral Appliance Side EffectsFollowing our full webinar, Dr. Murphy answers questions about the prevention and management of OAT side effects.What are the potential side effects associated with oral appliance therapy (OAT)?TMD?Intraoral Tissue Concerns?Altered Occlusion?Damaged Teeth?Dr. Mark Murphy, ABDSM Diplomate, is going to show you how to prevent these side effects, and manage them if they do arise.Prevention and management of OAT side effects is critical to earning the trust of patients, physicians, and payers. It is also a fundamental concern in improving the success rates of treatment outcomes
2022-06-0828 min
WAKE UP CALLPrevent and Manage Oral Appliance Side Effects With Dr. Mark MurphyWhat are the potential side effects associated with oral appliance therapy (OAT)?TMD?Intraoral Tissue Concerns?Altered Occlusion?Damaged Teeth?Dr. Mark Murphy, ABDSM Diplomate, is going to show you how to prevent these side effects, and manage them if they do arise.Prevention and management of OAT side effects is critical to earning the trust of patients, physicians, and payers. It is also a fundamental concern in improving the success rates of treatment outcomes.By this webinar’s conclusion, attendees will learn to:Define potential side effects associated with OA...
2022-06-081h 14WAKE UP CALLQ and A With Dr. Mona Patel - Build the Foundation for Dental Sleep GrowthDr. Mona Patel will answer questions from the webinar "Build the Foundation for Dental Sleep Growth."Have you ever screened a sleep patient?What happened next?Did they tell you they don’t want a sleep test?Perhaps they told you they’re just there to get their teeth cleaned.How can you overcome this pushback and help them understand how important a sleep test might be to their life expectancy and their quality of life?And how can you do this without sett...
2022-03-0918 minWAKE UP CALLBuild the Foundation for Dental Sleep Growth With Dr. Mona PatelHave you ever screened a sleep patient?What happened next?Did they tell you they don’t want a sleep test?Perhaps they told you they’re just there to get their teeth cleaned.How can you overcome this pushback and help them understand how important a sleep test might be to their life expectancy and their quality of life?And how can you do this without setting the entire office back 20 minutes all day long?Watch as Dr. Mona Patel shares how she has this conversation with...
2022-03-091h 17WAKE UP CALLQ and A With Dr. Jeff Paz, DDS, D-ABDSM - Records for Oral Appliance Therapy - The Buck Starts HereJoin Dr. Jeff Paz, DDS, D-ABDSM, for a question and answer session about the records you should take to have a successful dental sleep medicine case in the webinar "Records for Oral Appliance Therapy, the Buck Starts Here."Description:What records are you supposed to take when you order an appliance?What crucial information will impact your approach to treating your patient’s obstructive sleep apnea?Dr. Jeff Paz shares the 7 records you need to order an appliance. These 7 records will show you:The best titration mechanismThe ideal ap...
2022-02-1616 minWAKE UP CALLRecords for Oral Appliance Therapy - The Buck Starts Here With Dr. Jeff Paz, DDS, D-ABDSMJoin Dr. Jeff Paz, DDS, D-ABDSM, as he discusses the records you should take to have a successful dental sleep medicine case in the webinar "Records for Oral Appliance Therapy, the Buck Starts Here."Description:What records are you supposed to take when you order an appliance?What crucial information will impact your approach to treating your patient’s obstructive sleep apnea?Dr. Jeff Paz shares the 7 records you need to order an appliance. These 7 records will show you:The best titration mechanismThe ideal appliance designPotential complicationsHow to in...
2022-02-161h 02WAKE UP CALLQ and A With Dr. Greg Manning, DDS - Sleep Screening & Home Sleep TestingJoin Dr. Greg Manning, DDS, ASBA Diplomat, as he answers questions about the role of dentists in screening and testing patients for obstructive sleep apnea!Description:Dental Sleep Medicine is the buzzword. Everybody is doing it, right?Not exactly. Yes, 1 in 4 dental patients you saw today had sleep apnea.Yes, it’s also true that 1 in 4 patients you’ll crown prep tomorrow, do a hygiene check on, and a MODL will have sleep apnea.But how do you screen them & talk to them about their results?How do you...
2022-01-1931 minWAKE UP CALLSleep Screening & Home Sleep Testing With Dr. Greg Manning, DDSJoin Dr. Greg Manning, DDS, ASBA Diplomat, as he shares the role of dentists in screening and testing patients for obstructive sleep apnea!Description:Dental Sleep Medicine is the buzzword. Everybody is doing it, right?Not exactly. Yes, 1 in 4 the dental patients you saw today had sleep apnea.Yes, it’s also true that 1 in 4 of the patients you’ll crown prep tomorrow, do a hygiene check on, and an MODL will have sleep apnea.But how do you screen them & talk to them about their results?How do y...
2022-01-191h 15
DA Rockstars for Dental AssistantsWhy is SLEEP important from a DA’s perspectiveToday’s article link https://awaken2sleep.com/why-is-sleep-important-from-a-dental-assistants-perspective/. Thank you Zen Supplies for supporting the show and helping all of the DA’s get their supply costs under 4%! Find out how Zen Supplies can help you be a rockstar today at https://www.zensupplies.com/. Find all the resources you’ll need to be a rockstar dental assistant at https://www.dentalassistantsrock.com/
2021-08-0904 minWAKE UP CALLQ and A With Jagdeep Bijwadia, MD - Telemedicine – From Screening to PrescriptionJoin Dr. Jagdeep Bijwadia, MD, MBA, as he answers questions about telemedicine and dental sleep medicine in the webinar "Telemedicine- From Screening to Prescription."Description:The COVID pandemic highlighted the utility of telemedicine. Previously thought of as a futuristic novelty with limited use cases, its benefit has been realized and continues to gain adoption worldwide.Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) and telemedicine make wonderful bed partners. The technology can minimize dentist time, increase access to care, simplify workflows, and save patients time on travel and office visits.Telemedicine can greatly streamline the HST...
2021-05-0514 minWAKE UP CALLTelemedicine – From Screening to Prescription With Jagdeep Bijwadia, MDJoin Dr. Jagdeep Bijwadia, MD, MBA as he discusses telemedicine and dental sleep medicine in the webinar "Telemedicine- From Screening to Prescription."Description:The COVID pandemic highlighted the utility of telemedicine. Previously thought of as a futuristic novelty with limited use cases, its benefit has been realized and continues to gain adoption worldwide.Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) and telemedicine make wonderful bed partners. The technology can minimize dentist time, increase access to care, simplify workflows, and save patients time on travel and office visits.Telemedicine can greatly streamline the HST and MD...
2021-05-051h 07WAKE UP CALLQ and A With Greg Manning, DDS - Home Sleep Testing in Your Dental Practice – The Right WayJoin Dr. Greg Manning, DDS, ASBAD, for a question and answer session on the role of home sleep studies in the dental practice and treating patients for obscure sleep apnea in "Home Sleep Testing in Your Dental Practice - The Right Way."Description:The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) published their landmark position statement on dentistry’s use of home sleep testing (HST) last year. This position is a significant shift from their previous position as it encourages dentists to play an active role in treating sleep apnea sufferers by offering HS...
2021-04-0720 minWAKE UP CALLHome Sleep Testing in Your Dental Practice – The Right Way With Greg Manning, DDSJoin Dr. Greg Manning, DDS, ASBAD, as he discusses the role of home sleep studies in the dental practice and in treating patients for obscure sleep apnea in "Home Sleep Testing in Your Dental Practice - The Right Way."Description:The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) published their landmark position statement on dentistry’s use of home sleep testing (HST) last year. This position is a significant shift from their previous position as it encourages dentists to play an active role in treating sleep apnea sufferers by offering HST in their pr...
2021-04-061h 06WAKE UP CALLQ & A With Steve Carstensen, DDS - 9 Reasons Why the Nose is Critical to Oral Appliance SuccessJoin Dr. Steve Carstensen (DDS, FAGD, FACD, FICD, Diplomate American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine) as in the question and answer session for 9 Reasons Why the Nose is Critical to Oral Appliance Success.Improving breathing for your patients means more than just a great mandibular advancement device. Sure, holding their jaw forward opens the airway, but they are supposed to breathe through their nose, right? What do you do if the MAD doesn’t fix all the problems? Helping your patients improve nasal airflow and combination therapy is necessary for airway management success.By the we...
2021-03-1011 minWAKE UP CALL9 Reasons Why the Nose is Critical to Oral Appliance Success With Steve Carstensen, DDSJoin Dr. Steve Carstensen (DDS, FAGD, FACD, FICD, Diplomate American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine) as he discusses 9 Reasons Why the Nose is Critical to Oral Appliance Success.Improving breathing for your patients means more than just a great mandibular advancement device. Sure, holding their jaw forward opens the airway, but they are supposed to breathe through their nose, right? What do you do if the MAD doesn’t fix all the problems? Helping your patients improve nasal airflow and combination therapy is necessary for airway management success.By the webinar’s conclusion, you will lear...
2021-03-101h 05WAKE UP CALLQ & A With Michael Cowen and Chad Wooters - Why Your Sleep Case Acceptance Sucks (AND HOW TO FIX IT!)This is the question and answers section of the webinar: Why Your Sleep Case Acceptance Sucks (AND HOW TO FIX IT!)Description:You and your team of skilled superheroes can present a treatment plan better than anyone, right? Every Tom, Dick, and Harry agree to that crown or implant……But when it comes to sleep apnea treatment, it’s a different story. They don’t understand why the dentist is talking to them about snoring. You don’t know if their medical insurance will cover treatment. Everyone is confused, no one is happy – your patient isn’...
2021-02-1013 minWAKE UP CALLWhy Your Sleep Case Acceptance Sucks (AND HOW TO FIX IT!) With Michael Cowen and Chad WootersDescription:You and your team of skilled superheroes can present a treatment plan better than anyone, right? Every Tom, Dick, and Harry agree to that crown or implant……But when it comes to sleep apnea treatment, it’s a different story. They don’t understand why the dentist is talking to them about snoring. You don’t know if their medical insurance will cover treatment. Everyone is confused, no one is happy – your patient isn’t getting the treatment they need and you aren’t getting paid. This is a lose-lose situation.Register now for this FREE 1...
2021-02-101h 14
Business of DentistryLearn Sleep Medicine Online with Michael CowenThis episode of The Business of Dentistry discusses an incredible opportunity for dental professionals to explore: the often undiagnosed disease of sleep apnea and its treatment options. My guest, Michael Cowen, and his business partner, Chad Wooters, discuss how their platform, Awaken2Sleep, is changing dental practices across the country. Chances are, you have many, many patients coming through your practice who are suffering from sleep apnea and may not even know it. This program can empower you to help the patients who entrust themselves to your care. In this episode, we discuss their educational program and...
2019-09-0346 min
AAID PodcastCounting Incisors and Sheep"Dentists have a unique position in the patient’s life—you see patients every six months, you’re looking at their oral cavity and you are uniquely skilled to identify intra-oral science." – Dr. Domingue and guest host Dr. Rusty Fitton, delve into sleep apnea with this week's guests, Dr. Sully Sullivan and Michael Cowan, sharing eye-opening stories of their family and friends’ experiences. According to the Mayo Clinic, “sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.” What most people don’t know, is how dentists can help aid, prevent, and even treat this...
2018-08-0920 min
The Millennial Dentist045 An Airway discussion with Oral Surgeon Russell Kirk and former sleep tech Mike CowanAnother fun episode from Voices of Dentistry 2018! We got to sit down with Russell Kirk, the man behind the “Business of Dentistry” Podcast. We also had my good buddy Mike Cowan who is the founder and CEO of Awaken 2 Sleep! We had a great discussion on getting into treating airway issues. Mike is a sleep technician so is just full of knowledge and statistics that we don’t hear on the dental side. Dr. Kirk gave us a lot of insight on where he struggled when he first started doing oral appliances and how important it is for us as doctors to be a...
2018-03-0651 min