Dental Sleep Practice Webinar
Driving Practice Growth Through Exceptional Clinical Care
Presented by Steve Carstensen, DDS, and David E. McCarty, MD, FAASM
Free Informational Webinar
Originally Aired On
August 14, 2025, 1:00 PM in Eastern Time
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About the Webinar
As direct-to-consumer models continue to emerge, dental professionals are uniquely positioned to uphold the highest standards of care through clinically driven therapy and meaningful collaboration with sleep physicians. Presented by SomnoMed in partnership with iTero, this webinar explores how an approach grounded in clinical excellence and continuity can drive both practice growth and improved patient outcomes.
Join trusted voices in sleep medicine - Steve Carstensen, DDS, and David E. McCarty, MD, FAASM - as they share practical insights on optimizing care through interdisciplinary collaboration, streamlined workflows, and consistent follow-up. Discover why collaboration between dental professionals and physicians remains the gold standard for oral appliance therapy—and why now is the time to prioritize quality-driven care.
What You’ll Learn:
- Clinical considerations for matching patients to the right therapy — including airway evaluation, anatomical factors, and comorbidities
- Practical strategies for collaborating with physicians and sleep labs to streamline referrals and data sharing
- How to integrate follow-up and coaching into your workflow to support long-term care continuity
- The role of digital scanning in enhancing workflow efficiency and interdisciplinary communication
This session is eligible for 1 CE credit and includes actionable insights you can implement in your practice immediately. Whether you're looking to streamline your approach or deepen collaboration with medical colleagues, this webinar offers the clinical and strategic insights you need.
About the Presenter
Dr. Dave McCarty
Patient-Centered Sleep Medicine Specialist, Award-Winning Educator, Author, Cartoonist, Podcast Host, Chief Medical Officer at Rebis Health
Dr. Dave McCarty is a board-certified specialist in Sleep Medicine, an award-winning educator, and a pioneer in the practice of patient-centered care for those who suffer from sleep disorders.
A graduate of Duke Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital residency in Internal Medicine, Dr. McCarty found his calling in Sleep Medicine after establishing a successful community primary care practice. He studied the art of Sleep Medicine under Dr. Andrew Chesson at LSU Shreveport, joining the faculty upon graduation from fellowship, and becoming the second Program Director for the Sleep Medicine Fellowship when Dr. Chesson retired.
After 8 years of service at LSU, in 2015, Dr. McCarty left academics to join the newly founded Colorado Sleep Institute, a collaborative Sleep Medicine practice which incorporated clinical management, diagnostic services (sleep studies), medical equipment (PAP therapy) and dental treatment (oral appliance therapy) under one roof. At CSI, he served as medical director, while also maintaining a full-time patient-centered clinic. After 6 years of service at CSI, in May 2021, Dr. McCarty left clinical practice to begin a new journey of public education. In September 2022, the Empowered Sleep Apnea project was officially launched.
Empowered Sleep Apnea is an innovative cross-platform educational project combining storytelling, cartooning, scientific rigor, and quite a bit of fun, all in the name of helping individuals (and their providers) navigate the fascinating but complex disorder known as “Sleep Apnea.” A foundational goal of the project is to empower individuals with knowledge that restores confidence and personal agency within the journey of “Sleep Apnea”, helping each patient-provider team navigate the landscape of sleep-related disease and wellness, within an increasingly fragmented healthcare system.
In 2024, the project comprises a website, a book (Empowered Sleep Apnea: A Handbook for Patients and the People Who Care About Them, (co-authored with Ellen Stothard, PhD), a blog (Dave’s Notes) and a podcast (Empowered Sleep Apnea: THE PODCAST).
Dr. McCarty continues to teach within the Division of Sleep Medicine at LSU, at the Physician Assistant education program at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, and at regional and national professional conferences.
Dr. McCarty is the Chief Medical Officer of Rebis Health, an innovative cross-pollinating collaborative clinical environment for sleep disorders, with a patient-centered strategy.
Dr. Steve Carstensen
Steve Carstensen DDS has treated sleep apnea and snoring in Bellevue, WA since 1998. He’s the Consultant to the ADA for sleep related breathing disorders, has trained at UCLA’s Mini-Residency in Sleep and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. He lectures internationally, directs sleep education at Airway Technologies and the Pankey Institute and is a guest lecturer at Spear Education and Louisiana State Dental School, in addition to advising several other sleep-related manufacturers. In 2014 he helped found Dental Sleep Practice Magazine and currently serves as Chief Dental Editor. In 2019, Quintessence published A Clinician’s Handbook for Dental Sleep Medicine, written with a co-author.
Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
Fellow, American College of Dentistry
Fellow, International College of Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
About the Sponsor
SomnoMed is the global leader in Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT), operating in 28 countries and helping over 1,000,000 patients to date. Highlighting OAT as an effective first-line therapy option, SomnoMed fosters collaborative treatment partnerships and frictionless pathways between sleep physicians and qualified dental sleep professionals.
Known for First Time Fit™ quality, comfort, durability, and industry-leading warranties, SomnoMed oral devices are crafted using advanced manufacturing methods to ensure a reliable fit and long-lasting performance. The SomnoDent Avant® and SomnoDent Herbst Advance Elite® are designed for optimal patient comfort, featuring proprietary b-flex Comfort Liner™ and exceptional durability using precured PMMA. With PDAC-approved appliances - the SomnoDent Avant® (PDAC code K1027), the SomnoDent Herbst Advance Elite® (Medicare E0486), and the SomnoDent Flex® (PDAC code K1027) - SomnoMed is expanding access to oral appliance therapy while ensuring compliance with Medicare reimbursement guidelines.
Committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and accessibility, SomnoMed continues to set the standard in treating OSA patients - delivering solutions that support both providers and their patients. Together, let’s treat more OSA patients, more effectively!