Dental Sleep Medicine Specialist

Downtown Dental Group; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Downtown Dental Group in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a Dental Sleep Medicine Specialist to guide patients through the sleep medicine journey from initial visit to appliance delivery and follow-up.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with dentists and physicians, and program growth through outreach and marketing. Training is provided for the right candidate, including dental sleep medicine education.

Qualifications

• Warmth and compassion in patient care.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Comfort with technology and digital dentistry processes.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and deliver exceptional patient experience.
• Review medical/dental histories and intake forms.
• Obtain and document clinical information.
• Educate patients on sleep-disordered breathing and appliance therapy.
• Take diagnostic records (X-rays, scans, impressions, photographs).
• Coordinate with labs for appliance fabrication, shipping, tracking.
• Deliver sleep appliances with patient education and instructions.
• Adjust appliances for fit and comfort.
• Coordinate follow-up care long-term.
• Communicate with patients via phone and other channels.
• Assist scheduling sleep medicine appointments.
• Collaborate with medical providers and referring physicians.
• Participate in outreach and marketing for program growth.
• Assist billing to ensure proper reimbursement.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Warm & compassionate

Excellent communicator

Organized & detail-oriented

Independent worker

Team player

Tech-savvy / Digital dentistry

Tools

Digital dentistry

Job description

Dental Sleep Medicine Specialist

Downtown Dental Group | Manhattan, Kansas

Part-Time | 1-2 Days per Week

At Downtown Dental Group, we believe dentistry is about more than treating teeth, it's about building relationships and helping our patients live healthier, happier lives.

We are looking for a Dental Sleep Medicine Specialist to join our growing team and help us expand our dental sleep medicine program. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care, enjoys building relationships, and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients suffering from sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea.

What You’ll Do:

As our Dental Sleep Medicine Specialist, you will help guide patients through their entire sleep medicine journey—from their initial visit through appliance delivery and long-term follow-up.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcome patients and create a warm, exceptional patient experience.


• Review medical and dental history, intake forms, and necessary documentation.


• Obtain and document subjective and objective clinical information.


• Educate patients about sleep-disordered breathing, oral appliance therapy, treatment benefits, and potential risks.


• Take necessary diagnostic records, including X-rays, digital scans/impressions, bite registrations, and photographs.


• Coordinate with dental laboratories for oral appliance fabrication, shipping, and tracking.


• Deliver oral sleep appliances and provide thorough patient education and instructions.


• Make necessary appliance adjustments to ensure proper fit, comfort, and function.


• Coordinate short-term and long-term follow-up care.


• Communicate with patients by phone and other correspondence as needed.


• Assist with scheduling and coordinating sleep medicine appointments.


• Work closely with medical providers and referring physicians to develop strong professional relationships.


• Participate in outreach and marketing efforts to grow our dental sleep medicine program, including social media and in-person physician visits.


• Collaborate with our medical billing team to help ensure accurate and timely reimbursement for sleep medicine services.


• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, compassionate, and genuinely enjoys helping people.


• An excellent communicator and patient educator.


• Organized and detail-oriented.


• Comfortable working independently while being an important part of our team.


• Confident interacting with patients and medical professionals.


• Interested in learning and growing within the field of dental sleep medicine.


• Comfortable with technology and digital dentistry.


• Passionate about providing an exceptional patient experience.


• A team player who embraces our Downtown Dental Group Family culture.

Previous dental sleep medicine experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person who has the right attitude, personality, and passion for patient care.

Training & Professional Development:

We believe in investing in our team. The successful candidate will receive training in dental sleep medicine, including:

• AADSM Dental Sleep Medicine Team Training.


• Dr. Steve Greenman's sleep medicine training.


• Hands-on training and mentorship with Dr. Juliana Hall.


• Ongoing continuing education in dental sleep medicine.

A minimum of 5 hours of dental sleep medicine continuing education annually will be expected.

Requirements

• Current CPR certification.


• Dental experience preferred.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and accurate clinical records.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Willingness to complete required dental sleep medicine training.

Why Downtown Dental Group?

At Downtown Dental Group, we are committed to creating an experience that is different from the traditional dental office. Our patients become part of our family, and our team works together to provide care that is compassionate, personal, and exceptional.

help patients sleep better, breathe better, feel better, and improve their quality of life.

If you are someone who loves people, loves learning, and wants your work to have a real impact, we would love to meet you.

Position Details:

Position: Dental Sleep Medicine Specialist
Location: Downtown Dental Group - Manhattan, Kansas
Schedule: Part-time, approximately 1-2 days per week
Reports to: Dr. Juliana Hall and Office Manager