Dentists who provide snoring and sleep apnea solutions
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine is the leading national organization for dentists who use oral appliance therapy to manage sleep-disordered breathing. As a membership-focused organization, the AADSM builds relationships with physicians, sleep centers and other professional groups that play an integral role in the treatment and research of sleep-related breathing disorders to help members succeed.
As a member of the AADSM, you'll gain access to educational and networking opportunities, practice support, treatment protocols, and more.
Deepen your expertise and strengthen your network by becoming a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine today.
Join the AADSM
Member Benefits
Continuing Education, Meetings, and Events
Members can receive ADA CERP continuing education credit through a variety of AADSM offerings:
- Educational courses such as the Annual Meeting, AADSM Mastery Program, Practice Management Program, and more
- Recorded lectures and demonstrations in the Online Learning Center
- A FREE webinar each quarter
- A FREE podcast episode each quarter
Practice Management & Insurance/Reimbursement Support
The AADSM keeps members informed of practice-related issues and trends in DSM:
- Letter templates for private payers and referring physicians
- A Reimbursement Guide for OAT and Reimbursement FAQs
- Access to staff at the national office for direct assistance
- Discounts on patient education materials in our online store
- Template forms to use as guides when working with patients
Access to Relevant Research
Stay abreast of the latest in DSM with:
- The Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine (JDSM)
- An evidence brief which compiles studies that support oral appliance therapy as an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- A checklist for conducting clinical research
Networking & Communications
The AADSM provides avenues for relationship building between dentists, physicians, patients, and payers by offering:
Marketing Tools
Members can utilize a variety of marketing tools to grow their practice and collaborate with physicians, such as:
- A formal protocol for communicating with referring physicians
- Template letters to use to introduce yourself to local physicians
- An OAT fact sheet to include with your physician referral letters
- An online branding toolkit to enhance your web presence
- A public relations toolkit with materials for media relations
- The AADSM member logo to use for publicity purposes
And more!
Members benefit from additional AADSM initiatives, including:
- Ongoing advocacy efforts for improved patient care and reimbursement for DSM services
- Patient awareness and public outreach campaigns
- Volunteer opportunities through various committees and task forces
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AADSM membership dues are non-refundable.
