An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. As dental professionals, we provide our patients with the highest degree of preventive healthcare. There has been a dramatic shift in lifestyle habits since 2020. Masks, face shields, gloves, glasses and expensive air filtration systems in our dental offices may help safeguard us at work. However, what we do OUTSIDE of our dental operatories, may be a greater priority in maintaining our health. This program will discuss preventative practices for promoting good overall health. 

It’s a fact of life—we ALL get older! You’ve probably heard the saying “the one with the MOST birthdays wins?”  Age doesn’t define us. We can actually define our aging process. Lifestyle choices can add or subtract years! Genetics can play a role, but learning how to play the hand of cards we are dealt can help to positively redefine our health. In the wise words of Jimmy Buffet: “wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been!” Let's discuss ways to turn back the clock, or at least slow it down!

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.

The population is growing and so are our waistlines! The dental visit is not “just about the mouth”—it is  about the whole patient! Sugar intake, portion control and encouraging healthy habits...how can the dental team be part of the solution to the obesity crisis? This course will discuss current research, investigating how diet and nutrition effect oral health. In addition, we will consider practical approaches to promote healthy habits in the dental setting.

Everyone wants to find the holy grail of weight loss - experimenting with diets that promise rapid loss with no exercise, while eating whatever we want! Fad diet practices can impact our oral health and treatment outcomes. Weight loss surgery and medications that promote weight loss are a growing trend. The number of individuals who choose these alternative options for weight loss are increasing. This course will discuss the potential oral health implications of these alternative weight loss options.