AADOM officially declares August Dental Office Manager Appreciation Month

The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) has officially declared August Dental Office Manager Appreciation Month. Because dental office managers and practice administrators are often unsung heroes of the dental office, AADOM and its strategic partners plan to salute these talented dental practice leaders every August through special offers, rewards, and — most importantly — much-deserved appreciation.

"Our members truly represent the best of the best in dental office management," says AADOM president Heather Colicchio. "In addition to the newly launched AADOM Fellowship Program, this is one more way our supporters and we can add a new level of distinction earned by dental office managers across the country."

In addition to special events during Dental Office Manager Appreciation Month, AADOM also recognizes its members at the AADOM Annual Conference. The 6th Annual Dental Managers Conference will be Oct. 22-23 at the Las Vegas Hilton. The conference, widely recognized as the premier educational and networking event for dental office managers and business staff, includes the selection of the 2010 Office Manager of the Year.

Industry proponent Kevin Henry (managing editor of Dental Economics, editor of Dental Assisting Digest, and editor of Proofs) states, "It used to be that dental practices asked why they needed an office manager. Now, more and more offices are asking why they didn't hire an office manager sooner. There is no question that an office manager plays a pivotal role in the success of today's dental practice. Working as a team with the dentist, the office manager can shoulder much of the responsibility in the practice and leave the dentist to do what he or she loves to do — practice dentistry."

As AADOM's Diamond Level Corporate partner, Patterson Dental strongly supports efforts that bring resources and rewards to office managers. Patterson Dental marketing manager Kim McQueen notes, "The role of the dental office manager is continually changing, especially in today's business climate. This individual can impact how efficiently the office runs to how well the staff gets along. It is more important than ever to have strong office managers/practice administrators managing the practice, but just as important to recognize the vital role they play in the dental practice. We look forward to helping AADOM celebrate Dental Office Manager Appreciation Month throughout August!"

To learn more about AADOM and Dental Office Manager Appreciation Month, visit www.dentalmanagers.com.

PLUS ... Is your office manager a star? CLICK HERE to nominate him or her for AADOM 2010 Office Manager of the Year.

About AADOM
The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is an organization of professional office managers, practice administrators, patient coordinators, insurance and financial coordinators, and treatment coordinators of general and specialized dental practices. The AADOM is committed to creating and maintaining a network of dental office managers throughout the country with the goal of sharing resources and information to achieve the highest level of professional development. For more information, visit www.dentalmanagers.com.