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American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine honors Diplomates of ABDSM

Sleep Group Solutions supports Diplomates in the treatment of sleep apnea. (DTI/Photo Ioana Grecu, Dreamstime.com)
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Sun. 2 January 2010

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MIAMI: The latest issue of Dialogue, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine’s publication, honors the Diplomates of 2010 for the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. The Diplomates went through a rigorous, eight-month process of exams, applications, letters of recommendation, case studies and prerequisite positions. Out of hundreds of applicants, only 11 were awarded the title of Diplomate.

The need for practitioners to hold specific knowledge and skills in dental sleep medicine continues to rapidly grow, as does the awareness of OSA (obstructive sleep apnea).

Diplomate status recognizes dentists licensed by law who have successfully completed the board certification requirements established by the ABDSM. Diplomates are recognized by patients, colleagues, professional organizations in both medicine and dentistry as having met the highest level of DSM knowledge.

“Becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine was intense and worthwhile. It led to an increase in sleep physician referrals, as being credentialed gives more credibility from both a physician and patient standpoint,” said Dr Manoj Maggan on his recent Diplomate status. “I wanted the credentials because we realized DSM would play a very important role in the treatment of OSA, and CPAP therapy can not be tolerated by everyone.”

With the help of technology and continuing education, more doctors are beginning to treat sleep apnea patients in-house. Companies such as Sleep Group Solutions offer advanced acoustic diagnostic imaging, home sleep test, in office training and seminars to raise awareness of OSA and get doctor involvement.

“PCPs and dentists tend to see the most patients. They can boost awareness of the disorder and successfully treat it,” said Rani Ben-David, president of Sleep Group Solutions. “We have many doctors (clients) who have saved lives and cured diseases, all by treating OSA.”

(Edited by Fred Michmershuizen, DTA)

 

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