Highly successful teams are committed to constant and never-ending improvement. How do you improve your patient's experience while delivering optimal care? Updated yearly, this course will help you determine how highly successful teams constantly re-imagine, reinvent, and implement change to ensure success during turbulent times. Prepare to laugh and learn about living life in the fast lane of private practice.

Ms. Shannon Brinker | 8 – 9:30 a.m. | Chairside Efficiency for the Super Assistant
Increase productivity and reduce stress in your practice when you eliminate treatment interruptions caused by disorganization. When you decrease the amount of time spent in a chair, you can increase the time spent on the things that matter. Learn how to get your practice back on track with a process that will save you time and money. You can run a profitable and health code compliant dental practice with proven systems that are easy to implement. Reset your practice and get a fresh start with dental efficiency.

Ms. Lisa Mallonee | 9:30 – 11 a.m. | Life-Saving PPE Essentials: Diet, Exercise & Self Care

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. As dental professionals, we are in a unique position to provide our patients with the highest degree of preventive healthcare. There has been a dramatic shift in lifestyle habits over the last year. Masks, face shields, gloves, glasses and expensive air filtration systems in our dental offices help guard/protect us at work but what we do outside of our dental operatories to maintain our bodies and health should be a key priority in each of our lives.

Lunch is on your own from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dr. Mark Hyman  | 12 – 1:30 p.m. | The High-Impact Private Practice Dental Assistant

Learn how to capitalize on other skills to improve the productivity of your practice and the quality of the service your team provides. Discover systems you can implement today to lower stress, prevent burn out, and increase your enjoyment of dentistry. Review clinical cases from the doctor and team perspectives. Debate the fact: communication is a wonderful thing. You should try it sometime. Employ systems to lower stress and prevent burnout.

Ms. Stephanie Botts | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Top 5 Ergonomic Mistakes in the Op

This course empowers dental clinicians to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through practical ergonomic strategies.  We will review five common ergonomic mistakes and offer solutions to improve physical and mental well-being for a sustainable career.

Dr. Mark Hyman | 8 – 9:30 a.m. | Building a Great High-Performance Team

What is it that differentiates top practices from the average ones? What is their Secret Sauce...that formula that leads to extraordinary production, collection, overhead control, team retention, and FUN! Laugh and learn as we reveal the formula, discuss action steps, and see your team re-engage and thrive today!

Mr. Gary Dougan | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | ADA’s CDT Codes & Insurance Blitz

Dental codes change every year. Many practices don't capture complete diagnostic information and may miss billing and reporting opportunities to properly describe and justify the services they are providing. Learn new and recent codes and tried-and-true management tips on how to improve claims success. Peek into common insurance company policies and why offices are increasing their scrutiny and oversight of your utilization patterns.  Eliminate common office policy and processing mistakes that may interfere with being paid. 

Mr. Ryan Vet |11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Million Dollar Lemonade Stand - Lessons Learned from Stirring Lemonade to Running a $100 Million Company

Whether running a lemonade stand, a dental practice, or a multi-national startup, there are some lessons and principles that are unchanging and unwavering. In this talk, Ryan Vet, MBA, shares his journey riddled with successes and failures. Regardless of the stage or size of your practice, there are truths that will remain constant. We will unpack the raw truths of what it means to run a million-dollar lemonade stand. Learn the key principles that transverse all businesses and all industries that will help you be successful.

Lunch is on your own from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Ms. Minal Sampat | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | 30 Actionable Dental Marketing Ideas in 75 Minutes 

In just 75 minutes, discover 30 actionable dental marketing ideas to grow your practice! In this fast-paced course, learn strategies for internal and community marketing, as well as digital and social media tactics. Gain insight on how to build a comprehensive marketing plan, use AI tools for smarter marketing, and improve patient experience along the way. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas or ways to streamline your existing efforts, these strategies will help you engage more patients and elevate your practice's visibility.

Mr. Steve Anderson | 3 – 4 p.m. | I Can’t Afford It

In today’s environment, you have to be better at helping your patients find ways to accept and pay for more than “what insurance will cover.” During this entertaining and information-packed day, the entire team will discover the three biggest mistakes most dental teams make in the first few minutes of the new patient appointment and why money is rarely the biggest obstacle to treatment acceptance...and much, much more!

This full-day session will offer dental students, residents and associates the full disclosure of both the benefits and obstacles of owning a dental practice. Gain insight on navigating practice ownership from three presenters and experience the opportunity to network with current practice owners. With new dentists, owners and dental-specific professionals together in one room, this program is packed with insight and tools to kick off your career. This program includes breakfast and lunch.

8 am                     Check-in & Breakfast

8:45 am               Owning Your Dental Practice: The Bridge to Financial Freedom
                             Mr. Charles Loretto

This lecture provides attendees a realistic view of practice ownership versus an employee. Attendees will understand the necessary qualifications needed before starting a new practice or finding an existing opportunity. It will provide details on the key elements to study before purchasing a practice like location, patient mix, type of transition and more, and how to negotiate the deal financially once you find the practice of your dreams.

10:35 am             The Grand Slam: Early Years of Private Practice
                             Dr. Mark Hyman

Dr. Mark Hyman will share the keys to managing a successful practice and providing world-class service. Attendees will walk away from this course knowing how to implement the critical steps to renew a practice, discover the potential issues involved in handling new patients and utilize new techniques for keeping the team focused and enthused.

11:40 am             Lunch provided

12:10 pm            Are You Ready? Considerations Before Transitioning Your Practice
                            Mr. Charles Loretto & Mrs. Christy Ratcliff

Current practice owners will be welcomed into the room at this point in the program. While this lecture will speak primarily to the owners, understanding both sides of the equation can offer a well-rounded picture for the transition process. This lecture will dive into the financial and operational expectations when bringing in a new doctor or selling your practice completely, tips for finding the right match and how to develop a strategy for an efficient transition.  

1:10 pm               Networking Social: Find Your Future Practice Opportunity

This course includes a moderated-networking session with current practice owners. Hear their stories, experiences and insight to get real-life perspective from doctors who have walked this path themselves.

NOTE: Students, residents and associates will participate in the full-day Practice Ownership Program, while practice owners and established doctors are invited to join the session halfway through the program for the “Are You Ready?” lecture and networking portion.

For more information, please visit ndptransitions.com/practice-ownership-program.

ADDITIONAL PERKS FOR STUDENTS & RESIDENTS:

For students and residents only, registering for this program allows you to receive a complimentary two-night hotel stay at the Westin Peachtree Plaza (while supplies last) and admission to the Hinman’s Night Out party on Friday! Note,that there is limited availability for hotel rooms. To accommodate as many students as possible, please try to room with a classmate or friend.

REGISTRATION NOTES:

• Students do not need to add Hinman’s Night Out to their Hinman registration. When you register for Course #Sa6095, the system will add your party ticket for free.
• You must book your hotel room at book.passkey.com/go/CainWatters2025 to receive the complimentary offer. If you book through Hinman’s general housing link, you will not be included in the NDP/CWA room block, and you will be required to pay for your room at your expense.
• When booking your hotel room, you can register for two consecutive nights at the Westin Peachtree Plaza that fall between 3/16/25 and 3/24/25, but you must register for and attend Course #Sa6095.
• When booking, you will be prompted to provide your credit card information to pay for any incidentals and late cancellations.
  
  HOTEL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• February 21, 2025 at 11:59 EST is the cutoff date for booking and canceling your hotel room.
• If you cancel before February 21, your card will not be charged for the room.
• If you cancel after February 21, you are financially liable for the room through your card on file.
• If you do not attend the course, you are financially liable for the room through your card on file.
• If you attend the program and check into your hotel room, your room and tax will be 100% paid for (parking and incidentals are on your own).

"Change is inevitable – growth is optional.” In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, dental teams must commit to taking a serious look at every aspect of the practice. After participating in this fun-filled, dynamic seminar, you will know to diagnose, devise a treatment plan and deliver optimal care. Let's devise a plan to supercharge your practice!