Workshops · Friday, June 14
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
EMBEZZLEMENT
Equipment Maintenance, Handpiece Repairs Done in the Office Brent Winkler
Embezzlement: For Your Eyes (and Ears) Only
Friday, June 14 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Code 29 Friday, June 14 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Code 30 Fee: $125 Limit: 30 CDE Credits: 3 Hours Room: M-401
Friday, June 14 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. • Code 12 CDE Credits: 3 Hours Fee: $95 Limit: 50 Room: H-Regency E
Attendees at this hands-on workshop will be taught how to make basic dental equipment repairs in their office. Henry Schein Dental demonstrates how the pros do it. From fixing the leaky water syringe to making adjustments to instrument sterilization, you will have a better understanding of how to maintain your equipment and save money. Whether you have owned your own practice for years or are just beginning your career, you can benefit from this participation course. Sponsored by:
Susan Gunn, BA, CFE
Do you have the gut feeling that all is not safe and secure? Could your hard-earned money be walking out of your practice’s door without you? Discover which practice vulnerabilities could entice dishonesty. Learn to weave accountability “threads” and implement safeguards to avoid being the victim of financial dishonesty and deceit. Learning Objectives: • Touch, see, and feel the true cost of embezzlement • Set up systems and procedures to protect against embezzlement • Take control of your practice Note: This workshop is for dentists and their spouses only. Ms. Gunn is a Certified Fraud Examiner from Arlington, Texas.
LASERS Utilizing Laser Technology in a Periodontal Environment Sam B. Low, DDS Flanery
Forrey
Low
Wilhite
Grube
Gunn
60 · Register online today - www.wsda.org/pndc
Friday, June 14 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Code 34 CDE Credit: 3 Hours Fee: $175 Limit: 24 Room: H-Regency G Review various laser therapies with attention to both the perio-restorative and perio-pathology uses in a hands-on workshop environment with lasers and hog jaws. Explore anecdotal and science-based resources from crown lengthening procedures to treatment of periodontitis. Case reports demonstrating success will be utilized along with clear contraindications. Incorporating laser into a dental practice will be introduced considering patient acceptance and third party coding. Scan QR Code for a personal video from speakers. See page 18 for instructions on scanning.
Learning Objectives” • Investigate laser utilization including wavelengths and respective techniques • Differentiate laser technologies for periodontal indications (surgical and non-surgical) • Understand indications for using laser in crown lengthening and pre-orthodontic procedures including esthetics • Determine the appropriate laser equipment for the individual practice • Develop post-operative evaluation protocols assessing wound healing Dr. Low is an associate faculty member of the Pankey Institute with 30 years of private practice.
SOCIAL MEDIA Let’s Do It! Social Media, Online Marketing, and Search Engine Optimization Malora Forrey Jana Grube Friday, June 14 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Code 31 Friday, June 14 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Code 32 CDE Credit: 3 Hours Fee: $100 Limit: 40 Room: H-Larch According to Nielsen, the average U.S. consumer now spends over seven hours per month on Facebook. Social networking has quickly moved from being a passing trend to an essential way for current and prospective patients to connect with your practice and share their experiences with others online. As your current and prospective patients continue to use social networks, now is the time for you to place your practice where your patients are - online. Leave this hands-on workshop with the knowledge and explicit instructions on how to interact with your patient community to get found today. Learning Objectives: • Learn take-away tips on how to show up better on search engines • Learn how to use your website to convert prospective patients into phone calls and ultimately new patients