Out of Breath The Handoff (Ep 3)
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Sep 29, 2023 Dive into the crucial collaboration between physicians and dentists in tackling sleep disordered breathing. Explore the hurdles of effective communication and the challenges of patient follow-ups. Hear about evolving referral practices and the blend of dental and medical expertise to enhance care. Discover personal insights into overcoming distrust and establishing smoother handoffs in unfamiliar settings, emphasizing the power of teamwork for better patient outcomes.
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Validate Appliance Success With Follow-Up Tests
- Do ensure dental partners complete evaluations, titration, and objective follow-up sleep studies to validate oral appliance success.
- Guide patients through insurance and create a high-service experience to prevent drop-offs and improve outcomes.
Feeling Better ≠ Objective Validation
- Patients often skip follow-up tests because they subjectively feel better and don't prioritize testing.
- This creates an unforced error that undermines objective confirmation of treatment effectiveness.
Embedded Dentist Worked Locally But Missed Tests
- Advent had a dentist embedded in its Milwaukee office and that model worked well locally for years.
- Despite co-location, follow-up sleep study rates remained very low, near zero in some cases.