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SUMMARY:Diamonds & Pearls are a Practice’s Best Friend!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nRegistration – 8:00 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal – 1 p.m. \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person\n*Tuition includes  lunch \nCE: 5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: It’s no secret: employees are a company’s greatest asset\, especially in a dental practice! Therefore\, leveraging key patient experience-moments will have huge benefits and in turn\, will maximize your practice profits. This course is designed to provide piles of “diamonds” on clinical techniques and treatment planning “pearls” essential to seeing long-term success and financial growth. From understanding patient decision-making to the tools and tips for getting patients to be “WOW-ed” with the overall experience\, this course is designed to give a practical\, “soup-to-nuts” approach to the latest clinical research\, approaches to human behavior and includes special emphasis on team communication. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nLearn current trends in today’s general practice and the market we exist in today.\nTalk common sense\, “real-world” approach to treatment planning\, and the benefits of “Co-Diagnosis”.\nUnderstand personality styles via the DISC model of human behavior.\nReview clinical cases for the application of principles and products.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Tim Bizga – DDS\, FAGD \nTimothy M. Bizga\, DDS\, FAGD is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland\, Ohio. His background in dentistry is lengthy and diverse. Once a former chairside assistant\, he also worked as a dental lab-technician\, making his perspective unique among others in the field of dentistry. He received his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry\, where he is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bizga is a Certified John Maxwell Speaker/Trainer/Coach\, a certified DISC profile trainer and clinical consultant for The Dental Advisor. Dr. Bizga gives back to the community via dental missions around the world.
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/diamonds-pearls-are-a-practices-best-friend2025/
LOCATION:Service Brewing\, 574 Indian St\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Virtual,September 2025
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SUMMARY:Dental Business Summit: Elevate\, Innovate\, Dominate!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12 p.m.\nDismissal – 4 p.m. \nTuition Cost:\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person\nAIDA Members: $99 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 6 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code Course #1: 550\nCE Code Course #2: 550\nCE Code Course #3: 550\nCE Code Course #4: 550 \nCOURSE TITLE #1: Your Practice Online & Growing Your Revenue in the Era of AI  \nCourse Description #1: This lecture will discuss the newest and latest internal and external marketing techniques that were developed to respond to the everchanging digital marketing strategies that your practice needs to perfect. The advent of AI tools has presented both challenges and opportunities in perfecting your marketing strategies. By incorporating these fresh new marketing techniques and by reinforcing the marketing procedures that have worked in the past\, using the tools taught in this lecture can help you drastically grow your revenues and your patient base. \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\nIncorporate new digital marketing plans to make their offices more efficient and their patients much happier\nCompare internal marketing tools and strategies to determine which will work in their practices\nDevelop internal and external marketing strategies that will boost office income\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Josh Gindea \nAn honors graduate of the combined BA-DDS program at NYU nearly 40 years ago\, Dr. Joshua Gindea completed a GPR residency and went into private practice\, owning and operating 4 dental practices in New York City for over 35 years. His lectures are very timely in that they deal with website and internet marketing\, reputation building and management and growing and making practices more efficient and more profitable. \nCOURSE TITLE #2: 30 Tax-Saving Tips in 30 Minutes: Smart Strategies for Small Businesses & Professionals \nCourse Description #2: This fast-paced course provides 30 actionable federal tax-saving strategies designed to help small businesses and professionals optimize tax planning and ensure compliance. Attendees will learn how to maximize work-related deductions\, leverage tax breaks for education and families\, and stay informed on the latest estate and gift planning updates. Ideal for business owners\, organizational staff\, and financial professionals\, this course also serves as a valuable refresher for seasoned experts with limited exposure to individual taxation. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nIdentify key tax-saving opportunities for small businesses and individual taxpayers\nUnderstand and apply tax deductions and credits related to work expenses\, education\, and family planning\nStay updated on changes in estate and gift tax laws to enhance long-term financial planning\n\nMeet the Instructor: Brian A. Seymour \nBrian A. Seymour is a licensed CPA with almost 20 years of experience working with an array of clients ranging from multinational firms managing fortune 500 companies\, to small local firms\, and family-owned businesses looking for a personal touch. \nCOURSE TITLE #3: Understanding Insurance Participation to Maximize Revenue \nCourse Description #3: In this course we will discuss several related topics such as Private Practice Challenges\, Insurance Contracting Options\, Goals and\nStrategies\, and Revenue Impact of Decisions. \nCourse Objectives #3: \n\nUnderstand the various contracting options for insurance networks/PPO\nUnderstand the impact of each option on the practice\nImplement goals and strategies that maximize revenue from insurance\n\nMeet the Instructor: Michael Ingram \nMichael joined Dental Advocacy Group seven years ago with the goal of growing the company through their  unique revenue enhancing solutions\, and by developing strategic partnerships with like-minded dental organizations and industry experts. Michael’s role with Dental Advocacy Group draws on three decades of experience in business and relationship development\, insurance negotiations\, and sales. Michael is a member of the Leadership Team at DAG\, directing the sales and marketing efforts of the company. Over the last seven years\, DAG has grown to over 1100 Dentist clients in 39 states. \nCOURSE TITLE #4: Scale to CEO – Take Your Organization to the Next Level  \nCourse Description #4: Understand what it means to truly be the CEO and Leader of your organization. In this impactful presentation\, Tim and Lauen will share how to take your practice from good to exceptional. Leave with strategic steps for growing and scaling your organization. Learn actionable knowledge of how to maximize your team\, operations\, and financials to compound your practice growth. Gain the blueprint of scaling your business and creating more time for you as the business owner. \nCourse Objectives #4: \n\nUnderstand the difference between growing & scaling\nDiscover four-time absolutes to scale\nCreate scale as an individual\, with your team and as an organization\n\nMeet the Instructor: Tim and Lauren Johnson \nTim and Lauren Johnson\, co-founders of BIZROK\, have proven track records of leadership\, business coaching and training to help identify the purpose and goal of each practice. Using strategic\, tailored plans that meet the unique needs of each client\, Tim and Lauren focus on creating achievable goals that maximize the dental practice and wealth creation potential.
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/elevate_innovate_domminate/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2025,Non-Virtual
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SUMMARY:Better Treatment for Your Patients Means Better Treatment for Your Practice\, Over 15 years of exceptional education experience in Alabama!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 7 a.m.\nLecture – 8 a.m.\nLunch – 12 p.m.\nDismissal – 3 p.m. \nTuition Cost:\nAIDA members: Early Bird $59 prior to June 2 –  $99 per person after June 2\nGeneral Admission: Early Bird $115 prior to June 2 –  $149 per person after June 2\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 6 Total Lecture CE Credits\nCE Codes:\nCourse #1 – 2 CE 250\nCourse #2 – 2 CE 370\nCourse #3 – 2 CE 550\nPrerequisites: None \nCOURSE TITLE #1: Collaborative Treatment Planning: A Team Approach to Preventive and Minimally Invasive Dentistry \nCourse Description #1: Successful patient outcomes rely on a strong partnership between dentists and dental hygienists. This course will explore how a collaborative approach enhances preventive and minimally invasive dentistry\, leading to improved patient care and long-term oral health. Attendees will learn how to integrate the latest evidence-based strategies into treatment planning\, utilizing remineralization techniques\, non-invasive caries management\, and patient-centered preventive care. The session will also highlight effective communication and workflow strategies that optimize teamwork between dentists and hygienists. \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\nUnderstand the principles of preventive and minimally invasive dentistry.\nExplore collaborative treatment planning strategies for early intervention and disease prevention.\nLearn how to integrate remineralization therapies\, sealants\, and other non-invasive techniques.\nImprove communication and workflow between dentists and hygienists for more effective patient outcomes.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Dr. Dimple Desai and Dr. Kelly Tanner\, RDH \nDr. Dimple Desai is the founder of Luminous Smiles of Newport Beach\, a boutique dental practice dedicated to enhancing patients’ smiles. As an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry\, she belongs to a distinguished group of professionals worldwide. Dr. Desai has been honored as a top dentist in Orange County for the past five years and was recognized as one of the Top 40 Dentists under 40 in the nation. A graduate of the Kois Institute\, Dr. Desai holds degrees in Dental Hygiene and Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California. \nDr. Kelly Tanner\, RDH is a renowned leader and pioneering force in transforming dental care and fostering professional growth within the industry. She holds a Ph.D. in Business and Leadership and leverages her expertise to empower dental teams. As a sought-after consultant and trainer\, Dr. Tanner specializes in developing sustainable systems for enhanced productivity and accountability\, cultivating a culture of ownership in case acceptance\, and strengthening patient-team relationships through trust-building strategies. \nCOURSE TITLE #2: Straightening Teeth & Beyond: Aligner Therapy for Better Health\, Function and Aesthetics \nCourse Description #2: There is no doubt that aligner therapy and aesthetic solutions have become one of the most sought-after dental procedures by the general public. Beyond cosmetics\, there are other populations that can also benefit from these orthodontic services\, including patients with health and functional bite disorders. Realizing the potential\, general practitioners can add an uncomplicated group of services that bring profitability and satisfaction to everyday practice. This course will explore the systems\, and the untapped potential of offering aligner therapy in conjunction with general dentistry services. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nUnderstand communication and different communications skills.\nRecognize the value of relationships and the impact it has in the office and on making dental decisions.\nEvaluate information needed for effective co-diagnosing during the patient appointment.\nDiscuss ways to enhance team handoffs to promote a better patient experience.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Jeff W. Horowitz\, D.M.D.\, F.A.G.D.\, D-ABDSM\, D-ASBA \nDr. Jeff Horowitz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. After completing a G.P.R. at the Mountainside Hospital in Montclair\, N.J.\, Dr Horowitz founded the Carolina Center for Advanced Dentistry\, a multi-disciplinary group practice in the Myrtle Beach\, S.C. area. He is also the founder and clinical director for Advanced Sleep and TMJ Centers with three locations in coastal South Carolina. \nCOURSE TITLE #3: SCALE TO CEO: Take Your Organization To The Next Level \nCourse Description #3: Understand what it means to truly be the CEO and Leader of your organization. In this impactful presentation\, Tim & Lauren will share how to take your practice from good to exceptional. Leave with strategic steps for growing and scaling your organization. Learn actionable knowledge of how to maximize your team\, operations\, and financials to compound your practice growth. Gain the blueprint for scaling your business and creating more time for you as the business owner. \nCourse Objectives #3 \n\nUnderstanding the Difference Between Growing & Scaling\nFour Time Absolutes to Scale\nCreate Scale as an Individual\, with your team\, and as an organization\n\nMeet the Instructors: Tim and Lauren Johnson\, BIZROK \nTim and Lauren Johnson\, co-founders of BIZROK\, have proven track records of leadership\, business coaching and\ntraining to help identify the purpose and goal of each practice. Using strategic\, tailored plans that meet the unique\nneeds of each client\, Tim and Lauren focus on creating achievable goals that maximize the dental practice and\nwealth creation potential.
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/better-treatment-for-your-patients-means-better-treatment-for-your-practice/
LOCATION:The Lodge at Lake Guntersville State Park\, 1155 Lodge Drive\, Guntersville\, 35976\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2025,Non-Virtual
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SUMMARY:Coastal Education Symposium: Navigating Knowledge\, Compliance\, and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 7 a.m.\nLecture – 8 a.m.\nLunch – 12 p.m.\nDismissal – 4 p.m. \nTuition Cost:\nEarly Bird General Admission $115 per person\nAfter April 30th $149 per person \nEarly Bird AIDA Member $59 per person\nAfter April 30th $99 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 6 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code Course #1: 750\nCE Code Course #2: 490\nCE Code Course #3: 550\nCE Code Course #4: 550 \nCOURSE TITLE #1: Inclusive Dentistry: Building a Team and Practice for Neurodiversity \nCourse Description #1: Dentistry is not just about teeth. It is about the person and their environment that can make or break the experience of a patient at\nthe dentist. In an outside-the-box workshop\, Dr. Dent offers alternatives for creating a sensory-friendly dental practice and team \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\nReview all eight senses\nDiscuss alternative options to adapt the dental environment to be more sensory friendly\nDiscuss noninvasive dental treatment options and materials\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Jacob Dent\, DDS \nDr. Jacob Dent is an outside-the-box general dentist and speaker. In practice for 22 years and a multi-practice owner\, Dr. Dent has built a successful career treating patients of all ages and disabilities in anon-conventional way using desensitization. Dr. Dent is a fellow of Academy of Dentistry International\, clinical director for Special Olympics Special Smiles\, Clinical Assistant Professor at UTSD-Houston\, and Co-founder of the Dental Desensitization System.\nAs a professional speaker\, Dr. Dent has given presentations and workshops around the country for the past 9 years to dental professionals\, health care providers\, dental students\, and families. Dr. Dent is married to his wife Jennifer\, father to his daughter Jayden\, and son Ethan\, who has Autism \nCOURSE TITLE #2: Ultrasonic Instrumentation: The Science of Technology to Advance Your Technique \nCourse Description #2: In recent years\, ultrasonic technology has advanced\, resulting in improved clinical outcomes while also reducing the clinician’s stresses. However\, for the clinician to enjoy these benefits they need to optimize the performance of the units by modifying their technique. This course will help participants understand current ultrasonic technology and teach clinical modifications necessary to maximize the potential of ultrasonics and promote positive tissue and periodontal changes. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nUnderstand ultrasonic technology to enhance technique\nUnleash the power of knowledge and skill\nDifferentiate ultrasonic inserts and their usage\n\nMeet the Instructor: Renee’ C Graham RDH\, MEd \nRenee’ received her dental hygiene degree from Albany University. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Education degree from Valdosta State University. The combination of clinical dental hygiene\, academics\, and corporate sphere allows her to bring many insights to the dental professional. Renee’s speaking engagements encompass international\, national\, regional\, and local events. \nShe has been married to “Bear” for 45 years and they have 2 children and 6 almost perfect grandchildren. She enjoys hiking\, reading and golf. Her golf game is horrible\, but she has the best hunt and find skills for locating hook and slice shots. \nCOURSE TITLE #3: Understanding Insurance Participation to Maximize Revenue \nCourse Description #3: In this course we will discuss several related topics such as Private Practice Challenges\, Insurance Contracting Options\, Goals and\nStrategies\, and Revenue Impact of Decisions. \nCourse Objectives #3: \n\nUnderstand the various contracting options for insurance networks/PPO\nUnderstand the impact of each option on the practice\nImplement goals and strategies that maximize revenue from insurance\n\nMeet the Instructor: Michael Ingram \nMichael joined Dental Advocacy Group seven years ago with the goal of growing the company through their  unique revenue enhancing solutions\, and by developing strategic partnerships with like-minded dental organizations and industry experts. Michael’s role with Dental Advocacy Group draws on three decades of experience in business and relationship development\, insurance negotiations\, and sales. Michael is a member of the Leadership Team at DAG\, directing the sales and marketing efforts of the company. Over the last seven years\, DAG has grown to over 1100 Dentist clients in 39 states. \nCOURSE TITLE #4: HIPAA & OSHA Compliance: Stay Safe\, Stay Smart\, Stay Compliant  \nCourse Description #4: In today’s rapidly evolving environment\, where infections and diseases pose ongoing risks\, it is essential to follow strict protocols to prevent the spread of microbes\, viruses\, and germs. Additionally\, maintaining proper water quality is crucial in safeguarding health and safety. Organizations that handle\, use\, or disclose protected health information (PHI) must ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. Failure to properly manage PHI can have serious consequences for both patients and the organizations responsible for data security breaches. By adhering to these guidelines\, organizations can promote a safer\, more secure environment for both patients and staff as well as meet your licensing requirements. \nCourse Objectives #4: \n\nUnderstand ultrasonic technology to enhance technique\nUnleash the power of knowledge and skill\nDifferentiate ultrasonic inserts and their usage\n\nMeet the Instructor: Renee’ C Graham RDH\, MEd \nRenee’ received her dental hygiene degree from Albany University. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Education degree from Valdosta State University. The combination of clinical dental hygiene\, academics\, and corporate sphere allows her to bring many insights to the dental professional. Renee’s speaking engagements encompass international\, national\, regional\, and local events. \nShe has been married to “Bear” for 45 years and they have 2 children and 6 almost perfect grandchildren. She enjoys hiking\, reading and golf. Her golf game is horrible\, but she has the best hunt and find skills for locating hook and slice shots.
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/navigating_knowledge-compliance-innovation/
LOCATION:Daphne Civic Center\, 2603 US Hwy 98\, Daphne\, AL\, 36526\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2025,Non-Virtual
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SUMMARY:The 4th Annual West Texas Regional Dental Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nRegistration – 7:30 a.m.\nGeneral Session – 8 – 10:00 a.m.\nBreakout Sessions – 10:30-2 p.m.\nDismissal – 2 p.m.\n*Breakfast & Snacks Included \nGeneral Session includes the following 2 courses: \nCourse Title #1: Revolutionizing Patient Care and Practice Profitability with AI \nCourse Description #1:  \nThis program is designed to help dental professionals unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive profitability and efficiency in their practices. By focusing on real-world applications\, attendees will learn how AI can simplify insurance workflows\, optimize reimbursement rates\, and enhance overall financial performance. The course will demystify AI\, presenting it as an approachable\, game-changing tool rather than a complex\, intimidating concept. Participants will gain actionable insights and practical strategies to seamlessly integrate AI into their practice operations\, ensuring smoother administrative workflows and improved bottom-line results \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\nIdentify specific AI-driven solutions that enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce administrative bottlenecks\, leading to higher insurance approval rates and better case outcomes.\nLearn practical steps to implement AI technologies in your practice to maximize profitability\, minimize errors\, and improve patient satisfaction.\nExplore how AI supports effective practice management by automating repetitive tasks\, reducing overhead costs\, and enabling teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.\n\nCE: 1 Lecture CE Credit\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Mike Buckner \n\nMike has spent the past 12 years growing dental software technology companies that are designed to streamline office efficiency\, and increase overall production while elevating the standard of care for your patients. He led business development and partner strategy for Solutionreach\, back when offices were just starting to text patients to confirm appointments. He then helped grow dental intelligence\, focusing on providing valuable insights to practices allowing them to focus on vital key performance indicators to improve overall practice health. He then joined Weave while it was in its infancy\, leading partnership growth strategies. His most recent endeavor finds him as the executive vice president of revenue at Pearl\, the first company to bring artificial intelligence into the dental space with comprehensive FDA clearance to assist clinicians and team members in reading and detecting pathologies in 2D X-rays (bitewings and PAs). \n  \n\n\nCourse Description #2: Lasers: The Best Decision You Will Ever Make \nLasers are becoming widely accepted in dental practice today. They can improve treatment outcomes\, make your life as a clinician easier\, and increase your business profitability. The purpose of this introduction is to cut through the marketing and learn what laser(s) you should consider to make your procedures more efficient\, your business more profitable\, and your days more enjoyable.\nThis course will review many treatments that can be done with a laser including using fractional laser therapy for snoring and airway-challenged patients; surgical applications like implants\, vestibuloplasty\, and tongue ties; general restorative procedures like troughing and cosmetic improvements; periodontal applications both surgical and non-surgical; and TMD disorders.\nBeing able to offer your patients the benefit of a laser is one of the most profitable tools you could add to your bottom line \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nUnderstand why chromophore is everything in lasers\nUnderstand why wavelength\, power\, and pulse matter\nDiscuss available options for treating sleep challenges\n\nCE: 1 Lecture CE Credit\nCE Code: 135\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Scott Parker DDS \n\nDr. Parker has educated thousands of clinicians across the U.S. and internationally. In that time\, he has advocated for increased standards in aesthetic and restorative procedures\, minimally\ninvasive techniques\, and dental technology. Having taught more than 1\,200 hours in didactic course as well as 1000 plus hours of hands-on surgical courses\, Dr. Parker is well versed in\nteaching and hands-on training. In addition to speaking and training\, he has written or is listed on more than 30 patents or patents pending and has published many articles in dental journals.\nIn 2011\, after 16 years of dental practice experience\, Dr. Parker transitioned from clinical dentistry into leadership roles in the dental industry and most recently serves as the Vice President\nof Clinical Affairs for DEKA Dental Lasers\, where he oversees clinical education\, hands-on in-office clinical laser training\, and emerging technology applications.\nDr. Parker has a deep\, hands-on understanding of dental aesthetics\, lasers\, implants\, functional reconstruction\, and dental technologies. His professional affiliations include or have included:\nThe Academy of Laser Dentistry\, Academy of Laser Dentistry Education Committee\, Academy of RV Tucker Study Clubs\, The American Dental Association\, American Society for Dental Aesthetics\n(accredited)\, and The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. When not teaching\, he enjoys spending time with his family\, riding his bicycle\, playing music\, and woodworking \n  \nBreak-Out Sessions are the following 4 courses: \n\nBreakout Session #1 Course Title: Hygienists and Doctors Working Together: The Ultimate Combination for Success \nBreakout Session #1 Course Description: As lasers continue to become more widely accepted in dental practice today\, the clinical team must understand what the hygienist’s role is to fully utilize this asset. Every doctor’s goal should be to have multiple lasers running all day for a wide variety of procedures\, including full utilization in hygiene. Unfortunately\, much of the emphasis in laser education is in helping the doctor understand how to do doctor procedures and hygienists how to do hygiene procedures.\nThis course is designed to help hygienists understand what a doctor is looking for and how they\, as front-line clinical team members\, can use appropriate co-diagnosis skills and proper verbiage for massive clinical success in hygiene as well as in the doctor’s chair. Adding this skill to a hygienist’s toolset can elevate any practice into an extraordinary practice and solidify the hygienist’s role as a team leader.\nDuring the presentation\, Dr. Parker will review a wide variety of laser treatments that hygienists should be screening for in addition to general hygiene applications. Topics to be discussed will range from using fractional laser therapy for snoring and airway-challenged patients\, tongue ties\, gaining keratinized tissue to improve areas of recession\, as well as a general overview of soft tissue procedures like cosmetic enhancements\, operculectomy\, and other periodontal applications\, as well as TMD disorders \nBreakout Session #1 Course Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what a dentist really wants from his hygiene team (it’s not what you think)\nLearn new applications that are quick and profitable for a practice\nDiscuss the differences in diagnosis and co-diagnosis with lasers\nLearn about fractional ablation and High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT)\nDiscuss why treating sleep challenges will become more and more important\n\nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 135\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Scott Parker DDS (Biography above) \n\n  \nBreakout Session #2 Course Title: Laser Surgery\, Airway\, and Regenerative Therapy: It Matters \nBreakout Session #2 Course Description: Most dental patients have some type of soft tissue challenge. Many have more than one. In the past\, our options in dealing with these inflammatory and disharmony problems were limited. Today\, we live in a time of great advances in technology that allows us to address these imbalances effectively and efficiently. This course will review many treatments that can be done with a laser including using fractional laser therapy for snoring and airway challenged patients\, intra-oral surgery applications like frenectomies and tongue ties\, and non-surgical regenerative applications including TMD disorders. During the presentation\, Dr. Parker will be sharing the latest in laser technologies including data that confirm that these therapies work and can benefit our patients and improve treatment outcomes. Join him as he shows cases and techniques to help diagnose and treat some of our more difficult patients. \nBreakout Session #2 Course Objectives: \n\nLearn how technology can improve treatment outcomes\nUnderstand why chromophore is everything in lasers\nUnderstand why wavelength\, power\, and pulse matter\nLearn the difference between LLLT and HILT\n\nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 135\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Scott Parker DDS (Biography above) \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout  Session #3 Course Title: Medical Billing in a Dental Practice: Can it really be this difficult? \nBreakout  Session #3 Course Description: The session’s goal is to provide the participants with beginner’s knowledge and concepts to ethically and practically bill medical insurance in the dental practice. This includes a basic understanding of what medical billing is\, how it works\, and what types of services performed in a dental office are appropriate to bill to medical insurance. After this session\, attendees will have all the information needed to start implementing medical billing at their practice while also providing solutions to create revenue for their practice. \nBreakout  Session #3 Course Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of medical billing\nGain a fundamental understanding of medical billing in a dental setting\nLearn the principles of CPT and ICD-10 coding\nImplement a basic medical billing workflow in your office\nOffer solutions to accomplish medical billing successfully\n\nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Petar Tofovic DMD MPH \n\nPetar Tofovic\, DMD\, MPH\, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tofovic went on to complete a general practice residency (GPR) program at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. After a few years as an associate\, he opened up his 4-operatory PPO dental office in 2011\, where he started using medical billing in 2014. Dr. Tofovic puts great emphasis on continuing education\, research based dentistry\, and improving the patient’s dental experience by incorporating the latest applicable technologies and advancements. Led by his passion for technology’s role in dentistry\, Dr. Tofovic is also an adjunct  Dental Medicine of Illinois at Midwestern University and a visiting faculty at Spear Education in Scottsdale\, Ariz.\, and Charlotte\, N.C. \n  \nBreakout  Session #4 Course Title: Dental Implant Basics and Maintenance \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout  Session #4 Course Description: Once considered an elective for the privileged few\, dental implants are now provided as a routine dental service. Long-term success for these patients is dependent on a collaborative effort with the dentist and dental hygienist\, however\, there is limited formal education about dental implant maintenance in the current US dental hygiene curriculum. Even if a practice does not routinely  disease and advancements in technology it is not uncommon for dental hygienists to express uncertainty about patient care. This program will review decision-making factors leading to maintenance protocols for implant cases ranging from a single tooth to full arch screw-retained restorations. \nBreakout  Session #4 Course Objectives: \n\nReview the history of Osseointegration\nDefine treatment options and considerations for single-tooth and full-arch treatment concepts\nDistinguish dental implant components\nEstablish treatment workflows for surgical referrals and total solution providers\nEvaluate Home care protocols for post-surgical aftercare\, recall maintenance\, and prevention of Peri-implantitis\n\nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 690\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Lynn Pencek RDH MS \n\nLynn Pencek brings a unique balance of industry knowledge and clinical experience to her presentations. As a member of the Nobel Biocare team\, she helped offices bring in new technology and develop efficient workflows for dental implant treatment. Lynn has experience with surgical assisting\, clinical workflows\, digital case planning for guided surgery\, account and inventory management\, marketing\, and patient education for case acceptance. As a dental hygienist\, Lynn wanted to learn more about the care and maintenance of dental implants than what was provided. Having a passion to unravel the questions and common misunderstandings dental hygienists have about dental implant maintenance Lynn has founded her company “Practice at your Best”. Lynn started her clinical career as a graduate of Broome County Community College Department of Dental Hygiene. She is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University’s Department of Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate program and received her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene from The University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Lynn has held Dental Hygiene faculty appointments at Thomas Jefferson University and Community College of Philadelphia. She has served as a Corporate Council member for Dimensions in Dental Hygiene representing Nobel Biocare and Orascoptic. As a past president of the Philadelphia Dental Hygiene Society and a 10-year attendee of Career Fusion\, Lynn has spent her career helping dental professionals explore options for having their best careers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/the-4th-annual-west-texas-regional-dental-symposium/
LOCATION:McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center\, 2521 17th St.\, Lubbock\, TX\, 79409\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2025,Non-Virtual
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SUMMARY:Dentistry Transformed: How AI Elevates Practice Management & Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $9.99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $19.99 per person \nCE: 1.0 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: \nJoin us for a game-changing presentation on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in dentistry. Discover how AI is driving unprecedented improvements in practice management and marketing by providing 24/7 phone and web chat coverage\, replacing voicemail\, and capturing more new patient appointments. \nAttendees will learn how AI seamlessly integrates into the dental team as a specialized “AI employee\,” allowing practices to streamline data entry and customer service interactions—saving at least 30 minutes a day. More importantly\, this enables dental professionals to focus on what truly matters: building stronger patient relationships. \nThroughout the session\, you’ll see live demonstrations of conversational AI in real-world scenarios\, showcasing natural language processing capabilities that match or exceed human performance on the phone and online. We’ll also explore future AI developments on the horizon\, including new marketing and management features that will continue to drive profitability and improve the patient experience \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDemystifying AI\nUnderstand the core principles behind AI software systems and how they produce human-like predictive responses to enhance decision-making and patient care.\nIntroduction to Advanced AI Tools\nIdentify pivotal AI solutions—including ChatGPT\, Google Gemini\, and Perplexity—and learn how these tools optimize patient communication\, reduce administrative tasks\, and improve practice efficiency.\nUnderstanding Natural Language Processing & Conversational AI\nExplore the fundamentals of how AI interprets and responds to human language\, including real-time demonstrations of AI agents interacting with patients through web chat and phone calls.\nExploring Annie AI: Dentistry’s Most Advanced AI Conversational Agent\nDiscover Annie AI’s specialized capabilities for dental practices\, including training for practice-specific conversations\, problem-solving\, and customer service that seamlessly integrates as an AI “team member.”\nThe Future of AI in Dentistry\nExamine upcoming AI capabilities—particularly with Annie AI—in the realms of practice management and dental marketing\, and learn about exclusive opportunities to implement this technology in your own office.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Adrian Lefler \nAdrian Lefler\, CEO of My Social Practice\, is a seasoned expert in the dental marketing industry with 15 years of experience. He is widely recognized for his engaging and informative presentations. Based in Suncrest\, Utah\, Adrian shares his life with his wife\, four children\, and a lively mix of pets. My Social Practice is a leading dental marketing company\, and Adrian is passionate about helping dental professionals succeed in this dynamic field. \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/dentistry-transformed-how-ai-elevates-practice-management/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:June 2025,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrian Lefler":MAILTO:mailto:adrian@mysocialpractice.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20250113T170931Z
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SUMMARY:Building the Ultimate Airway Practice Within a Practice. A Complete Roadmap to Lower Stress\, Higher Income\, and Healthier Patients!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8:00 a.m.\nLecture – 8:30 a.m.\nLunch – 12:00-1:00 p.m.\nDismissal – 4:30 p.m. \nTuition Cost:  $699 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch and up to 2 additional team members \nCE: 14 Participation/Hands-On CE Credits\nCE Code: 730\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: Sleep disordered breathing is a condition that affects an estimated 80 million Americans\, yet less than 10 % of this population is ever diagnosed. As a general dentist\, YOU have the unique ability to screen THOUSANDS of patients each year\, and ultimately improve their lives.  Before treating any condition though\, one must fully understand the science behind the disease\, along with the materials and protocols.  This interactive 2-day comprehensive course will explain the medical and compliance principles necessary for dental practitioners to begin treating patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The hands-on component will allow those seeking participation credits for AGD awards to claim up to 28 approved CEU’s.**   The materials\, technology and clerical needs will be detailed throughout the course\, aiding in the interactive learning experience for the participant. It is HIGHLY recommended to bring interested team members to the course as much of the sleep practice can and will be run by the auxiliary team members. Providing these in-demand services at the highest level will quickly build word of mouth referrals\, providing a highly profitable area of practice for dentists. Team Members are encouraged to attend with their doctors. \n*Limit 2 team members per doctor registration.\n**14 additional credits will be offered as an optional protocol \n  \nCourse Objectives: \nUpon completion of this course\, participants can expect to have gained knowledge on the following concepts and be prepared to begin treating patients immediately; \n\nThe science\, definitions and terminology related to sleep disordered breathing\nThe sleep cycle\, normal/abnormal sleep and its importance to overall health\nThe multi-systemic implications of sleep and oxygen deprivation\nHow to interpret Home and In-Lab sleep studies. The intricacies of O.S.A.\nHow to implement sleep study data into treatment planning for the O.S.A. patient\nRecord Taking and Bite Capture techniques\nAppliance selection theory\, adjustment and common pitfalls of appliance therapy\nClerical\, insurance\, and ongoing support considerations for the sleep practice\n\nMeet the Instructors: Jeffrey W\, Horowitz\, DMD\, FAGD\, FICD\, D-ABDSM\, D-ASBA \nDr. Jeff Horowitz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston\, SC. After completing a G.P.R. at the Mountainside Hospital in Montclair\, N.J.\, Dr Horowitz founded the Carolina Center for Advanced Dentistry\, a multi-disciplinary group practice in the Myrtle Beach\, S.C. area. He is also the founder and clinical director for Advanced Sleep and TMJ Centers\, a multi-location practice\, solely dedicated to the principles of functional dentistry and airway management.  His main interest is comprehensive functional care\, including the treatment of sleep disordered breathing\, oro-facial pain\, temporo-mandibular disorders\, orthodontics\,  dento-facial orthopedics\, cosmetic smile enhancement and occlusal rehabilitation. \nDr Horowitz is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry where he has served as a past-president for South Carolina and on the national Dental Education Council. He has served as a mentor and scientific advisor on sleep for the prestigious Kois Center in Seattle\, a clinical instructor for Sleep Group Solutions\, and global faculty for Align/Itero. His dedication to the dental profession has earned him Fellowship status in the Pierre Fauchard Academy as well as the International College of Dentists. Other professional affiliations include the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy where he holds dual-diplomate status\, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry\, the American Orthodontic Society\, the Piper Study Club\, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain\, American Academy of Oro-Facial Pain\, and the Wellness Dentistry Network. In addition to serving as an advisor and key opinion leader for the dental industry\, Dr. Horowitz lectures internationally\, has been published in peer-reviewed journals\, serves as an expert dental witness in malpractice litigation and contributes to many television news media reports. Most recently\, Dr. Horowitz co-founded “Dentists IN The Know”\, an award winning\, informational social media and podcast platform to bring honest and vetted information to the entire dental community in the most unpretentious and light-hearted manner. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/building-the-ultimate-airway-practice-within-a-practice-a-complete-roadmap-to-lower-stress-higher-income-and-healthier-patients-3/
LOCATION:Goetze Dental\, 3939 NE 33rd Terrace # J\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64117\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2025,Non-Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz":MAILTO:jhorowitzdmd@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20250113T175117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T192449Z
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SUMMARY:Precision and Collaboration: Advanced Strategies in Dental Care Part 3 of 3 - Team Calibration and Treatment Protocols
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $19.99 per person per session\nGeneral Admission: $29.99 per person per session \nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits per session\nCE Code: 490 \n  \nCourse Description 3-Part Series: \nEnhance your clinical expertise and team performance with this transformative 3-part webinar series designed for dental professionals. From mastering air polishing techniques to optimizing implant care and achieving seamless team calibration\, this series provides actionable insights to improve patient outcomes and streamline your practice. Whether you’re looking to refine your technical skills\, improve patient education\, or foster collaboration within your team\, these webinars are packed with evidence-based strategies and practical tools to take your dental care to the next level. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain confidence in using advanced technologies and protocols.\nImprove efficiency and consistency in treatment planning and execution.\nEnhance patient satisfaction through personalized care strategies.\nAccess expert guidance to address common challenges in modern dentistry.\n\nCourse Description Part 2: Teamwork in Action: Calibrating Dental Protocols for Optimal Care  June 3 \nTitle: Teamwork in Action: Calibrating Dental Protocols for Optimal Care \nConsistency in treatment planning and execution is critical for effective patient care. This webinar focuses on team calibration\, enabling dental professionals to distinguish between full-mouth debridements\, prophylaxis\, gingivitis\, and SRP. Through clinical case reviews and step-by-step appointment sequencing guidance\, participants will learn how to align their team’s approach for improved efficiency and patient outcomes. \nCourse Objectives Part 3: \n\nDifferentiate between full-mouth debridement\, prophylaxis\, gingivitis treatment\, and SRP based on clinical cases.\nAnalyze treatment planning strategies to optimize appointment sequencing.\nFoster team collaboration and consistency through calibrated protocols.\nApply practical communication techniques to enhance patient understanding and acceptance of treatment plans.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Amber Auger RDH MPH \nAmber Auger is a practicing dental hygienist who specializes in detecting and treating dental dysbiosis conditions. With more than 17 years of experience in the dental industry\, she has a passion for guiding hygienists in enhancing their clinical confidence\, time and business management\, and whole-body\, patient-specific periodontal protocols. Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient\, a contributor to “RDH Magazine”\, featured author for “DentistryIQ”\, editor of the “RDH Graduate” newsletter\, and the host of #AskAmberRDH. Amber is actively mentoring and educating fellow dental hygienists in their careers and in personal growth through Thrive in the Op® on-demand course curriculum and weekly live coaching sessions. Amber is also owner of the Functional RDH® certification that provides hands on and classroom lectures to identify the root cause of dental dysbiosis and ways in which to restore whole-body health based on the latest oral science. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/precision-and-collaboration-advanced-strategies-in-dental-care-part-3-of-3/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:June 2025,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
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SUMMARY:Precision and Collaboration: Advanced Strategies in Dental Care Part 2 of 3 - Implant Insights: Elevating Home and Chairside Care
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $19.99 per person per session\nGeneral Admission: $29.99 per person per session \nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits per session\nCE Code: 490 \n  \nCourse Description 3-Part Series: \nEnhance your clinical expertise and team performance with this transformative 3-part webinar series designed for dental professionals. From mastering air polishing techniques to optimizing implant care and achieving seamless team calibration\, this series provides actionable insights to improve patient outcomes and streamline your practice. Whether you’re looking to refine your technical skills\, improve patient education\, or foster collaboration within your team\, these webinars are packed with evidence-based strategies and practical tools to take your dental care to the next level. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain confidence in using advanced technologies and protocols.\nImprove efficiency and consistency in treatment planning and execution.\nEnhance patient satisfaction through personalized care strategies.\nAccess expert guidance to address common challenges in modern dentistry.\n\nCourse Description Part 2: Implant Care Best Practices May 20 \nTitle: Implant Insights: Elevating Home and Chairside Care \nImplant dentistry is a cornerstone of modern patient care\, requiring precision in home care guidance and chairside management. This webinar provides a comprehensive guide to best practices for implant care\, covering biofilm management\, proper techniques for maintaining implant health\, and strategies to engage patients in effective home care routines. Equip yourself with tools to ensure long-term implant success and patient satisfaction. \nCourse Objectives Part 2: \n\nExplain best practices for chairside implant maintenance and biofilm disruption.\nEducate patients on personalized home care routines tailored to implants.\nEvaluate clinical tools and techniques for managing peri-implant health.\nImplement protocols to reduce peri-implantitis risks and enhance clinical outcomes.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Amber Auger RDH MPH \nAmber Auger is a practicing dental hygienist who specializes in detecting and treating dental dysbiosis conditions. With more than 17 years of experience in the dental industry\, she has a passion for guiding hygienists in enhancing their clinical confidence\, time and business management\, and whole-body\, patient-specific periodontal protocols. Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient\, a contributor to “RDH Magazine”\, featured author for “DentistryIQ”\, editor of the “RDH Graduate” newsletter\, and the host of #AskAmberRDH. Amber is actively mentoring and educating fellow dental hygienists in their careers and in personal growth through Thrive in the Op® on-demand course curriculum and weekly live coaching sessions. Amber is also owner of the Functional RDH® certification that provides hands on and classroom lectures to identify the root cause of dental dysbiosis and ways in which to restore whole-body health based on the latest oral science. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/precision-and-collaboration-advanced-strategies-in-dental-care-part-2-of-3/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:May 2025,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
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SUMMARY:Precision and Collaboration: Advanced Strategies in Dental Care Part 1 of 3 - Polished to Perfection: Air Polishing and Power Device Mastery
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $19.99 per person per session\nGeneral Admission: $29.99 per person per session \nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits per session\nCE Code: 490 \n  \nCourse Description 3-Part Series: \nEnhance your clinical expertise and team performance with this transformative 3-part webinar series designed for dental professionals. From mastering air polishing techniques to optimizing implant care and achieving seamless team calibration\, this series provides actionable insights to improve patient outcomes and streamline your practice. Whether you’re looking to refine your technical skills\, improve patient education\, or foster collaboration within your team\, these webinars are packed with evidence-based strategies and practical tools to take your dental care to the next level. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain confidence in using advanced technologies and protocols.\nImprove efficiency and consistency in treatment planning and execution.\nEnhance patient satisfaction through personalized care strategies.\nAccess expert guidance to address common challenges in modern dentistry.\n\nCourse Description Part 1: Mastering Air Polishing and Power Devices May 13 \nTitle: Polished to Perfection: Air Polishing and Power Device Mastery \nThis webinar delves into the science and application of air polishing and power devices\, empowering dental professionals with the knowledge and skills to optimize their use. Participants will learn about various powder types and their indications\, proper ergonomic techniques to reduce fatigue\, and the maintenance and wear assessment of piezo and power units. This course ensures a safe\, efficient\, and evidence-based approach to achieving superior clinical outcomes. \nCourse Objectives Part 1: \n\nIdentify the different types of air polishing powders and their appropriate clinical applications.\nDemonstrate ergonomic strategies to improve comfort and reduce strain during power device use.\nAssess wear and tear on instruments and devices to maintain optimal performance.\nDevelop a maintenance protocol for piezo devices and air polishing units to ensure longevity and efficacy.\n\n  \nMeet the Instructors: Amber Auger RDH MPH \nAmber Auger is a practicing dental hygienist who specializes in detecting and treating dental dysbiosis conditions. With more than 17 years of experience in the dental industry\, she has a passion for guiding hygienists in enhancing their clinical confidence\, time and business management\, and whole-body\, patient-specific periodontal protocols. Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient\, a contributor to “RDH Magazine”\, featured author for “DentistryIQ”\, editor of the “RDH Graduate” newsletter\, and the host of #AskAmberRDH. Amber is actively mentoring and educating fellow dental hygienists in their careers and in personal growth through Thrive in the Op® on-demand course curriculum and weekly live coaching sessions. Amber is also owner of the Functional RDH® certification that provides hands on and classroom lectures to identify the root cause of dental dysbiosis and ways in which to restore whole-body health based on the latest oral science. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/precision-and-collaboration-advanced-strategies-in-dental-care/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:May 2025,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250502T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
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SUMMARY:Dentistry Retreat Lake Oconee 2025
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 7:00 a.m.\nLecture #1 – 8:00 – 9:45 a.m.\nLecture #2 – 10:15 – 12:00 p.m.\nAfternoon Activities – 12:30 p.m. \nThis event includes additional optional activities including: Golf\, Spa\, Clay Shooting or a Boat Tour!\nFor more information on attending this special event contact education@atlantadental.com or call 1.833.872.9203 \nTuition Cost:\n$499 per person (prior to April 4\, 2025)\n$550 per person (after April 4\, 2025)\n*Tuition includes up to 4 CE Credits and and activity of your choice!\nTuition ONLY – $325 per person \nCE: 4 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code Course #1: 550\nCE Code Course #2: 250\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Title #1: Take Your Organization To The Next Level \nCourse Description #1: Understand what it means to truly be the CEO and Leader of your organization. In this impactful presentation\, Tim & Lauren will share how to take your practice from good to exceptional. Leave with strategic steps for growing and scaling your organization. Learn actionable knowledge of how to maximize your team\, operations\, and financials to compound your practice growth. Gain the blueprint for scaling your business and creating more time for you as the business owner. \n.Course Objectives #1: \n\nUnderstanding the Difference Between Growing & Scaling\nFour Time Absolutes to Scale\nCreate Scale as an Individual\, with your team\, and as an Organization\n\nCourse Title #2: Clinical Description for Complex Restorative Cases \nCourse Description #2: Modern dentists have developed vast knowledge in esthetics\, occlusion\, and restorative dentistry. However\, when presented with a complex case many clinicians have difficulty gaining patient acceptance\, deciding where to start\, and the proper sequence for treatment. Dr. McDonald will outline a time-tested system for examination\, diagnosis\, and treatment sequencing of complex esthetic-restorative cases. This approach is more technically achievable for the clinician\, lab technician\, and can increase patient acceptance. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nLearn how to sequence a complex case in the proper order\nAppreciate the importance of segmental restoration for clinical predictability\nLearn why the best dentists in the world have the highest level of case acceptance.\n\nMeet the Instructors\nCourse #1 Instructors: Tim and Laura Johnson \nTim and Lauren Johnson\, co-founders of BIZROK\, have proven track records of leadership\, business coaching and training to help identify the purpose and goal of each practice. Using strategic\, tailored plans that meet the unique needs of each client\, Tim and Lauren focus on creating achievable goals that maximize the dental practice and wealth creation potential. \nCourse #2 Instructor: Dr. Tom McDonald \nDr. Tom McDonald maintains a full-time private practice in Athens\, Georgia and since 1983 has served on the faculty of Augusta University\, Dental College of Georgia. For more than 30 years\, he has presented lectures and participation courses in treatment staging\, occlusion\, complex restorative dentistry\, and esthetics.
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/dentistry-retreat-lake-oconee-2025/
LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds. Lake Oconee\, 1 Lake Oconee Trail\, Greensboro\, GA\, 30642\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2025,Non-Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
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SUMMARY:Get Found\, Get Liked\, Get Patients - Making the Most of Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $9.99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $19.99 per person \nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: \nSocial media offers private practice dentists unique opportunities to stand out and grow their practice. Today’s patients peruse large amounts of online info before choosing a dentist or saying yes to treatments. Discover what top dental teams are doing to be discovered\, differentiate\, attract ideal patients and grow their practice. We’ll review a typical patient’s online journey and discuss the best tips and tools to help you optimize\, systematize\, and save time! \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDiscuss how independent practices can differentiate themselves with social media.\nReview the online patient journey and how marketing must change to adapt.\nDefine which strategies and tactics work best to help your practice get found\, get liked and get patients.\nIdentify the top tools to systemize and implement social media management processes to save time and get better results.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Rita Zamora \nRita Zamora is an international speaker and author of the book Get Found\, Get Liked\, Get Patients – Making the Most of Social Media. She is the founder of Connect90\, a customizable social media program helping dentists with content ideas and tools to save time and get better results. Rita served as a contributing faculty member on the topic of marketing for the American Dental Association Center for Success Certificate Program. A former treatment coordinator\, Rita graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing and has over 20 years experience in the business of dentistry. Learn more at RitaZamora.com and Connect90.com \n  \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/get-found-get-liked-get-patients-social-media/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:April 2025,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20250120T191357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T181904Z
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SUMMARY:OSHA\, HIPAA and Ethics - All At Once!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nRegistration – 9 a.m.\nOSHA – 9 a.m.\nHIPAA – 11 a.m.\nLunch – 12 p.m.\nEthics – 1 p.m.\nDismissal – 3:00 p.m. \nTuition Cost:\nAIDA Early Bird – $99 (ends February 14\, 2025)\nAIDA – $119\nNon-AIDA Early Bird – $139 (ends February 14\, 2025)\nNon-AIDA – $159 \nCE: 5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: \nOSHA/Infection Control – 2 CE – 550\nHIPPA – 1 CE – 566\nEthics/Sexual Harassment – 2 CE- 555\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Title #1: OSHA/Infection Control:\n\nCourse Description #1:\nOSHA requires an annual retraining session for all employees. This course will help fulfill these requirements and will update\nparticipants on the latest from OSHA\, including the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Communication and the\nBloodborne Disease Pathogens Standard. In addition\, the course will cover the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infection\nControl Guidelines for Dentistry and will review best practices for infection control. Other topics covered include Subparts of the\nOSH Act that apply to dentistry. Information will also be provided on how to react to an OSHA inspection of your office and how to assign tasks to key staff members so that they can assist you in achieving compliance. \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\n Understand safety regulations in the dental office\nKnow the OSHA regulations that affect a dental facility\nBe familiar with all infection control regulations and guidelines for dentistry\nKnow the most current CDC guidelines for infection control\nBe prepared for an OSHA inspection in your dental facility\nKnow your rights under OSHA law and how to respond to a citation\n\nCourse Title #2: HIPAA\n \nCourse Description #2: \nThis course is for all members of the dental team and is designed to educate participants on the requirements for HIPAA compliance\nin their facilities. HIPAA regulations require training for all employees in the areas of privacy\, security\, breach notification\,\npatient rights\, the inspection process\, and expectations of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights\,\nwhich enforces this law. In addition\, attendees will learn about the use of consent forms\, authorization forms\, and business associate\nagreements. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\n Define Protected Health Information (PHI) and how to safeguard it\nReview components of the Privacy Standard\nKnow responsibilities under the Security Standard\nReview the assignment of responsibilities\nUnderstand required forms and documentation\nUnderstand how to conduct a risk assessment\nReview business associate responsibilities\nKnow required hardware/software components\nUnderstand security risks and how to mitigate them\nDefine a security breach and know when/how it must be reported\nBe aware of steps to take in the event of a HIPAA inspection\nUnderstand your options if you receive a HIPAA citation and fine\n\nCourse Title #3: Ethics: Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in the Dental Workplace\n \nCourse Description #3:\nSexual harassment is a type of workplace discrimination and has become a prominent topic of discussion. It is found in all industries\nwith the healthcare industry being no exception. All healthcare professionals should understand how to identify and react to\nworkplace sexual harassment. Following the training\, attendees will be able to: \nCourse Objectives #3: \n\nDefine and recognize sexual harassment\nUnderstand how to address abusive and unlawful harassment/ conduct in the workplace\nRecognize various legal remedies available for victims of harassment\nEstablish strategies for prevention and response to harassment\nIdentify policies and documentation required for compliance\nUnderstand their role in preventing sexual harassment and that of their supervisors\n\nMeet the Instructor: Jessica McNair\nJessica McNair\, a Dental Assisting National Board certified trainer with 23 years experience in the dental industry will be leading a live 5 CE course on current standards for OSHA\, HIPPA and Ethics for dental professionals.\nJessica provides training and certification for dental offices across North Alabama per standards set by local\, state and federal laws/requirements. She serves as an expert and point of contact for dental teams regarding OSHA/Infection Control\, HIPAA and CPR standards \nEducation\nUniversity of North Alabama Bachelor of Business Administration – BBA Marketing/Public Relations\n2000 – 2003 (Graduated Summa Cum Laude)\nLicenses & Certifications\nInfection Control\nDental Assisting National Board\, Issued Oct 2024\nCertified Instructor\nAmerican Red Cross \n \nCancellation Policy: \n\nCancellation by March 24\, 2025 for full refund\, no refund will be issued for cancellations made after March 24th\, due to fees incurred by the course organizer.\n\n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/osha-hipaa-ethics-all-at-once/
LOCATION:Huntsville Botanical Garden\, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35805\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2025,Non-Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20250114T210815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T183257Z
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SUMMARY:Compliance Summit - OSHA\, HIPAA & Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8 a.m.\nOSHA – 9 a.m.\nHIPAA – 11 a.m.\nLunch – 12 p.m.\nEthics – 1 p.m.\nDismissal – 2:00 p.m. \nTuition Cost: $79 per person\n*Includes Breakfast & Lunch \nCE: 4 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\, 555\, 556\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Title #1: Help! OSHA is Here! What do I do now? OSHA Training\n\nCourse Description #1: If an OSHA inspector walks through the door\, you want to have confidence that you are prepared and you know how to best handle this situation with these program tips. Learn how to prepare for an audit through training\, policies and self-audits. This course will address common OSHA violations and non-compliance with CDC’s infection control guidelines in dental practices. This will help you to avoid compliance blunders in your dental practice and promote safety for your employees and your patients. \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\nUnderstand the documentation requirements for OSHA compliance and how you can keep your plans up to date\nProvide the training required for your team and the topics that must be included\nSet up a quality control system that provides a solid audit trail\nAvoid fines and penalties by learning the common violations\n\n  \nCourse Title #2: HIPAA & Cybersecurity for Dental Professionals: How to Avoid a Million-Dollar Mistake\n \nCourse Description #2: Penalties for HIPAA violations include civil monetary penalties up to $2 million. The average cost of a healthcare data breach in itself is almost $11 million. Mitigate your risk by educating yourself on the latest HIPAA and cybersecurity issues for dental professionals. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nGain an understanding of the basic requirements of HIPAA’s Privacy Rule and Security Rule\nReview common HIPAA violations in a dental office so you can avoid the same mistakes\nAnalyze how cyber attacks occur and how you can incorporate cyber hygiene practices.\nLearn how to respond to a security incident and how to report a breach of ePHI properly\n\n  \nCourse Title #3: Ethics in Dentistry\n \nCourse Description #3:This program focuses on ethical principles and the code of conduct as it relates to dentistry. Avoid an ethical dilemma through advanced preparation. \nCourse Objectives #3: \n\nReview the ethical principles and how it applies to dentistry\nDo good: Focus on how we do good for our patients in staying current on our skill set and experience\nDo no harm: Review how compliance with current infection prevention and control guidelines complies with the principle of do no harm\nAvoid fraudulent insurance and billing practices\nMaintain the patient’s autonomy and confidentiality\n\nMeet the Instructor:Olivia Wann \nOlivia founded Modern Practice Solutions in the year 2000 and consults with practices nationwide on managing risk in a complex regulatory environment. She focuses on OSHA\, infection control\, HIPAA\, and human resource management. She’s been a featured speaker at the Hinman Dental Meeting\, the American Dental Association meeting\, Star of the North and numerous state association meetings as well as local district dental meetings. \nOlivia graduated from Nashville School of Law with a Doctorate in Jurisprudence. She also graduated magna cum laude from St. Joseph’s College of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration. Olivia spent her early years as a dental office manager and RDA. Olivia was one of the contributing authors for the ADA’s publication\, Managing the Regulatory Environment: Best Practices as well as the ADA Guide to OSHA Compliance for Dental Offices and the ADA OSHA Training Guidance for the Dental Team. \nOlivia also owns and manages The Law Office of Olivia Wann & Associates PLLC and serves as the city attorney for the Town of Dover. Olivia and her husband\, Kevin\, reside in Dover\, Tennessee\, where they enjoy the country life.
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/compliance-summit-osha-hipaa-ethics/
LOCATION:Glenpool Conference Center\, 12205 S Yukon Ave\, Glenpool\, OK\, 74033\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2025,Non-Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240715T204833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T165608Z
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SUMMARY:EMBRACING THE THIRD DIMENSION:  Exploring the benefits of CBCT from two angles
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $9.99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $19.99 per person \nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 250\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: \nSince the introduction in the early 2000s\, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has become a widely adopted and used radiographic modality in dentistry. As with any technological advancement\, many questions arise when considering bringing the technology into clinical practice. This course is designed to minimize the confusion and maximize the potential of CBCT technology in today’s modern dental office. Drs. Duplantis and Mehta will provide an in-depth analysis of both the benefits of CBCT for the dental practice and the importance of third-party interpretation. This course will be beneficial to dentists and teams that both have and/or are looking for a CBCT in their office. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nForm a better understanding of the fundamentals of the CBCT technology.\nVisualize the capabilities of CBCT and how they have changed over the years.\nDevelop a protocol for reading the images in a consistent manner.\nDiscuss when\, why and how to refer the images for interpretation by a third party.\nShare cases and findings through interpretation by a board certified Neuroradiologist.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Dr Chad Duplantis\, DDS FAGD \nDr. Duplantis ​received his D.D.S. degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio\, Dental School in 1999. He then continued with Post-doctorate training at Baylor College of Dentistry\, earning a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2000. He has also received his Fellowship degree from the Academy of General Dentistry. \nHe has been in private practice since 2000 in the North Fort Worth\, Texas area. In private practice\, he treats all ages with an emphasis on restorative and aesthetic dentistry. \nDr. Duplantis has been a member of several Aesthetic and Restorative Continuums over the years he has been in practice.  He is currently an ambassador for the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Duplantis has always had an interest in “high-tech” dentistry and has been incorporating CAD/CAM and digital technology in his practice since 2004. Dr. Duplantis has written and published several articles regarding digital dentistry and workflows for various dental publications. In addition to technology\, Dr. Duplantis has a keen interest in restorative implantology\, CBCT\, impressioning\, adhesion and materials\, and he is also published in these regards. He has helped various manufacturers on numerous projects and evaluations regarding different aspects of clinical dentistry and serves as a Key Opinion Leader for several dental corporations.  Recently\, he co-founded “Dentists IN the Know” which is a social media group to help inform and educate dentists and dental team members. \nDr. Duplantis resides in Keller\, Texas with his wife\, Ellen\, and his children\, Austin and Ava. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his family\, is an avid golfer and enjoys many other outdoor activities. \nMeet the Instructors: Dr Akshita Mehta \nDr. Mehta is a practicing neuroradiologist who completed residency and fellowship training at UTSW\, developing advanced skills in brain\, maxillofacial\, head/neck\, and spine imaging as well as minimally invasive spine and pain procedures.  She holds a Doctor of Medicine from George Washington University. \nShe served as chief resident while in training at UT Southwestern with particular interest in medical education. Her research and extracurricular interests focus on developing educational materials and utilizing innovative techniques to advance medical knowledge. \nShe is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/embracing_the_third_dimension_exploring_cbct/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:November 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240112T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T204203Z
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SUMMARY:A New Generation for Cosmetic Dentistry Delivering the Selfie Ready Smile
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8:30 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal – 3 p.m. \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 780\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: Appearance and self-esteem have long been intertwined. So\, as our social media and selfie culture continues to grow it’s no surprise that more and more people are seeking out cosmetic dentistry as a way to enhance their appearances.  The dental world has taken notice and we need to respond with conservative ways to satisfy our patient’s desires for ideal smiles. This course will cover treatments from ultraconservative enamel enhancements and direct composite solutions to minimal prep/no prep veneers. Discover the secrets to identifying patient’s cosmetic desires\, learn new easy but beautiful techniques and learn effective dialogue for case acceptance.  Boost their Confidence and Boost your Bottomline. \nEnamel enhancements: Visible Whie Lesion (VWL) removal\, Brown staining removal\, Whitening and Whitening Combination treatments. \nDirect composite bonding. Finishing techniques for beautiful surface texture and anatomy.  Diastema Closure. Additive finessing of the smile. Easy Direct Composite Veneers. Gingival sculpting for framing the smile. \nApplied Smile Design. Combining individual tooth\, gingival and global smile treatments. \nMinimal/No preparations porcelain veneers. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nGive confidence to recognize and assess your patients’ cosmetic desires.\nDevelop clinical skills for comprehensively diagnosing\, preparing\, placing and finishing conservative restorations.\nAttain step by step protocol for applied smile design for combination treatments that boost their confidence and boost your bottom line.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Dr Susan McMahon DMD\, AACD\, FAGD \nA graduate of the University of Pittsburgh\, School of Dental Medicine\, Dr McMahon enjoys one of the largest cosmetic dental practices in Western Pennsylvania. She is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry\, and an invited Fellow of the prestigious American Society for the Dental Aesthetics and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.  An author and lecturer\, Dr McMahon has devoted her professional career to the pursuit of advanced technologies in cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry.  She is a past clinical instructor in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh.  She is the past Director of New Produce Evaluation for Catapult Education. She frequently lectures across the United States and internationally on minimally invasive dentistry\, technology and conservative cosmetic dentistry for teenagers and young adults.  She has been honored as a Top Dentist over 20 times.  She has also been voted by her peers as a Top Pittsburgh Dentist every year for over two decades. \nAs sought after speaker\, Dr McMahon is an exceptional clinical\, a passionate educator and advocate for advancing women in dentistry.  She is an engaging and entertaining presenter. \nDr McMahon lives and raised her three children in Pittsburgh. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/a-new-generation-for-cosmetic-dentistry-deliverying-the-selfie-ready-smile/
LOCATION:Diamond Convention Center\, 1875 Diamond Pkwy\, North Kansas City\, MO\, 64116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Virtual,November 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T090000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240905T195059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T195059Z
UID:10000063-1731052800-1731056400@aidagroup.org
SUMMARY:Winning the Cyber War: A Battle Plan to Protect Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $9.99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $19.99 per person \nCE: 1 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: \nWith the swift uptick in cyberattacks against the dental community this past year\, ensuring your practice is properly secured from digital intruders is a necessity. Over 90% of practices believe they are secure\, but in reality\, their cyber prevention measures fall short of truly protecting them from the latest sophisticated threats. Cybersecurity doesn’t need to be overly complex to implement\, and starting with a few simple security improvements can reduce your exposure significantly. \nThe growing number of digital technologies\, applications\, and cloud systems your practice utilizes can greatly increase the probability of a data breach. This course will teach you: how to identify the most common risks for a breach in your systems and processes\, help reduce vulnerabilities to minimize the likelihood of an attack and provide best practices to create an effective battle plan to improve security in your own practice. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the consequences of data theft faced by modern dental practices and learn how to safeguard patient records and other sensitive information from malicious hackers.\nDiscover the offensive and defensive breach prevention steps that all practices should be implementing with their staff and systems\nLearn the key elements of mitigating risk with any third-party vendors and technologies used by the practice and the importance of a documented incident response plan.\n\nAn interactive question and answer session will be held at the end of the course. \nMeet the Instructors: Dr. John Flucke\, DDS \nDr. John Flucke is in private practice in Lee’s Summit\, Missouri where he spends two days per week in direct patient care.  He also serves as Chief Dental Editor as well as Technology Editor for Dental Products Report magazine where he writes\, edits\, and does video “Test Drives” of products featured in his “Technology Evangelist’ columns. Doctor Flucke has one of the most popular dental blogs on the Internet “Ramblings of Dentistry’s Technology Evangelist ” featuring daily updates on technology in healthcare and technology in general.  The site has over 2.5 million unique page views. He lectures extensively on all aspects of clinical dentistry as well as technology in dentistry and has been featured at every major dental meeting in the U.S. and international locations as well. Dr. Flucke uses technology in every aspect of his practice and personal life; pushing himself to constantly be on the leading edge.  He loves testing\, and breaking\, the latest gear he can get his hands on.  He lives his life by the motto “you can’t have too many toys”.He consults with manufacturers helping with development of techniques\, technologies\, and products which allows him to see things from the “duct tape and zip tie stage” all the way through to the completed item. Dr. Flucke’s passion is “Technology that Improves Patient Outcomes” and he is always working to create or to help create products and techniques that allow patients a better quality of life. \nDr. Flucke provides expert witness testimony in dental litigation.  He is a past president of the Greater Kansas City Dental Society as well as served as the Missouri State Peer Review Chairman for over 20 years \nMeet the Instructors: Gary Salman \nGary Salman is the CEO and co-founder of Black Talon Security and is dedicated to data security and understanding the latest trends—particularly as they relate to the dental and healthcare industries. He has decades of experience in software development and computer IT\, and he also developed one of the very first cloud-based healthcare systems. \nHe is a sought-after speaker and writer\, having lectured nationally on cybersecurity threats and their impact on the healthcare industry. Gary has trained tens of thousands of practices across the U.S. on how to maintain “best practices” in cybersecurity and has been featured in some of the largest national publications and news stories in the dental\, medical\, legal\, and financial industries. He is a member of the AAE Speakers’ Bureau and has lectured for several organizations including AAO\, AAOMS\, AAE\, AAPD\, ADSO\, OMSNIC\, Dykema\, and many more. \nGary’s experience and expertise extend beyond cybersecurity with over 20 years of experience as an instructor at West Point and is involved in law enforcement. He is also a member of InfraGard\, a partnership between the FBI and the private sector to share information and intelligence. \nBlack Talon Security has been called upon to assist with some of the largest distributed ransomware attacks in U.S. history\, resulting in millions of dollars of ransom payments and tens of millions of dollars in damages to the victims. In every instance\, all data was recovered and successfully decrypted. Black Talon Security is an expert in preventative measures as well as incident response\, ensuring their clients are well-protected against cyber threats. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/winning-the-cyber-war/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:December 2024,November 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240815T153359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T191039Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Diagnostics and Periodontal  Therapy Hands-on Training Event
DESCRIPTION:Morning Session Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8 a.m.\nBreakout Session #1 (DDS/RDA) Dr Chad Duplantis- 8:30-11:30 a.m.\nBreakout Session #2 (RDH) Tanya Dunlap- 8:30-11:30 a.m.\n*Breakfast Included for morning session attendees \nAfternoon Session Agenda:\nLunch & registration – 11:45-12:30 p.m.\nBreakout Session #1 (DDS/RDA) Dr Chad Duplantis- 12:30-3:30 p.m.\n*Lunch Included for afternoon session attendees \n**Dr Chad Duplantis Breakout is a repeat session \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: Doctor – $129 per person/Team – $79 per person\nGeneral Admission: Doctor – $199 per person/Team – $99 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast OR lunch depending on morning or afternoon session \nCE: 3 Lecture CE Credits Total\nCE Code Breakout Session #1: 250 2 CE Lecture & 1 CE Participation\nCE Code Breakout Session #2: 490 2 CE Lecture & 1 CE Participation\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Description Breakout Session #1: \nSince its introduction in the early 2000s\, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has become a widely adopted and used radiographic modality in dentistry. As with any technological advancement\, many questions arise when considering bringing the technology into clinical practice. This course is designed to minimize the confusion and maximize the potential of CBCT technology in today’s modern dental office.\nIn the first half of this course\, Dr. Duplantis will provide an in-depth analysis of both the benefits of CBCT for the dental practice and the importance of third-party interpretation. Following the didactic portion\, Dr. Duplantis will walk the attendees through a few hand-selected cases for interpretation. This will be a hands-on and interactive element that you won’t want to miss. This course will be most beneficial to dentists\, yet team members will benefit as well.\n*Limit of 10 doctors MAX per session; however\, the doctor may bring assistants.\n**Due to limited availability\, the computers will be limited to doctors wanting to participate in the hands-on portion. All other attendees will \ncertainly be able to watch and gain insight throughout the hands-on portion \nCourse Objectives Breakout Session #1: \n\nForm a better understanding of the fundamentals of the CBCT technology\nVisualize the capabilities of CBCT and how they have changed over the years\nDevelop a protocol for reading the images in a consistent manner\nDiscuss when\, why\, and how to refer the images for interpretation by a third party\n\nCourse Description Breakout Session #2: \nTreating periodontal disease not only improves oral health\, it also reduces a chronic infectious burden on patients’ immune system. Unfortunately\, it is one of the most underdiagnosed diseases. It is also difficult to treat successfully. 47% of American adults over 30 have periodontitis. The disease rate climbs to 70% for those 65 years and older. Antibiotics have been prescribed for decades and still the incidence of disease is high. You can treat active gingival infections with long-term success using adjunctive prescription tray delivery of hydrogen peroxide gel deep into periodontal pockets. Research shows that this delivery combined with SRP leads to more significant pocket depth and bleeding reductions than SRP alone (www.perioprotect.com/research). Perio Tray therapy also makes your restorative work better.\nAttend this presentation to learn the science behind the delivery\, case presentation ideas\, and everyday business calculations. The final hour\nwill review treatment options and offer a case presentation workshop. \nCourse Objectives Breakout Session #2: \n\nIdentify the benefits and limitations of antimicrobials with oxidative and oxygenating reactions for biofilm management\nRecognize patient candidates who can benefit from Rx Tray therapy and the appropriate tray treatment protocol\nCompare patient results with a simple number that helps patients understand the importance of treatment\n\nMeet the Instructors: Dr Chad Duplantis\, DDS FAGD \n\nDr. Duplantis received his D.D.S. degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School in 1999. He then continued with post-doctorate training at Baylor College of Dentistry\, earning a certificate in advanced education in general dentistry in 2000. He has also received his fellowship degree from the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been in private practice since 2000 in the North Fort Worth\, Texas\, area. In private practice\, he treats all ages with an emphasis on restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Duplantis has been a member of several aesthetic and restorative continua during the years he has been in practice. He is currently an ambassador for the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Duplantis has always had an interest in high-tech dentistry and has been incorporating CAD/CAM and digital technology in his practice since 2004. Dr. Duplantis has written and published several articles regarding digital dentistry and workflows for various dental publications. In addition to technology\, Dr. Duplantis has a keen interest in restorative implantology\, CBCT\, impressioning\, adhesion and materials\, and he is also published in these regards. He has helped various manufacturers on numerous projects and evaluations regarding different aspects of clinical dentistry and serves as a key opinion leader for several dental corporations. Recently\, he co-founded “Dentists IN the Know”\, which is a social media group to help inform and educate dentists and dental team members. Dr. Duplantis resides in Keller\, Texas\, with his wife\, Ellen\, and his children\, Austin and Ava. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his family\, is an avid golfer and enjoys many other outdoor activities. \n\nMeet the Instructors: Tanya Dunlap PhD\n\nVice President at Perio Protect\, where she has worked since 2005. For several years she served as the research liaison for the company\, working with researchers and investigators who were testing Perio Tray® therapy in controlled clinical trials and microbiology studies. Her expertise on this adjunctive periodontal therapy is grounded in the data\, explaining how the prescription trays work and which patient candidates can benefit from them.\n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/digital-diagnostics-periodontal-therapy-hands-on-training/
LOCATION:Joe C. Thompson Conference Center\, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Virtual,November 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240517T154944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T204434Z
UID:10000058-1730138400-1730143800@aidagroup.org
SUMMARY:The Soft Tissue Management Hygiene Series Part 2 of 3 - Pocket Decontamination: Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $9.99 per person per session\nGeneral Admission: $19.99 per person per session \nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits per session\nCE Code: 490\nPrerequisites: Not required\, you may attend each session ala carte   \nCourse Description: \nLet’s face it\, it can be challenging to get the entire team calibrated\, especially when it comes to our periodontal protocols. Often\, clinicians are left with performing a higher level of care than they bill out for due to the lack of clarify on the protocol\, lack of the verbal skills they need to tell a long-term “prophy” patient they are in a higher level of disease\, or not having the support from the business team to understand what needs to be submitted to insurance to enhance the patient’s coverage. This three-part series is designed to enhance the team approach to building a soft-tissue management program and will highlight the AAP classifications\, treatment modalities\, maintenance protocols\, risk assessment and management\, evidence-based practices\, and so much more. \nCourse Description Part 2: Pocket Decontamination: Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities October 7 \nRed complex bacteria are resistant to scaling and root planning alone. Therefore\, we must provide a comprehensive approach to the dangerous pathogens that have systemic effects on our patients. Often\, offices struggle to uphold the AAP recommendation to keep periodontal patients at a higher frequency of care. Patient compliance relies on them being able to experience a difference between their “regular cleanings” and periodontal therapy. Join me for this webinar as we discuss how to provide an evidence-based approach to soft tissue management both chairside and through homecare modalities. \nCourse Objectives Part 2: \n\nReview the biofilm burden and the systemic effects it has on the body \nDiscover how to differentiate the appointments from a prophy to a periodontal maintenance\nCompare chairside and homecare technologies to maximize clinical outcomes \nIdentify a road map of when and what to recommend based on the patient’s clinical case \n\nMeet the Instructors: Amber Auger RDH MPH \nAmber Auger is a practicing dental hygienist who specializes in detecting and treating dental dysbiosis conditions. With more than 17 years of experience in the dental industry\, she has a passion for guiding hygienists in enhancing their clinical confidence\, time and business management\, and whole-body\, patient-specific periodontal protocols. Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient\, a contributor to “RDH Magazine”\, featured author for “DentistryIQ”\, editor of the “RDH Graduate” newsletter\, and the host of #AskAmberRDH. Amber is actively mentoring and educating fellow dental hygienists in their careers and in personal growth through Thrive in the Op® on-demand course curriculum and weekly live coaching sessions. Amber is also owner of the Functional RDH® certification that provides hands on and classroom lectures to identify the root cause of dental dysbiosis and ways in which to restore whole-body health based on the latest oral science. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/the-soft-tissue-management-3-part-hygiene-series/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:October 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240517T155250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T140209Z
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SUMMARY:The Soft Tissue Management Hygiene Series Part 3 of 3 - Systemizing your Periodontal Protocol: Scheduling\, Coding\, Referring
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $9.99 per person per session\nGeneral Admission: $19.99 per person per session \nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits per session\nCE Code: 490\nPrerequisites: Not Required\, you may attend each session ala carte   \nCourse Description: \nLet’s face it\, it can be challenging to get the entire team calibrated\, especially when it comes to our periodontal protocols. Often\, clinicians are left with performing a higher level of care than they bill out for due to the lack of clarify on the protocol\, lack of the verbal skills they need to tell a long-term “prophy” patient they are in a higher level of disease\, or not having the support from the business team to understand what needs to be submitted to insurance to enhance the patient’s coverage. This three-part series is designed to enhance the team approach to building a soft-tissue management program and will highlight the AAP classifications\, treatment modalities\, maintenance protocols\, risk assessment and management\, evidence-based practices\, and so much more. \nCourse Description Part 3: Systemizing your Periodontal Protocol: Scheduling\, Coding\, Referring  \nCreating a protocol that works in your practice takes a team approach. It requires a commitment to the greater vision of patient care\, with each member being able to identify their role in the patient’s successful treatment. Identify the best practices in coding\, scheduling and when to review in this course that reviews the business side of hygiene. \nCourse Objectives Part 3: \n\nDiscover how to pre-block your schedule  \nAccess the different types of code and review how to implement them chairside \nEvaluate what is needed by insurance to confirm the diagnosis of treatment\nDistinguish when to refer the patient \nReview key performance indicators for the dental hygienists \n\nMeet the Instructors: Amber Auger RDH MPH \nAmber Auger is a practicing dental hygienist who specializes in detecting and treating dental dysbiosis conditions. With more than 17 years of experience in the dental industry\, she has a passion for guiding hygienists in enhancing their clinical confidence\, time and business management\, and whole-body\, patient-specific periodontal protocols. Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient\, a contributor to “RDH Magazine”\, featured author for “DentistryIQ”\, editor of the “RDH Graduate” newsletter\, and the host of #AskAmberRDH. Amber is actively mentoring and educating fellow dental hygienists in their careers and in personal growth through Thrive in the Op® on-demand course curriculum and weekly live coaching sessions. Amber is also owner of the Functional RDH® certification that provides hands on and classroom lectures to identify the root cause of dental dysbiosis and ways in which to restore whole-body health based on the latest oral science. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/the-soft-tissue-management-3-part-hygiene-series-2/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:October 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240402T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T105055Z
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SUMMARY:OSHA and Infection Control Made Easy for Dentistry
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $69.00 per person\nGeneral Admission: $99.00 per person \nCE: 3 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 149\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: \nOSHA requires an annual retraining session for all employees.  This course will help fulfill these requirements and will update participants on the latest from OSHA\, including the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Communication and the Bloodborne Disease Pathogens Standard. In addition\, the course will cover the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry and will review best practices for infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic period. \nOther topics covered include Subparts of the OSH Act that apply to dentistry including: \n\nMeans of egress\nIonizing radiation\nElectrical safety\nFire safety and first aid\nHazardous materials\nVentilation\nRecordkeeping\n\nCourse Objectives: \n\n\n\nUnderstand safety regulations in the dental office\nKnow the OSHA regulations that affect a dental facility\nBe familiar with all infection control regulations and guidelines for dentistry\nKnow the most current CDC guidelines for infection control\nUnderstand how to practice safely in the COVID-19 environment\nBeing prepared for an OSHA inspection in your dental facility\nKnow your rights under OSHA law and how to respond to a citation\n\n\n\n*Information will also be provided on how to react to an OSHA inspection of your office and how to assign tasks to key staff members so that they can assist you in achieving compliance. \nQ and A: An interactive question and answer session will be held at the end of training \nMeet the Instructors: Karson Carpenter\, DDS \nKarson L. Carpenter serves as President of Compliance Training Partners. He is an OSHA approved trainer who has for over 25 years designed educational programs to bring dental facilities into compliance with the governmental regulations that affect them in the areas of OSHA\, HIPAA and infection control. His experience includes guiding numerous clients across the United States through OSHA and HIPAA inspections as well as the critical post-inspection process. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/osha-and-infection-control-made-easy-for-dentistry/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:October 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240112T195553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T203644Z
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SUMMARY:A New Generation for Cosmetic Dentistry Delivering the Selfie Ready Smile
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8:30 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal – 3 p.m. \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 780\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: Appearance and self-esteem have long been intertwined. So\, as our social media and selfie culture continues to grow it’s no surprise that more and more people are seeking out cosmetic dentistry as a way to enhance their appearances.  The dental world has taken notice and we need to respond with conservative ways to satisfy our patient’s desires for ideal smiles. This course will cover treatments from ultraconservative enamel enhancements and direct composite solutions to minimal prep/no prep veneers. Discover the secrets to identifying patient’s cosmetic desires\, learn new easy but beautiful techniques and learn effective dialogue for case acceptance.  Boost their Confidence and Boost your Bottomline. \nEnamel enhancements: Visible Whie Lesion (VWL) removal\, Brown staining removal\, Whitening and Whitening Combination treatments. \nDirect composite bonding. Finishing techniques for beautiful surface texture and anatomy.  Diastema Closure. Additive finessing of the smile. Easy Direct Composite Veneers. Gingival sculpting for framing the smile. \nApplied Smile Design. Combining individual tooth\, gingival and global smile treatments. \nMinimal/No preparations porcelain veneers. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nGive confidence to recognize and assess your patients’ cosmetic desires.\nDevelop clinical skills for comprehensively diagnosing\, preparing\, placing and finishing conservative restorations.\nAttain step by step protocol for applied smile design for combination treatments that boost their confidence and boost your bottom line.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Dr Susan McMahon DMD\, AACD\, FAGD \nA graduate of the University of Pittsburgh\, School of Dental Medicine\, Dr McMahon enjoys one of the largest cosmetic dental practices in Western Pennsylvania. She is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry\, and an invited Fellow of the prestigious American Society for the Dental Aesthetics and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.  An author and lecturer\, Dr McMahon has devoted her professional career to the pursuit of advanced technologies in cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry.  She is a past clinical instructor in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh.  She is the past Director of New Produce Evaluation for Catapult Education. She frequently lectures across the United States and internationally on minimally invasive dentistry\, technology and conservative cosmetic dentistry for teenagers and young adults.  She has been honored as a Top Dentist over 20 times.  She has also been voted by her peers as a Top Pittsburgh Dentist every year for over two decades. \nAs sought after speaker\, Dr McMahon is an exceptional clinical\, a passionate educator and advocate for advancing women in dentistry.  She is an engaging and entertaining presenter. \nDr McMahon lives and raised her three children in Pittsburgh. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/a-new-generation-for-cosmetic-dentistry-delivering-the-selfie-ready-smile/
LOCATION:The Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center\, One Brookings Dr.\, Campus Box 1194\, St Louis\, MO\, 63130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Virtual,October 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240401T163604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T172522Z
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SUMMARY:HIPAA Compliance Made Easy for Dentistry
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $49.00 per person\nGeneral Admission: $69.00 per person \nCE: 2 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 566\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: \nHIPAA training is required for all employees. This course is for all members of the dental team and is designed to educate participants on the requirements for HIPAA compliance in their facilities. HIPAA regulations require training for all employees in the areas of privacy\, security\, breach notification\, patient rights\, and expectations of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights\, who enforce this law. In addition\, attendees will learn about the use of consent forms\, authorization forms and business associate agreements. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDefine Protected Health Information (PHI) and how to safeguard it\nReview components of the Privacy Standard\nKnow responsibilities under the Security Standard\nReview the assignment of responsibilities\nUnderstand required forms and documentation\nUnderstand how to conduct a risk assessment\nReview business associate responsibilities\nKnow required hardware/software components\nUnderstand security risks and how to mitigate them\nDefine a security breach and know when/how it must be reported\nBe aware of steps to take in the event of a HIPAA inspection\nUnderstand your options if you receive a HIPAA citation and fines\n\nQ and A: An interactive question and answer session will be held at the end of training \nMeet the Instructors: Andrea Carpenter \nAndrea R. Carpenter has worked in the healthcare industry for over 10 years as an HR Director for large group practices\, and currently serves as Vice President for Compliance Training Partners. Her role in the organization is to assist dental\, medical and animal health professionals across the United States achieve compliance with OSHA\, HIPAA\, and infection control regulations. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology\, Cognition\, and Neuroscience\, and holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. In addition\, Andrea is an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer\, with special emphasis on compliance for healthcare facilities. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/hipaa-compliance-made-easy-for-dentistry/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:October 2024,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Karpenter":MAILTO:arcarpenter@compliancetrainingpartners.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20230327T172420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T203744Z
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SUMMARY:Diamonds & Pearls are a Practice’s Best Friend!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nRegistration – 8:30 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal – 3 p.m. \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person\n*Tuition includes  lunch \nCE: 5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 250\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: It’s no secret: employees are a company’s greatest asset\, especially in a dental practice! Therefore\, leveraging key patient experience-moments will have huge benefits and in turn\, will maximize your practice profits. This course is designed to provide piles of “diamonds” on clinical techniques and treatment planning “pearls” essential to seeing long-term success and financial growth. From understanding patient decision-making to the tools and tips for getting patients to be “WOW-ed” with the overall experience\, this course is designed to give a practical\, “soup-to-nuts” approach to the latest clinical research\, approaches to human behavior and includes special emphasis on team communication. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nLearn current trends in today’s general practice and the market we exist in today.\nTalk common sense\, “real-world” approach to treatment planning\, and the benefits of “Co-Diagnosis”.\nUnderstand personality styles via the DISC model of human behavior.\nReview clinical cases for the application of principles and products.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Tim Bizga – DDS\, FAGD \nTimothy M. Bizga\, DDS\, FAGD is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland\, Ohio. His background in dentistry is lengthy and diverse. Once a former chairside assistant\, he also worked as a dental lab-technician\, making his perspective unique among others in the field of dentistry. He received his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry\, where he is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bizga is a Certified John Maxwell Speaker/Trainer/Coach\, a certified DISC profile trainer and clinical consultant for The Dental Advisor. Dr. Bizga gives back to the community via dental missions around the world. \n  \nCourse Description: Like it or not\, we live in a data driven world and dental practices are no exception. Practice consultants and experts produce and promote programs and analytics that generate hundreds of metrics for every imaginable aspect of a dental practice.  This session is designed to provide a digestible and relatable overview of a handful of key performance measures. Further\, we’ll review and discuss the “numbers behind that numbers” that will include so much more!  Join this Front Desk Focused Breakout in the morning and then join the main session after lunch. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nHow are these metrics actually calculated? What variables are needed?\nWhat exactly are they intended to measure?\nWhat makes them “key”? Why are they important?\nWhat are the key contributing factors?\nWhat can be done to affect them? How do you move them in the right direction.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Rusty Bradbury \nRusty has an extensive professional background and was a corporate business analyst turned dental practice consultant and helped dental practices improve performance for over a decade in that capacity. Currently Rusty is the co-founder and President of EDDSON Dental\, Inc. – a dental technology company that specializes in building advanced dental practice management software solutions. \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/diamonds-pearls-are-a-practices-best-friend-2/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Downtown\, 101 East Locust Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Virtual,October 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240112T184207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T114646Z
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SUMMARY:The Weakest Link: Updating the Non-Surgical Approach to Periodontal Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal – 3 p.m. \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person (50% discount)\nGeneral Admission: $199 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 490\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Description: Change can be difficult for patients and clinicians. Clinical studies demonstrate the prevalence of periodontal disease among our patient populations\, yet it is still vastly undertreated by the dental profession. Due to its multi-factorial nature\, periodontal disease demands a comprehensive approach to treatment recommendations critical to the patient’s long-term success. This course is designed to provide you with a refreshing\, practical\, and comprehensive approach to implementing a high-level periodontal protocol. This course includes the entire team\, not just hygienists.  To fully develop a program of excellence the entire dental team needs to understand the signs and symptoms of these issues. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDiscover the truth about dental dysbiosis and how to treat it\nIdentify chairside technologies to maximize the patient’s periodontal outcomes\nDiscover how to create exceptional rapport with patients to implement motivational interviewing effectively\nExplore ethical modules of assisted hygiene\nCalculate an effective process to enhance patient acceptance\nReview 5 common mistakes dental practices make in periodontal disease management and how to avoid them\nAnalyze methods to create a collaborative team approach to periodontal disease management\n\nMeet the Instructor: Amber Auger\, MPH\, RDH \nAmber Auger\, MPH\, RDH\, is a practicing dental hygienist that specializes in detecting and treating dental dysbiosis conditions. With over 17 years of experience in the dental industry\, she has a passion for guiding hygienists in enhancing their clinical confidence\, time and business management\, and whole-body\, patient-specific periodontal protocols. Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient\, a contributor to RDH Magazine\, featured author for DentistryIQ\, editor of the RDH Graduate newsletter\, and the host of#AskAmberRDH. Amber is actively mentoring and educating fellow dental hygienists in their careers and in personal growth through Thrive in the Op® on-demand course curriculum and weekly live coaching sessions. Amber is also owner of the Functional RDH® certification that provides hands-on and classroom lectures to identify the root cause of dental dysbiosis and ways in which to restore whole-body health based on the latest oral science. \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/the-weakest-link-updating-perio-therapy/
LOCATION:Hurst Conference Center\, 1601 Campus Dr.\, Hurst\, TX\, 76054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Virtual,October 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240209T161224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T161224Z
UID:10000045-1727424000-1727449200@aidagroup.org
SUMMARY:THERE’S NO “ME” IN TEAM!  WAIT\, YES THERE IS!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal – 3 p.m. \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person (50% Discount)\nGeneral Admission: $199 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Description: Creating The Rock Star Dental Team as a Path to Independent Practice –  You pay them\, You count on them\, You respect them. So why Doctor\, do you not let them assume more responsibility within your practice?  Nothing is more comforting to a patient than a synergistic team that seems to be working toward a greater good. When the team is educated and given responsibility\, they take ownership within the practice. This should be the ULTIMATE  goal for any practice owner/administrator\, allowing for new profit centers to develop from within. This course designed for the entire team\, will help dentists identify the leaders within themselves while motivating all to learn skills that will build the practice\, improve job satisfaction\, and lead to new levels of profitability. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding the 3 D’s of true Leadership.\nHow to identify and delegate tasks or procedures that steal precious time from the average dentist/owner.\nHow to identify and implement new profit centers within the practice through education and delegation.\nHow to create a winning team that takes “ownership” in the practice.\nHow to identify and handle the barriers to a synergistic team.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Jeffrey W. Horowitz\, D.M.D.\, F.A.G.D.\, D-ABDSM\, D-ASBA \nDr. Jeff Horowitz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. After completing a G.P.R. at the Mountainside Hospital in Montclair\, N.J.\, Dr Horowitz founded the Carolina Center for Advanced Dentistry\, a multi-disciplinary group practice in the Myrtle Beach\, S.C. area. He is also the founder and clinical director for Advanced Sleep and TMJ Centers with three locations in coastal South Carolina.  His main interest is comprehensive functional care\, including the treatment of sleep disordered breathing\, oro-facial pain\, temporo-mandibular disorders\, orthodontics\, dento-facial orthopedics\, cosmetic smile enhancement and occlusal rehabilitation. \nDr Horowitz is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry where he has served as a past-president for South Carolina and on the national Dental Education Council. He has served as a mentor and scientific advisor on sleep for the prestigious Kois Center in Seattle\, a clinical instructor for Sleep Group Solutions\, and global faculty for Align/Itero. His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy holding dual-diplomate status\, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry\, the American Orthodontic Society\, the Piper Study Club\, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain\, American Academy of Oro-Facial Pain\, and the Wellness Dentistry Network. In addition to serving as an advisor and key opinion leader for the dental industry\, Dr. Horowitz lectures internationally\, has been published in peer-reviewed journals\, serves as an expert dental witness in malpractice litigation and contributes to many television news media reports. Most recently\, Dr. Horowitz co-founded “Dentists IN The Know”\, an award winning\, informational social media and podcast platform to bring honest and vetted information to the entire dental community in the most unpretentious and light-hearted manner \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/theres-no-me-in-team-wait-yes-there-is/
LOCATION:Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum\, 1400 Classen Drive\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Virtual,September 2024
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz":MAILTO:jhorowitzdmd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240112T192706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T221139Z
UID:10000037-1726819200-1726837200@aidagroup.org
SUMMARY:UP YOUR GAME: Making sense of technology and how to thrive with it in today’s clinical practice!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 1 p.m.\n1:30 p.m. – Optional – Team Building Events Whitewater Rafting \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person  and Optional Teambuilding Event – Low Challenge Course: $59.00 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 4 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 250\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: The fast-paced digital world has taken a hold of dentistry. Our profession is beyond the ‘want’ phase and has entered the ‘need’ phase when it comes to incorporating digital technology into clinical practice. From the front to the back of the clinical setting\, digital tools are a must for predictability\, productivity and ultimately profitability. We will touch upon VOIP phones\, intraoral scanning\, CBCT\, milling\, 3D printing and much more. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nHow to properly integrate digital technology into their everyday clinical practice for the entire team.\nBenefits of the multifunctional technology and its role in dentistry.\nThe use of various technology in the diagnostic examination and throughout the lifecycle of the patient in the practice.\nGetting your team excited about integrating new technology\nThe do’s & don’ts regarding integration of new technologies into your practice.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Chad C. Duplantis DDS\, FAGD \nDr. Duplantis received his D.D.S. degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio\, Dental School in 1999. He then continued with Post-doctorate training at Baylor College of Dentistry\, earning a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2000. He has also received his Fellowship degree from the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been in private practice since 2000 in the North Fort Worth\, Texas area. In private practice\, he treats all ages with an emphasis on restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Duplantis has been a member of several Aesthetic and Restorative Continuums over the years he has been in practice. He is currently an ambassador for the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Duplantis has always had an interest in “high-tech” dentistry and has been incorporating CAD/CAM and digital technology in his practice since 2004. Dr. Duplantis has written and published several articles regarding digital dentistry and workflows for various dental publications. In addition to technology\, Dr. Duplantis has a keen interest in restorative implantology\, CBCT\, impressioning\, adhesion and materials\, and he is also published in these regards. He has helped various manufacturers on numerous projects and evaluations regarding different aspects of clinical dentistry and serves as a Key Opinion Leader for several dental corporations. Recently\, he co-founded “Dentists IN the Know” which is a social media group to help inform and educate dentists and dental team members. Dr. Duplantis resides in Keller\, Texas with his wife\, Ellen\, and his children\, Austin and Ava. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his family\, is an avid golfer and enjoys many other outdoor activities. \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/up-your-game-making-sense-of-technology-and-how-to-thrive-with-it-in-todays-clinical-practice/
LOCATION:Whitewater Center – North Conference Center\, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Virtual,September 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005317
CREATED:20240517T154307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T140319Z
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SUMMARY:The Soft Tissue Management Hygiene Series Part 1 of 3 - Transforming a Prophy Palace: Calibration for the Team
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $9.99 per person per session\nGeneral Admission: $19.99 per person per session \nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits per session\nCE Code: 490\nPrerequisites: Not required\, you may attend each session ala carte Part 2 – October 7 and Part 3 – October 21 \nCourse Description: \nLet’s face it\, it can be challenging to get the entire team calibrated\, especially when it comes to our periodontal protocols. Often\, clinicians are left with performing a higher level of care than they bill out for due to the lack of clarify on the protocol\, lack of the verbal skills they need to tell a long-term “prophy” patient they are in a higher level of disease\, or not having the support from the business team to understand what needs to be submitted to insurance to enhance the patient’s coverage. This three-part series is designed to enhance the team approach to building a soft-tissue management program and will highlight the AAP classifications\, treatment modalities\, maintenance protocols\, risk assessment and management\, evidence-based practices\, and so much more. \nCourse Description Part 1: Transforming a Prophy Palace: Calibration for the Team September 16 \nA prophy palace is an office with less than 10% of patients in a periodontal program. This often happens when clinicians provide more than a prophy in their services but bill as a prophy. This prevents the patient from receiving the non-surgical treatment they need to prevent the progression of their disease.  \nCourse Objectives Part 1: \n\nIdentify what a “super prophy is” and learn how to prevent them\nReview the AAP classifications on Periodontal Disease\nAccess the difference between the treatments based on the classification \nDiscover a one-hour appointment structure for the dental hygienist \nExplore verbiage that will increase patient urgency for treatment\n\n  \nMeet the Instructors: Amber Auger RDH MPH \nAmber Auger is a practicing dental hygienist who specializes in detecting and treating dental dysbiosis conditions. With more than 17 years of experience in the dental industry\, she has a passion for guiding hygienists in enhancing their clinical confidence\, time and business management\, and whole-body\, patient-specific periodontal protocols. Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient\, a contributor to “RDH Magazine”\, featured author for “DentistryIQ”\, editor of the “RDH Graduate” newsletter\, and the host of #AskAmberRDH. Amber is actively mentoring and educating fellow dental hygienists in their careers and in personal growth through Thrive in the Op® on-demand course curriculum and weekly live coaching sessions. Amber is also owner of the Functional RDH® certification that provides hands on and classroom lectures to identify the root cause of dental dysbiosis and ways in which to restore whole-body health based on the latest oral science. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/soft-tissue-management-series/
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CATEGORIES:September 2024,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Mysteries of the Medical History!  Every Dental Professional's Toolkit in Successfully Interpreting A Patient’s Medical History
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $9.99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $19.99 per person \nCE: 2 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 730\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: \nDo you have what it takes to read and interpret a patient’s medical history and identify potential contraindications to dental treatment and/or treatment plan modifications? \nWhat potential complications lurk behind the patient’s medical history that may impact dental therapy\, alter treatment plans and perhaps even result in medical emergencies? Armed only with a summary of past and current disease states and a list of current medications\, will you be able to decipher the clues\, solve the mystery and employ innovative treatment strategies to save the day? This program will provide practical tools every dental professional can use every day to assist them in interpreting the information about medications\, supplements and substances of abuse contained in a patient’s medical history and understanding their impact on dental treatment planning and patient care. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDiscuss the medications\, supplements and substances of abuse most frequently encountered on a patient’s medical history and their impact on dental therapy.\nDescribe medication-induced and systemic illness-induced xerostomia and specific clinical technologies dental professionals may employ to combat its negative effects.\nExplore innovative treatment options available with injectable and topical anesthetics for managing pain in medically complex patients.\nIdentify the clinical signs and symptoms of undiagnosed systemic illness which may be present during routine oral examination.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Thomas A. Viola\, R.Ph.\, C.C.P. \nWith over 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist\, clinical educator\, professional speaker and published author\, Tom Viola\, R.Ph.\, C.C.P. has earned his national and international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified\, Tom provides valuable insight on the complex interplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about not only the dental considerations of medications used to treat systemic illness but also the systemic considerations of medications used to provide dental treatment. As an educator\, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. As an author\, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals\, has served as a contributor\, chapter author and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs. As a speaker\, Tom has presented over 1000 informative\, humorous and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to dental professionals internationally since 2001. Meeting planners and attendees agree that Tom is their choice to educate within this dental specialty. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/mysteries-of-the-medical-history/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:September 2024,Virtual
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SUMMARY:The 2nd Annual  Let's Rise Together Midwest Dental Conference
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 7 a.m.\nLecture – 8 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal & Cocktails – 4-6 p.m. \nGeneral Session includes the following 3 courses: \nCourse Description #1: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry \nThis course is designed to equip dentists with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into their dental practices. Participants will explore various AI applications tailored to dentistry\, understand their implications for patient care and practice management\, and learn how to leverage these tools to\nenhance diagnosis\, treatment planning\, and overall patient experience. Through a combination of case studies\, clinical examples\, and audience-involved activities\, participants will gain practical insights into implementing AI solutions in their day-to-day clinical workflows \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\nUnderstand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence\, machine learning\, and computer vision as applied to dentistry\, including terminology and common applications. Learn about the 5 categories of artificial intelligence (AI)\, and how they impact dentistry.\nEvaluate the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI technologies into dental practices\, including improved diagnostic accuracy\, treatment planning efficiency\, and enhanced patient engagement to increase case acceptance and understanding.\nExplore the evolving landscape of AI in dentistry\, including its impact on the patient insurance process. Gain insights into how AI-driven tools and algorithms are revolutionizing insurance claims processing\, fraud detection\, and reimbursement optimization\, and learn strategies for navigating this changing environment to streamline administrative workflows and maximize practice efficiency.\n\nCE: 1 Lecture CE Credit\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Mike Buckner \n\nMike has spent the past 12 years growing dental software technology companies that are designed to streamline office efficiency\, and increase overall production while elevating the standard of care for your patients. He led business development and partner strategy for Solutionreach\, back when offices were just starting to text patients to confirm appointments. He then helped grow dental intelligence\, focusing on providing valuable insights to practices allowing them to focus on vital key performance indicators to improve overall practice health. He then joined Weave while it was in its infancy\, leading partnership growth strategies. His most recent endeavor finds him as the executive vice president of revenue at Pearl\, the first company to bring artificial intelligence into the dental space with comprehensive FDA clearance to assist clinicians and team members in reading and detecting pathologies in 2D X-rays (bitewings and PAs). \n\n\nCourse Description #2: Medical Billing in a Dental Practice: Can it Really be this Difficult? The session’s goal is to provide the participants with beginner’s knowledge and concepts to ethically and practically bill medical insurance in the dental practice. This includes a basic understanding of what medical billing is\, how it works\, and what types of services performed in a dental office are appropriate to bill to medical insurance. After this session\, attendees will have all the information needed to start implementing medical billing at their practice while also providing solutions to create revenue for their practice \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of medical billing\nGain a fundamental understanding of medical billing in a dental setting\nLearn the principles of CPT and ICD-10 coding\nImplement a basic medical billing workflow in your office\nOffer solutions to accomplish medical billing successfully\n\nCE: 1 Lecture CE Credit\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Petar Tofovic\, DMD\, MPH \n\nPetar Tofovic\, DMD\, MPH\, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tofovic went on to complete a general practice residency (GPR) program at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. After a few years as an associate\, he opened up his 4 operatory PPO dental office in 2011\, where he started using medical billing in 2014. Dr. Tofovic puts great emphasis on continuing education\, research-based dentistry\, and improving the patient’s dental experience by incorporating the latest applicable technologies and advancements. Led by his passion for technology’s role in dentistry\, Dr. Tofovic is also an adjunct faculty at the College of Dental Medicine of Illinois at Midwestern University and a visiting faculty at Spear Education in Scottsdale\, AZ\, and Charlotte\, NC. \nCourse Description #3:Digitally-driven Dental Implantology Utilizing CBCT Technology Successful dental practices are run with a few key mantras in mind – clinical outcome\, patient experience\, and practice profitability. Decisions on treatment modalities and their specific restorative workflows should be formulated using the same principles. Implant tooth replacement therapy is an ever-growing treatment choice for our dental populations. The general practitioner of today must be familiar with the parts\, processes\, and critical steps involved. Thankfully\, the digital workflows that we’re afforded today as dentists are unlike any we’ve seen before. Utilizing 3D CBCT imaging\, intraoral scanning\, fully guided and timed surgery\, as well as virtual scan body technology\, the doctor is afforded a digital workflow for single to full arch fixed implant therapy. With the advent of AI-based auto-segmentation of 3D images\, the doctor is afforded even greater options. Before surgery\, a digital plan is formulated\, surgical guides planned\, and 3D printed; resulting in increased clinical outcomes\, patient experience\, and practice profitability. \nCourse Objectives #3: \n\nBreakdown the pre-surgical digital approach to dental implants\, including CBCT and intraoral scanning\nGain an understanding of digital implant planning\, surgical guide design\, and 3D printing/fabrication\nBe exposed to implant timing and virtual scan bodies for surgical and restorative workflows\nVisualize Romexis Smart AI 3D auto segmentation and realize its potential\n\nCE: 1 Lecture CE Credit\nCE Code: 690\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Don Murry III DMD \n\nDr. Murry is the president of a growing\, multi-location\, dentist-owned dental service organization in Richmond\, Virginia. His clinical focus is on digital implant therapy\, All-on-X surgical and restorative dentistry\, as well as CAD/CAM chairside ceramics and 3D printed restorative\, and digitally-driven straight wire and clear aligner orthodontics Dr. Murry is a key opinion leader for Planmeca\, TruAbutment\, and URIS Implants. Additionally\, he serves on the board of education at Planmeca USA. Outside of the clinical theater\, Dr. Murry lectures to dentists and dental teams around the U.S. and abroad\, on multi-practice ownership and leveraging digital dental technology— CAD/CAM restorative\, digital implant dentistry\, and in-office 3D printing— as a catalyst to providing efficient\, effective and profitable PPO dentistry in today’s real-world environment. \n  \n\nAfternoon Break-Out Sessions \n  \n\nBreakout Session #1 Course Description: CAD/CAM Basics of Single Unit Restorations Improving the digital workflow of CAD/CAM in your practice is a game-changer that raises patient satisfaction and provides a steady revenue stream. This course gives you an outlook on the opportunities available to you. It covers how to augment your existing procedure by adding same-day crowns and gaining control of your production with robust lab capabilities. Learn how to extend your in-house production with titanium custom abutments\, dentures\, splints\, and spare night guards\, generating additional income. This 3-hour introductory hands-on course is ideal for dentists and team members. You will learn to scan\, design\, mill\, and finish a variety of restorations using a fully integrated CAD/CAM system of intraoral scanning\, design software and milling with various blocks. \nBreakout Session #1 Course Objectives: \n\nApply techniques for digitizing clinical workflows\nMake material choices based on their indications\nDigitally design functional and esthetic restorations\nProduce quality restorations in a single visit\n\nCE: 3 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 770\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Terri Britt\, RDA \n\nTerri Britt is a registered dental assistant and certified in digital dentistry. She has more than 15 years of clinical experience with Planmeca CAD/CAM and Imaging systems. As a strategic account training manager\, she promotes the improvement of dental schools\, government facilities and DSO groups\, through demoing\, training\, and supporting many facets of digital dentistry. \n  \nBreakout Session #2 Course Description: Elevate Your Practice with Cutting-Edge Laser Technology This comprehensive course on dental lasers offers an in-depth exploration of laser technology applications in modern dentistry. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the principles\, safety protocols\, and clinical applications of lasers. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on training to ensure dental professionals can effectively integrate laser technology into their practice. Join us for this advanced training in CO2 dental lasers and elevate your practice with cutting-edge laser technology. \nBreakout Session #2 Course Objectives: \n\nDemonstrate a solid understanding of laser physics and the specific characteristics of CO2 dental lasers\nApply CO2 laser technology effectively across various dental procedures\nImplement proper safety measures and protocols when using CO2 lasers\nConfidently perform laser-assisted treatments through hands-on practice\nEnhance patient care by incorporating advanced laser techniques into their dental practice\n\nCE: 3 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 135\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Mike Smith \n\nDr. Mike Smith graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and then pursued an extensive post-graduate education in dental rehabilitation in the fields of occlusion\, full mouth rehabilitation\, TMJ disorders\, sleep apnea\, and conscious sedation. His private practice in Phoenix\, Arizona\, is dedicated to aesthetic\, contemporary\, restorative\, and cosmetic rehabilitation. Dr. Smith instructs other dentists nationally and internationally as a lecturer and mentor for companies involved in advanced dental treatment and diagnosis in TMD\, full mouth reconstruction\, and implants. He is actively involved in numerous organizations and associations dedicated to the pursuit of providing patients with extraordinary care. \n  \n\n\n\n\nBreakout  Session #3 Course Description: Embracing the Digital Highway in Modern Dentistry An introduction to digital dentistry through short\, interactive discussions and hands-on sessions. The focus for this session will be use of intra-oral scanners and 3D printers\, highlighting how their seamless integration into dental clinics can improve patient outcomes. \nBreakout  Session #3 Course Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the use of intra-oral scanners and their role in dental clinics\nUnderstand the use of files generated from intra-oral scanners\nUnderstand the basics of printing\nHave a basic understanding of printing materials\n\nCE: 3 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 250\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Richard Zimmerman DDS \n\nRichard Zimmermann\, DDS\, graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 1997 and is currently an associate professor at UT Health San Antonio in the Comprehensive Dentistry Department. Since 2009\, his primary focus has been the clinical integration of digital applications\, which started with the acquisition of an SLA printer circa 2010 to create patient-specific models for implant surgeries. He was subsequently tasked with integrating CAD/CAM technology into various clinics and creating the in-house digital laboratory. Dr. Zimmermann has worked closely with companies as a key opinion leader and trainer for various hardware\, software and implant digital workflows in both clinical and laboratory environments and has published numerous articles and chapters on dental technology. Dr. Zimmermann was awarded the Barry Norling BS MS PhD Professorship in Dentistry to further his focus on additive manufacturing in dentistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout  Session #4 Course Description: Taking the Mystery Out of Digital Dentistry and Creating a Roadmap for the Modern Dental Practice  \nDigital dentistry has changed the workflow and how we provide treatment for our patients. Understanding technology and creating protocols is key to succeeding in this new digital environment. Dr. Donnie Murry will continue his morning session and go more in-depth with the possibilities of a digital\nplan. CBCT is a primary component of the digital workflow. Dr. Akshita Mehta\, MD\, will help you understand the pivotal role of imaging in both dentistry and medicine\, addressing liability concerns and how to protect your practice and your reputation. Learn best practices for integrating radiological reading services into your practice\, including cost considerations and patient billing options\, to fully leverage CBCT imaging.\nAll this technology is exciting\, however\, how do you pay for it? Dr. Petar Tofovic will also join in this session to provide you with a plan on how medical billing can assist you in offsetting the cost of this technology and making the most of your investment. \nBreakout  Session #4 Course Objectives: \n\nReview digital workflow and how to get started\nGrasp fundamental CBCT imaging principles while prioritizing patient safety\nDifferentiate between OMR and medical radiology and how each is an important element of any practice\nUnderstand the significance of imaging in dentistry and medicine\, navigating liability challenges that concern many dentists\nReview medical billing principles and how they can contribute to practice production\n\nCE: 3 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 770\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructors: Don Murry III DMD\, Petar Tofovic DMD\, MPH  and Akshita Mehta MD \n\nDr. Mehta is a practicing neuroradiologist who completed residency and fellowship training at UTSW\, developing advanced skills in brain\, maxillofacial\, head/neck\, and spine imaging as well as minimally invasive spine and pain procedures. She holds a doctor of medicine from George Washington University. She served as chief resident while in training at UT Southwestern with a particular interest in medical education. Her research and extracurricular interests focus on developing educational materials and utilizing innovative techniques to advance medical knowledge. She is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/lets-rise-together-midwest-dental/
LOCATION:Mission Event Center\, 200 N. Shary Rd. \, TX\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2024,Non-Virtual
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