American Association of Dental Office Management Events Newswire

MAADOM Approved Educational Session: Elevating Your Leading to Lead People More Effectively 4/2/2020 7:00 AM - 12/31/2020

Fri, 29 May 2020 09:47:07 GMT

Approved for 1 CE towards AADOM Designations

In this Advanced course for leaders, discuss the challenges and how you can navigate those with authenticity and grace.

Learning Objectives:

Develop accountability within your team for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness
Understand how to facilitate change as a leader
Discuss how to identify blame in the workplace

Attendees must hold a current FAADOM Designation. This session satisfies the requirement of attendance at one chapter meeting.

Cathy Jameson is the founder of Jameson Management, an international dental management, marketing and hygiene coaching firm. The Jameson Method of Management, developed by Cathy, offers proven management and marketing systems for helping organizations improve their workflow and efficiency in a positive, forward thinking culture. Cathy earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and then a Master’s Degree in psychology from Goddard College. She received her doctorate from Walden University.

Cathy has been named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry as well as being the recipient of the second Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Dental Office Management in 2014. Cathy has been named a Leader in CE by Dentistry Today multiple times, most recently in 2020.

She considers herself a life- long learner and encourages those around her to be in a constant state of study, growth and action. She is the author of several books, including her latest title, the third edition of Collect What You Produce.

MAADOM Approved Educational Session: Overcome Your Writing Challenges 4/2/2020 7:00 AM - 12/31/2020

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:43:42 GMT

Approved for 1 CE towards AADOM Designations

Not sure where to start with writing a professional article or blog post? Not sure what topic to choose? Not sure how long to make the piece?

No worries, we've got you covered! As part of our Mastership program we've asked candidates to submit, and have published, three articles in AADOM publications. Kevin Henry, the editor of DrBiscuspid lends a helping hand in this session, How to Overcome Your Writing Challenges.

Attendees must hold a current FAADOM Designation. This session satisfies the requirement of attendance at one chapter meeting.

With more than 16 years in the dental publishing industry, Kevin Henry is the editorial director for Dr Biscuspid and is the co-founder for IgniteDA.net, a community designed to empower, enlighten and educate dental assistants. He speaks to dental assistants throughout the country, reminding them of the important role they play every day in their practice. Kevin was recently named as one of the top five influential voices in the industry on Twitter. You can follow him at @kgh23.

MAADOM Approved Educational Session: Know Your KPI's 4/2/2020 7:00 AM - 12/31/2020

Tue, 05 May 2020 11:30:15 GMT

Approved for 1 CE towards AADOM Designations

Key Performance Indicators are measurements that help you understand how your practice is doing. Although a practice may appear to be running smoothly, one way to know its true health it to track critical data. A good KPI should act as a compass, helping you and your Team understand whether you are truly on right track toward your strategic goals.

This session will review the important statistics to track and how you use the information to focus office systems and training to achieve better results.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the important data to track beyond the P&L and Management Software information.
Discover how to impact the practice “bottom line” most effectively by knowing where to focus your attention.
Learn how to use practice analytics to inspire and direct your Team to improve practice growth and professional development.

Attendees must hold a current FAADOM Designation. This session satisfies the requirement of attendance at one chapter meeting.

Debra Engelhardt-Nash is a trainer, and author, a presenter and a consultant. Having been in dentistry for over 30 years she engages standing-room only audiences for organizations and study groups nationally and internationally. Through her service she has had the honor of meeting amazing people and speaking in beautiful countries such as Peru, Sweden, Romania, England, Croatia, France, and Turkey. She is a continual presenter for the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

MAADOM Approved Educational Session: the Office Manager's Guide to Project Management 4/2/2020 7:00 AM - 12/31/2020

Fri, 08 May 2020 16:30:42 GMT

Approved for 1 CE towards AADOM Designations

In the never-ending challenge to “get it all done” it’s easy for to-do items to slip through the cracks, while the to-do lists pile up. There is a simpler way. It’s not only about a better system for handling tasks, it’s also involves your greatest asset – the dental team – at a higher level.

Objectives:

Learn the components of effective project management
Discover simple technology to manage projects visually for one or more locations
Learn how to engage dentists and teams so that progress is trackable and accountability is built-in

Attendees must hold a current FAADOM Designation. This session satisfies the requirement of attendance at one chapter meeting.

Penny Reed is a speaker, coach, and author of the book Growing Your Dental Business. She coaches dentists and their teams increase their performance and create an office culture where the entire team looks forward to coming to work.

Penny began has been coaching dentists and their teams since 1994. She has been named a Leader in Dental Consulting by Dentistry Today, from 2007 to 2017. She is a member of the Speaking Consulting Network, National Speakers’ Association, and the American Association of Dental Office Managers.

Penny lives in Tennessee with her husband Rob and is the proud mom of Brooke and Savanah.

MAADOM Approved Educational Session: Transformational Leadership for the Advanced Leader 4/2/2020 7:00 AM - 12/31/2020

Mon, 18 May 2020 08:49:46 GMT

Approved for 1 CE towards AADOM Designations

With a strong foundation of leadership skills, explore how you can advance your leadership ability to become a transformational leader during this power packed session.

Learning Objectives:

Identify seven key questions as leaders critical to your ongoing growth.
Understand the qualities of transformational leadership and how to apply those in your work.
Maximize your decision making process on items large and small.

Attendees must hold a current FAADOM Designation. This session satisfies the requirement of attendance at one chapter meeting.

Insurance Town Hall - Session II 6/2/2020 1:00 PM - 6/2/2020 2:00 PM

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:59:49 GMT

Approved for 1 CE towards AADOM Distinctions

DENTAL INSURANCE. Did the hair on your neck just go up? Yes, we know.

That’s because when we ask AADOM members the #1 challenge they face in their dental practice, the answer is always dental insurance. We’re here to help! We’ve assembled three of the nation’s foremost dental insurance experts, Dr. Charles Blair, Teresa Duncan, MS, FAADOM and Colleen Huff, FAADOM, to guide and inform you with the AADOM INSURANCE TOWN HALL.

The AADOM INSURANCE TOWN HALL is an AADOM members-only program. Brought to you via 4 live webcasts, you will have the opportunity to submit your specific question and have it answered by one of our experts. Learn what challenges others are facing, best practices, AND best solutions! Stay ahead of the curve in the always-changing dental insurance landscape with the AADOM Insurance Town Hall.

Session II features Colleen Huff, FAADOM and will be facilitated by Teresa Duncan, MS, FAADOM. We'll send a questionnaire to attendees a few weeks before the session and Colleen and Teresa will cover your most pressing insurance questions!

No dental insurance topic is off limits!

Webcast is scheduled for 1:00pm est.

Colleen Huff, FAADOM has been in the dental field for over 20 years. Her dental career began as a customer service representative for Metlife Dental in Utica, NY. From there a move to New Jersey introduced her to the world of dental offices and she has been there ever since. Colleen is currently an office manager and is an independent consultant for numerous offices throughout the country. She began her speaking career in 2015 covering all aspects of understanding dental insurance and can be found speaking around the country at national meetings as well as local AADOM chapter events. Colleen has been a member of AADOM since 2006, achieved her AADOM Fellowship in 2015 and is President of the AADOM Buffalo NY Chapter.

With over 20 years of healthcare experience, Teresa addresses topics such as Insurance Coding, Office Manager Training and Revenue Growth and Protection. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Management. Her memberships include the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, National Speakers Association and the Academy of Dental Management Consultants. She was recently named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry. Teresa received her Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management.

AADOM Tribe Talk - General Discussion - Reopening Time 6/3/2020 7:00 PM - 6/3/2020 8:00 PM

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:13:20 GMT

AADOM Tribe Talk - General Discussion - Reopening What's Working and What's Not

As offices begin to open, it's a great time to connect with your AADOM Tribe! Let us help connect you! We've set up a private Zoom meeting where members can connect live with a group of other AADOM members. We are happy to provide the platform for these talks so that you can connect with other dental office managers and practice administrators to discuss challenges, ask questions, and share information on topics that are current with your peers. Many of you have asked to share informition and ask questions about the reopening process, what's working, what's not, things you've learned, etc. With AADOM, you are never alone!

This Tribe Talk will be limited to the first 200 registrants.

This session begins at 7:00pm eastern time.

Livecast: How to Turn Words Into Revenue (In 165 Characters or Less) 6/10/2020 1:00 PM - 6/10/2020 2:00 PM

Thu, 21 May 2020 17:25:45 GMT

Approved for 1 CE towards AADOM Designations

Please note, this session is a Facebook LIVE Event - visit the AADOM Facebook Page to view on 6/10/20 at 1:00pm est

No one can ignore the fact that the current COVID climate has turned our reality upside down and changed our world. For those of us in the dental domain, it has been more impactful than anything we have experienced. This course will help you navigate the next phase of delivering care with a unique outlook. It’s sure to transform your mindset about the predictability of scripting successful messaging to your team and your patients.

Our practices will not be the same. With uncertain times, we all need and want to communicate with confidence and clarity to our patients. Sending a consistent message can give all those in your circle the assurance they need in times of change. Finding a new “abnormal” can be more predictable with systems to support the desired outcome. Touch less but connect more when you intentionally plan how your message will land. These systems for scripting your messaging can create the value and connection we all need today.

Course Learning Objectives:

Learn the system of 3 C’s of communication
Discover the difference in communication and connection
Appreciate Information versus Excuses with patient communication
Create Urgency for Appointment Times and Increased Pre Pay Opportunities

Livecast begins at 1:00pm est on our AADOM Facebook Page

Sponsored by: Weave

JoAn Majors works with organizations who want to improve predictability, profitability and PASSION! Her happy place is inspiring team members to greatness. She has been published in over 25 magazines, newsletters and written 4 books. Her platform voice and writing voice are unique to her story telling style. Always friendly and fun, she is candid but not crude. Her programs are prescriptive but not preachy.
She is content creation specialist and co-founder of The Soft Skills Institute. She earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional with the National Speakers Association and a member of GSN, SCN, AADOM ASCA, DSI, ADIA and sits on the advisory board for DeW.Life Magazine. An ambassador to select dental companies she often functions as the Comprehensive Care Coordinator in her husband’s practice. To learn more, visit: http://www.joanmajors.com

Mike Buckner has spent the last 9 years in Business Development in the technology and communication space for the Dental Industry. He loves educating offices and teams across the country, on how to improve their efficiencies and increase patient loyalty in their practice. His career in the Dental space led him from Solutionreach to Dental Intelligence, and now currently with Weave. He joined Weave on the Business Development team in 2017, primarily focused on increasing Brand Awareness and overall influence in the Dental Space. He is married to a Dental Assistant, has 2 daughters, and twin 2-year-old boys.

AADOM Chapter Meeting - Southern, MN Chapter - VIRTUAL MEETING 6/10/2020 2:30 PM - 6/10/2020 5:00 PM

Wed, 20 May 2020 15:58:53 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Southern, MN AADOM Chapter!

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Topic: Roundtable

Moderator: Jessica Linde, Chapter President

Topic Details: Please join us for a much needed Roundtable meeting! We will address current issues, concerns, and strategies we are all facing in the dental world.

Meeting Location: Virtual ZOOM Meeting

Meeting Details: Free registration for all Chapter members, $10 fee for non-Chapter AADOM members and $15 fee for non-AADOM members

Meeting Sponsors: CareCredit, Henry Schein and Computer Technology Solutions

Register Here

Zoom Meeting - Once you have registered, an email with the link to join the virtual meeting will be sent from Jessica Linde, Southern MN Chapter President.

If you should have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Jessica at (507) 388-3384 or via email at jlinde@rvdofmankato.com.

Approved for 2 AADOM and/or AGD/PACE CE.

AADOM Chapter Meeting - Denver, CO Chapter - VIRTUAL MEETING 6/11/2020 6:00 PM - 6/11/2020 7:15 PM

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:12:24 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Denver, CO AADOM Chapter!

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

Topic: Take your "To Do List" to "To Done!"

Speaker: Andrea Greer

Topic Details: Time management is crucial to the success of a business yet we all struggle with it? Andrea presents step-by-step guidance for organizing your workplace, sorting through the paper and making sure the key task of your day don’t slip through the cracks. She will also share her favorite organization products, 3rd party partners for the dental office and systems for taming your ‘To Do’ list!

Learning Objectives:

Learn the P.A.R.E. method for sorting through all the STUFF cluttering your space
Implement the strategies to accomplish those tasks on your ‘To-Do’ lists
Explore a variety of options for organization and paper management

Meeting Sponsors: CareCredit, Agency of Credit Control

Meeting Location: Virtual GoToWebinar Meeting

Meeting Details: Non-AADOM members: $50 meeting fee. AADOM (non-chapter) members: $35 meeting fee. AADOM chapter members: Free. Check, Cash or V/MC accepted.

Andrea Greer, founder of ON Point Space and ON Point Dental Consulting, combines over 25 years of clinical, management, and consulting experience in the dental industry with a love of organization, time management and decor to create productive and beautiful workspaces for dental professionals. Applying her extensive knowledge of the unique challenges that dental professionals face every day, she delivers effective and easy to implement tools to help dental teams improve their practice appearance, tame their ‘to-do’ lists, and most importantly, create an amazing experience for every patient, every time. In addition, she works with professionals who ‘office’ at home to create a space they love to step into every day!

Approved for 1 AADOM and/or AGD/PACE CE.

AADOM Chapter Meeting - Northwest, FL Chapter - VIRTUAL MEETING 6/16/2020 6:30 PM - 6/16/2020 7:45 PM

Wed, 27 May 2020 09:30:29 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Northwest, FL AADOM Chapter!

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Time: 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Topic: Re-opening Round Table

Moderator: Allison Gilmore

Meeting Sponsors: N/A

Meeting Location: Virtual ZOOM Meeting

Meeting Details: Free to all attendees

Zoom Meeting - Once you have registered, an email with the link to join the virtual meeting will be sent.

If you should have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Allison Gilmore at (850) 476-4283 or via email at southaadom@gmail.com.

Approved for 1 AADOM and/or AGD/PACE CE.

AADOM Tribe Talk - Dental Spouse Session 6/17/2020 7:00 PM - 6/17/2020 8:00 PM

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:05:13 GMT

AADOM Tribe Talk - Dental Spouse Session

With AADOM TRIBE TALKS you will be able to connect live and privately with a group of other AADOM members. We are happy to provide the platform for you to connect with your dental spouse peers discuss what matters NOW, share best practices, and lend and get support. With AADOM, you are never alone!

AADOM Chapter Meeting - Charlotte Metro Area, NC/SC Chapter - VIRTUAL MEETING 6/18/2020 7:30 PM - 6/18/2020 8:30 PM

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:34:04 GMT

Please join us for the FIRST meeting of the Charlotte Metro Area, NC/SC AADOM Chapter!

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Topic: Happy Birthday to Us!

Topic Details: Let's get together for an informal video chat just to meet and see what we collectively want to get out of this organization!

Moderator/Speaker: Sherry May, Chapter President

Meeting Sponsors: N/A

Meeting Location: Virtual ZOOM Meeting

Meeting Details: Free to all attendees

Zoom Meeting - Once you have registered, an email with the link to join the virtual meeting will be sent.

If you should have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Sherry May at (803) 616-2383 or via email at charlottemetroaadom@gmail.com.

Approved for 1 AADOM and/or AGD/PACE CE.

AADOM Chapter Meeting - Co-Hosted by Bay Area, CA/Central, CA/Contra Costa, CA/Orange County, CA/Sacramento, CA/San Diego, CA Chapters - VIRTUAL MEETING 6/18/2020 5:30 PM - 6/18/2020 7:00 PM

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:32:32 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Bay Area, CA/Central, CA/Contra Costa, CA/Orange County, CA/Sacramento, CA/San Diego, CA AADOM Chapters!

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm PST

Topic: CA Law SB639 and "Coming Back From COVID"

Speakers: Bobby Ray Richardson and Debra Nash

Topic Details: Learn about the new California SB639 law taking effect July 1, 2020 from CareCredit and the amazing Debra Nash will teach us how to successfully prepare and navigate our practice's coming back from COVID-19.

Meeting Sponsors: CareCredit

Meeting Location: Virtual ZOOM Meeting

Meeting Details: All CA AADOM Chapters will be co-hosting this event! Free to all attendees! Once you have registered, an email with the link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to you.

Bobby Ray Richardson has been with CareCredit for 20 years now with 7 years previous experience in inside sales with sporting goods and CNC machinery. Starting his career in 2000 with CareCredit as an Inside Sales Representative learning the dynamics of the program. In 2004 CareCredit developed a sales team of practice development managers and knew what his next step would be. In 2005 was promoted to the PDM role covering Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties of Southern California. He took on roles and various responsibilities earning the honor of Top Salesperson for 2016. The following year was elected to be a part of the Synchrony Talent Development Program in 2017 and shortly thereafter was promoted to a newly developed position of Strategic Accounts Manager in 2018.
In his current role as Strategic Accounts Manager, Bobby is focused on partnering and strengthening long term strategic relationships with C-suite stakeholders within assigned industry/Corporate Accounts in conjunction with growth strategies to drive continued usage and enrollments.

If you should have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Kristi Abrahamsen at (415) 448-8120 or via email at Kristi@DrDorostkar.com.

Approved for 2 AADOM and/or AGD/PACE CE.

AADOM Chapter Meeting - Columbus, OH Chapter - VIRTUAL MEETING 6/24/2020 12:00 Noon - 6/24/2020 2:00 PM

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:57:17 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Columbus, OH AADOM Chapter!

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Topic: The Seven Steps to Negotiating PPO Fees

Speaker: Benjamin Tuinei

Topic Details:

Meeting Sponsors: Carecredit, Raymond James/Born Investment Group, Advantage Technologies,

Transworld Systems, PMA Practice Transitions

Meeting Details:

Meeting Location: Virtual Meeting

Columbus, OH 43219

Approved for 2 AADOM and/or AGD/PACE CE.

AADOM Chapter Meeting - Boston, MA Chapter - VIRTUAL MEETING 6/25/2020 6:30 PM - 6/25/2020 8:00 PM

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:59:56 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Boston, MA AADOM Chapter!

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2020

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Topic: In-House Membership Plans

Speaker: Becky McLaughlin

Topic Details: How to create, utilize, and market in-house membership plans to current and new patients

Meeting Sponsor: Kleer

Meeting Location: Virtual ZOOM Meeting

Meeting Details: Free to Boston, MA Chapter members, $15 fee for non-Chapter members

Meeting Registration

Zoom Meeting - Once you have registered, an email with the link to join the virtual meeting will be sent from Savanah Carlson, Boston MA Chapter President.

If you should have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Savanah at (781) 853-8109 or via email at savanah@aadomboston.com.

Approved for 2 AADOM and/or AGD/PACE CE

AADOM Chapter Meeting - Des Moines, IA Chapter - VIRTUAL MEETING - POSTPONED 6/26/2020 1:00 PM - 6/26/2020 3:30 PM

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:37:46 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Des Moines, IA AADOM Chapter!

Date: Friday, June 26, 2020

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Topic: Your 12-month Marketing Action Plan, Creating a Proactive Marketing Strategy Post-COVID

Speaker: Angela Byrnes

Topic Details: The world looks quite different than it did just a few months ago. Your marketing strategy needs to look different too.We often say that “everything is marketing” – every interaction with your patients and the community is a part of your brand. This is especially true now more than ever as practices are adapting to changing state and federal requirements, standards of care, and patient perspectives. In this presentation, we’ll show you how to customize a 12-month marketing action plan unique to your practice’s evolving needs and goals. We’ll use our proven formula to help you identify what to prioritize and how much time to spend in different marketing efforts. Each practice is different, so we’ll help you craft a customized plan that fits YOUR needs.You’ll get actionable, simple, step-by-step guidance to prioritize the marketing efforts that really matter. Plus, you’ll get an amazing (FREE!) marketing workbook to help you and your team hit the ground running at your own pace.COURSE OBJECTIVES:• Customize a month-by-month, one-year action plan for your practice• Create a proactive rather than reactive action plan in response to changing marketing needs• Identify opportunities for growth and problems you can solve• Learn how to adapt marketing messaging to break down patients’ barriers• Discover how to spot “marketing moments” (and how to help your team do it too!)• Identify how to delegate and share the load (no more mile-long to-do lists on your plate only!)

Meeting Location: Virtual ZOOM Meeting

Meeting Details: Chapter Members - No Charge. Non-Chapter Members $50 meeting fee. Fee is due prior to meeting. For payment of meeting fee or if you should have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Chavelle Rice at (515) 822-3067 or via email at iowadentalmanagers@outlook.com.

Approved for 2 AADOM and/or AGD/PACE CE.

AADOM Chapter Meeting - Tennessee Valley, TN/AL/GA/NC Chapter - VIRTUAL MEETING 6/26/2020 3:00 PM - 6/26/2020 4:00 PM

Thu, 28 May 2020 11:59:06 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Tennessee Valley, TN/AL/GA/NC AADOM Chapter!

Date: Friday, June 26, 2020

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Topic: Now That You've Reopened Your Practice, Don't Let Hackers Shut Your Doors

Speaker: Gary Salman, CEO Black Talon Security, LLC

Topic Details: Please join Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, to learn best practices on how to protect you from cybercriminals. You will leave the webinar with a complete understanding of the importance of securing your network and what you can do NOW to avoid being shut down from a cyberattack.

Key Learning Points:

Why hackers are targeting IT companies...ultimately resulting in a breach at your practice
How to better secure your network from cybercriminals
Understand why IT companies can leave you vulnerable to an attack
Best practices you can put into place now

Meeting Sponsor: Black Talon Security, LLC

Location: Virtual GoToWebinar Meeting

Meeting Details: Free GoToWebinar with Gary Salman!!! Any AADOM member can attend. We will open this up to all AADOM and Chapter members!! Register through AADOM to receive a virtual meeting registration link from Black Talon.

If you should have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Jenny Brown at (423) 296-8210 or via email at tennvalleyaadom@gmail.com.

As the CEO and co-founder of Black Talon Security, Gary is dedicated to data security and understanding the latest trends in the industry, particularly as they relate to the healthcare field. He has a proven executive management track record and over 30 years of experience in software development and computer IT.
Gary also speaks nationally on cybersecurity threats and their impact on the dental community. He has trained thousands of dental offices across the U.S. on how to maintain “best practices” in cybersecurity and has been featured in over 30 local and national publications.
In addition, Gary has over 15 years as an instructor at West Point and he is also involved in law enforcement.

Black Talon has been called in to assist with many large ransomware and data breach attacks across the United States.

Approved for 1 AADOM and/or AGD/PACE CE