25 May 18–20, 2023 2023 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org New Mexico Dental Association designates this activity for the continuing education credit(s) noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Please be advised about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practices, especially when the course has not provided a clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that participants have attained competence. Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Lectures Friday, May 19 It Is Time to Get Off the Scale, Polish, Floss Hamster Wheel 8:30–11:30a, Friday 5/19 LOCATION: 215/SAN MIGUEL-235/MESILLA TYPE: LECTURE CEU: 3 COURSE DESCRIPTION The practice of being a dental hygienist has long been focused on calculus removal. But, why? Is calculus the cause of dental disease? What if we stepped off our scale, polish, floss hamster wheel for a moment and really thought about why we are putting a scaler to the tooth? When are we polishing away stains, are we doing more harm than good? What if we rethought our patient care process and placed behavior change and motivation as the most important part of the appointment? If disease prevention is based on at-home biofilm management (amongst other variables), flipping the appointment, and first coaching the patient vs. leaving it to last could be the change we need. Helping patients prevent their disease is the game we should all be playing, and in this course, we will discuss other therapeutic approaches to patient treatment. OBJECTIVES • Review of the traditional dental hygiene appointment vs one that is focused on prevention. • Describe and discuss the idea of biofilm management. • Review motivation interviewing techniques for improving patient behaviors. • Discuss the difference between ultrasonics and hand scaling. • Review air powder techniques for biofilm management. Michelle Strange Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, brings over 20 years of experience to her numerous roles in dentistry. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s of Health Science and the University of Bridgeport with a Master’s in Dental Hygiene Education, she focuses her career on expanding the knowledge of her colleagues in all aspects of health care. Her passion for dentistry and its connection to overall health extends to her community and global efforts. A Six Step Plan to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans 8:30–11:30a, Friday 5/19 LOCATION: 140/AZTEC-110/GALISTEO TYPE: LECTURE CEU: 3 COURSE DESCRIPTION Many dental practices struggle to create a Thriving Practice given the low reimbursement they receive as a Participating Provider in Dental Insurance Plans. In this comprehensive course, Gary shares a specific ‘blueprint’ to follow to successfully reduce insurance dependence in your practice. The course will outline in detail the six specific steps to take to successfully resign from PPO Plans. The end result will be a Thriving Practice that provides you with Personal, Professional and Financial Satisfaction. Following the strategies presented in this course will likely be the best practice management decision you will ever make and will allow you to follow the motto of Dr. William J. Mayo of The Mayo Clinic who famously said, “The best interest of the patients is the only interest to be considered.” OBJECTIVES • Identify the seven goals of a Thriving Practice. • Understand why your insurance ‘adjustments’ should be considered a marketing expense. • Create an in-office membership plan to attract patients in your community who do not have dental insurance. Gary Takacs Gary is recognized as one of the most influential people in dentistry. His podcast, courses and presentations provide the precise information that dentists and team members need to THRIVE in these changing times. Gary teaches a relationship-driven practice model where quality clinical care, and a remarkable patient experience is the focus. The end result is a practice that provides personal, professional and financial satisfaction. Gary was recognized as a pioneer in dentistry when he created the very first dental podcast in 2011. Today his Thriving Dentist Show podcast is the #1 Dental podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music with listeners in 188 countries. In addition to Coaching and Speaking, Gary is a passionate Teacher. He maintains teaching appointments at the Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine in Glendale, AZ as well as serving as a Faculty Member at The Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, FL. A summa cum laude alumnus of the University of Oregon and honorary Omicron Kappa Upsilon member, Gary lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife Therese. They have raised four children and are the proud grandparents of five grandchildren. NMDA 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 courses 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. Remember... Show our exhibitors they are appreciated by visiting the Exhibit Hall. BALLROOMS Thursday: 8am–5pm Friday: 8am–5pm
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