{"id":69,"date":"2017-11-27T23:02:52","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T23:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/?p=69"},"modified":"2017-12-27T23:06:00","modified_gmt":"2017-12-27T23:06:00","slug":"sleep-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/sleep-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Take the First Step to Become a Sleep Dentist Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-70\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_57287872-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Doctor recording snoring\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_57287872-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_57287872-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_57287872-683x1024.jpeg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>If you\u2019ve been considering expanding your dentistry services to include treatments for sleep apnea, you likely know this can be a lucrative revenue stream for your practice. However, it\u2019s not as easy as adding the service to your website. You\u2019ll need to network with local sleep doctors, advertise your services, and likely, spend time educating patients about the benefits associated with oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea. Keep reading to learn more about making the transition to offering advanced sleep apnea therapies in your dental office.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Training &amp; Seminars<\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to make sure you are up to date on all the latest in the field of dental sleep medicine. If you haven\u2019t already completed advanced training, you should do so. While you likely learned the basics as part of your doctoral studies, the advanced, specialized knowledge you can gain from a seminar or training session will help you stand out from your peers. This training will also make sure you have all the skills you need to provide effective treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Marketing Your Sleep Practice<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have the necessary training, you\u2019ll need to get the word out about this new service. Begin by letting all of your current patients know you offer sleep apnea therapy using custom oral appliances. This can be as simple as adding the information to your website and creating a blog, newsletter, or email announcement. You may also want to consider more in-depth marketing strategies that could include a custom plan outlined by your office in partnership with a web marketing provider.<\/p>\n<h2>Helping Patients Maximize Insurance Coverage<\/h2>\n<p>Another way you can make sure your practice stands out from other dental sleep medicine offices is by helping patients to maximize their medical insurance coverage. Most dental offices do not regularly handle medical billing, and this can be time consuming. The Brady Billing team offers assistance maximizing medical insurance coverage for dental sleep medicine.<\/p>\n<h2>Meet the Brady Billing Team<\/h2>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/about-us.html\">Brady Billing<\/a>, we offer a wide range of services. Though we mainly focus on helping dentists process and file medical insurance claims, we can also provide guidance to help doctors create a thriving sleep apnea practice in their dental office. Whether you\u2019re just getting started on the road to offering dental sleep apnea treatments or you\u2019re looking to expand an existing client base, Brady Billing can help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact<\/a> our office to learn more or schedule a consultation with our team. \u00a0We would love to partner with you to offer effective sleep apnea treatment to improve your patients\u2019 quantity and quality of sleep and increase your practice\u2019s profit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been considering expanding your dentistry services to include treatments for sleep apnea, you likely know this can be a lucrative revenue stream for your practice. However, it\u2019s not as easy as adding the service to your website. 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