Call: 310-858-7373 Los Angeles, California

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Streamlined Referrals for Dental Sleep Medicine

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Dr. Arash Hakhamian
Meet the Expert

Dear Colleague, Thank you for considering our practice for your patients' dental sleep medicine needs. As a Board-Certified specialist in dental sleep medicine, I understand the importance of collaborative care in treating sleep-disordered breathing. Our practice is designed to make referrals seamless while keeping you informed every step of the way.

- Arash Hakhamian, DDS, DABDSM

Why Physicians Choose Us
  • Board-certified sleep dentistry specialists
  • Detailed progress reporting
  • Direct physician communication line
  • Evidence-based treatment protocols
  • Medicare DME provider

Identifying ideal candidates for dental sleep medicine referrals

Ideal Candidates
  • Mild to moderate OSA (AHI 5–30)
  • CPAP intolerant or non-compliant
  • Severe OSA patients refusing CPAP
  • Primary snoring concerns
  • Preference for oral appliance therapy
  • Frequent travelers
  • Candidates for combination therapy
Clinical Considerations
  • Minimum 8 teeth per arch
  • Healthy TMJ function
  • Good periodontal health
  • Ability to protrude mandible
  • No severe dental disease
  • Motivated for treatment

A collaborative workflow that keeps you informed at every stage

1. Referral Received
  • Processed within 24 hours
  • Insurance verification
  • Patient contacted immediately
2. Initial Evaluation
  • Comprehensive assessment
  • Review of sleep study
  • Treatment planning
3. Progress Updates
  • Post-consultation report
  • Plan approval
  • Progress notes shared
4. Treatment Delivery
  • Appliance fabrication
  • Fitting confirmation
  • Efficacy monitoring
5. Ongoing Communication
  • 30-day outcome report
  • Annual follow-up summaries
  • Direct contact for updates

Choose the method most convenient for your practice

Digital Referral Portal
  • HIPAA-compliant
  • Upload sleep studies
  • Track referral status
  • Instant confirmation
Quick Referral Form
  • Downloadable PDF
  • Fax: 310-858-7373
QR Code Referral
  • Mobile access
  • Staff sharing
  • Print for pads
Direct Physician Line
  • Immediate consultation
  • Case discussion

310-858-7373

Oral appliance therapy has been extensively validated for treating obstructive sleep apnea.

Key Studies

Highlighted research supporting oral appliance therapy:

  • AASM Practice Parameters (2023):

    Recommends OAT for primary snoring and mild-moderate OSA

  • Sutherland et al. (2022):

    71% treatment success rate with custom appliances

  • Phillips et al. (2021):

    Health outcomes equivalent to CPAP in mild-moderate OSA

Our Practice Outcomes

Clinical results achieved in our dental sleep practice:

  • 92% reduction in AHI for mild OSA
  • 78% reduction in AHI for moderate OSA
  • 95% patient satisfaction rate
  • 88% long-term compliance (2+ years)
For Your Practice
  • Patient education brochures
  • Referral pads with QR codes
  • Oral appliance samples
  • Educational posters
Clinical Resources
  • Treatment protocols
  • Insurance guide for staff
  • Billing codes reference
  • Research library access
Professional Development
  • Quarterly case reviews
  • CE opportunities
  • Lunch-and-learn sessions
  • Annual sleep symposium
Our Services Include
  • Complete insurance verification
  • Prior authorization management
  • Direct insurance billing
  • Patient financial counseling
  • Medicare DME services
Common CPT Codes
  • E0485: Oral appliance for OSA
  • E0486: Custom oral appliance
  • G0398-G0399: Home sleep testing

No Hassle for Your Staff: We manage all aspects of insurance and billing, keeping your team free to focus on patient care.

"Dr. Hakhamian's expertise in oral appliance therapy has been invaluable for my CPAP-intolerant patients. The communication and follow-up are exceptional."

Dr. Sam Kashani, MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist

"The referral process is seamless. I appreciate the detailed reports and the improvement in my patients' quality of life."

Dr. Jennifer Walsh, MD
Internal Medicine

"For my cardiac patients with OSA who struggle with CPAP, this practice provides an excellent alternative with proven outcomes."

Dr. Michael Chen, MD
Cardiology

Priority appointments within 48-72 hours for physician referrals.

Yes, we require a diagnostic sleep study within the last 2 years. We can arrange HST if needed.

Follow-up sleep studies, symptom tracking, and compliance monitoring with detailed reporting to you.

Yes, as monotherapy for CPAP-intolerant patients or combination therapy with CPAP.

Yes, we treat children 7+ with appropriate appliances and physician collaboration.