Dental Team Courses

Wednesday, July 17 2019

WLJC1P Sleep Solutions Part 1 *sponsored by Sleep Group Solutions

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

This is a must-attend for any dental office that is looking to implement a sleep protocol or learn how to implement the medical model of sleep into their practice.

Thursday, July 18 2019

TPJC1P Sleep Solutions Part 2 * sponsored by Sleep Group Solutions

9:30 am- 4:30 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

This is a must-attend for any dental office that is looking to implement a sleep protocol or learn how to implement the medical model of sleep into their practice

TEDC1A Security in Practice- Guarding Your Bottonline

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

Cyberattacks are a real threat to a private practice. Not only can data breaches impact a dentist financially, they also can cost them their reputation. Information systems are the largest investment a private practice will make, yet they tend to be the least protected. In today’s environment, protecting information systems and data is critical. Practice owners should consider HIPAA as a guide to develop a security management plan to protect these assets

TDYG1H How a ‘Free Dentistry Day’ Can Benefit You

12:10 pm – 12:30 pm

Recommended Audience: Dental Assistants

Course Description:

While many dentists go on international missions to provide free dental care to disadvantaged people, this need exists in our own communities. The annual Free Dentistry Day (FDD) designates one day every year that dental practices provide free dental care to those who cannot access it. The dentist and their team will pick a day, typically a Saturday, to volunteer their time and provide basic dental care such as an extraction, a filling or a cleaning. The patient gets to choose one free service. This course will cover benefits of starting an FDD initiative in your office.

TLIL2A The Relationship of Diabetes to Oral Health and Disease* sponsored by Colgate

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Recommended Audience: Hygienists

Course Description:

People with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at risk for a variety of oral diseases and disorders, including periodontitis, xerostomia, burning mouth syndrome, Candida infection and parotid hypertrophy. Of note, DM is an important risk factor for periodontitis, which has been shown to increase the risk of poor metabolic control in persons with DM. This course will review basic information about diabetes mellitus (DM) and discuss both systemic and oral complications of diabetes. The role for oral health care professionals in the management of persons with DM will be discussed, including identification of persons at risk for both DM and pre-diabetes.

TLDA2 Focus on Patient Safety and Risk Management: Because “Stuff Happens”* sponsored by Dentists Advantage

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

Course Descriptions:

Dental teams should be concerned about patient safety and risk management, because “stuff happens.” With current information, scenarios and claim examples, this course will cover important legal, clinical procedure and patient management issues. This course will also cover practical safety and risk strategies for the dental office.

TLIL2B The Relationship of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome to Oral Health* sponsored by Colgate

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Recommended Audience: Hygienists

Course Description:

This course will review the relationship of obesity and health and the evidence linking obesity and oral diseases. The importance of sugar intake to the obesity epidemic will be discussed, including efforts to tax sugar as a public health measure. The role of oral health professionals in identification and management of patients with obesity will be discussed.

TEJT2C The Mouth-Body Connection: Monsters in Your Mouth

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

This workshop is designed to update dental professionals on current research on the mouth/body connection, specifically the association of periodontal disease to pancreatic cancer, heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications, erectile dysfunction, pneumonia, stroke, cognitive disorders and more. The effect of these findings on patients and the future of dentistry will be discussed, including how to communicate with patients about oral systemic health.

Friday, July 19 2019

FLJSC1 Oral Pathology with a Twist and a Number of Crusts* sponsored by Crest

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Recommended Audience: Hygienists

Course Description:

This course will be a review of oral dermatology in its entire splendor. Pimples, papules, pustules, tumors and much more will be examined. Emphasis will be on lichen planus, benign mucous membrane pemphigoid, chronic ulcerative stomatitis, erythema multiform and much more

FLMR1 The New Generation of Aligner Therapy: Powered by the World’s Most Advances Digital Orthodontic Platform* sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Recommended Audience: Dental Assistants

Course Description:

In this course, both full service and do-it-yourself (DIY) aligner therapy will be discussed. Robust treatment planning tools enable doctor-controlled tooth movements, simulations and alternative treatment scenarios in real-time. The clinician can use three-dimensional models integrated with anatomic facial registration to create a fully digital patient model. Using this open platform, the orthodontist can make digital adjustments for optimal smile design with maximum control over the entire process.

Note: This lecture is the prerequisite for either two courses “Participation course FPMR2, “The New Generation of Aligner Therapy: Powered by the World’s Most Advanced Digital Orthodontic Platform,” or Participation course FPMR2A or FPRM2B, “The New Generation of Aligner Therapy: Powered by the World’s Most Advanced Digital Orthodontic Platform,”

FEKH1A Neutralize the Nightmares: Conflict Management 101

8:30 am – 9:30 am

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

Attendees will improve their communication skills and learn how to effectively deal with disagreements with patients and other team members. They will develop a process for better managing clinical and administrative errors through a focus on verbal skill development. Attendees also will learn how to accept appropriate responsibility, address concerns with empathy and provide a resolution acceptable to both parties. In addition, the course will explore the principles of civil mediation, which help those in conflict resolve their differences through the use of a neutral party.

FLJM1 Infection Control and OSHA Update: That Thing You Do

8:30 am - 11:30 am

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

Course Description:

This seminar will provide an update on occupational blood-borne and respiratory infection risks for dental healthcare professionals, as well as a practical discussion of current infection prevention regulations and recommendations for dentistry. The most recent CDC recommendations concerning blood-borne pathogens and infection control will be presented, along with updates on OSHA regulations as they pertain to dental settings. This course will also discuss representative viral and bacterial respiratory diseases which present occupational challenges for dental healthcare providers.

FLEB1 Sitting Pretty and Staying Healthy: Ergonomics for Dental Professionals* sponsored Dentsply Sirona

8:30 am - 11:30 am

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

Course Description:

This course trains dental professionals on current ergonomic safety techniques for clinical practice including glove choice, light use, loupe choice, and stool seating. It also defines and discusses the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries among surveyed dental professionals and approaches to prevention available in today’s dental product marketplace.

FLRZ1 Get Found, Get Liked, Get Patients: Making the Most of Social Media* sponsored by CareCredit

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

8:30 am - 11:30 am

Course Description:

Discover what top dental practices are doing to grow their practice with social media. This course will focus on tips and techniques to help your practice get found, get liked and attract ideal patients from the top social media platforms. Walk away with secrets to grow your practice with some of the hottest marketing techniques.

FEJH1A Your Image, Your Brand, Your Success

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Descriptions:

When it comes to personal branding, things have changed in dentistry, and you have to keep up. Learn what it takes to put your best foot forward, and make a lasting impression. This course will cover the science of body language, verbal skills and the power of visual impact. Attendees will look at their social media footprint and brand through the patient’s eyes and understand how they can present their dental services and benefits in the best light.

FLTV1 Frequently Prescribed Medications and Clinical Dental Considerations: Top of the Heap* sponsored by Crest

Recommended Audience: Hygienists

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Course Description:

Dental professionals find themselves practicing in a marketplace awash in direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs and in the midst of an explosion of new drug entities. Thus, many dental professionals may find it challenging to stay up to date on the latest prescribing trends in disease state management. This program will provide an overview of frequently prescribed brand name medications whose actions, side effects, contraindications and potential drug interactions may have the greatest impact on dental therapy.

FLMR1 In-Office Aligner Design: Clinically Powered, Clinician Controlled* sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Recommended Audience: Dental Assistants

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Course Description:

In-office aligner design is ideal for cases requiring mild to moderate tooth movement. Designed to your treatment plan and simulation, a series of staged 3D models can be ordered from a laboratory service or printed in-office. The ability to design and fabricate aligners independently provides an opportunity to set your practice apart, saving time and money in the process. Note: Lecture course FLMR1, “The New Generation of Aligner Therapy: Powered by the World’s Most Advanced Digital Orthodontic Platform,” is the prerequisite for this participation course.

FPTR2A The New Generation of Aligners Workshop: Clinically Powered, Clinician Controlled* sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

1:00 pm - 2:20 pm

Recommended Audience: Dental Assistants

Course Description:

Doctors want the freedom to choose. They also want the ability to deliver the ideal smile to every patient. Learn about the latest developments in full-service orthodontic aligner cases where clinicians have clinically superior digital treatment planning capabilities and state-of-the-art manufacturing at their fingertips. This allows more options for customizing treatment solutions to meet both practice and patient needs. Note: Lecture course FLMR1, “The New Generation of Aligner Therapy: Powered by the World’s Most Advanced Digital Orthodontic Platform,” is the prerequisite for this participation course.

FLRZ2A Social Media 101: Introduction to Social Media* sponsored by CareCredit

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

This seminar is ideal if you have never used Facebook or have very little experience with social media. Learn the difference between personal profiles and business pages, and which is best for marketing your practice. Discover why social media is an essential tool to include in your online presence tool box.

FEAS2A Starting Your Sleep Practice: Science to Success

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

With an increased awareness in sleep-related breathing disorders, dentists are on the front line for the screening and treatment of the 25 million patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But where and how do you start in managing this medical condition with our physician colleagues? Treating OSA is more than just taking models to make an appliance. Understanding the pathophysiology and medicine of sleep is crucial in providing patients with an optimal level of care that will improve their quality of life. Once you know the science behind sleep medicine, you can set up your practice for success with the right team members focusing on the airway health of your patients.

FLJM2 Infection Control and OSHA Update: That Thing You Do (repeat of AM session)

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

Course Description:

FLJT2 Opioid Stigma, Hysteria, Paranoia and Errata: Making Good Decisions Based on Data

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Descriptions:

This course will explore the current controversies, patient and prescriber stigmas and reasonable prescribing practices regarding opioid medications, while also introducing alternative therapies for controlling acute pain. Additionally, participants will learn strategies beyond the traditional methods to provide pain relief to patients with complex and longstanding pain issues.

FLEB2 Show Me the Big Picture: Updates in Dental Radiology and Imaging*sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Course Description:

This course meets the requirements for periodic radiology safety training. The instructor will provide an overview of current topics including radiology history, basic radiation science, current dental X-ray equipment, X-ray use precautions and practical applications of CBCT. Participants will also learn the pros and cons of digital imaging sciences, and how to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation by applying the ADA and FDA’s 2012 Recommendations for Patient Selection and Limiting Radiation Exposure to patient care protocol.

FLAK2 You, Oral Health, Chronic Disease and the New Guidelines* sponsored by Crest

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Recommended Audience: Hygienists

Course Description:

Oral bacteria have been correlated with a host of systemic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes, as well as many other chronic illnesses. By committing to an interdisciplinary approach to care, we can be key stakeholders in facilitating our patients’ journeys to whole-body health. Attendees will explore the history of the oral-systemic link as well as periodontal disease and the mechanism of action for the association to chronic systemic illness. This course includes a review of the literature concerning the oral-systemic link and how to communicate those findings to our patients to facilitate whole-body health. Using each member of the dental team to educate the patient will also be discussed.

FEDM2B The Biggest Killer of Dentists

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

This course will show the connection between oral health and heart attack and stroke risk and how to detect it before symptoms become obvious. Portable technology is now available that can measure the earliest stages of cardiovascular disease. The carotid intima-media thickness test (CIMT) is a new approach to ultrasound of the carotid arteries. Unlike past technology that tested for blood flow, the CIMT can see inside the artery wall. It can detect increased thickness, a result of vascular inflammation, and the presence of plaque long before it impedes blood flow. A demonstration will be presented on stage as well as offered to attendees who would like to be tested

FLRZ2B Facebook and Instagram Paid Marketing- Step by Step Campaign* sponsored by CareCredit

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

Is your Facebook presence in need of a boost? Discover paid campaign options to expand your practice visibility, increase engagement and attract new patients. Walk through a step-by-step campaign build to see how Facebook boosts and sponsored posts are built and how they can benefit your practice.

FPTR2B The New Generation of Aligners Workshop: Clinically Powered, Clinician Controlled* sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

2:40 pm - 4:00 pm

Recommended Audience: Dental Assistants

Course Description:

FLRZ2C Instagram Marketing Must-Haves: Strategies and Tips* sponsored by CareCredit

3:30 pm - 4:20 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

Instagram has quickly grown into a powerful social network. Is your practice making the most of the Instagram economy? Discover tools, apps and tips to help enhance your practice brand, grow followers and attract new patients. This course will cover topics such as hashtags, strategic following and Instagram stories.

FECM2C Sleep- Related Breathing Disorders and Their Relationship to Temporomandibular and Craniofa

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

Humans can go thirty days without eating, three days without water, but only three minutes without breathing. Nasal breathing is proper breathing and Dr. Miller’s course will explain the ramifications of poor nasal breathing and it’s co-morbidities with sleep disordered breathing (SDB), which includes snoring, upper airway resistance (UARS), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

This course will “connect the dots” between nasal breathing, SBD, TMJ and craniofacial pain. Dr. Miller will also discuss the health consequences of SDB as well as the benefits of it’s treatment and management.

Saturday, July 20 2019

SLGK1 Create a Happy Team that Implements Sustainable Results* sponsored by CareCredit

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

Improve your patient experience and empower your team by implementing the Complete Health™ Business Model in your practice, which relies upon the principles of CARE (Case Acceptance, Patient Retention and Experience). Learn strategies for recurring issues that dental teams face, including low case acceptance, broken appointments, misaligned teams and new patient acquisition.

SPLM1 CPR for Healthcare Professionals

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

This course will cover 1-2 person cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and choking rescue techniques for adults, children and infants. This course will also train participants on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and different face masks and barriers. All participants will receive a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card, valid for 2 years.

SPJM1 Hands-On Infection Control Workshop

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

Course Description:

This workshop will consider current concepts and available product approaches in the application of infection control precautions. Infection control guidelines routinely provide clinicians with appropriate choices of products and materials which can be used in the procedures and protocols designed for minimizing cross-contamination and cross-infection. This course will consider application of these and other types of infection control materials in the light of appropriate documented knowledge. Potential implications of misuse of representative items will also be discussed.

SLGK2A Five Step Healthy Patient Blueprint* sponsored by CareCredit

12:30 pm - 1:20 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

Course Description:

The Five Step Healthy Patient Blueprint is one of the keystone systems in the Next Level methodology that is used to educate patients and restore health through the course of their visit. Learn how to present to patients in an ethical, non-pressuring way so they understand your value and invest in their healthcare.

SPLM2 CPR for Healthcare Professionals

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

SPJM2 Hands-On Infection Control Workshop (repeat of AM session)

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

Course Description:

SLGK2B The Lost Revenue Locator* sponsored by CareCredit

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

Course Description:

Many offices aren’t aware of the hidden hygiene fortune that remains untapped in their daily prophy and exam schedule. There are several practice metrics most dental teams are not tracking that can make a significant difference to the health of the practice and your patients. Understand how minor shifts can add up to major increased revenue.

SEBM2A Marijuana and Oral Conscious Sedation

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Recommended Audience: Dental Assistant

Course Description:

Recent legislation in some U.S. states and Canada has made marijuana legal and accessible to the general population. The likelihood that dentists will have patients who use, both medicinally and recreationally, will probably rise with these changes in legislation. Because marijuana has been classified as a Class 1-controlled substance by the federal government, clinical research has been difficult to conduct. Because of this, a large amount of knowledge about the systemic short- and long-term effects of marijuana is not known. For dentists who use oral conscious sedation in their practices, this lack of knowledge is a concern from a patient safety standpoint. This course will review what is known about the systemic effects and apply these principles to the practice of oral conscious sedation.

SLGK2C The Complete Health Business Model: The Triple Win* sponsored by CareCredit

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants & Hygienists

Course Description:

How do you currently onboard your new patients? Do they truly understand what your practice stands for and how you can help them with their overall health? While getting patients through the door is only the first step, retaining them is the key to healthy patients and a thriving practice.

SEMD2C 20 Clinical Tips in 50 Minutes

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Recommended Audiences: Dental Assistants, Hygienists & Office Staff

Course Description:

This course will offer “real-world” clinical tips from Michael R. Dorociak, DMD, MAGD, a practicing clinician who focuses on useful materials, devices and techniques in dentistry. He will present the latest research and cutting-edge information in a practical and action-oriented format