Dental Sleep Medicine Dentist

Star Sleep & Wellness Dentist Position

Star Sleep & Wellness is seeking a motivated and talented full-time dentist to join our growing Wesley Chapel team! Our ideal candidate has a strong interest, and preferably established experience in Dental Sleep Medicine, in providing comprehensive oral appliance therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders. You will have the opportunity to combine excellent clinical skills with strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building abilities.

This individual will serve not only as a treating dentist, but also as a clinical leader within the Florida office—helping develop the clinical team, maintain high standards of care, strengthen physician relationships, and support continued growth of the practice.

• Provide comprehensive Dental Sleep Medicine care for patients referred for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders.
• Review physician diagnoses, sleep study information, medical history, and referral documentation relevant to oral appliance therapy.
• Perform comprehensive dental and oral evaluations to determine candidacy for oral appliance therapy, including evaluation of:
• Dentition and periodontal health
• TMJ health and function
• Occlusion
• Range of mandibular movement
• Craniofacial anatomy
• Other potential contraindications or risk factors
• Educate patients regarding obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy, expected outcomes, potential side effects, treatment alternatives, and the importance of long-term management.
• Select the most appropriate FDA-cleared oral appliance based upon individual patient anatomy and clinical needs.
• Obtain or oversee digital scans, records, photographs, bite registrations, and other documentation required for appliance fabrication.
• Deliver, adjust, and titrate oral appliances to optimize therapeutic effectiveness and patient comfort.
• Identify and manage side effects associated with oral appliance therapy, including bite changes, TMJ symptoms, dental movement, discomfort, and appliance-related concerns.
• Coordinate with the patient's sleep physician to obtain appropriate objective assessment of treatment effectiveness.
• Provide long-term follow-up and management of patients receiving oral appliance therapy.
• Recognize patients who may not be appropriate candidates for oral appliance therapy or who require additional evaluation by a physician or other healthcare provider.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
• Practice according to current evidence-based Dental Sleep Medicine standards and applicable federal and Florida laws and regulations.

• Clearly explain sleep apnea and treatment recommendations in language patients can understand.
• Develop trust and rapport with patients and help them understand the importance of treating obstructive sleep apnea.
• Effectively communicate the benefits, limitations, expectations, and responsibilities associated with oral appliance therapy.
• Demonstrate strong case-presentation skills and the ability to help patients make informed treatment decisions.
• Maintain an exceptional patient experience throughout consultation, treatment, titration, testing, and long-term follow-up.
• Demonstrate empathy and patience with patients who have struggled with CPAP or previous sleep apnea treatment.
• Maintain a high standard of responsiveness and continuity of care.

• Serve as a clinical leader and Dental Sleep Medicine resource for the Florida office.
• Model clinical excellence, professionalism, accountability, and patient-centered care.
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to dental assistants and other members of the Dental Sleep Medicine team.
• Participate in training and continuing education of clinical staff.
• Help establish and maintain consistent clinical protocols and workflows.
• Promote adherence to organizational clinical standards and evidence-based treatment protocols.
• Participate in clinical quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with company dental leadership regarding clinical protocols, difficult cases, treatment outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Help develop a strong, collaborative culture within the office.
• Provide constructive coaching and feedback to team members when appropriate.
• Participate in regular clinical and operational meetings.
• Take ownership of the clinical success and reputation of the Florida location.

• Develop strong professional relationships with sleep physicians, primary care physicians, ENTs, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and other healthcare providers.
• Communicate effectively with referring providers regarding treatment recommendations, progress, outcomes, and concerns.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary sleep medicine model.
• Understand and respect the respective scopes and responsibilities of dentists, physicians, advanced practice…