AAO Well-Being and Self-Care

Oct 26, 2020 ‐ Apr 29, 2021


As we continue to manage necessary tasks and support others in our current world, it is important to truly take care of ourselves.

We have put together several webinars to keep your body and mind strong.  Please note, CE is not available for all of these sessions.


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Optimizing Well-Being in Orthodontic Training and Practice: Growth Without Trauma

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Optimizing Well-Being in Orthodontic Training and Practice: Growth Without Trauma

Nov 8, 2022 7:00pm ‐ Nov 8, 2022 8:15pm

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2022 AAO Annual Session - Interpersonal Communication & Neuroergonomics to Increase Happiness & Performance

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2022 AAO Annual Session - Interpersonal Communication & Neuroergonomics to Increase Happiness & Performance

May 22, 2022 1:00pm ‐ May 22, 2022 1:30pm

Harmony in the workplace cannot be achieved simply by bringing together individuals, no matter how competent they are. It implies optimal communication within the team, in order to avoid throwing sand into the cogs of a well thought organization.

What does it mean for a company when an employee resigns or takes sick leave because of a bad atmosphere? Or to a lesser extent, when the workforce lacks motivation and comes in with a recurrent bad mood?

Interpersonal communication and emotion management are the two pillars of building better, healthier and more fulfilling relationships with and between every single one of your team members. Working in a stress free environment makes it much easier for anyone to perform, focus and even enjoy one’s day at work.

Learning Objectives:

  • Communicate more efficiently.
  • Evaluate the importance of being precise while emitting a message.
  • Control overreactions when receiving a message.

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AAO Winter Conference 2022 - Why Changing the Game Matters to Your Success

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AAO Winter Conference 2022 - Why Changing the Game Matters to Your Success

Jan 29, 2022 1:00pm ‐ Jan 29, 2022 2:30pm

What if you were told your whole life that your dreams are not possible? Dr. Corinne Devin was able to conquer three dreams (orthodontists, pageantry, naval officer) that she had been told were impossible based on her personal areas of weakness that required her to challenge herself to overcome them. She was able to forge a path that allowed her to tackle several difficult opportunities. From them, she learned how to be a feminine leader in a male-dominated environment. She navigated her career and learned tools that she could bring to each area of her life. Dr. Devin will discuss the hardships and struggles she encountered along the way and how she conquered them.

Learning Objectives:

  • Believe in yourself and not in what others tell you that you cannot do.
  • Feel empowered that there is nothing you cannot figure out.
  • Understand what life as a dentist in the Navy looks like.

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Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour -- One Mission. One Goal. One Team.

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Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour -- One Mission. One Goal. One Team.

Jan 12, 2021 7:00pm ‐ Jan 12, 2021 8:15pm

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, America's First African American Female Combat Pilot presents this inspirational leadership and team building session (1 CE). Individuals have to be engaged to move forward and succeed! The key is giving the permission to engage from the inside out. Once that happens, you will be thinking with a Breakthrough Mentality and CLEARED HOT!

Learning objectives:

  • Reignite the spark in your life professionally and personally ... burnout is real!
  • Identify opportunities in the challenges and obstacles ... then drive toward solution
  • Engage a “Breakthrough Mentality” that leverages the skills and talents of your entire team
  • Lead through mentorship to transform team performance

Speaker Disclosure:
Consultant: Charitable Giving Resource Center, LLC

Length of session:
The session is scheduled for 75 minutes.

Continuing Education:
Each participant who completes the Webinar will earn 1.25 CE for the entire session.

Continuing Education Disclaimer:

This Continuing Education Program provides attendees with a relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in any program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the AAO or by any of the respective subsidiaries. Speakers are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations; however, the AAO shall not be liable for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest.

American Association of Orthodontists is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual lectures or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

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Overcoming what Overcomes You

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Overcoming what Overcomes You

Oct 27, 2020 7:30pm ‐ Oct 27, 2020 8:45pm

Gary Zelesky (1.25 CE) - Gary asks and answers the following question, “what are the defining actions in moments of overwhelming challenges?"

You must know what really matters and have the courage to act. The landscape of our work lives has become increasingly demanding, presenting us with ever more complex challenges at a near-relentless pace. Add in personal or family needs, and it is easy to feel constantly overwhelmed. This effects work/life performance profoundly.

Feelings of being ineffective occur when the complexity of our world seems to surpass the complexity of our mind. Gary addresses with pinpoint accuracy the 4 attributes world class orthodontic practices implement daily ... Passion, Productivity, Profit and Pleasure. Take the time to re-energize with Gary during this complimentary webinar.

Learning Objectives:

  • Passion: Learn the secrets of maintaining consistent team momentum even in times of mundane.
  • Productivity: What is the key to practice efficiency the difference? What is the difference between staying busy or truly being intentional?
  • Profit: Discover how to improve the bottom line financially and relationally.
  • Pleasure: How to create a pleasurable working environment for the dental team and the clients they serve.

Speaker Disclosure:  None

Length of Session:  The session is scheduled for 75 minutes.

Continuing Education:
Each participant who completes the Webinar will earn 1.25 CE for the entire session.

Continuing Education Disclaimer:

This Continuing Education Program provides attendees with a relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in any program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the AAO or by any of the respective subsidiaries. Speakers are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations; however, the AAO shall not be liable for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest.

American Association of Orthodontists is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual lectures or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

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Put your Oxygen Mask on First: Taking Care of Ourselves to Best take Care of Others

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Put your Oxygen Mask on First: Taking Care of Ourselves to Best take Care of Others

Oct 20, 2020 7:30pm ‐ Oct 20, 2020 8:45pm

Dr. Christina DiBona Pastan, DMD, RYT 300 (1.25 CE) We can’t pour from an empty cup and if we are not full mentally and physically we cannot bring our best selves to our personal life, professional practice and to the people we serve. Self-care is care for you and provided for you and in order to take care of others we need to take care of ourselves first. This presentation will focus on the demands of dentistry, the importance of self-care for the professional and simple ways to incorporate stress reducing and restoring practices to your personal and professional life.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the demands of Dentistry
  • Define Self-Care and assess it’s importance
  • Learn simple strategies to calm the mind and body
  • Apply mind-body strategies for personal and professional development

Speaker Disclosure:  None

Length of session:
The session is scheduled for 75 minutes.

Continuing Education:
Each participant who completes the Webinar will earn 1.25 CE for the entire session.

Continuing Education Disclaimer:

This Continuing Education Program provides attendees with a relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in any program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the AAO or by any of the respective subsidiaries. Speakers are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations; however, the AAO shall not be liable for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest.

American Association of Orthodontists is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual lectures or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

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Vision 2020

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Vision 2020

May 2, 2020 2:00pm ‐ May 2, 2020 3:00pm

Dr. Anil Idiculla will present, 2020 Vision. This year will go down in the history books. Join Dr. Idiculla for a special "i-Exam" to discover how you can have 20/20 Vision in 2020 and beyond. Life is the lens you see it through, and we will work together to make sure that your path is crystal clear.

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2019 AAO Annual Session - Embrace Happiness: How to Reduce Stress, Stay Focused, and Find Joy

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2019 AAO Annual Session - Embrace Happiness: How to Reduce Stress, Stay Focused, and Find Joy

Jul 23, 2019 4:00pm ‐ Jul 23, 2019 4:00pm

Recent Studies reported in dental literature confirm that orthodontists are subject to a variety of stress-related physical and emotional problems. We will explore why this is the case and then what we can do to reduce stress in the orthodontic office. We will also explore different methods to find and maintain happiness. Lastly, I will recommend digital tools to optimize one’s time, leaving room for the things that are most important in our lives and practices.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore techniques to reduce stress in the dental office.
  • Identify methods to find and maintain happiness.
  • Utilize available digital tools to optimize your time.

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