President's Update: Welcoming the Next Generation of Sleep Specialists | July 10-11,2025

I recently had the privilege of attending the 13th annual Sleep Medicine Boot Camp at the invitation of Dr. Montserrat Diaz, Director of the Sleep Medicine Residency Program at the University of Maryland. This one-and-a-half-day event is held each July at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore.

This year’s Boot Camp welcomed over 10 new sleep medicine fellows, offering them a valuable opportunity to connect with members of the Maryland and D.C. sleep medicine community. The program featured engaging lectures from many of the region’s leading sleep medicine experts and attracted a wide range of healthcare professionals.

We look forward to welcoming these new fellows at our 15th Annual Fall Conference, where some will share their work and present papers on current topics in sleep medicine.

Early bird registration is now open for the conference, which will be held at the Maritime Conference Center. I encourage you to register today and join us for what promises to be an outstanding event.

Warm regards,

Dr. Dennis Stiles

President, Maryland Sleep Society

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Join us for the Maryland Sleep Society Annual Meeting on November 7 & 8, 2025! This year's theme is Shaping the Future of Sleep Medicine in Maryland. We're thrilled to announce our move to the Maritime Conference Center.

This premier event brings together sleep medicine professionals from across the region for two days of cutting-edge education, networking, and professional development. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with leading experts, earn continuing education credits, and explore the latest advances in sleep science and technology. Be part of shaping the future of sleep health! Registration will open soon!

Schedule at a Glance:

Friday, November 7

Full Day of Educational Sessions
Welcome Reception

Saturday, November 8

Half day of Educational Sessions

More details on this exciting event coming soon!

Sleep Tech Corner

AAST Announces Election

Results for the 2025

Board of Directors

These remarkable individuals bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing the field of sleep technology. We are confident that their leadership will lead to impactful contributions for our community, helping to shape the future of AAST.

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Implant Could Treat

Sleep Apnea Without

CPAP

Patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea treated with an investigational implantable proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation device had decreased apnea-hypopnea index at 1 year, according to topline data.

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Psych Eval May Help Select Sleep Apnea Device Candidates

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Dental Sleep Medicine Corner

AADSM Standards for Practice: An Update for 2025

In 2018, the AADSM published its initial standards for screening, treating and managing adults with sleep-related breathing disorders. The AADSM Board of Directors felt it was necessary to update the standards once again to reflect the ever-evolving field of dental sleep medicine.

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AADSM Clarifies In-Person—Versus Teledentistry—Steps in Oral Appliance Pathway

Teledentistry can increase access for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, but the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) recently updated dental sleep medicine standards to clarify that specific steps should only be done in person, not remotely.

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It’s the Documentation, Dentists!

Dentists are skilled at performing exams to assess candidacy for oral appliance therapy. However, challenges arise when detailing the findings in SOAP notes format for medical insurers. Inefficient and incomplete SOAP note practices often lead to claim denials and reimbursement delays.

Get in Touch!

We’re pleased to introduce ourselves as the new management team for the Maryland Sleep Society. Our goal is to support you, enhance your member experience, and help advance the field of sleep medicine.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’re here to help and always happy to connect.

Charis & Susan

MSS@RAMDOCS.ORG

804-643-6631

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Membership Matters

Membership in the Maryland Sleep Society connects you with a dedicated community of sleep medicine professionals across the state. Membership provides access to the latest clinical updates, educational opportunities, advocacy efforts, and a platform to help shape the future of sleep health in Maryland. Stay informed, stay connected, and make a difference.

Members receive a discounted registration to the Annual Conference!

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