Give Me More YOLO and a Lot Less FOMO

Credits: None available.

Dr. Glenn Dubroc will explain how a single-owner practice can be just as financially rewarding to someone as being part of a large practice.  He will carefully walk you through the financials in order to allow you to suceed.

7 Steps to Revolutionize Your New Patient Conversions

Credits: None available.

Turning shoppers into buyers is one of the most important parts of building a thriving orthodontic practice. The fact is most practices follow up with potential patients a few times, can't get an answer or even a callback and then we get busy, and that potential patient is forgotten. In this webinar, we will discuss the best technology and techniques to connect with your current and new patients and how to rev up the sales engine to build the practice long-term.

With the advent of a potential recession it's important that you keep every one of your potential patients and current patients. Beth will take you through the steps to keep turning lookers into bookers with a tech edge!

Learning Objectives:

• The proven follow-up system protocols for consults not started
• The technologies that are revolutionizing the way new patients think about our practice
• The best techniques for converting the patients you have in your backlog

Is Virtual the New Reality in Ortho? A Panel Discussion

Credits: None available.

Is Virtual the New Reality in Ortho? (1.25 CE) Don't miss this December 6 complimentary, business success webinar as Dr. Dan Bills leads a discussion with Dr. Jill Bruno, Dr. Adam Schulhof and Dr. Alyssa Carter on using virtual components in the ortho office. At  2022 Annual Session, Dr. Dan Bills presented on Virtual Orthodontic Visits are Here to Stay! Here's the chance to get an update, plus hear from other panelists on why it part of our new reality.  Join this discussion from differing uses and viewpoints of orthodontic virtual visits and learn how to ensure potential new starts that virtual options for your patients is different and a better solution over DTC companies.

During the program, you'll learn about:

• Asynchronous vs synchronous exams
• How to take your virtual operation to the next level, A.I.
• The uses of dental monitoring solutions for real time communication and exams

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

Credits: None available.

The Synergy of Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry: How Both Specialties Can Enhance Patient Care by Working Together

Credits: None available.

Practicing in the New Age of Orthodontics: The Essentials on Sleep and Breathing

Credits: None available.

Length of Session:
Each session consisting of lecture and audience questions will last 75 minutes.

Cost:
This session is complimentary for all AAO members.

Continuing Education:
Each participant who completes the Webinar will earn 1.0 CE credit.

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.

Treating Patients from LGBTQ+ Backgrounds in Orthodontic Offices: Status quo considerations and discussion of best practices

Credits: None available.

Join Dr. Inglehart for Orthodontists and Their Patients from LGBTQ+ Backgrounds: Status quo Considerations and Future Needs (1.0 CE). In 2016, a national survey of dental school and dental hygiene program administrators reported that a large percentage of programs did not educate their students about treating patients from LGBTQ+ backgrounds. Recent surveys also showed that practitioners did not consider that they were well educated about these topics.

Yet surveys indicate that a significant percentages of practitioners report that they have patients who self identify as Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual (LGB) or as transgender (T) as well as patients on puberty blockers or receiving gender affirming care. These findings raise the question what dental care providers and their staff should know about the oral health, risk factors for poor oral health and oral healthcare utilization of patients from LGBTQ+ backgrounds to become well equipped to provide optimal care for these patients. This informative session is being provided to assist orthodontists and staff to help provide better overall care for all patients.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to define the terms LGBTQ+
• Learn what puberty blockers are, when they are indicated and long term consequences
• Be able to identify risk factors for poor oral health of patients who self identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community
• What accommodations are needed to provide a welcoming environment for all patients and parents

Speaker Disclosure:
None

Length of Session:
Each session consisting of lecture and audience questions will last 40 minutes.

Cost:
No cost

Continuing Education:
Each participant who completes the webinar will earn 1.0 CE credit.

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.

How Orthodontic Practice Owners Can Prepare for a Potential Recession

Credits: None available.

A number of forecasters see a growing risk of recession for the United States as inflation sky rockets, what does this mean for orthodontic practices? A recession is defined “as a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months” and they generally occur when there is a widespread drop in consumer spending. 

What we will incur in the near future is very different from what orthodontic practices saw last year, we will see patients shift from “I want orthodontic treatment” to “do I really need orthodontic treatment?”.

Our team will dive into industry data and what we learned from the “great recession” and economic meltdown in 2008.

Topics to be discussed;

• The effect the “Great Recession” had on orthodontic practices
• Healthcare research data regarding consumer behaviors during a recession
• Will private equity money continue to invest in our industry?
• Will a recession drive more affiliations and continue to consolidate the specialty?
• Practice overhead, cash flows and industry standards
• Will a recession help or hurt staffing shortages, specifically hiring an orthodontic associate?
• Tightening credit conditions and what it means if you plan to sell your practice

Recessions come and go, but some are more severe and last longer than others. This webinar we will discuss how an economic downturn will impact orthodontic practices and how owners can prepare their practices for what’s ahead.

A Powerful Tool for Ortho Research & Teaching, an Inside Look at the AAOF Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collection

Credits: None available.

A Powerful Tool for Ortho Research & Teaching, an Inside Look at the AAOF Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collection.  The collection which started to be built out in 2008 contains nine curated collections of craniofacial records that were collected from the 1930's to end of the last century.

Dr. Oh will share what and where the nine collections come from.  Dr. Curry shows attendees  how to navigate the collection.  The information is available for all members for research.  Not only are you able to conduct research, but the curator, Dr. Curry can assist you with developing queries or provide feedback on how best to pull the research that you need for your studies or research.

Awkward Conversations, Tricky Situations & What the AAO has Done Lately...

Credits: None available.

Speaker Disclosure:
None

Length of Session:
Each session consisting of lecture and audience questions will last 75 minutes.

Cost:
$0 for all members

Continuing Education:
Each participant who completes the webinar will earn 1.25 CE credit.

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.