American Association of Dental Office Management Events Newswire

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.

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.

AADOM 2024 Conference Replay 9/9/2024 - 9/1/2025

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:34:57 GMT

Unlock the Conference Experience On-Demand!

Here's your opportunity to gain unlimited access to a wealth of valuable information presented at the conference.

Did you miss a course you really wanted to hear, or couldn't make the conference this year at all? The AADOM CONFERENCE REPLAY is an audio file bundle of AADOM Conference courses. We're making it available for one low price on AADOM's Learning Management System (LMS) so you can access it on your own schedule.

On-demand access to over 17 of the best courses at AADOM24 and 29 hours of conference educational content

View all the AADOM Replay courses in AADOM's eCampus.

AADOM Endorsed DPLN Meeting - Central Savanah River Area Dental Connections 12/3/2024 6:00 PM - 12/3/2024 8:00 PM

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:40:34 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Central Savanah River Area Dental Connections DPLN!

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Eastern

Topic: Christmas Party and 2025 Planning

Speaker: Nicole Creswell, FAADOM, DPLN President

Topic Details: Fun Christmas Party

Meeting Sponsor: N/A

Meeting Location:
Augusta Endodontic Center
3636 Wheeler Rd.
Augusta, GA 30909

Meeting Details: Free registration for attendees. There will be a white elephant gift exchange. Please bring a gift of $25 value to participate. Dinner will be provided.

If you have questions regarding the meeting including registration, please reach out to Nicole Creswell at (706) 869-9117 or via email at csradentalconnections@gmail.com.

Zoom Webinar - Rockstar Team Building: Mastering Hiring & Outsourcing for Dental Offices 12/3/2024 7:00 PM - 12/3/2024 8:00 PM

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:27:28 GMT

This webinar is for both AADOM Members and Non-Members!

Approved for 1 CEU towards AADOM designations for AADOM Members

In today’s challenging hiring environment, dental practices find it harder than ever to build the team they need to thrive. There’s a talent shortage, and dental school likely didn’t prepare you for the nuances of hiring and building an effective team. That’s where this webinar comes in.

Join Laura Nelson, founder of Front Office Rocks and former technical recruiter, as she shares her proven hiring techniques and philosophy. Laura will help you uncover the diamonds in the rough and teach you how to hire in a way that sets a strong foundation for your practice’s success. Whether you're a seasoned office manager or a dental practice owner, you'll learn how to find and attract the right employees to build a high-performing, rockstar team.

Additionally, Laura will discuss the growing importance of outsourcing, especially in times when hiring locally is difficult. She'll explore how remote team members can not only take the pressure off your existing staff but might even be better equipped for certain tasks. Whether it's patient communications, insurance billing, or scheduling, learn how outsourcing can be a game-changer for your practice.

Course Learning Objectives:

Proven hiring techniques to help you find top talent even in a tight job market
Key roles that can be outsourced successfully and how to ensure smooth integration with your in-house team
The benefits of outsourcing and how it can alleviate stress, streamline operations, and improve performance
How to establish a hiring process that builds a strong, cohesive team from the start
Strategies for identifying candidates with the right mindset and skills, even if they aren’t dental industry veterans

Sponsored by: AADOM

Speaker: Laura Nelson, FAADOM

Laura Nelson is the award-winning, internationally renowned founder of Front Office Rocks™, a virtual training platform for dental teams that teaches office systems and methods to help practices achieve exceptional customer service.

With her interactive and innovative approach as the leader in Dental Front Office Solutions and Training, Laura has mentored thousands of dentists and dental team members to achieve unprecedented results in growth and empowered dentists and office managers to excel at performance-based hiring. An accomplished recruiting & management coach and highly renowned keynote speaker, she is the best-selling author of Step Away from the Drill, a book that has helped dentists understand & embrace the business side of dentistry.

Laura received her undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University in Human Resources and her master’s degree in organizational development from John Hopkins University focusing on leadership development and success. Laura is a member of the National Speakers Association, The Speaking Consulting Network, the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, and a fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Management.

Laura is the recipient of public speaking awards from The Speaking Consulting Network and Dentistry's Got Talent. She has also been recognized as one of Dental Products Report’s Top 25 Women in Dentistry.

She lives in Coronado, CA with her amazing husband, Chris. She enjoys traveling & exploring new destinations, fitness activities including Spartan races, and also enjoys biking.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to build and maintain the team your practice needs to thrive!

AADOM Endorsed DPLN Meeting - Dental Education Leadership League of Baltimore/Annapolis, MD - VIRTUAL MEETING 12/4/2024 6:30 PM - 12/4/2024 8:00 PM

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:47:42 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Dental Education Leadership League of Baltimore/Annapolis, MD!

Date: Wednesday December 4, 2024

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Eastern

Topic: Enjoying Financial Freedom - How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Speaker: Katie Franklin

Topic Details: Is your dental office looking to shake things up in 2025? Are you tired of the same insurance contract restrictions? This is the event for you! Katie Franklin from DentalHQ will teach us about membership plans and how to launch and grow them successfully.

Meeting Sponsor: DentalHQ

Meeting Location: Virtual

Meeting Details: Free registration for all attendees

Zoom Meeting - Upon registration below, a link will be provided from the Baltimore/Annapolis, MD DPLN to join the Zoom meeting on 12/4/24.

If you have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Danielle Dailey at (240) 375-7551 or via email at bamdell.president@gmail.com.

Approved for 1 CEU towards AADOM designations

REGISTER HERE

Featured Company: DOCS Education 12/5/2024 3:30 PM - 12/5/2024 4:00 PM

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:00:52 GMT

Featured Company sessions are not eligible for CE

Please note, this session is being simulcast on the AADOM Facebook Page, the AADOM LinkedIn Page, the AADOM Instagram Page, and the AADOM YouTube Channel to view on 12/5/2024 at 3:30 pm Eastern

New to or curious about sedation protocols?

With over half of dental offices in the United States utilizing some form of sedation, from nitrous oxide to IV sedation, staying competitive means staying educated.

Discover how you and your team can lead the charge in patient comfort while significantly boosting your practice’s bottom line.

Learn how DOCS Education’s offerings can help you transform patient care by implementing proven systems for managing anxious patients, streamlining certification requirements for your team, and creating protocols that increase patient flow. Featuring a comprehensive membership program, hygienist and assistant N2O training programs, and the tools and resources you’ll need to become your doctor's most valuable asset in growing a sedation-focused practice.

Speaker: David Palmer, Esq

David T. Palmer, Esq. joined DOCS Education this year to assist sedation dentists as they navigate state regulations and compliance, while also serving as liaison to facilitate a knowledge-driven relationship between dentists and their governing boards. He is uniquely qualified, drawing on a regulatory background that began right out of law school.

Mr. Palmer is a 2015 graduate of The University of Toledo College of Law, served as President of the Law Fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and has a B.A. in Psychology. As a resident of Pittsburgh, PA, he is barred in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

AADOM Featured Company is a 30-minute live, interview-style presentation sharing the company's mission, product/service, and best practices for office managers.

AADOM Endorsed DPLN Meeting - Maine Dental Leadership Coalition - VIRTUAL MEETING 12/5/2024 6:00 PM - 12/5/2024 8:00 PM

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:59:27 GMT

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

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Eastern

Topic: Maine Dental Practices Employment Law

Speaker: Amy Cann, Esq

Topic Details: Overview of upcoming 2025 employment law changes in our State as well as a discussion about the new Maine Paid Family Medical Leave.

Meeting Sponsor: N/A

Meeting Location: Virtual

Meeting Details: Free registration for 2025 DPLN members and there is a $35 meeting fee for all other attendees. Applicable fee payable via invoice sent at time of registration.

Zoom Meeting: Upon registration, a link will be provided by the Maine Dental Leadership Coalition DPLN to join the meeting on 12/5/24.

If you have questions about the meeting, including registration, please reach out to Kelly Druge at (207) 641-5265 or via email at contact@mainedentallc.org.

Approved for 2 CEU, AADOM is an AGD PACE Approved Provider (can be used towards AADOM Designations)

AADOM Endorsed DPLN Meeting - Kansas City Dental Connection - HYBRID MEETING 12/5/2024 6:00 PM - 12/5/2024 9:00 PM

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:06:12 GMT

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

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Central

Topic: Holiday Mix and Mingle with our Holly Jolly Speaker Grant Smith DDS: Join KC Dental Connection for a festive evening on how Clear Aligner Therapy can boost smiles and revenue, and treat sleep apnea.

Speaker: Dr Grant Smith

Topic Details: Get Ready for a Holly Jolly Evening of Learning & Growth!

Join us for an insightful and festive event with Dr. Grant Smith, as he shares the key to transforming your dental practice with Clear Aligner Therapy. You'll learn how treating Malocclusion and Obstructive Sleep Apnea can not only enhance smiles but also improve patient outcomes and boost practice revenue!

Why attend?

Understand the importance of Clear Aligner Therapy in treating both dental misalignments and obstructive sleep apnea.
Discover how to expand your practice's capabilities to deliver better, more durable results for patients.
Learn strategies to market these services effectively, increasing revenue from existing patients and attracting new patients with a solution-focused approach.
Gain insights on empowering office managers and business team members to help drive practice growth and attract more patients seeking cutting-edge treatments.

Bonus:

Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and refreshing drinks while networking with fellow dental professionals.
Holiday prizes will be up for grabs, adding extra cheer to the evening!
This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your practice's offerings, improve patient care, and set your office up for a prosperous new year. Don’t miss out – mark your calendar and get ready to jingle all the way to a more successful practice!

Meeting Sponsor: ClearCorrect

Meeting Location:
Diastole Scholars' Center
2501 Holmes Street
Kansas City, KS 64108

Meeting Details: Free registration for all attendees whether in-person or virtual. Upon registration, virtual attendees will receive the meeting link from the DPLN. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshing 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 3 CE towards AADOM designations

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AADOM Endorsed DPLN Meeting - Central Texas Dental Managers Association 12/7/2024 11:00 AM - 12/7/2024 1:00 PM

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:06:47 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the Central Texas Dental Managers Association DPLN!

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Central

Topic: End of Year Party

Speaker: Jenn Randall, DAADOM, DPLN President

Topic Details: Join us for a thank you to our members. We will have a white elephant gift exchange also.

Meeting Sponsor: CTDMA

Meeting Location:
Hyde Park Grill
4206 Duval Street
Austin, TX 78751

Meeting Details: Free registration for attendees. Those who wish to participate in the white elephant, please bring a gift valued at $20. There will be an open brunch menu from Hyde Park Grill.

If you have questions regarding the meeting including registration, please reach out to Jenn Randall at (512) 451-1222 or via email at centraltexasdentalmanagers@gmail.com.

REGISTER HERE

Zoom Webinar: Understanding the AI Basics for You and Your Team 12/12/2024 1:00 PM - 12/12/2024 2:00 PM

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:11:34 GMT

Approved for 1 CEU towards AADOM designations

Artificial intelligence is around us every day. If you use Siri or Alexa or watch Netflix or Hulu, you are using artificial intelligence. AI is becoming an important part of today’s technology-driven dental practice.

Patients and teams are using AI in a variety of ways. In this interactive program, we will review the history of artificial intelligence and its various uses within dentistry and how it can improve overall practice production and profitability while improving patient care.

Course Learning Objectives:

Review the history of artificial intelligence
Discuss basic concepts of AI
Recognize uses of AI in medicine and the role of AI in dentistry
Compile questions to ask potential AI vendors

Sponsored by: AADOM

Speaker: Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, FADIA, FAADH, FADHA

Ann-Marie C. DePalma is a graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston. Ann-Marie is a Fellow of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA), a Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH), a continuous member of American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), as well as a lifetime member of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM). She is an Esther Wilkins Distinguished Alumni of Forsyth Award recipient. Ann-Marie ihas been published in dental and dental hygiene publications and textbooks. She is a consultant dental hygiene examiner for CDCD/WREB/CITA.

Ann-Marie presents continuing education programs for dental team members on a variety of subjects. She has been employed as a software trainer educating teams on software technology for their practice and patients, a business/clinical advisor for a national dental practice management company, a faculty member of a dental hygiene program, and program chair of a dental assisting program after having been employed in clinical practice for several years. Beyond continuing education programs, Ann-Marie is a prolific writer having written in a variety of publications.

She is married with 2 adult sons and is a Minister of the Word (Lector) at her church and volunteers in other local activities.

Past Presentations (partial list)

Greater New York Dental Meeting
Sacramento Dental Society
Dental Flix
Lexington Periodontal Study Club
Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association
ICOI/ADIA Symposium
RDH Magazine/UOR
Yankee Dental Congress
Concord Dental Seminars
Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting
Charter Oak Dental Meeting
Dental Zing

AADOM Endorsed DPLN Meeting - NW Florida Dental Connection 12/12/2024 5:00 PM - 12/12/2024 8:00 PM

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:37:16 GMT

Please join us for the next meeting of the NW Florida Dental Connection DPLN!

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Central

Topic: Round Table Discussion

Moderator: Trish Calhoun, MAADOM, DPLN President

Topic Details: Bring your topics and let your fellow members lend a hand. This event is designed to tackle challenging issues that often defy resolution in our roles as office managers. Benefit from shared advice and insights, collaborate to find practical solutions, and enhance our management strategies together.

Meeting Sponsor: Patterson Dental

Meeting Location:
Fishbein Center
5016 Grande Drive
Unit 206
Pensacola, FL 32504

Meeting Details: Free registration for DPLN members and there is a $50 meeting fee for all other attendees. Applicable fee is payable through a link on the registration page. Food and beverages will be provided.

If you have questions regarding the meeting, please reach out to Trish Calhoun at (251) 236-0591 or via email at nwfldentalconnection@gmail.com.

Approved for 2 CEU towards AADOM designations

REGISTER HERE

QUICKcast: Patient Education that Inspires YES! 12/17/2024 3:30 PM - 12/17/2024 4:00 PM

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:52:49 GMT

QUICKcasts are not eligible for CE

Please note, this session is being simulcast on the AADOM Facebook Page, the AADOM LinkedIn Page, the AADOM Instagram Page, and the AADOM YouTube Channel to view on 12/17/24 at 3:30 pm Eastern

Patient Education that Inspires YES!

Get ready to supercharge your impact as an office manager! Join AADOM and Spear Education for an exciting QUICKCast session that will transform how your practice connects with patients. Discover how Spear’s powerful Patient Education videos can make you the hero of your practice by turning complex dental concepts into easily digestible visuals—boosting patient understanding, case acceptance, and overall satisfaction.

You’ll learn how to leverage these innovative videos, streamed chairside and in your lobby, to create a stellar patient experience and drive real practice growth. Empower yourself with tools that make every patient’s visit memorable and meaningful, leaving a lasting impression on their health journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance communication, inspire patient commitment, and drive your practice’s success—all while making your job easier and more impactful!

Course Learning Objectives:

Understand the impact of patient education
How to utilize technology for patient engagement
Improve communication strategies
Empower office managers to drive practice growth
Foster a patient-centered practice environment

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

Sponsored by: Spear Education

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani has authored many scientific articles and chapters in textbooks on implant prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry and has given more than 500 lectures in 30 countries.
He maintains a private practice, Grupo Dental Bosques Oral Health & Smile Design, in Mexico City, limited to prosthodontics and implants.
As a valued Spear Resident Faculty member since 2016, Dr. Mitrani has served as an instructor in Spear seminars, frequently contributed to Spear Digest, and developed numerous lessons for Spear Online.
On a personal note, Dr Mitrani has been happily married to his wife Sandra for 29 years and they have three amazing children.

AADOM New Member Orientation 12/19/2024 2:00 PM - 12/19/2024 2:45 PM

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:16:25 GMT

Join AADOM’s Exclusive AADOM New Member Orientation! (Virtual Session)

Welcome to the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM)! As a new member, we're excited to invite you to our special orientation session tailored just for you.

During this session, you'll discover:

Review of membership benefits
How to maximize your membership benefits
A platform to ask questions and connect with fellow new members
Tips for navigating our learning management system effectively

Don't miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your journey with us! Register now to secure your spot.

Duration: 30-45minutes
Platform: Zoom

If you have questions about this event, please reach out to us at (732) 842-9977 or via email at info@dentalmanagers.com.