Complete and Successful Team Dentistry
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida--The Dawson Academy offers a new course that teaches the dental team the skills and enthusiasm needed to implement comprehensive dentistry.
Implementing Complete Dentistry: Team Training is a 2.5-day course given by James R. McKee, DDS. The course will be offered in 2009 on the following dates and locations:
* May 13-15 (Oakbrook, Ill.)
* Sept. 16-18 (Dawson Academy, St. Petersburg, Fla.)
The course is part of the Dawson Academy's Practice and Professional Growth
Track. Tuition is $3,500 for one dentist and three staff members, $950 per
additional dentist, and $475 per additional staff member.
Those completing the course will receive a total of 20 continuing education credits. It is recommended, but not required, that dentists complete courses in Functional Occlusion--From TMJ to Smile Design, Achieving Predictable Esthetic
Results, Comprehensive Examination and Records, and Treatment Planning
Functional Esthetic Excellence.
About the course
Implementing complete dentistry into a practice can be one of the greatest
challenges in dentistry. The central component of successful implementation is a professional experience for each new patient. In this course, the technical and nontechnical requirements for success will be detailed in a logical sequence that will allow dentists to change their respective practice in an effective and efficient manner.
Participants will learn the step-by-step process for creating the new-patient experience. Concepts of the examination appointment are taught including the role of the front office, the clinical assistant, and the dentist. Preparation for the consultation appointment and presentation of the treatment plan will also be discussed followed by the clinical and verbal requirements for gaining patient acceptance.
The important role of the hygienist will also be explored. Systems for dentist/hygienist communication and coordination will be presented, as well as a plan for helping existing patients understand the need to change.
For more information about the classes, dates, locations, prices and continuing education credits, contact the Dawson Academy at (800) 952-2178 or visit Dawson Academy.
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