Title: Bite into Benefits: Exploring Unique Employee Perks in Dental Offices 

Speaker: Carrie Millar

Course Description: In the ever-evolving landscape of dental practice management, employee benefits play a pivotal role in shaping workplace satisfaction, productivity, and retention. Throughout this course, participants will explore a wide range of unconventional benefits beyond traditional health insurance, including award programs, gym membership reimbursements, and other creative incentives. By examining case studies and real-world examples, attendees will gain insight into how these unique perks can enhance employee morale, foster a culture of wellness, and ultimately contribute to the success of dental practices. 

Learning Objectives: 

Participants will be able to:

• understand the importance of employee benefits in enhancing workplace satisfaction, productivity, and retention within dental offices. 
• explore a variety of unique and unconventional employee perks beyond traditional health insurance, including award programs, gym membership reimbursements, and other innovative incentives.
• analyze case studies and real-world examples to gain insights into the effectiveness of unique employee benefits in fostering a culture of wellness and boosting morale.
• learn practical strategies for designing, implementing, and optimizing unique employee benefits packages tailored to the specific needs and preferences of dental office teams.
• gain knowledge of budgetary considerations and compliance requirements associated with implementing unconventional employee benefits in dental practice settings..

Speaker Bio: Bachelor's degree in risk management/insurance, Florida State University (FSU); master's of business administration degree, FSU; Certified Association Executive; Director of Insurance Operations, FDA Services Inc.

Title: Drilling Down: Mastering the Complexities of Dental Business Operations

Speaker: Jason Kaplan, Esq. and Mike DeMeola, CPA, CVA, CFE

Course Description: Coming Soon!

Learning Objectives: Coming Soon! 

Speaker Bios:

Mike DeMeola - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, St. Leo University; certified public accountant, Florida Board of Accountancy; certified fraud examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; adjunct professor, College of Central Florida.

Jason Kaplan - Juris doctorate, Oklahoma City University; founder, Palm Beach Law Group.

Title: Raving Patients: Get Visible, Get Credible, Get More New Patients

Speaker: Leonard Tau, DMD

Course Description: Word of mouth has always been the foundation for the acquisition of new patients by a dental practice, but in the internet age, word of mouth has transformed because of review sites like Google, Yelp, and  Facebook. Online reviews are now one of the biggest ranking factors in a local search. Being credible is only one piece of the puzzle, though. Your practice also needs to be found online when people are searching for a dentist near them. Are you at the top of the Google Maps Pack? If not, you are invisible, and all those great reviews are not doing much good. In this lecture, Dr. Tau will share numerous tips and best practices to not only become credible but also visible online. This comprehensive reputation marketing course will cover how to generate reviews as well as how to handle the dreaded negative review. Dr. Tau will also share the best practices when it comes to online reviews. Additionally, Dr. Tau will discuss the system that has been tried and tested in his own office, enabling him to take his practice to the next level simply by marketing his reputation. If you want to learn everything there is to know about online reviews, this is the lecture for you.

Learning Objectives: 

Participants will be able to:

• understand the importance of taking control of your online presence.
• learn software programs that help manage your reputation.
• see why your practice may not rank as high as it could be.
• discuss ways in which patient reviews can manifest online.
• develop strategies for garnering positive patient reviews.
• review team training tips to garner positive feedback.

Speaker Bio: Dental degree, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; general manager of dental vertical, Birdeye Inc.; private practice, Philadelphia, PA.

Title: Unlocking the ROI of Investing in Dental Technology 

Speaker: Sara Dean, DMD

Course Description: In today's dental landscape, embracing technology isn't just about staying current—it's about empowering dentists who may be hesitant to integrate new tools. Investing wisely in advanced technology can significantly boost your practice’s ROI by streamlining workflows, reducing chair time, and enhancing patient satisfaction through precise diagnostics and treatment planning. Embracing digital technology not only future-proofs dental practices but also ensures they thrive in an increasingly competitive field.

Learning Objectives: 

• Empower the dentist, who may be wary of technology, how to invest, and the ROI scanners can have in practice.
• Introduce the full system advantage of the scanner, mill, and 3D printer in the office and how it can.
• Help empower staff to get involved and keep the dentist more profitable with less time and stress.
• Discover how digital improves the predictability of outcomes and helps with case acceptance.
• Learn how to use CBCT with scanners and open the door to add full comprehensive care by including orthodontics and sleep dentistry into the practice.

Speaker Bio: Dental degree, University of Florida College of Dentistry; private practice, Ormond Beach, FL