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Out of Breath

Join Madan Kandula, MD, and Jason Tierney for unfiltered conversations about what’s working in sleep medicine collaborations, what isn’t, and what a brighter future will look like.

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More than 30 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a dangerous and deadly disease that the healthcare community is struggling to put a dent in. We have effective treatments, namely CPAP and oral appliance therapy, but the industry is in the throws of a controversy that’s pitting dentists against physicians, device manufacturers against each other, and has left many with questions about the scope of practice, who can practice dental sleep medicine, and what the future of medico-dental collaboration looks like. Join Madan Kandula, MD, and Jason Tierney for unfiltered conversations about what’s working in sleep medicine collaborations, what isn’t, and what a brighter future will look like.

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Bonus 1

The Confession

Madan Kandula, MD and Jason Tierney sat down for an unfiltered conversation about the state of sleep medicine and the power struggles going on behind closed doors, but before tackling the serious issues, Madan surprised Jason with a stunning confession…

Episode 1

Physicians and Dentists

More than 30 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, but there’s a storm brewing among the healthcare providers and disciplines charged with treating this deadly condition. Madan Kandula, MD and Jason Tierney sat down for an unfiltered conversation about the state of sleep medicine, the power struggles going on behind closed doors, and how to move forward with the patients’ best interests in mind.

Episode 2

The Wall

More than 30 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, but there’s a storm brewing among the healthcare providers and disciplines charged with treating this deadly condition. Madan Kandula, MD and Jason Tierney sat down for an unfiltered conversation about the state of sleep medicine, the power struggles going on behind closed doors, and how to move forward with the patients’ best interests in mind.

Episode 3

The Handoff

Both physicians and dentists have key roles in diagnosing and treating sleep disordered breathing, and when these forces join together, they can make a massive impact on the lives of their patients. But collaboration between disciplines is challenging at best, with plenty of opportunities for friction and distrust. In this episode, Madan Kandula, MD and Jason Tierney discuss what a successful partnership looks like, and the biggest challenges that arise when working together.

Episode 4

The Letter

At the 2023 AADSM Meeting in Philadelphia, an anonymous letter set off a hullabaloo that pitted dentists against physicians, device manufacturers against each other, and left many with questions about scope of practice, who can practice dental sleep medicine, and what the future of medico-dental collaboration looks like. At the center of the controversy was Madan Kandula, MD and his ADVENT clinics…

Episode 5

The Aftermath

The controversy surrounding Madan Kandula, MD and ADVENT is rooted in fear. Is it justified? Where does it come from? And who is the real enemy of PAP-alternative obstructive sleep apnea treatment?

Episode 6

Kicking Down Doors

There is hope for a brighter future for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, but change is difficult, and progress will require a serious disruption of the entire industry...

Episode 1

Catching Breath

On this first episode of season 2, our hosts discuss the feedback they received from season 1. What wasn’t talked about? Was Jason too nice to Madan? How do we bring the dental sleep community to the table?

Bonus 1

Collaboration in Dental Sleep Community

On this first bonus episode of season 2, our hosts discuss the crossover between ENTs and dentists with addressing patient needs.

Episode 2

Sleep Medicine Wall

For the second episode of season 2, our hosts discuss the wall that exists within the sleep medicine community. This episode also includes a discussion around the need for change, both on the individual level and to organizational structures that address patient needs with CPAP and OAT.

Episode 3

A Culture of Winning

For this episode, our hosts discuss the challenges that come with business growth. Success isn’t just on individuals, but the team as a whole. How do we grow together while still providing the quality of service we offered on day one?

Episode 4

Let’s GO DEEP

On this episode our hosts discuss the book that Jason Tierney wrote, “Transform Dental Sleep,” and what it means to GO DEEP. GO DEEP is an acronym that stands for: Generate a vision Outline the path Delegate Execute Evaluate Pivot

Episode 5

Living with Purpose

On this episode, our hosts discuss the importance of having drive and the success it can provide. They also dive into Elon Musk’s success and how he operates as a leader.

Episode 6

Slaughtering Sacred Cows

For this episode, our hosts get into the important role the upper airway plays in effectively treating patient needs and improving their quality of life. They examine the dental sleep medicine community’s role in identifying issues with the airways and how we can provide better patient care.

Episode 7

Leaders are Readers

For this final episode of season 2, our hosts discuss books they’ve read and what they’re reading.