Dental Sleep Medicine Insider February 2016 | Page 21

Tucker was the first lecturer I ever had in dental sleep medicine and he helped to open my eyes. Once you have systems in place, treating OSA is easy. It is implementing those systems first that will make the rest easier. physicians. The software is designed to walk you through step by step all the way from initial consultations, to treatment to billing and communication with insurance companies as well as physicians. Frances: What have you found to be necessary for a successful Dental Sleep Medicine practice? The software is great but honestly, the best part is the relationship with the people from DS3. You have gone above and beyond in helping us to grow our dental sleep medicine practice. The doctors and staff are available whenever you need it whether it’s a software question or you need an opinion on treatment options. Dr. Paul: Getting staff on board is probably the most important. As I have found over the years in introducing INTERVIEWED BY Frances Romero Member Support Expert [email protected] 877.95.SNORE new treatment for my patients, training myself and my staff is mandatory. Finding mentors to support me on this journey has been critical. The DS3 Team has been incredibly supportive for our office. We also have a local mentor in Rochester named Scott Blodgett, the regional rep for the ResMed Narval appliance. Medical billing can be a nightmare. Working with GoGo Billing is critical for success in our practice. Frances: How has DS3 benefitted your practice? Dr. Paul: You guys are the best! Village Smiles would not that be at the point we are today if it weren’t for the help from yourself, Dr. Yatros And Dr. Drake. Your education sessions are awesome. You offer step-by-step guidance in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Your software allows us to keep very accurate records for all our sleep apnea patients. Our hygienists use the DS3 Screener app on EVERY patient. The biweekly Online Study Club meetings give me an opportunity to hear from other dentists about their problems and their successes in sleep dentistry. Dr. Matt: DS3 is not just software. DS3 is a family. The systems within DS3 are streamlined to make things easier! The letter writer section and templates are great for building that all-important communication with local 21 Frances: What are your goals for Dental Sleep Medicine i