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This presentation is designed to promote the concept of leadership in a small clinical dental setting. It is my intention to clearly distinguish between managing our practices and leading them. Management is our default mechanism because it is all that know and therefore all that we have in our tool kit. It is the equivalent of dental duct tape. Management is tedious and often leads to burnout among healthcare professionals. Leadership is the opposite. Through leadership we empower our team to take over the many management tasks that plague a dentist/manager, freeing the doctor to utilize their time and efforts to their highest and best use. We also create a practice culture through effective leadership that engenders commitment, collaboration, and creative decision making. The presentation presents solid research to validate all claims. There will be basic coaching skills presented that help promote leadership and team buy in.
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This presentation draws on Professor Droms’ experience managing over $500 million in stock, bond and mutual fund investments for high net worth individual investors. The presentation will show you how to structure a diversified portfolio that will meet your risk tolerance constraints and help you ride out turbulent markets. Emphasis is on actionable ideas that you can implement in managing your personal investment portfolio. The session is based on similar presentations that Dr. Droms has developed for individual investors and private wealth management professionals at numerous financial services organizations and professional associations, including a total of 25 presentations at national meetings of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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An enlightening joint lecture presented by Drs. James Vaden, Lysle Johnston and William Proffit who discuss their hobbies and interests beyond the realm of orthodontics.
Dr. James Vaden presents, "Cows, Tractors, Grease and Bruises" Some people travel to exotic places to play golf, rabidly follow football, basketball, baseball, soccer or hockey teams. Others do “weird” stuff. They like the smell of dirt and cow manure. They don’t mind grease and grime. This talk will give a glimpse of one AAO member’s cow and tractor collecting “boondoggle”.
Dr. Lysle Johnston presents, "Validating Einstein, One British Car at a Time" Einstein supposedly said that a sign of insanity is to repeat an act over and over and expect a different outcome each time. I have been collecting and driving British sports cars for over half a century and am inclined to agree with him. Hope springs eternal, however. I am now in the market for a frog-eye Sprite. Perhaps this time….
Dr. William Proffit presents, "Trains, then but mostly NOW" Trains knitted the country together after the Civil War, and there’s a fantastic display 45 minutes away at the B & O Museum in Baltimore—but this lecture focuses on trains internationally as a great way to see scenic and interesting places, and as the new way to get around as the 21st century progresses. A new high speed train is coming for you, you mostly just don’t know it yet.
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Let’s walk in the shoes of Millennials to learn how their world has shaped them and how they will influence the world of the “boomers and the gen Xers.” Through surveys and studies, social scientists have made many important generalizations about the characteristics of Millennials. Since our specialty works with Millennials as patients, as staff and as future partners, it is worthwhile to carefully consider each of the attributes being applied to them. Knowing their “super powers,” their goals and deepest desires will help us become better health care providers, team leaders and transition partners.
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Join Certified Parent Educator, Florence Sturm, for a fun and productive parenting seminar filled with wisdom, humor and practical advice, guaranteed to help you to communicate in a new way that will encourage responsibility, inspire confidence and develop the best possible relationship with your children. You will laugh, learn and practice new skills!
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