American Association of Dental Office Management Events Newswire

Dental Insurance Design and Management - An AADOM Approved Curriculum 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:51:01 GMT

Approved for 8 CE towards AADOM Designations

There's More to Insurance Than Codes!

Managing a well-executed insurance system is not easy. It takes time and knowledge. This course provides up-to-date education you can explore at your own pace to prepare you and your practice for success.

Plan design variations and how to discuss them with patients
Secondary insurance and coordination of benefits
Claim terminology and the current claim form
Documentation guidelines including worksheets
EOBs, EOPs, and how to read them
Reimbursement tips for periodontal and crown procedures
Non-covered services and self-funded plans
Conversation skills to discuss in and out-of-network benefits
Say this, not that when discussing insurance coverage
Recommended reports to manage your claims process
Appeals processes with the sample messages for your patients
Plus more in 20+modules!

After completion of the full curriculum and successfully passing an assessment, you will be provided with a Certificate of Completion and 8 AADOM approved CE. Please forward this certificate to info@dentalmanagers.com to have the 8 CE recorded in your profile. Plus you will receive the Insurance Coordinator Field Guide e-book, Teresa's comprehensive insurance documentation guidelines and interview questions to hire the best insurance coordinator!

Course presented by Teresa Duncan, MS, FAADOM

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, the 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.

DSBN Futureproofing Your Practice Modules 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:55:00 GMT

This AADOM curriculum is limited to Dental Spouse Business Network Members

Approved for 3 CE towards AADOM Designations

Curriculum Overview:

Five easy-to-follow modules between 20 - 45 minutes in length
Work through the modules in order on your own schedule
Summary and Next Steps with Thad Miller and Kim McQueen available for viewing upon completion of module 5
Includes a 60 minute follow-up consultation with a DDSmatch Dental Practice Transitions consultant to develop a customized plan for the future of your practice

Module Descriptions:

Business Valuation & Financial Planning, Presented by: Thad Miller, Kam McQuay, CPA and Scott Walloch, CPA

Review how dental practices are analyzed by certified valuation analysts with dental industry expertise. Their findings are fair, reliable and respected by banking institutions and will serve as part of the wealth management planning. Discuss what makes a dental practice valuable, what are some pitfalls to avoid and items to consider for future transition.

Legal - Wills, Trusts, Sudden Change of Ownership, Presented by: Thad Miller and Brad Cohen, Esq.

Discuss the need to update or create critical legal documents to prepare and protect the practice assets and value in the event of an unforeseen death or disability to the owner. Review why it's important to have legal representation in a transition and the roles an attorney plays in the process and how to handle real estate or landlord discussions during a transition.

Insurance Review - Fee Evaluation & Dental Membership Plan Evaluation, Presented by: Thad Miller, Shelley DeGroff and Katie Franklin

Comprehensive and customized consultation to review the current dental insurance plans in place in your practice. Isolate new plans to consider or plans to discontinue to achieve your ideal payer mix. Discuss the benefits of incorporation of membership plans in the practice.

Real Estate & Lease Review, Presented by: Thad Miller and David Durm, Esq.

Concise review of how real estate factors into a dental practice transition. Review options if you own your building or if you have a lease when transitioning. Discuss options of selling the practice and the real estate at the same time , and what to do if a potential buyer likes the practice but not the location of the building.

Staying in Touch with Your Practice, Presented by: Thad Miller and Steve Jensen

Detailed review of how to track challenges, opportunities and strengths of the practice and staff. Understand how strong your team is, and how the strength of your team can determine the profitability of your practice.

Certificate of completion awarded upon completion of all modules.

HR Tuesday - Ask Me Anything 1/9/2024 1:00 PM - 1/9/2024 2:00 PM

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:22:18 GMT

Please note, this session is being simulcast on the AADOM Facebook Page, the AADOM LinkedIn Page, and the AADOM YouTube Channel to view on 1/9/24 at 1:00 pm Eastern

HR Tuesday - Ask Me Anything

You Asked, We Answered - HR AMA with Paul Edwards from CEDR HR Solutions. Hosted by Heather Colicchio

All your daily human resource issues likely have some state, federal, or local employment laws that you must comply with while, at the same time, trying to find the best human way to solve the core problem. In this series, we will fit the two together and help you all devise some great resolutions.

Submit your burning HR questions HERE!

Dental Spouse Business Network Chapter - Growing Leaders' Book Club 1/10/2024 8:00 PM - 1/10/2024 9:00 PM

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:25:55 GMT

Dental Spouse Business Network Chapter Members

Be part of the new DSBN Chapter Growing Leaders' Book Club!

The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific. All meetings will be held via Zoom, a link to which will be included in your confirmation email after you register.

The January meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2024, where we will be discussing the book The Team Success Handbook: 12 Strategies for Highly Productive Entrepreneurial Teams by Shannon Waller. The book can be purchased HERE on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, or audio version. Begin reading it now to participate in the great discussion!

DSBN Member Debbie Jones will facilitate the discussion each month. Each meeting has been approved for 1 CEU toward AADOM Designations. Attendance is limited to DSBN Chapter Members.

Debbie Jones, RN, MN, DAADOM is the Practice Administrator for her husband Mike Jones’ General Dental Practice in Newport Beach, CA. She joined him because they thought it would be a good idea for her to help cover for the Admin Team. Little did she know that her career would transition to full-time dental administration.

Debbie is a lifetime AADOM member who received her AADOM Fellowship, (FAADOM), in 2021, her AADOM Mastership, (MAADOM), in 2022, and recently received her AADOM Diplomate distinction, (DAADOM), as part of the 2023 class. She loves learning and has attended every conference since 2018 when she joined AADOM.

AADOM Recognized DPLN Meeting - NW Association of Dental Practice Management 1/10/2024 12:00 Noon - 1/10/2024 2:00 PM

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:27:25 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the NW Association of Dental Practice Management!

Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific

Topic: What to Look For When Referring Children to Ortho

Speaker: Dr. Mackay Tingey

Topic Details: Talking about what to look for in children for referring to ortho. Expansion, why, not how.

Meeting Sponsors: Kevin Brown, DDS

Meeting Location:
The Office of Kevin M. Brown, DDS
301 116th Ave SE
Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004

Meeting Details: Registration is free for all attendees. Chipotle will be provided.

If you have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Tammy Gemmer at (425) 454-7690 or via email at nwadpm23@gmail.com.

Approved for 2 CEU towards AADOM designations

AADOM Recognized DPLN Meeting - East Tennessee Dental Connection 1/11/2024 6:00 PM - 1/11/2024 8:00 PM

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:04:20 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the East Tennessee Dental Connection DPLN!

Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Eastern

Topic: Open Forum Roundtable Discussion

Moderators: DPLN board members

Topic Details: Join us as we discuss the upcoming events for 2024!

Meeting Sponsor: Implants & Oral Surgery of Chattanooga

Meeting Location:
Chuy's
2271 Gunbarrel Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421

Meeting Details: Free registration for chapter members. There is a $50 individual meeting fee for all other attendees. Applicable fee due prior to event. Please make checks out to Tennessee Valley Chapter, AADOM. Mail payments to c/o East Brainerd Oral Surgery attention Brittany Coates, 1350 Mackey Branch Drive, Suite 110 Chattanooga, TN 37421.
One entree from the Chuy's menu will be provided for each attendee.

If you have questions regarding the meeting or registration, please reach out to Brittany Stehr at (423) 208-1191 or via email at easttennesseesc@gmail.com.

Approved for 2 CEU towards AADOM designations

AADOM Recognized DPLN Meeting - Maine Dental Leadership Coalition - HYBRID MEETING 1/12/2024 9:00 AM - 1/12/2024 10:00 AM

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:48:44 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Maine Dental Leadership Coalition!

Date: Friday, January 12, 2024

Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am Eastern

Topic: Knowing Your Numbers for the New Year

Speaker: Nancy Kagan

Topic Details: Nancy Kagan, Managing Partner with Rosen Summit Dental Advisors, LLC will be presenting on knowing your numbers for the new year.

Meeting Sponsor: N/A

Meeting Location:
Harborside Dental
1750 Post Road
Wells, Maine 04090

Meeting Details: Registration is free for all MDLC members. There is a $35 meeting fee for non-MDLC members. Applicable fee must be paid 48 hours before the event. For those wishing to attend virtually, please contact Stacey Singleton for the link.

Brunch will be served to those attending in person.

If you have questions about the meeting, registration fee remittance, or if you are unable to attend in person and need the virtual link, please reach out to Stacey Singleton at (207) 608-1692 or via email at mainedlc@gmail.com.

Approved for 2 CEU towards AADOM designations

AADOM Recognized DPLN Meeting - Quad City Dental Network 1/18/2024 6:00 PM - 1/18/2024 8:00 PM

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:10:57 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Quad City Dental Network DPLN!

Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Central

Topic: Annual Members Meeting

Moderator: Denise Coyne, DAADOM, DPLN President

Topic Details: Join us for a roundtable discussion of our DPLN in 2024

Meeting Sponsor: N/A

Meeting Location:
Quad City Orthodontics
Conference Room
3200 Ridge Point
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Meeting Details: Registration is free for all attendees. Food and beverage will be provided.

If you have questions regarding the meeting please reach out to Denise Coyne at (309) 721-4900 or via email at dcoyne89@hotmail.com.

Approved for 2 CEU towards AADOM designations

AADOM Recognized DPLN Meeting - NW Association of Dental Practice Management 1/18/2024 6:00 PM - 1/18/2024 8:00 PM

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:29:01 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the NW Association of Dental Practice Management DPLN!

Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Pacific

Topic: Dr. Roy Shelburne's Story

Speaker: Dr. Roy Shelburne

Topic Details: Dr. Roy Shelburne will share his story about being convicted of healthcare fraud, racketeering, and money laundering and how he spent 19 months in prison!

Meeting Sponsors: Patterson Dental and Kevin Brown, DDS

Meeting Location:
The Office of Kevin M. Brown, DDS
301 116th Ave SE
Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004

Meeting Details: There is a $45 meeting fee for all attendees which is payable at the meeting by check, cash, or Venmo.

Snacks and beverages will be provided.

If you have questions regarding the meeting or to register to attend, please reach out to Tammy Gemmer at (425) 454-7690 or via email at nwadpm23@gmail.com.

Approved for 2 CEU towards AADOM designations

AADOM Recognized DPLN Meeting - Kansas City Dental Connection - HYBRID MEETING - POSTPONED 1/19/2024 9:00 AM - 1/19/2024 12:00 Noon

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:54:59 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Kansas City Dental Connection DPLN!

Date: Friday, January 19, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Central

Topic: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Insurance Billing

Speaker: Leslie Icenogle, CPC

Topic Details: Dental practices face many changes and new challenges in billing insurance due to medical insurance involvement. Whether the practice is adding new services, such as OMS or sleep-related services, or facing challenges with reimbursement on trauma cases and TMJ treatment, this course will familiarize the billing team with how to get paid by medical payors. Procedures and coding systems in dentistry are evolving. This two-hour course will educate attendees on what is billable to medical carriers, medical procedural and diagnosis code sets, credentialing with medical payors, and Medicare’s mandatory filing requirements.

Learning Objectives:

Identify medical insurance involvement and coverage, including COB
Review proper documentation and diagnosis reporting
Discuss solutions such as continued education, electronic medical submission, and when to consider outsourcing options

Meeting Sponsors: Patterson Dental, TRG Group, LLC, and Health Staff

Meeting Location:
Patterson Dental Branch
11280 Renner Blvd
Lenexa, KS 66219

Meeting Details: Free registration for Kansas City Dental Connection DPLN Members. There is a $25 meeting fee for non-DPLN members attending in person and a $20 meeting fee for non-members attending virtually. Applicable fee is payable through the registration link below. Upon registration, virtual attendees will receive the meeting link from the chapter. Pastries and drinks will be provided to those attending in person.

If you have questions regarding the meeting, or if you are unable to attend in person and need the virtual link, please reach out to Shelly Otte at (816) 588-6910 or via email at info@kcdentalconnection.org.

Approved for 2 CE towards AADOM designations

REGISTER HERE

QUICKcast: Breaking Barriers in Payments: The Future of Integration Through Automation 1/30/2024 3:30 PM - 1/30/2024 4:00 PM

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:10:06 GMT

QUICKcasts are not eligible for CE

Please note, this session is being simulcast on the AADOM Facebook Page, the AADOM LinkedIn Page, and the AADOM YouTube Channel to view on 1/30/24 at 3:30 pm Eastern

Breaking Barriers in Payments: The Future of Integration Through Automation

Are you leveraging the latest in patient-payments technology?

The visionary, yet immediately applicable insights gained in this QUICKcast will expose participants to the latest in patient-payment solutions and best practices, with a focus on incorporating AI-based automation technology to optimize payment workflows in a dental practice setting. Attendees will discover how robotics automation is transforming integration paradigms and pushing beyond traditional boundaries to help create a more efficient and patient-friendly payment experience as well as contribute to the overall effectiveness of the practice.

Course Learning Objectives:

Discover how to enable “Uber-like” payment experiences for your practice
Uncover new pathways to integrate patient payments with your practice management system
Learn what’s possible in payments automation technology
Leverage AI-based automation technology and the latest in digital payments to create unprecedented efficiencies
And so much more!

QUICKcast begins at 3:30 pm Eastern on our AADOM Facebook Page, AADOM LinkedIn Page, and AADOM YouTube Channel

Sponsored by: LQpay

As a founding member on the leadership team, Amy Crawford is involved in all aspects of LQpay, including strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, sales and marketing, fulfillment, and product development. Before joining LQpay, Amy served as EVP, veEDIS Clinical Systems, a “best-of-breed” EHR for hospital emergency departments and CareTRAK™, a real-time, intelligent clinical decision support tool. Amy holds a bachelor’s in management from Florida State University. She is a member and serves on various boards of both professional- and industry-specific organizations and enjoys being involved in community activities.

AADOM Recognized DPLN Meeting - Contra Costa Dental Connection 1/30/2024 5:30 PM - 1/30/2024 7:30 PM

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:40:14 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Contra Costa Dental Connection DPLN!

Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Pacific

Topic: Mastering Marketing in the Digital Age

Speaker: Fred Joyal

Topic Details: Practice Marketing is more challenging than ever. Fred Joyal wrote the book on dental marketing and has put together a deep dive into how to maximize your marketing while minimizing your spending. This will be a highly interactive and lively session where Fred will look at individual member’s websites and talk about what's working and what isn't, along with tips and tactics for every aspect of your digital marketing.

Meeting Sponsor: TruBlu Social Smiles

Location:
Ali Alijanian, DDS: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implants
Partnership Study Club Conference Center
1150 Civic Drive
Suite 101
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Meeting Details: Registration is free for all Contra Costa Dental Connection DPLN members and there is a $50 meeting fee for all other attendees. Applicable fee is payable through the registration link below. Food and beverages will be provided.

If you have questions regarding the meeting or payment of the registration fee, please reach out to Paula Kopf at (925) 934-7888 or via email at ccdentalconnection@gmail.com.

Approved for 2 CEU towards AADOM designations

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AADOM Recognized DPLN Meeting - Midwest Collaborative of Dental Professionals 1/31/2024 6:30 PM - 1/31/2024 8:00 PM

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:22:09 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Midwest Collaborative of Dental Professionals DPLN!

Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Central

Topic: Fill Your Schedule With Ease

Speaker: Ashley Sempf, FAADOM, DPLN President

Topic Details: Join us as we learn a better recall and treatment planning system.

Meeting Location:
MIcrotel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
2771 Decker Dr
Rice Lake, WI 54868

Meeting Details: Registration is free for all attendees. Light dinner will be provided.

Meeting Sponsor: Dental Health Products, Inc

If you have questions regarding the meeting or to register to attend, please reach out to Sarah Broome at (715) 472-1111 or via email at midwestcollabdp@gmail.com.

Approved for 1 CEU towards AADOM designations