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Profile of a High Volume Clear Aligner Orthodontic Office: Clinical Tips and Secrets for Success

Profile of a High Volume Clear Aligner Orthodontic Office: Clinical Tips and Secrets for Success

May 4, 2019 8:00am ‐ May 4, 2019 9:00am

Wondering how an office that starts over 400 aligner cases per year does it? Learn the secrets and efficiencies of a high production aligner office. Dr. Lanzetta will walk you through all of the appointments and steps it takes to successfully manage aligner patients.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the appointments and materials needed to efficiently process aligner patients.
  • Evaluate the steps and techniques necessary to deliver an easy, simple and efficient experience for patients and clinic.
  • Recognize the tips and shortcuts that help make for an easier day when treating a high volume of patients with clear aligners.

Proactive Implementation: Key Steps to System Success

Proactive Implementation: Key Steps to System Success

May 4, 2019 8:00am ‐ May 4, 2019 9:00am

Learn how to drop the complaints: "We don't have time." "We need new people on our team." "We talk about changes but don't follow through."

Learning Objectives:

  • Easily plug in other staff to do procedures.
  • Reduce their stress.
  • Create flow charts to document a system.

Profitability in Pennies: Growing the Orthodontic Practice Today by Creating a Positive Financial Plan!

Profitability in Pennies: Growing the Orthodontic Practice Today by Creating a Positive Financial Plan!

May 4, 2019 9:10am ‐ May 4, 2019 10:10am

This presentation will review the many ways to create profit in the Orthodontic Practice today. Systems drive the financial aspects of the practice and the team control the systems. These systems may include payment option presentation, inventory control, scheduling for value per visit and efficiency protocols for patient retention.

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate the schedule to increase the value per visit for each procedure.
  • Review each job design as it creates profit in the practice by the completion of basic tasks.
  • Review finance options that create a positive cash flow for a business plan that is most efficient and productive.

Jump Start Your Daily Success: Re-energizing Your Morning Meeting

Jump Start Your Daily Success: Re-energizing Your Morning Meeting

May 4, 2019 10:20am ‐ May 4, 2019 11:20am

Ms. Beaton is here to show you how to create a dynamic ten minutes in each workday that allows your team to: (1) be well prepared for the day and be ready to work as a team, (2) quickly review critical focus areas and put that vital information to work for consistent practice growth and (3) carry energy and enthusiasm into every day which is shared with your patients, your orthodontic families and your team. All you need is ten minutes. It can be done and your practice can be doing it with a re-energized morning meeting that works!

Learning Objectives:

  • Consistently review a brief and informative ten minute office summary that all staff contributes to.
  • Identify the exact statistics to watch in key focus areas for practice growth and success.
  • Utilize the daily statistics to identify areas that need attention for practice success.

Creating an Effective "Recall" System

Creating an Effective "Recall" System

May 4, 2019 10:20am ‐ May 4, 2019 11:20am

With effective systems in labeling different types of pre-treatment patients or patients in between phases, offices can gain a more organized way of scheduling these important patients on a regular basis.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify different types of pre-treatment patients and know when and where to schedule them appropriately.
  • Gain control of your "recall" system to make sure you are staying connected with these soon to be active patients in your practice.
  • Glean some new ideas on how to best market to these different categories of "recall" patients.

Class II Correction and its Impact on Facial Esthetics

Class II Correction and its Impact on Facial Esthetics

May 4, 2019 1:00pm ‐ May 4, 2019 2:00pm

Class II correction is not only about achieving a Class I dental relationship. It is about determining where the dentition needs to be positioned to achieve optimal facial esthetics. The orthodontic staff plays an important role in helping their patients achieve this goal. A successful outcome includes not only the clinical treatment but patient motivation and compliance as well.

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate how treatment decisions based on facial aesthetics are made.
  • Explore the orthodontic teams role in successful Class II treatment.
  • Learn treatment techniques associated with Forsus™ Class II Correctors.

Risk Management for the Orthodontic Team

Risk Management for the Orthodontic Team

May 4, 2019 2:10pm ‐ May 4, 2019 3:10pm

This program, sponsored by the AAO Insurance Company (RRG), will discuss the development of malpractice claims from the activity performed by the orthodontic staff. From communication, to patient records, to performing clinical procedures, staff is involved with patients and treatment. Staff can cause and/or prevent malpractice claims against the orthodontist. Attend this program to learn about current claims and how to prevent them. Elizabeth Franklin, claims manager, and Jessica Kaesberg, claims representative for AAOIC will summarize real malpractice claims that have been impacted by orthodontic staff. They will discuss staff behavior and practice activity that can minimize or preclude the development of a claim. There will be a Q&A session to discuss questions about the program material or any office problems.

Learning Objectives:

  • Determine which staff practice activities frequently result in or complicate the defense of malpractice claims.
  • Develop effective administrative and communication techniques to facilitate patient satisfaction, and prevent claims.
  • Recognize signs of potentially difficult patients or parents early to consider declining their treatment.

Inside-Out: Lingual Orthodontics and the Challenges of 'Hidden' Treatment

Inside-Out: Lingual Orthodontics and the Challenges of 'Hidden' Treatment

May 4, 2019 2:10pm ‐ May 4, 2019 3:10pm

Orthodontic technology continues to evolve to offer patients ever more esthetic options for completing their orthodontic treatment. Many providers may come to feel like we are caught in an "arms race" with our patients' esthetic demands escalating with every new technology that we offer to keep their treatment hidden from the world. These treatment modalities share some important similarities, and this patient population is unique. I will review some of the mechanical challenges of lingual orthodontics and some of the patient psychology that can make lingual orthodontics particularly challenging for providers.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the unique challenges of a pre-programmed and customized (lingual) appliance for the delivery of orthodotnic force.
  • Recognize the importance of esthetic orthodontics and the psychological factors that drive patients toward lingual orthodontic treatment.
  • Distinguish which challenges in your lingual orthodotnic patients' treaqtments are related to appliances and which challenges are related to this unique patient psychology.

Mixing, Managing and Understanding Four Generations Now Working Together

Mixing, Managing and Understanding Four Generations Now Working Together

May 4, 2019 3:20pm ‐ May 4, 2019 4:20pm

For the first time in history, we have four generations working side-by-side in business. At work, generational differences can affect everything, including recruiting, building teams, dealing with change and motivation. There is a high likelihood that these differences will increase misunderstandings, turnover, commitment and enthusiasm in the workplace. We need to understand how the different generations act and "react" in order to be a high performing team!

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the strengths of each generation working in your practice.
  • Identify core values of each generation within your practice.
  • Communicate more effectively with each generation.

Indirect Bonding: Is it Right for Your Office?

Indirect Bonding: Is it Right for Your Office?

May 4, 2019 3:20pm ‐ May 4, 2019 4:20pm

Indirect bonding is an advanced method of bracket placement used in accordance with straight wire orthodontic systems. Attendees of this lecture will be able to determine if this bonding system would benefit their specific needs. We will compare the different systems – both in-office and outsourced – and the specific requirements and benefits of each. We will also look at how to implement and train your team on the indirect bonding process.

Learning Objectives:

  • Determine if indirect bonding is right for your office.
  • Evaluate the current indirect bonding options on the market.
  • Develop a system to implement indirect bonding into your office.