Virtual Package Courses

CEUs: 2

Course Description:
This course will demonstrate the optimal way to prevent and manage “Medical Emergencies” that occur in the dental office. Emphasis will be placed on development of an emergency response team and an emergency kit. This program will include a review of medical history taking, physical evaluation, and the recognition and management of medical emergencies.

Learning Objectives:
On the completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1. Set up a medical emergency kit 2. Understand the keys to prevention. 3. Develop a team approach to treating medical emergencies. 4. Obtain a proper medical history and clinical exam 5. Conduct mock emergency drills and develop protocols 6. Understand the differential diagnosis for loss of consciousness.

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Pamela Alberto received her D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and her specialty certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – University Hospital. Dr. Alberto is currently a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She was formerly the Director of Predoctoral Surgery and the Assistant Dean of Predoctoral Education at New Jersey Dental School.

CEUs: 1

Course Description:
Ethical behavior is a foundational tenet of professionalism and it is the basis for the public trust granted to professionals. Dental Ethics is an introduction to a collection of online courses, resources, and assessment materials related to the study of dental ethics sponsored by the American College of Dentists. My goal is to heighten ethical and professional responsibility, promote ethical conduct and professionalism in dentistry, advance dialogue on ethical issues, and stimulate reflection on commonly encountered ethical problems in dental practice.

Learning Objectives:
Heighten ethical awareness, promote ethical conduct, advance dialogue on ethical issues, and stimulate reflection on commonly encountered ethical problems in practice.

Speaker Bio:
Dr. LaMorte graduated from New York University College of Dentistry. He has taught and supervised residents at University Hospital and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He was president of the New Jersey Dental Association in 2014-2015. From 1993 to 2011, he served as a lecturer/facilitator for the ethics program at UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School. That program was under the auspices of the American College of Dentists. Dr. LaMorte currently serves as the Chair of the New Section of the American College of Dentists.

CEUs: 3

Course Description: 
Despite misconceptions and fears associated with being a Medicaid provider, treating this population can be rewarding and not cut adversely into your bottom line.  Members of the ADA’s Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention (CAAP) Medicaid Provider Advisory Committee will share insights, opportunities and challenges regarding program integrity, compliance, fraud, advocacy and how better to safeguard your practice while providing care to this growing population in an era of increasing accountability and scrutiny.  Special emphasis will be given to the importance of proper documentation of medical necessity.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
-Implement efficient practice protocols to safeguard practice viability and protect oneself from unintentional non-compliance resulting in fraud allegations
-Document medical necessity within dentistry
-Recruit other Medicaid providers through positive advocacy and role modeling

Speaker Bios:
Dr. Whitman graduated from the New York University School of Dentistry. He completed his postgraduate studies in pediatric dentistry at Temple University School of Dentistry. He works in a 130-person practice that treats children and adolescents, including Medicaid patients. He oversees a pediatric dental residency at a major teaching hospital and is the chair of the NJ Oral Health Coalition.

Dr. Czerepak graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University Dental School.  He is the founder of Pine Dental Care, a community-based private practice dedicated to the dental and oral health of children.  He has served as the president of the Medical/ Dental Staff at the former Children's Memorial Hospital (CHM), interim head of the Division of Dentistry at CMH and is a trustee of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Illinois State Dental Society.

Dr. Finkelstein is the CEO of Bedford Healthcare Solutions. He has been the chief dental officer at Prev/MEDOnsite HealthCare Services and AmeriChoice-Medicaid Division of United Health Group. He has served as a dental consultant for Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey.

A retired USPHS Captain with experience in the Indian Health Service and Federally Qualified Health Centers, Dr. Geiermann was a HRSA regional dental consultant for more than a decade while building a strong oral health infrastructure aligned with overall health care. He currently serves on the ADA’s Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention and is a board member of the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network, the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention, and the American Institute of Dental Public Health.

CEUs: 2

Course Description:
Orofacial pain is a new specialty and dentistry. While only reently recognized, there is a long history of the role of dentistry in treating patients with facial and head pain. Dentistry is a technique-oriented profession and dental clinicians often seek solutions in procedures rather than assuming the role of the physician specializing in the oral cavity. This brief introduction will highlight cases of potentially ominous causes which presented to dental offices. The scenarios presented are all from actual patient seen in our clinics. Hopefully, these brief snippets Welle highlight the importance of history taking, physical examination outside the oral cavity, diagnostic testing differential diagnosis and treatment planning.

Learning Objectives:
Participants should gain: A heightened awareness of medical aspects of head of facial pain presenting as odontogenic pain. Recognize the demographics of the type of patients seen in the dental practice with orofacial pain disorders. Become aware of none odontogenic sources of orofacial pain leading to a better understanding of differential diagnosis and referrals.

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Heir is a Past President and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial, and Past-President and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. a CODA and CDEL Commissioner, and section editor of the Orofacial Pain Neuroscience section of JADA. Dr. Heir is well published and serves on several editorial boards. He was the primary author of the Post Graduate Core Curriculum in Orofacial Pain.

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CEUs: 1

Course Description:
Let our Cyber Security Expert take you & your office through a Cyber Smart Boot Camp designed specially for keeping dental practices safe! All it takes is one employee to cause a data breach. Cybercriminals are diligent in finding new, sophisticated methods to trick unsuspecting individuals into putting themselves at risk. Having a proactive approach is key in a robust security culture. With ransomware attacks on the rise, cybersecurity should be a top priority for your practice this year.

Learning Objectives:
What is Ransomware How would a Cyber Attack affect my practice? Best practices to prevent an attack. AI to help minimize the chances of a Cyber Attack.

Speaker Bio:
Rick has been developing, and building network solutions for the past 21 years starting in attack and penetration for Ernst and Young. Have spent the last 10 years building complex cybersecurity solutions for enterprise networks and have spent the last 2 years getting certified for HIPPA specific solutions specifically for medical and dental offices. I currently hold 7 different HIPAA certifications for medical and dental offices.

CEUs: 2

Course Description:
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common cancer of the head and neck. Despite advances in oral cancer therapies and in our understanding of the risk factors associated with oral cancer development, survival rates remain among the lowest of all major cancer types. This well-illustrated program will use clinical cases as the basis for reinforcement of important clinical and diagnostic principals used to evaluate, diagnose and treat oral pre-cancer and cancer.

Learning Objectives:
1. Review the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors associated with oral cancer development. 2. Recognize the clinical presentations of oral pre-cancerous and malignant lesions. 3. Become familiar with the approaches used to diagnose and prevent oral cancer. 4. Emphasize the valuable role of dental practitioners in interdisciplinary health care.

Speaker Bio:
Faizan Alawi DDS is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Pathology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and School of Medicine. Dr. Alawi is a member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Executive Council, and Pathology Section Editor for Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology. He has authored over 170 peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters, and abstracts.

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CEUs: 1

Course Description:
This informative workshop will guide new dentists through case studies which will aid in the creation of a successful strategy. You’ll learn techniques to successfully navigate your personal financial statement and associate position to ensure a positive transition to the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Learn how to find and acquire the right practice and how to build a successful budget. Dive deep into the end to end process of starting a practice. Understand the “do’s and don’ts” of starting a practice from scratch and increase your understanding of the different types of due diligence when purchasing a dental practice.

Learning Objectives:
1. Why you should be pre-approved and how to leverage your buying power in the market. 2. Learn how to find the right location for a dental practice and how to market towards new patients. 3. Understand how to interpret the forms provided by brokers and which information determine cash flow. 4. Identify the key members of your team to help make the process easier. 5. Learn the timeline and path of ownership whether you want to buy or start from scratch. 6. Discuss the questions you should be asking yourself before you make the jump into ownership.

Speaker Bios:
Jason  McKenzie joined Bank of America in 2012 as a vendor account and is now Regional Business Development Officer of New Jersey where the primary focus is to provide construction and equipment financing for first time practice owners and established practices owners.

Jarrett Mathews is the Regional Sales Manager for Bank of America Practice Solutions. He was presented as a recipient of the 40 under 40 for Rockland County, while being recognized in the class of 2015 Leadership Rockland Council. Jarrett welcomes all opportunities to engage with Dentist as well as other medical professionals in the New York-New Jersey landscape.

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CEUs: 1

Course Description:
The average dental practice is taking 98.4% more credit card payments today than they did ten years ago, making it more important than ever to know what you are really paying to accept credit cards. Recouping those processing costs through a surcharge to your patients is now legal in all but two states, but is it a good idea for your practice? We’ll cover the requirements, as well as the pros and cons of surcharging, to help you determine what is in the best interest of you, your practice, and your patients.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how to understand your credit card processing costs and what you should really be paying. 2. Delve into the numbers – how much does it cost you to acquire a new patient, and what is the resulting return. 3. Explore credit card surcharging and why it may not be the best processing option for a dental practice.

Speaker Bio:
Phil Nieto is the President of RJ Card Processing d/b/a Best Card. After leaving behind the legal world, Phil has enjoyed the positivity of working directly with dentists to help them understand the confusing credit card processing industry and save more of their hard-earned money with Best Card. In his free time, he is an avid hiker, constant reader and enjoys sharing those passions with his wife and young son.

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CEUs: 1

Course Description:
This fun and informative presentation will help a new dentist navigate the business decision making process as they begin their careers. Entity choice, budgeting and tax deductions can be overwhelming. This presentation will help simplify the process.

Learning Objectives:
Learn what you can earn as an associate or as a practice owner How do you figure your taxes as an independent contractor or an employee? What expenses can you deduct LLC or Corporation-which is the best fit Saving for the future-tax deferred retirement plans Budgeting and Protection.

Speaker Bio:
David Goodman is a Partner of PKF O'Connor Davies and is their Dental Practice Leader. He has over 35 years of experience working with a client base of individuals and closely-held businesses. Before joining the Firm, David was Managing Director of LB Goodman & Co. He began his career with one of the Big Four accounting firms in New York City. As a thought leader around dental professional practices, David is often invited to speak on tax-related, practice management and growth topics. He is a national speaker on a variety of dental practice related topics. He is also a frequent contributor to Dental Economics magazine on practice and financial management.

CEUs: 2

Course Description:
The hustle and bustle of a busy dental practice and family, can leave us with that feeling of being stuck on the proverbial “treadmill”. In this course, you will learn how shifting aspects of your practice and personal lives, can make a difference in how each day is experienced. Learning new technologies, designed to improve efficiency can help reduce stress. There will be tips on how to delegate responsibility and hire the right team members. Real patient and staff experiences will be discussed with examples on how to host effective meetings and motivate the team. The integration of health, communication, and team culture, can help us get off of that treadmill and back to experiencing joy and gratitude for this wonderful profession.

Learning Objectives:
Creating a culture at your dental practice that makes you and your team excited to work and deliver “the ultimate patient experience” Learn new techniques to improve routine dental procedures to increase productivity and efficiency Real patient and staff experiences will be presented followed by a discussion on how to improve each situation Skills will be taught to diminish the feeling of overwhelm brought on by treating patients and managing staff Routines will be discussed on how to generate energy when you feel too low-energy to run a busy dental practice, and motivate the team members. Maintaining an attitude of gratitude to keep our sense of fulfillment, even on “bad” days at the office.

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Druger is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and a Master in the AGD. He owns and manages a General Dentistry and a Pedo/Ortho Practice. With nearly 50 team members, the primary focus of the practices is on positive company culture and providing the highest quality care. He lectures in personal development, 3D printing, implants and management. He is an Ironman, in which he completed a 2.4 mile swim,112 bike, and a marathon in one day.

CEUs: 2

Course Description:
As the population ages, many patients encountered in a dental practice, will have systemic disease that may impact your management. It is important for the dentist to understand the implications of systemic disease on treatment and be able to manage patients with a complex medical history in a safe and effective manner.

Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize significant deviations from normal general health status that might affect your dental treatment. 2. Make informed judgments on the risk of dental procedures. 3. Identify the need for medical consultation. 4. To be able to counsel your patients regarding their medical condition

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Sollecito is Professor and Chair of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and Professor of Oral Medicine in Otolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is also an Attending in Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and CHOP. He is a Diplomate in Special Care Dentistry and Oral Medicine. He has authored numerous papers related to various topics in Oral Medicine.

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CEUs: 1

Course Description:
At Bank of America, we believe that providing loans is just one part of helping healthcare professionals become successful practice owners. Since we began Bank of America Practice Solutions™ in 1996, we have assisted over 25,000 professionals in starting or acquiring a practice, purchasing commercial real estate, renovating or refinancing an existing practice or purchasing equipment. Our philosophy is simple: serve healthcare professionals by offering them the opportunity to enjoy superior value with exceptional service. Course Description – This seminar will help the established dentists understand the equity in his/her existing practice and determine the best path to practice sale and retirement from a career in dentistry.

Learning Objectives:
1. Determine how to calculate the equity in your practice 2. How to invest in your practice to increase value 3. Organize financials for the sale 4. Develop a plan for an exit strategy

Speaker Bios:
Jason McKenzie joined Bank of America in 2012 as a vendor account and is now Regional Business Development Officer of New Jersey where the primary focus is to provide construction and equipment financing for first time practice owners and established practices owners.

Jarrett Mathews is the Regional Sales Manager for Bank of America Practice Solutions. He was presented as a recipient of the 40 under 40 for Rockland County, while being recognized in the class of 2015 Leadership Rockland Council. Jarrett welcomes all opportunities to engage with Dentist as well as other medical professionals in the New York-New Jersey landscape.