Episode 21: From Snores to Smiles: Transforming Lives Through Dental Sleep Medicine

In this episode, Dr. Anissa Holmes sits down with Camilla Ohl, a dental sleep medicine expert from Vivos, to discuss the importance of integrating sleep apnea screening and treatment into dental practices. They explore the impact dentists can have on their patients' overall health and well-being by addressing sleep disorders, as well as the business opportunities this presents for dental practices.

Key Topics Discussed:

- The growing awareness and importance of obstructive sleep apnea, and why dentists are uniquely positioned to make a difference

- How Vivos provides a "turnkey solution" to help dentists successfully integrate sleep dentistry into their practices

- The unique features and benefits of Vivos' FDA-cleared medical oral device for treating severe sleep apnea

- The impact of early intervention and pediatric sleep appliances on a child's growth and development

- The financial and practice-building advantages of offering sleep apnea treatment services

 

Highlights and Takeaways:

- Dentists can charge $8,000 to $12,000 for sleep apnea treatment using Vivos appliances, with high patient acceptance rates

- Vivos offers comprehensive training, resources, and ongoing support to help dentists and their teams seamlessly integrate sleep dentistry

- Early intervention with Vivos' pediatric devices can prevent the need for orthodontics in up to 50% of children

Website: www.vivos.com