January 2019 DSM Insider 30 | Page 20

MARK MURPHY, DDS, FAGD subtraction of patient’s maxillary dentition) to guide the mandible into the pretreatment position. ProSomnus [MOG] Fig.(2) Several doctors asked for a version that did both without removal and thus, the ProSomnus [MOG] MIP was born. This, by the way, is normal product development for ProSomnus. When the customer speaks, they listen. This is the only precision Morning Occlusal Guide, that: • Has a precision bite ramp (digital REGISTER NOW • Is made from same records provided for a ProSomnus Sleep Apnea Device. • Can be manufactured from archived digital records at the patient’s original, pre-treatment position, even if the initial [MOG] is lost. • Is made from engineered, control- cured PMMA. ProSomnus [MOG] MIP Fig.(3) JOIN ME AT THE NADSM SYMPOSIUM! Dental Sleep Medicine caregivers continue to be advantaged by the development of new material applications, precision engineering and innovative design. Doctors have reported better reimbursements from insurance carriers when billing for this type of solution. Check with your billing partner to understand the mechanics and limitations of coverage for these recommended therapies. MARK MURPHY, DDS, FAGD Dr. Murphy is the Lead Faculty for Clinical Education at ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, Principal of Funktional Consulting, serves on the Guest Faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy and Michigan Schools of Dentistry and as a Regular Presenter on Business Development, Practice Management and Leadership at the Pankey Institute. He has served on the Boards of Directors of the Pankey Institute, National Association of Dental Laboratories, the Identalloy Council, the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, St. Vincent DePaul’s Dental Center and the Dental Advisor. He lectures internationally on Leadership, Practice Management, Communication, Case Acceptance, Planning, Occlusion, Sleep and TMD. He has a knack for presenting pertinent information in an entertaining manner.