Clinical Dentistry

The information contained in this program was current as of Nov. 30, 2020.

In light of an evidence-based approach to practice, most dental professionals consider dental care to be safe and effective; but as our medical colleagues discovered two decades ago, we don’t know what we don’t know. The dental profession has no systematic mechanism to documenting blamelessly adverse events and risks to patient and provider safety, by which dentists can collectively learn from the experience of others without having to experience that adverse event themselves. Safety in health care is a profession’s ultimate ethical and professional commitment. How can dentists improve "safety culture" and make a difference for patients and themselves?

This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.

Overview
Have you ever wished that you could be one step ahead of your doctor? Do you want to communicate more effectively with your doctor and Patients? Everyone knows that a rock star dental assistant can make or break a practice. This course is designed for both dentists and dental assistants who are ready to overcome the common challenges and discover proven solutions. The most successful dentists tap into their team’s full potential to stay fully engaged with their patients and boost performance.

Presenter:
Tanya A. Brown, D.M.D., F.A.G.D.

Learning objectives:
• Identify the 3 areas that may be out of sync and causing you stress
• Discover how to think like a dentist and act like an assistant
• Master the must have systems to make every day a great day

After this course, the learner should be able to:
• Summarize the role of dentists in the healthcare system & evaluate the potential for vaccination by dentists in their own state
• Develop a plan for legislation/advocacy for vaccination by dentists in their own state
• Create a plan for incorporating vaccination in their own practice

Presenter
Phillip T. Marucha, D.M.D., Ph.D.

This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.

Overview
For natural teeth and implant restorations alike, the evidence is clear that digital impressions is more accurate and therefore by combining it with powerful tools that will be discussed, provides the clinician and patients with a far better understanding of their treatment which results in converting consults to case acceptance. Live demonstration - see how to use it and how easy it can be to make your practice better.

Presenter:
Jonathan Ng, D.D.S., Prosthodontist, BC Cancer Agency

Learning objectives:
• Learn what and why are digital impressions important for your practice
• Learn how to use tools such as 2D and 3D treatment planning methods

This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.

Overview
Gary Kadi discusses the common concerns and challenges facing the dental community during these days of uncertainty. He shares decades of experience in empowering dentists and dental teams to go from good to world class.
This course is perfect for:
• Dentists and their teams who need to bounce back from any unexpected setback, twist of fortune, or issue that comes along as we live out that dash between our birth dates and our "dirt naps."
• Those of us who may have forgotten our purpose in the midst of uncertainty; the starting point is always to remember our purpose.
• Team members in your practice who are in need of a fresh start. If you continue thinking of people in the traditional manner, you’ll get the traditional results, and it won’t end well.
• Dentists who want to put the right people in the right places doing the right things but aren't sure how.
• Dental teams who are looking for certainty in the post-pandemic world.
If you’re dealing with being overworked and underpaid, drained and tired, experiencing disrespect for your craft and no light at the end of your tunnel.

Presenter:
Gary Kadi, CEO, NextLevel Practice

Learning objectives:
• Identify strategies to help you and your practice bounce back from unforeseen challenges
• Discuss the quality, service, and price triangle and how you can’t offer all three
• Explain how to implement the 4 P’s - purpose, process, people, and platforms – Emphasis on process during this presentation

This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.

Overview
Spend an hour in a quick-paced and fun virtual classroom environment with technology key opinion leaders. Dr. Lou Shuman will participate and moderate a lively discussion with dentistry's technology leadership Drs. John Flucke, Marty Jablow and Pam Maragliano-Muniz. They will share their expertise to bring your practice to the next level in our new dental reality.

Presenters:
John Flucke, D.D.S.
Marty Jablow, D.M.D.
Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, D.M.D.
Lou Shuman, D.M.D., C.A.G.S.

Learning objectives:
• Apply information about cutting edge technology and how they can improve your practice and patient treatment outcomes
• Understand the advantages of using technology for increased profitability
• Discuss the benefits of using technology for increased practice efficiency

This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.

Overview
Join Dental Powerhouses, Dr. Lee Ann Brady from The Pankey Institute, Dr. Gary DeWood from Spear Education, and Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz from the Los Angeles Institute of Clinical Dentistry & Ruiz Dental Seminars, moderated by Dr. Chris Salierno from Dental Economics and Cellerant Consulting Group, for a panel on current clinical topics in dentistry. You will have the opportunity to attend scheduled speaker chats during the conference with our panelists so that you may ask additional questions and dive deeper into the content that you are most interested in.

This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.

Overview
Understanding how periodontal-systemic science was incorporated into the new (2017) system for classifying periodontitis is essential in implementing these new guidelines. This course starts by providing a cut-to-the-chase overview of many periodontal-systemic links including several new ones under investigation. It then explores how a number of factors influence the rate of periodontal disease destruction, the future risk of further disease activity and how treatment may impact overall health. Also discussed is a new therapeutic target for patients with a reduced periodontium (after initial therapy) and that is low disease activity and modifying factors.