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PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: September 20, 2026
Knoxville Sleep Solutions respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information obtained through our website and related communications.
By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, submit a website form, request information, communicate with our office, or otherwise interact with Knoxville Sleep Solutions.
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Information submitted through website forms
Appointment or scheduling information
Information you voluntarily provide in messages or communications
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring website, pages visited, and general website usage information.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use information collected through our website to:
Respond to questions and inquiries
Contact you regarding services you have requested information about
Schedule, confirm, or manage appointments
Provide customer service and support
Send appointment-related or other requested communications
Send SMS/text messages when you have provided appropriate consent
Operate, maintain, and improve our website
Monitor website performance and usage
Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
SMS/TEXT MESSAGING PRIVACY
If you provide consent to receive SMS/text messages from Knoxville Sleep Solutions, your mobile telephone number and SMS consent information will be used to provide communications consistent with the consent you provided.
SMS consent is obtained separately where required. Providing your telephone number alone does not constitute consent to receive marketing text messages.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.
You may reply HELP for assistance or contact Knoxville Sleep Solutions at (865) 247-5570.
MOBILE INFORMATION AND SMS CONSENT WILL NOT BE SHARED
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Information sharing with service providers that support our business operations, such as customer service, is permitted only as necessary to provide those services.
SMS opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be sold, rented, or otherwise transferred to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
For additional information regarding our SMS messaging program, please review our Terms of Service:
https://knoxvillesleepsolutions.com/termsofservice
HOW WE MAY SHARE INFORMATION
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with service providers that assist us in operating our website, managing communications, scheduling, hosting, analytics, technology services, or other legitimate business functions.
These service providers may receive information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to handle that information appropriately.
We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of Knoxville Sleep Solutions, our patients, website users, or others.
Nothing in this section permits the sharing of SMS opt-in data or consent with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
COOKIES AND WEBSITE TECHNOLOGIES
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function, understand how visitors use the site, improve website performance, and support analytics.
Your browser may allow you to control or disable cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the website.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services.
Knoxville Sleep Solutions is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of websites or services that we do not control. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.
DATA SECURITY
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or data-storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
HEALTH INFORMATION
Information submitted through a general website contact form should not be used for emergencies.
If you are an existing patient, certain information maintained as part of your patient record may be subject to additional privacy protections under applicable healthcare privacy laws and the privacy practices of Knoxville Sleep Solutions.
This website Privacy Policy does not replace any Notice of Privacy Practices or other healthcare privacy notice that may apply to protected health information maintained by the practice.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian involvement. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website without appropriate authorization, please contact us.
YOUR CHOICES
You may contact Knoxville Sleep Solutions to request that we update or correct personal information you have provided through the website, subject to applicable legal and record-retention requirements.
You may opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP.
You may also contact us regarding communications you no longer wish to receive.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Knoxville Sleep Solutions may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or legal requirements.
When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page may be revised.
CONTACT US
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Knoxville Sleep Solutions
Dr. Terrie Cribbs
1547 Downtown West Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: (865) 247-5570
TREATMENT
A CUSTOM TREATMENT PLAN TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder marked by breathing interruptions during the night, presents a significant concern not only for truck and bus drivers but also for various professionals in the commercial transportation industry, such as Train Engineers, Airplane Pilots, and Commercial Marine vessel operators. Recent research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reveals that about 30% of commercial truck drivers experience sleep apnea to varying extents. Failing to address this disorder poses numerous risks to drivers and the general public alike, including:
Daytime drowsiness
Impaired driving performance
Increased risk of road accidents
At Sleep Better Breathe Better Denver, we offer expert solutions for sleep apnea that not only enhance sleep quality for DOT drivers, but also contribute to safer roads overall.
With our expertise, convenient testing, rapid results, and a range of treatment options, we ensure improved breathing and safer driving experiences.
We will keep you driving safely!
HOW SLEEP APNEA CAN AFFECT YOUR JOB AS A PROFESSIONAL DRIVER
Although the FMCSA doesn't mandate sleep apnea testing as part of the DOT physical, it has implemented regulations allowing medical professionals to evaluate a commercial driver's ability to continue driving.
These regulations, referred to as the Pulmonary Standard, allow healthcare providers to assess the need for testing for respiratory conditions like sleep apnea to ensure the safe operation of commercial vehicles.
Drivers diagnosed with sleep apnea can regain their "medically-qualified-to-drive" status by undergoing treatment. Adherence to treatment, especially Precision Oral Appliance therapy, is essential for meeting DOT standards and ensuring safe driving. Declining sleep apnea treatment may lead to disqualification from operating commercial vehicles, potentially resulting in loss of employment.
DOT REQUIRED
SLEEP APNEA
TREATMENT COMPLIANCE
Adherence to sleep apnea treatment is an important obligation for DOT drivers who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Healthcare professionals closely track a driver's compliance by collecting and analyzing usage data, which forms the foundation for a detailed compliance report.
When a driver starts sleep apnea treatment, drivers receive conditional certification for the initial month, providing them with a transition period to adjust to the treatment regimen. If they adhere to the prescribed plan effectively during this introductory phase, their conditional certification is extended to a 3-month card, signifying sustained and successful treatment.
Upon successfully maintaining compliance and effective treatment for three consecutive months, DOT drivers become eligible for annual certification. The annual recertification process involves a meticulous review of compliance data from the previous year to ensure ongoing management of sleep apnea and adherence to treatment protocols.
This serious commitment to compliance and annual recertification highlights the paramount importance of prioritizing the safety of commercial drivers and everyone else using the roads. This is done by mitigating the risks associated with sleep-deprived driving.
Knoxville Sleep Solutions
Dr. Terrie Cribbs
1547 Downtown West Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 247-5570