Parents and caregivers of young children. experiencing developmental delays are usually unaware that there is a problem. Do you know what to look for?

As dental professionals we are in a unique position to assist our patients in the maintenance and improvement of their medical and dental health, even for our youngest patients. Would you know what to do, what to say or how to refer a child that may be exhibiting developmental delays?

In this interactive session, attendees learn what to look for and where to refer patients for diagnosis and treatment. From identifying childhood speech/language and motor developmental delays, to understanding the appropriate referral sources, gain confidence and boost the standard of patient care to help reduce frustration and anxiety for both the parent and patient. Discussion of the physically or mentally challenged child is not provided.

A patient contacts the office with pain in the jaw and facial muscles; how do you triage and treat?

Temporomandibular Disorders are a group of conditions, often painful, that affects the Temporomandibular Joint and the muscles of mastication. It has been estimated by the National Institutes of Health that approximately 10 million people are affected. During this interactive presentation, attendees will discover the anatomy, signs, symptoms, and treatments available for TMD patients. Understanding the structure and function of the joint and its disease manifestations, participants will be able to understand the frustration that often accompanies the TMD patient.

Implants are the standard of care for edentulous areas. A patient with implants is different from a patient with a natural dentition. Does the team understand the difference?

As more patients are seeking dental implants as viable restorative options, all members of the dental team should have a grasp of the role implants play in the maintenance of oral health. At times team members can be confused by the process and how implants differ from natural teeth. To maintain optimum health of the patient and the implant, team members need to understand how the patient and the dental professional can maintain the implant from the beginning of the implant process through its many components. Join in for a jam-packed overview of the implant process.

Women's bodies are constantly evolving. From the moment of first menstruation to menopause, the body is undergoing constant evolution. Whether for better or worse, hormones and other factors play a role in how women experience daily life.

There is a lot of discussion about the common effects of hormones throughout a women's life cycle. Yet there are some conditions that although men can acquire them, the predominant patient populations are women. Some of these are well-known but others are not as common. This program will review several conditions that plague women more than men but we, as health professionals, are not given as much information about. Learn about lesser discussed topics that affect women's health.

Practices purchase dental practice management software, have initial training and then struggle to survive in the day-to-day functioning of the program. They never fully understand the "why" behind what the software is doing or how it can be harmful to the practice and patients.

As dentistry moves towards the medical model of care, technology and software will become a more integral part of the practice and patient care. As a team member, is the practice using its software to enhance the patient experience while improving overall care? During this presentation, attendees will gain an understanding of practice management software and how it impacts the practice profitability and productivity to improve the overall function of the practice and team.

The program is not a training program for any specific practice management software.

Teamwork is essential in the dental practice. Some practices have professionals who encourage each other as a team and patients are treated genuinely. Other practices have teamwork and patient care diminished. What do you see in your practice?

During this interactive presentation, gain insights into ways dental teams can practice to produce an overwhelming positive experience for the good of the practice, the individual team member and ultimately, the patients.

Dental practices face patient challenges on a daily basis. From cancellations and no shows to insurance management issues. What distinguishes a practice that wallows in its challenges from one that sees the challenges as opportunities?

Many teams rise above the challenges to provide optimum care for their patients. This interactive program will delve into opportunities for growth for patients and teams while providing comprehensive oral care during challenging moments.

Artificial intelligence is around us everyday. If you use Siri or Alexa or watch Netflix or Hulu, you are using artificial intelligence. Al is becoming an important part of today's technology-driven dental practice.

Patients and teams are using Al in a variety of ways. In this interactive program, we will review the history of artificial intelligence and various uses within dentistry and how it can improve overall practice production and profitability while improving patient care.

With cyber-attacks on the rise across dentistry, including at the ADA, what can you do to protect your patients and practice from being another victim.

Cybersecurity involves preventing, detecting, and responding to cyberattcks that can affect individuals, organizations and communities. With the increase in data breaches, this presentation will discuss common sense activities as the saying goes "to be prepared" to protect your patients' and practice information.

Dental team members need to understand the role HIPAA plays in their daily practice lives. Yet many do not participate in the required annual HIPAA training. HIPAA requirements deem that practice specific documentation be maintained, but often teams don't maintain the information.

This program will review HIPAA requirements and what teams need to know to protect the patient's protected health information (PHI). The program is not designed to replace a practice's individualized information, but to provide teams with the information needed to update their protocols. It is the practice's responsiblity to maintain documentation and training.

Documentation is critical in the patient care process and represents a chronological history of the patient's treatment. Your records have been requested by an authority - would they pass inspection?

During the dental treatment plan process, dental professionals use APIED (Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate and Document). You never get a second chance if your patient records are requested. Participating in this program we will review the steps to proper documentation.

After focusing on the steps used in documenting patient information, we will use the same step process in providing information that you present to potential employers. You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The first impression of you to a potential employer is your resume. Does your resume reflect your true potential? Join in for an interactive program to learn how to effectively document clinically and to maximize your dental career potential.

Dental hygiene can be a job or it can be a career. Do you enjoy your hygiene role or is there something missing? Are you in a job or a career?

Hygienists join the profession to help others and be a part of the healthcare community while earning a good income. During the day-to-day practice of dental hygiene, the hygienist often can't find the joy that was once envisioned. Clinical hygiene may be perfect for some, but for others not so much. Join in this interactive program to examine options both in and out of clinical practice to achieve optimum potential career satisfaction and patient care benefits. Discussion of various products and technology to increase patient treatment and oral health education may be discussed.