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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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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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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:GA
CATEGORIES:November 2024,Virtual
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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
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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:GA
CATEGORIES:December 2024,November 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
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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:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240517T154944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T204434Z
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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:GA
CATEGORIES:October 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
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:GA
CATEGORIES:October 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
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:GA
CATEGORIES:October 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
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:20260507T215812
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:GA
CATEGORIES:October 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20230327T172420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T203744Z
UID:10000013-1728030600-1728054000@aidagroup.org
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:20260507T215812
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:20260507T215812
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240112T192706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T221139Z
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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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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/
LOCATION:GA
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:GA
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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SUMMARY:Technology\, Opioids & Ethics....All in ONE Day!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 7 a.m.\nLecture – 8 a.m.\nLunch – 12 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: 6 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: Pruett: AGD PACE Code: 134/ Sword: AGD PACE Code: 550/ Flucke: AGD PACE Code: 250 \nMORNING COURSE TITLE #1: Opioid and Pharmacology Update for Todays Dental Practice \nMorning Course Description #1: \nDaily\, pharmaceuticals impact general practices and dental care. Learning to evaluate new drugs and the potential effects on patients and dental practices is essential for protection for all. This course will offer some of the required MATE training credits (2) for DEA renewal. \nMorning Course Objectives #1: \n\nRecognize drugs new and established\, that impacts dental care.\nDevelop strategies for managing patients related to their opioid use.\nReview analgesics\, antibiotics and opioid alternatives that are most appropriate for dental practices.\nReview rational and use of opioids in dental practices.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Michael E. Pruett \nDr. Pruett serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of General Dentistry while the Director of Continuing Education for the Dental College of Georgia.  Prior to this\, he served as Director of the General Practice Residency Program at The Dental College of Georgia for 21 years. He received his DMD from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry\, and then completed a two-year General Practice Residency at the University of Virginia. Dr. Pruett has placed and restored dental implants for the last 31 years and maintains an active practice within the Dental College of Georgia. Dr. Pruett lectures nationally and internationally on a variety of topics. \nMORNING COURSE TITLE #2: “What would you do?” An Interactive Ethics Workshop \nMorning Course Description #2: Take a fresh look at how to approach everyday ethical scenarios!  This course will cover a new approach to working our way through ethical situations that may present themselves in our practice settings.  Audience members will actively participate in the discussion as well as bring up scenarios of their own for the group to work through. \nMorning Course Objectives #2: \n\nReview and rethink traditional approaches to ethical scenarios.\nDiscuss unique ethical scenarios common to practice settings.\nParticipate in open dialogue about scenarios from their specific practices.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Rhoda J. Sword\, Professor\, The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University \nDr. Sword is a Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences at The Dental College of GA at Augusta University. Prior to accepting to accepting a full-time faculty appointment in 2008\, she practiced General Dentistry for 6 years in Evans\, GA. She teaches preclinical and clinical dentistry in the areas of occlusion\, treatment planning and operative dentistry while maintaining a limited faculty practice in restorative dentistry. Dr. Sword is a fellow in ACD and is very active in the EDDS and the GDA. She is currently an ADA delegate and is on the ADA Council for Membership. \nAFTERNOON COURSE TITLE: Technologies that Change Your Practice \nAfternoon Course Description: Learn about many technologies and strategies that can improve your efficiency and patient care.  Topics covered include digital impressions\, 3D milling\, lasers\, and many others.  This fun and fast paced lecture will give you tons of info no matter where you are on the “techno-curve” in an entertaining and fun format. Dr. Flucke constantly evaluates new products to find the latest and greatest products and devices… so you don’t have to! Spend some time with dentistry’s “Technology Evangelist” and leave with a list of new and exciting ways to improve patient care and office efficiency the very next day. \nAfternoon Course Objectives: \n\nUnderstand advantages of digital systems.\nLearn the advantages of Artificial Intelligence.\nDetermine advantages of digital impressions.\nLearn affordable ways to improve clinical outcomes & efficiencies.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. John C. Flucke DDS \nDr. John Flucke is in private practice at Lee’s Summit\, Missouri where he has direct patient care.  He serves as Technology Editor for Dental Products Report magazine as well as Chief Dental Editor where he writes\, edits\, and does video demos of products featured in his “Technology Evangelist’ columns. Dr. 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 million unique page views. \nHe 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. He lectures extensively on all aspects of clinical dentistry as well as technology in dentistry. He has been featured at every major dental meeting in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Flucke is the past president of the Greater Kansas City Dental Society as well as serving as the Missouri State Peer Review Chairman. \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/technology-opioids-and-ethics-all-in-one-day/
LOCATION:The Lodge at Lake Guntersville State Park\, 1155 Lodge Drive\, Guntersville\, 35976\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2024,Non-Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr Michael Pruett":MAILTO:mpruett@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T193000
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SUMMARY:Does Team Management EVER get easier?
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: \nFor many employers and/or managers\, managing performance is very stressful. Without effective performance management you don’t get a return on the investment you’ve made in “human capital”. Today’s workplace requires a new\, more relevant\, meaningful and productive approach to performance management. Productive ongoing feedback and a new method of goal setting is the contemporary method of choice for effective performance management. \nThis webinar will help build a more effective team by opening and enhancing lines of communication\, resolving conflict more effectively\, creating more productive and cooperative teams and self-motivating people to achieve their potential. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nBetter use performance reviews\nImplement a goal/feedback model for performance management\nBest practices for documenting performance concerns and performance expectations\nThe most common corrective action mistake\nProvide effective\, productive and constructive feedback\n\nMeet the Instructors: Adrienne Twigg \nAdrienne is a well-recognized key opinion leader and highly sought-after speaker. She is the heart and soul of Bent Ericksen & Associates’ educational programs and human resource services and serves as a vital resource to clients and dental professionals across the country. \nWith her HR expertise and experience\, coupled with a background of managing a large multi-doctor group practice for 17 years\, Adrienne’s presentations deliver common sense and uncommon insights with a focus on HR. \nShe is a member of numerous organizations including the Society for Human Resource Management\, Seattle Study Club Speaker’s Bureau\, the American Association of Dental Office Managers\, the Speaking Consulting Network\, and the Academy of Dental Management Consultants. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/team-management-ever-get-easier/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:August 2024,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Embezzlement\, Communication and Legal Requirements of Sterilization....All in ONE Day!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12 p.m.\nDismissal – 4 p.m. \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 6 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisites: None \nMORNING COURSE TITLE #1:  A Secret Pay Raise: How Embezzlers Think and Act  (This course is for doctors only!)  \nMorning Course Description #1: While many dental teams are loyal and honest\, it only takes one desperate individual to financially ruin a dental practice. While internal controls are useful and important\, they have limitations and may not be as effective as the doctor thinks. Many doctors fail to discover fraud and embezzlement until significant damage has occurred.  Dr. Little shares some of his embezzlement cases as teaching tools that take you into the mindset of an embezzler. \nBecause specific fraud methodologies are openly discussed and demonstrated\, this presentation is appropriate for dentists only.  \nMorning Course Objectives #1: \n\nRecognize the profile of a typical embezzler.\nUnderstand what leads to embezzlement in dental offices.\nAnalyze the strengths and limits of internal controls strategies.\nIdentify the additional actions doctors need to take beyond internal controls.\nGain access to a behavioral assessment to identify red flag behaviors.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Pat Little FAGD \nAs both a dentist and accountant\, Dr. Pat Little brings a unique blend of skill and experience in executive coaching and financial risk management. He integrates his business experience with over thirty years of varying dental experiences including starting two private practices from “scratch.” \nDr. Little is an Executive Coach and Consultant with Fortune Management where he assists dentists\, and their team members achieve clinical and business success. He also provides fraud and embezzlement consulting through Prosperident. \nMORNING COURSE TITLE #2: What Did They Say? Communication in the Office and With the Patient  (This course is for the entire office.) \nMorning Course Description #2: So often we think we understand the message from the back to the front and vice versa. Having everyone on the “same page” is key for less mistakes\, better cohesiveness\, and improved case acceptance. It is more than “talk”\, it the verbiage\, the body language and how others read into our message. \nMorning Course 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: 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. \nAFTERNOON COURSE TITLE:  Legal Aspects of Infection Control      (This course is for the entire office.) \nAfternoon Course Description: This timely program will address legal pitfalls in infection control that have occurred in dental practices. The program will also address common OSHA violations\, so that you can avoid making the same mistakes. The program will also address what type of quality control program you need to put into place so that your defense and potential litigation is solid. \nAfternoon Course Objectives: \n\nRecognize common OSHA violations so you can avoid the same mistakes.\nLearn about legal pitfalls related to dental infection control.\nImplement an effective quality control program.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Olivia Wann\, JD \nOlivia was a former dental office manager and RDA. After launching a successful compliance consulting company\, she pursued higher education and holds a doctorate in jurisprudence. She practices law in TN and KY and consults with clients throughout the nation on regulatory compliance issues while practicing civil law on a local level. Olivia has authored OSHA and HIPAA compliance manuals\, numerous articles in leading dental journals\, and was the creator of Compliance Cathy\, a software solution to manage compliance. \n  \n. \n  \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/embezzlement-communication-legal-requirements-of-sterilization/
LOCATION:Daphne Civic Center\, 2603 US Hwy 98\, Daphne\, AL\, 36526\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2024,Non-Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240401T161043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T201857Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering Local SEO: How Single-Location Dental Practices Can Outshine Corporate Giants on Google Maps
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: \nSimilar to the battle of David vs. Goliath\, your single-location dental practice has a secret slingshot: Local SEO. This exclusive webinar is designed for private practice dentists eager to harness the power of Google Maps to stand out against larger dental service organizations. \nDiscover how the personal touch\, intimate care\, and local community engagement of your practice can be your greatest assets in the digital realm. Adrian Lefler from My Social Practice will guide you through the essential strategies to claim\, verify\, and optimize your Google Business Profile\, emphasizing how to showcase the unique local and personalized aspects of your service. \nLearn how to leverage these strengths to enhance your online presence\, making your practice not just competitive but preferred by patients in your area. With our expert tips and tactics\, you’ll see that when it comes to local SEO\, being smaller can actually be your biggest advantage. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUncover the strengths of single-location practices in competing with larger dental organizations on Google Maps.\nLearn how to effectively claim\, verify\, and optimize your Google Business Profile to highlight your practice’s local appeal and personalized care.\nDiscover strategies to enhance your practice’s local SEO\, focusing on the unique advantages of private practices.\nGain insights into leveraging community engagement and personal touch to improve your Google Maps ranking.\nEquip yourself with practical tips and tactics to elevate your online presence\, attracting more local patients and outperforming corporate competitors.\n\nMeet the Instructors: Adrian Lefler \nAdrian Lefler\, CEO of My Social Practice\, is a seasoned expert in the dental marketing industry with 14 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 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/mastering-local-seo-google-maps/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:July 2024,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrian Lefler":MAILTO:mailto:adrian@mysocialpractice.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240401T160312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T165737Z
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SUMMARY:Pain Management\, Prescribing Requirements\, and Opioid Abuse:  Strategies for Dentists and Hygienists
DESCRIPTION:Tuition Cost: AIDA members: $69.00 per person\nGeneral Admission: $99.00 per person \nCE: 2 Lecture CE Credits \nBeginning June 27\, 2023\, practitioners who are renewing or applying for a new controlled substance DEA license must complete 8-hours of substance use disorder (SUD) training. This training may be applied towards that requirement.  \nIn addition\, this course will help fulfill the requirement for “pain management” education in states that require it.  \nCourse Description: \nThis course is designed to educate dentists and dental hygienists on current principles and techniques for the management of pain and prevention of opioid abuse. \nThe course includes a digital workbook which will be provided to all participants \nCourse Objectives: \n\n\n\nDefinition of pain\nTypes of pain\nPhysiology of pain\nOral facial pain disorders\nDrugs used to manage pain\nPrescribing strategies to reduce addiction potential\nPain management techniques\n\nLocal anesthetics\nTrigger point injections\nOral appliances\nNon-traditional techniques\n\n\nOpioid awareness\, the opioid crisis and addiction\nCharacteristics of individuals with addiction issues\nStages of substance abuse and typical behaviors\nDental management strategies for addicted patients\nPost-operative pain strategies\nRegulatory requirements for prescribers\nTools to control fear and anxiety\nErgonomics and pain prevention for the dental team\nNew products to manage pain and sensitivity\n\n\n\nMeet the Instructors: Karson Carpenter\, DDS \nDr. Karson L Carpenter is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry\, and serves as President of Compliance Training Partners. For over 25 years\, he has designed practical continuing education programs to help bring dental professionals into compliance with the regulations that affect them. \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/pain-management-opioid-abuse/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:June 2024,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240112T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T162828Z
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SUMMARY:Glucose\, Gut\, and Gums: The Missing Link for Optimal Health
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: It is estimated that over 80 percent of Americans are experiencing insulin resistance. One can have insulin resistance for up to 20 years before being pre-diabetic. Insulin resistance impacts every organ and body and is crucial to acute and chronic disease prevention. This course is designed to equip the dental professional to take a more comprehensive look at the root cause of oral and systemic inflammation. The clinician will obtain practical information for chairside implementation. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify how periodontal pathogens affect gut health\nDefine the bi-directional relationship between insulin resistance\, diabetes\, and periodontal disease\nReview strategies to evaluate systemic inflammation manifesting orally\nDiscover oral products to promote symbiosis\n\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/glucose-gut-and-gums/
LOCATION:Midwestern State University\, Clark Student Center\, Comanche Suites\, 3410 Taft Blvd\, Wichita Falls\, TX\, 76308
CATEGORIES:May 2024,Non-Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240328T173414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T173045Z
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SUMMARY:Dental Insurance Strategy Session for the Private Practice Dental Office
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: \nJoin AIDA Education for a discussion on trends in benefit coverage\, network leasing and insurance legislative issues. Insurance is more than just codes and appeals. To best plan for your practice’s success\, you’ll need to be aware of how changes in benefit designs can affect your patient conversations and cash flow. We’ll also cover consumer behavior so you can have better financial discussions with your insurance-driven patients. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nStrategize your participation with carriers (or non-participation!)\nConsider the impact of insurance trends on your revenue\nCraft more impactful insurance benefit conversations with your patients\nUnderstand the growing impact of Medicare Advantage plans\n\nMeet the Instructors: Teresa Duncan\, MS \nTeresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include revenue protection using proven accounts receivable and insurance methods; and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Dental Office Management\, she understands the importance of continuing education. She is the author of Moving Your Patients to Yes: Easy Insurance Conversations and a regular contributing author to the ADA’s CDT Companion Guide™. Teresa is a frequent contributor to multiple dental publications. She was a founding Trustee for the auxiliary learning focused DALE Foundation. Teresa is a member of several organizations including the National Speakers Association and National Association of Dental Plans. She has been named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry by Dental Products Report Magazine and is recognized annually as a Leader in Consulting by Dentistry Today. She provided consulting assistance in the development of the American Dental Association’s Guidelines for Practice Success™ and is an annual contributor to the ADA’s CDT Companion Guide. Her podcasts “Nobody Told Me That!” and “Chew On This!” provide regular coding and management updates. Teresa received her Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management from Marymount University. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/dental-insurance-strategy-session/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:May 2024,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa Duncan":MAILTO:teresa@odysseymgmt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240411T191010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T192142Z
UID:10000055-1715329800-1715356800@aidagroup.org
SUMMARY:Get the Most $$ Out of Insurance?
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8:30 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal – 4 p.m. \nEarly Bird Tuition: $109 per person (prior to April 20)\nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person\n*Tuition includes a light breakfast and lunch \nCE: 6 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: Providing relational\, high-quality care to your patients is critical now more than ever. Maintaining your practice profitably so that you can continue at a high level is also critical. As a private practice dentist\, it’s important to know what resources are available to you to help you with fee structure analysis\, insurance contracts and maintaining your relationship with your patients. This course will provide insights to analyze your numbers more effectively so you know where improvements are needed. Establish a strategy to manage fees and insurance to best position your practice for success. As reimbursement tends to stagnate and not keep up with cost of living\, it’s important to know how you can offer additional services effectively to help grow your practice and offer services to your patients while also remaining profitable. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nLearn to assess current fees and contracts and\nunderstand how it effects your practice.\nConfirm your billing protocols are meeting\nyour obligations for the current contracts.\nHow to assess the viability of contracts vs fee\nfor service and develop a plan.\nAnalyze your procedures and discover new\nprotocols for more efficient and economical\npatient treatment solutions.\nDevelop tools for you and your team to\nmaintain and grow relationships with your\ncurrent patients\n\nMeet the Instructors: Dr. Greg Grobmeyer \nChief Editor of Dr. Charles Blair’s Dental Coding with Confidence\, Chief Editor of Practice Booster’s Insurance Solutions Newsletter\, Host of The Dental Code Advisor Podcast \nMeet the Instructors: Michael Ingram \nVice President Business Development\, Dental Advocacy Group
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/get-the-most-out-of-insurance-2/
LOCATION:The Westin Huntsville\, 6800 Governors W\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35806\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2024,Non-Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240112T171959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T114848Z
UID:10000034-1715328000-1715353200@aidagroup.org
SUMMARY:Compliance Doesn’t Have To Be Boring!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8 a.m.\nLecture – 9 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal – 3 p.m. \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $89 per person\nGeneral Admission: $129 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 5 Lecture CE Credits Total\nCE Code: 148\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Description: Join us for an information-packed morning! Presented by three dynamic speakers – Ronda Anderson\, Joe Mayne and Mary Govoni – their years of experience\, vast knowledge on compliance topics\, and great presentation skills offer you a compliance course you won’t soon forget. \nRonda will kick-off the morning by “Elevating your Standard Precautions” of infection control\, where you will learn efficiencies in dental instrument processing\, sterilization flow and effective room turn around that will give you a safe\, sustainable workflow and even some extra time. This course will not only meet your infection control requirements\, it will EXCEED IT! \nJoe will then “distill” waterline compliance down to one question – “Would You Drink It?” Many offices use the “out of sight – out of mind” mentality for patient use water\, but all clinicians know CFU’s can contaminate the AWS and the aerosols we work with. This dive into dental unit waterlines will provide actionable protocol steps you can take right away to answer the question – “Yes! I would drink it!” \nLastly\, Mary will bring us the latest with “What’s New with OSHA\, CDC and Infection Prevention and Control” to meet your annual requirement for safety training – enabling participants to review their safety protocols and make necessary updates. Mary will also present “Is your Practice Truly HIPAA Compliant\, and Your Patient Data Secure?” to meet your annual requirement for HIPAA training and review compliance requirements. Special emphasis will be placed on needed security risk assessments and implementation of security protocols to protect patient information from security breaches. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nReview CDC Guidelines for instrument processing\nDiscover the best design for the sterilization area for maximum efficiency\nLearn about new technology for creating protocols in your practice\nHear about latest health alerts around dental unit water lines\nLearn proper techniques for testing the water in your practice\nLearn how source water can affect your equipment and biofilm content\nDiscuss documentation and training requirements for compliance with OSHA regulations\nImplement strategies for compliance with all federal\, state\, and local safety standards\nAssess the practices’ compliance with CDC infection control guidelines\nDiscuss the responsibilities that dental practices have under HIPAA rules\nEvaluate your practices’ level of compliance with security protocols for patient information\nImplement strategies for enhancing security measures in the face of increasing security threats\n\n  \nMeet the Instructors: Mary Govoni\, CDA\, RDH\, MBA \n\nMary Govoni brings 50+ years of experience in dentistry to the team. She is a certified Dental Assistant and a Registered Dental Hygienist\, with experience in general and specialty practices\, both clinically and as an administrator. Mary is a former dental assisting educator and was a partner in a successful dental staffing service. \nFor the past 30 years\, Mary has focused on speaking and consulting with dental teams on infection prevention\, OSHA compliance\, HIPAA compliance\, ergonomics\, chairside efficiency\, and team communication and development. Mary has published numerous articles in professional journals. She is a past president of the American Dental Assistants Association\, serves on the Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Corporate Council\, is a member of the Speaking Consulting Network\, and the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention. \nMary’s latest collaboration is with several of her colleagues\, known as The Compliance Divas\, presenting weekly podcasts on infection control\, OSHA and HIPAA\, and other regulatory topics affecting dentistry. \n\n\n\nMeet the Instructors: Joe Mayne\n\nJoe entered the industry through the dental unit waterline segment. This experience showed how even small dental office water issues often point to more compliance issues. He has been recognized by HuFriedy Group as a go-to resource for waterline protocol and shares his expertise with professional associations and clinicians in his region of Kansas\, Missouri\, and Southern Illinois.\n\n\n\nMeet the Instructors: Ronda Anderson\n\nRonda has been in the Dental Industry for over 30 years. During her time as a distributer representative she realized the need for education in her offices. They needed help resourcing information on the latest in Government Compliance and Infection Control. So\, she became a trainer in OSHA and Infection Control to help her customers learn about proper guidelines and protocols. This became a passion that has now culminated with her current employment at HuFriedy Group\, where she consults with dental offices every day to help them become more efficient\, compliant\, and safe.\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/compliance-doesnt-have-to-be-boring/
LOCATION:Stoney Creek Hotel Broken Arrow\, 200 W Albany St\, Broken Arrow\, OK\, 74012\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2024,Non-Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240503T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240112T202308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T181132Z
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SUMMARY:Dentistry Lake Retreat 2024
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 7:30 a.m.\nLecture – 8 a.m.\nLunch – 12 p.m.\nAfternoon Activities – 12:30 p.m. \nThis event includes additional optional activities including: Golf\, Spa or Clay Shooting\nFor more information on attending this special event contact education@atlantadental.com or call 1.833.872.9203 \nTuition Cost: Early Bird prior to April 1\, 2024 – $499\nAfter April 1 – $550\nTuition Only – $320 \nCE: 4 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 250\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Title #1: Artificial Intelligence: Elevating the Standard of Care \nCourse Description #1: With dentists examining hundreds of radiographs each week in their practice\, it is inevitable we may miss potential pathologies\, especially since the human eye can only distinguish between 30 and 50 different shades of grey. With the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the dental industry\, we now have a powerful tool that can be leveraged to increase case acceptance by up to 35%. Come away from this course with key strategies that can easily be implemented to help increase your case acceptance and improve your patient outcomes. \n.Course Objectives #1: \n\nExamine the 3 key strategies of today’s top 10% dental practices utilizing AI to increase case acceptance.\nExplore AI’s path in dentistry\, and many ways that practices are leveraging this technology to increase efficiency and profitability.\nLearn how AI is being used in the industry as a tool to improve and increase the approval rates of insurance claims\, while dispelling the myths of AI.\n\nCourse Title #2: Technologies that Change Your Practice \nCourse Description #2: Learn about many technologies and strategies that can improve your efficiency and patient care.  Topics covered include digital impressions\, 3D milling\, lasers\, and many others.  This fun and fast paced lecture will give you tons of info no matter where you are on the “techno-curve” in an entertaining and fun format. Dr. Flucke constantly evaluates new products to find the latest and greatest products and devices… so you don’t have to! Spend some time with dentistry’s “Technology Evangelist” and leave with a list of new and exciting ways to improve patient care and office efficiency the very next day. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nUnderstand advantages of digital systems.\nLearn the advantages of Artificial Intelligence.\nDetermine advantages of digital impressions.\nLearn affordable ways to improve clinical outcomes & efficiencies.\n\n  \nMeet the Instructors: Dr John C. Flucke \nDr. John Flucke is in private practice at Lee’s Summit\, Missouri where he has direct patient care.  He serves as Technology Editor for Dental Products Report magazine as well as Chief Dental Editor where he writes\, edits\, and does video demos of products featured in his “Technology Evangelist’ columns. Dr. 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 million unique page views. \nHe 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. He lectures extensively on all aspects of clinical dentistry as well as technology in dentistry. He has been featured at every major dental meeting in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Flucke is the past president of the Greater Kansas City Dental Society as well as serving as the Missouri State Peer Review Chairman. \n Meet the Instructors: Mike Buckner\, Executive VP Pearl \nMike has spent the last 12 years growing dental software technology companies that are designed to streamline office efficiency\, increase overall production\, while elevating the standard of care for your patients. He 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. 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 the clinicians and team members in reading and detecting pathologies in 2D X-rays (Bitewings and PAs)
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/dentistry-lake-retreat-2024/
LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds. Lake Oconee\, 1 Lake Oconee Trail\, Greensboro\, GA\, 30642\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2024,Non-Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20240112T153917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T114929Z
UID:10000032-1713517200-1713542400@aidagroup.org
SUMMARY:Hitting It Out of the Park with Diamonds & Pearls
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 9 a.m.\nLecture – 10 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal – 4 p.m. \nOptional Evening Event at Braves Stadium:\nGates Open/Reception in Truist Park\nGame Begins – 7:05 p.m.\nFor more information on attending this special event contact education@atlantadental.com \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: 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: Dr 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\, clinical consultant for The Dental Advisor\, and Director of Education at Smile Source. Dr. Bizga gives back to the community via dental missions around the world. \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/hitting-it-out-diamonds-and-pearls/
LOCATION:The Omni Hotel\, 2625 Cir 75 Pkwy SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2024,Non-Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T215812
CREATED:20230327T212000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T163110Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Modern Materials in Today’s Restorative Practice – How do We Keep Up?
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 Assistants: $49 per person \n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 250\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Description: Over the last decade\, dentistry has largely shifted away from metal and metalbased restorations to resins and monolithic ceramics. When used properly\, these newer materials can perform just as well as our classic “gold standards”. However\, many of our traditional clinical practices need to be updated if we are to achieve optimal patient outcomes with modern workflows and materials. Only then can we successfully transition out of the “Metal Era” and into the “Adhesive Era” of today. \nAs an independent dental practice owner\, keeping up with constantly evolving materials and technologies is always a challenge. This course is designed to get you and your team up-to-date and stay competitive with everything restorative. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nReview the current evidence base for direct and indirect adhesive dentistry.\nExplore the development of resins and ceramics differences\, advantages and disadvantages.\nDiscuss minimally invasive preparations\, including onlays and occlusal overlays.\nEstablish best practices for the predictable and efficient management of resins and ceramics from preparations to delivery.\nEmpower the entire dental team to provide state of the art\, conservative adhesive dentistry\nExamine the positive impact of incorporating modern materials and technologies on the profitability of an independently owned practice\n\nMeet the Instructors: Clint Stevens\, DDS\, FAGD\, FICOI \nA full-time private practitioner\, Dr. Clint Stevens focuses on the use of modern\, evidence-based materials in providing the highest level of comprehensive dental care. He graduated from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio and completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Michigan. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry\, the International College of Oral Implantologists\, and is a member of the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Stevens is engaged in ongoing laboratory and clinical research dealing with adhesive restorative materials\, digital dentistry workflows\, endodontics and dental implants. He serves as a key opinion leader to several dental manufacturers\, is an editorial advisor for Compendium as well as the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry\, and a reviewer for several journals. Dr. Stevens has numerous publications in peer-reviewed literature and lectures internationally on evidence-based dentistry and the practical implementation and application of modern materials and workflows into daily practice\, \n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/managing-modern-material-todays-restorative-practice/
LOCATION:Las Colinas Country Club\, 4400 N O'Connor Rd\, Irving\, TX\, 75062\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2024,Non-Virtual
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