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Lender-Ready Business Plans: How to Create a First-Rate Plan (Recorded Webinar)

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $0.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $0.00

Course Created on: 05/01/2023

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of April 2023 .

Course Overview
Whether you're just starting out or growing an established practice, your success and profitability hinges on knowing your practice metrics, knowing your customer base, defining your strategy, and then staying on track. These are just some of the benefits of writing – or updating – your business plan. Learn how to document your operational and financial objectives to achieve short- and long-term success and attract potential partners, associates, investors, and lenders.

Presenters
Ronald Milsap, Director of Business Banking Industry Verticals, BMO Bank
Jeffrey Kerst, D.D.S., Kerst & Caskey Family Dentistry, Shreveport, La.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand common sections of a business plan and the detail to include in each
• Learn how a business plan evolves according to the stage of your practice
• Identify resources to help you develop and maintain your business plan
• Discover who will request to see your business plan and how to maintain it

Sponsored by BMO Bank

The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental Association.

Bridge to SmileCon: Patients First — How to Create Long-Lasting Relationships

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $0.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $0.00

Course Created on: 03/14/2023

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This presentation was recorded in March 2023

Overview
Learn a new approach to your real-world business challenges in Patients First: How to Create Long-Lasting Relationships, a Master Class for professional development. Elite improviser Bob Kulhan’s secret recipe to building relationships combines the psychology behind decision-making with the very best aspects of his brand of customized, high-energy experiential learning, which drives measurable and sustainable ROI.

Learning objectives
• Easy-to-use, key collaborative relationship-building techniques to increase the number of patients and referrals
• Effective and immediately applicable real-world strategies to help you and your team better facilitate patient cooperation that result in improved compliance and positive outcomes

About the Bridge to SmileCon Webinar Series
The SmileCon® buzz continues with monthly free CE courses starring our eminent roster of past and upcoming speakers.

The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental Association.

Managing Dental Unit Water Quality

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $39.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 03/02/2023

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This presentation was recorded in February 2022

Background
This presentation, jointly hosted by ADA and Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), discusses recent outbreaks of pediatric mycobacterial infections associated with dental treatment. It also covers recommendations and best practices for avoiding contamination of dental equipment water delivery systems that may lead to opportunistic infections.
Presenter Dr. Shannon E. Mills, D.D.S. — an internationally recognized as an expert in dental infection prevention and safety with an emphasis on dental unit water quality — describes how the design of dental equipment encourages the growth of biofilm attached to the walls of dental waterlines. In addition, dental professionals will learn what measures can be taken to reduce bacterial colonization with specific reference to the Health Advisory on dental water quality issued by CDC on November 18, 2022.
Specific approaches for treating dental water systems to eliminate or prevent formation of biofilm are described, with an emphasis on the importance of periodic monitoring to assure that biofilm management measures are effective.

Learning Objectives
• Understand how biofilms form in dental water delivery systems
• Develop best practices and implement CDC guidelines for dental water management
• Recognize why periodic monitoring of dental water delivery systems is essential

Disclaimer: The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental Association

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The Dark Sides of Social Media: An Emergency Medicine Provider’s Perspective for Dentists (Recorded Webinar)

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $39.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 02/07/2023

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This webinar was recorded in January 2022

Background
Social media is an integral part of our lives as oral healthcare providers. It is an outlet for connection and learning, but there are downsides. What if you are a victim of harassment, bullying, gaslighting or trolling? In this course, you will get the emergency medicine provider perspective on the downsides of social media, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you are a victim.

Presenter
Dr. Matt Zuckerman,Associate Professor in the Medical Toxicology section of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Learning Objectives
• Review cases of bullying and harassment of healthcare workers
• Learn how to protect yourself from the downsides of social media
• Discuss some positive ways to use social media in your practice

Disclaimer: The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental Association

Considerations for Building a Small Group Practice

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $0.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $0.00

Course Created on: 12/22/2022

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This presentation was recorded live at SmileCon 2022

Course Overview
Owning a small group practice may be lucrative, but ownership comes with increased responsibilities beyond those of a private practice. To achieve success, small group practices must have a clear vision of where they want to be in five years and how they will achieve economies of scale. Hear about other owners’ successes and setbacks, along with advice to consider as you evaluate your options.

Presenters
Suzanne M. Ebert, DMD, VP, Dental Practice and Relationship Management, ADA Business Innovation Group
Imran Javaid, CPA, Managing Director, BMO Harris Bank

Learning Objectives
• What are the pros and cons of a small group practice?
• Things to consider when setting up a small group practice
• How to build an expert advisory team

The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental Association.

Understanding Dental Practice Valuations: A Dentist’s Guide (Recorded Webinar)

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $0.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $0.00

Course Created on: 12/21/2022

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of December 2022 .

Course Overview
If your goal is to buy a practice or sell your practice someday, knowing its true value is essential. A value calculation is a necessary element of dental practice transitions and informs negotiations between buyer and seller. Learn the common methodologies used to value a dental practice, how to apply valuation best practices, and reasons to work with a professional team. Real-life practice scenarios will help illustrate the process.

Presented by Diana Talpa, vice president in commercial banking at BMO Bank.

Learning Objectives:
• Discuss common valuation methodologies
• Identify which valuation method best suits your practice
• Describe how to position your practice for sale
• Understand key terms: fair market value, EBITDA, seller’s discretionary earnings

The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental Association.

Student Loans: Practical Repayment Strategies and Financial Stress Management (Recorded Webinar)

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $0.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $0.00

Course Created on: 12/20/2022

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This webinar was recorded in December 2022

Overview
The end of the Federal Student Loan Repayment freeze is almost here. Laurel Road’s Alex Macielak will share best practices for repaying your student loans amidst the evolving legislative changes and LMHC and Financial Therapist Aja Evans will provide insight on how to deal with the stress you feel around debt and financial issues.

This presentation covers:
• When will the Federal student loan interest and payment holiday come to an end?
• What do I need to do to prepare for this and how to manage stress around payments resuming?
• Different refinancing options and ways to tackle in the current economic environment
• What is the difference between Federal loan repayment and refinancing? How being informed can empower us, rather than cause stress
• Will refinancing affect my credit? How keeping my credit in shape will alleviate stress and provide me with more options

Learning objectives
• Understand the different kinds of student loans and the pros and cons of each
• Weigh repayment options including Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Explore impact of refinancing student loan debt
• Prioritize financial literacy for managing stress around finances and big financial decisions regarding your student loans

Laurel Road is a brand of KeyBank National Association. All loans are provided by KeyBank. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. NMLS# 399797.

Disclaimer
The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental Association.

Planning Your Financial Journey (Recorded Webinar)

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $0.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 11/17/2022

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This presentation was recorded in June 2022.

Learn from financial experts and a fellow dentist on how to better plan and be more certain about your financial decisions

This course includes a dentist and a variety of financial experts who can answer a series of finance related questions, including:
• Should I refinance with interest rates increasing?
• Is now the right time to acquire a practice loan?
• How is the current state of the world impacting the profession?

Presenters
Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
Executive Vice President of Equitable Advisors, Georgia branch

Stephanie R. Ganter, D.D.S, M.S.
Periodontal and Implant Surgery

Santo LoPorto
Senior director of Equitable Financial and client relationship manager, ADA Members Retirement Program

Alex Macielak
Business Development, Laurel Road

Diana Talpa
Vice president in commercial banking, BMO Harris Bank

Learning Objectives
• Understand the importance of measuring a practice’s marketing initiatives and patient communications efforts using real-time practice outcomes data
• Compare practice outcomes and key business metrics against industry benchmark best practices
• Optimize the value of a unified website and patient communications strategy to increase production with real-time appointment bookings, to expedite patient intake and save hours in data entry with secure online pre-registrations and to accelerate payments with convenient and secure online options
• Discover the value of leveraging their existing patient base to maximize practice performance through targeted procedure-based marketing to their ideal patients promoting their highest-value services

Diagnosing Data: Your Prescription for Maximizing Practice Performance (Recorded Webinar)

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $0.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $0.00

Course Created on: 11/17/2022

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This presentation was recorded on Nov. 9, 2022.

Course Overview
RevenueWell, an ADA Member Advantage Endorsed Provider, shares how to maximize production, practice profitability, and treatment plan acceptance through automated patient communications and appointment reminders.

Presented by Jeff White, Training and Enablement Manager at RevenueWell

Prescribing Controlled Substances (Part 3 of ADA & DEA Series)

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $0.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $0.00

Course Created on: 11/01/2022

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This presentation was recorded on Sept. 22, 2022

Course Overview
This is the third of a three-part series hosted by the ADA and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This course provides an overview of what the DEA expects from Dentists when prescribing. It includes some basic information, new information on regulations, and case studies concerning dental controlled substance prescribing practices.

Learning Objectives
• Highlight what the DEA expects from dentists when prescribing
• Describe some new regulations
• Summarize a few dental controlled substance prescribing patterns

IMPORTANT
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This course is co-hosted and sponsored by the DEA and free of charge to you. The ADA and the sponsor will use your registration information each in compliance with its own privacy notices. If you do not wish to submit your information to the course co-host and sponsor(s), you should not sign up for this free, course.

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