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DENTAL ASSISTANT TRACK
There’s No Such Thing as Too White
Shannon Pace, CDA
Course Code: 7210 Wed., Oct. 12 8-10:30am
CE Hours: 2.5 By 9/9: $215 Dentist/$165 Staff/$215 Federal Dentist/$215 New Dentist* After 9/9: $235 Dentist/$185 Staff/$235 Federal Dentist/$235 New Dentist*
Health Literacy—A Strategic Priority for Dentistry
Todd Phillips, MS Gary Podschun
Course Code: 7301 Wed., Oct. 12 8-10:30am
CE Hours: 2.5 No Fee
A Guide for the Successful Treatment of Children by the Motivated and Confident Dental Team
Marvin Berman, DDS, BScD
Course Code: 7303 Wed., Oct. 12 8-10:30am
CE Hours: 2.5 No Fee
Playing the Insurance and Collections Game – Your Way!
Lois Banta
Course Code: 7305 Wed., Oct. 12 8-10:30am
CE Hours: 2.5 No Fee
There are many contributing factors associated with tooth discoloration. Aging and the consumption of stain-causing substances such as tea, coffee, wine and tobacco are the most common factors. In most case presentations, tooth whitening is a part of the treatment plan.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Poor patient-provider communication has been associated with lower patient satisfaction and increased risk for poor oral health outcomes, noncompliance with treatment and follow-up instructions, and liability claims. This interactive course will provide practical suggestions to improve communication with patients.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Dental teams with the most versatile skills to manage younger patients can enhance their chances of thriving. Dr. Berman’s videos and interactive audience exchange will illustrate multiple clinical and psychological techniques for transforming even the most unruly patients into cooperative ones.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Are your accounts receivables out of control? Does your insurance claims report weigh more than your desk? Learn to develop proven systems to track accounts receivable more effectively and follow up on past-due claims more efficiently without stressing yourself to the max.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Take perfect impressions for home whitening trays 2. Pour and trim models and fabricate whitening trays 3. Understand which whitening percentages to use and why
DHLAB
Presented in cooperation with the American Dental Assistants Association. Attendees must bring poured models of their teeth to use in the fabrication of whitening trays. DENTAL ASSISTING
1. Discuss impact of limited health literacy on oral health outcomes 2. Describe impact of poor patient-provider communication on adherence and patient satisfaction 3. Identify practical solutions to improve patient-provider communication
1. Establish positive rapport with parents for treatment philosophy and procedures 2. Administer local anesthesia (infiltrations and blocks) smoothly and painlessly 3. Perform a broad range of clinical pediatric procedures on a variety of patients
1. Maximize and streamline insurance reimbursement 2. Write the perfect narrative for claims reports 3. Identify which reports are crucial to monitor
DHABG
Underwritten by a grant from CareCredit. PRACTICE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
DHAB
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
DHLAB
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEERISM
Mentoring for Admission to Dental School: A Prescription for Success
Anne Wells, EdD David Brunson, DDS
Course Code: 7302 Wed., Oct. 12 8-10:30am
CE Hours: 2.5 No Fee
This interactive course is designed to sharpen mentoring skills and expertise and raise awareness of the need for mentoring to achieve admission to dental school, especially for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and from areas historically underrepresented in dentistry.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Appreciate and understand the mentoring process 2. Raise awareness of the need for mentoring and enhance needed skills 3. Increase their skills in mentoring students from diverse backgrounds
DG
PRACTICE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
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2011 ADA Annual Session, Las Vegas
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ADA Annual Session 2011 - Preliminary Program
ADA Annual Session 2011 - Preliminary Program
Table Of Contents
SocialClix
Schedule of Events
Multimedia Recordings
Council on ADA Sessions
Las Vegas Information
ADA Welcome Center
New Dentist Reception
Opening General Session and Distinguished Speaker Series
Presidential Gala
House of Delegates
Alumni and Fraternal Associations
American Dental Assistants Association
World Marketplace Exhibition
World Marketplace Exhibitors List
Corporate Forums
Continuing Education
Open Clinical and Science Forums
LOC (Learn Optimize Connect)
New and Emerging Speaker Stage
Education in the Round
ADA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician Research Program
Dental Office Design Competition
ADA365.org
Adult Preventive Care Practice of the Year Competition
Self-Study Continuing Education
General Information
Educational Tracks
Continuing Education Courses: Monday
Continuing Education Courses: Tuesday
Continuing Education Courses: Wednesday
Continuing Education Courses: Thursday
Speaker Index
Travel and Transportation
Hotel Map and Amenities
Tours
Registration Fees
Registration Information
International Attendee Information
Contact Information
Special Assistance
ADA Annual Session 2011 - Preliminary Program
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