MDA Scientific Sessions

Make the Michigan Dental Association your first choice for quality, convenient and affordable continuing education.

The MDA holds three scientific sessions throughout the year: Summer Scientific Session, Winter Scientific Session and Spring Scientific Session. Each event combines weekend fun with great continuing education courses for dentists and staff alike.

 

Make the Michigan Dental Association your first choice for quality, convenient and affordable continuing education.

The MDA holds three scientific sessions throughout the year: Summer Scientific Session, Winter Scientific Session and Spring Scientific Session. Each event combines weekend fun with great continuing education courses for dentists and staff alike.

 

Summer Scientific Session

Looking for a brief getaway this summer? Need continuing education credits? Then look no further than the MDA’s annual Summer Scientific Session, to be held Aug. 13 - 14 at the fabulous Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant!

Soaring Eagle Resort features its famous casino, a world-class hotel, plus outstanding meeting and conference facilities. Guests enjoy beautifully appointed rooms, a complete health spa, pools, restaurants, and much more – all conveniently located to most cities in Michigan. Soaring Eagle is the perfect spot for a summer weekend that combines continuing education with fun!

Build Your Practice with Paid-for Dentistry (morning)
Total Team Concept for Effective Scheduling (afternoon)

Speaker: Lois Banta.
When: Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Registration at 8:30 a.m.)
Fee: Dentists/$209 each; Staff/$129 each. Nonmember dentists/$309.
CE Credits: 6
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

If you’ve ever experienced the myriad of excuses when attempting financial arrangements for your patients, you know the frustrations! Dental offices have allowed our patients to control the negotiations regarding patient financing. It’s what we’ve done for more than 50 years.  

In this lecture, Lois Banta will help your office design appropriate financial arrangement guidelines taking into consideration third-party financing, insurance reimbursement, and those wonderful cash-paying patients. All dental offices are unique and should have available to them flexible payment plans to assist patients to accept their needed dentistry.  This program will uncover the mysteries surrounding this complex issue as well as designing “fool proof” financial policies.

Afternoon session
Learn the 52 secrets of effective scheduling! Scheduling seems so simple, but it’s not. In reality, you’ve got last-minute cancellations; procedures that take longer than expected; grumpy patients in the reception room; grumpier staff members blaming each other (or the dentist). But good scheduling guarantees happier doctors, staff, and patients. And when everyone is happy, your bottom line will be healthier.

About the Speaker ... Lois Banta is CEO, president and founder of Banta Consulting, Inc., specializing in all aspects of dental practice management.

Financial support provided by MDA Insurance and Procter & Gamble/Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health.

Triage of Oral-Facial Pain in the General Dental Practice

Speaker: Frank (Rick) Pink, D.D.S.
When: Saturday, Aug. 14, 2009
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Registration at 8 a.m.)
Fee: Dentists and staff/$99 each. Nonmember dentists/$199 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Diagnosis and treatment of masticatory myofacial pain is a microcosm of all medicine and dentistry. This course is directed toward the general practice and can be beneficial to both dentists and hygienists. Includes understanding the physiology of acute and chronic pain; discriminating masticatory and non-masticatory pain through the patient history; distinguishing muscle and TMJ conditions through examination; and understanding current imaging technology.

A variety of treatment approaches, indications and contraindications, strengths and weaknesses, and risks and benefits will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on a conceptually sound, interdisciplinary, patient-centered approach to diagnosis and treatment. Participants will be introduced to sources of facial pain and become familiar with the procedures involved in behavioral, responsible pharmacology, physical and/or surgical management of head, neck and masticatory myofascial pain.

NOTE: This program covers Michigan's one-hour pain management requirement.

About the Speaker ... Dr. Rick Pink practices in Manistique.

Financial support provided by MDA Insurance and Procter & Gamble/Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health.

Accommodations

We have reserved a block of guest rooms at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. The rate is $134 per night. To reserve a room, do one of the following:

Reservation forms may be faxed or mailed but must be received by July 21, 2010 to obtain the MDA rate. Phone reservations to the hotel will not be accepted.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: A 72-hour notice of cancellation is required for all CE programs. Refunds will be granted upon written request, less a $25 administration fee. An email is an acceptable notification.

Questions? Call the MDA Continuing Education Department at (800) 589-2632, ext. 402.

 

Looking for a brief getaway this summer? Need continuing education credits? Then look no further than the MDA’s annual Summer Scientific Session, to be held Aug. 13 - 14 at the fabulous Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant!

Soaring Eagle Resort features its famous casino, a world-class hotel, plus outstanding meeting and conference facilities. Guests enjoy beautifully appointed rooms, a complete health spa, pools, restaurants, and much more – all conveniently located to most cities in Michigan. Soaring Eagle is the perfect spot for a summer weekend that combines continuing education with fun!

Build Your Practice with Paid-for Dentistry (morning)
Total Team Concept for Effective Scheduling (afternoon)

Speaker: Lois Banta.
When: Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Registration at 8:30 a.m.)
Fee: Dentists/$209 each; Staff/$129 each. Nonmember dentists/$309.
CE Credits: 6
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

If you’ve ever experienced the myriad of excuses when attempting financial arrangements for your patients, you know the frustrations! Dental offices have allowed our patients to control the negotiations regarding patient financing. It’s what we’ve done for more than 50 years.  

In this lecture, Lois Banta will help your office design appropriate financial arrangement guidelines taking into consideration third-party financing, insurance reimbursement, and those wonderful cash-paying patients. All dental offices are unique and should have available to them flexible payment plans to assist patients to accept their needed dentistry.  This program will uncover the mysteries surrounding this complex issue as well as designing “fool proof” financial policies.

Afternoon session
Learn the 52 secrets of effective scheduling! Scheduling seems so simple, but it’s not. In reality, you’ve got last-minute cancellations; procedures that take longer than expected; grumpy patients in the reception room; grumpier staff members blaming each other (or the dentist). But good scheduling guarantees happier doctors, staff, and patients. And when everyone is happy, your bottom line will be healthier.

About the Speaker ... Lois Banta is CEO, president and founder of Banta Consulting, Inc., specializing in all aspects of dental practice management.

Financial support provided by MDA Insurance and Procter & Gamble/Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health.

Triage of Oral-Facial Pain in the General Dental Practice

Speaker: Frank (Rick) Pink, D.D.S.
When: Saturday, Aug. 14, 2009
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Registration at 8 a.m.)
Fee: Dentists and staff/$99 each. Nonmember dentists/$199 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Diagnosis and treatment of masticatory myofacial pain is a microcosm of all medicine and dentistry. This course is directed toward the general practice and can be beneficial to both dentists and hygienists. Includes understanding the physiology of acute and chronic pain; discriminating masticatory and non-masticatory pain through the patient history; distinguishing muscle and TMJ conditions through examination; and understanding current imaging technology.

A variety of treatment approaches, indications and contraindications, strengths and weaknesses, and risks and benefits will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on a conceptually sound, interdisciplinary, patient-centered approach to diagnosis and treatment. Participants will be introduced to sources of facial pain and become familiar with the procedures involved in behavioral, responsible pharmacology, physical and/or surgical management of head, neck and masticatory myofascial pain.

NOTE: This program covers Michigan's one-hour pain management requirement.

About the Speaker ... Dr. Rick Pink practices in Manistique.

Financial support provided by MDA Insurance and Procter & Gamble/Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health.

Accommodations

We have reserved a block of guest rooms at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. The rate is $134 per night. To reserve a room, do one of the following:

Reservation forms may be faxed or mailed but must be received by July 21, 2010 to obtain the MDA rate. Phone reservations to the hotel will not be accepted.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: A 72-hour notice of cancellation is required for all CE programs. Refunds will be granted upon written request, less a $25 administration fee. An email is an acceptable notification.

Questions? Call the MDA Continuing Education Department at (800) 589-2632, ext. 402.

 

Winter Scientific Session

Banish those winter blues! You’ll find plenty of outdoor fun plus quality continuing education at the 2011 MDA Winter Scientific Session, to be held Jan. 21-23, 2011 at Crystal Mountain Resort.

Be sure to bring the family! Meet your colleagues for a few hours of study each day, and then get ready to hit the slopes. Choose from a variety of ski packages and accommodations. No wonder the MDA Winter Scientific Session is such a favorite every year.

Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Unsure Who to Ask …
About Implant Treatment

Speaker:  Douglas Henke, D.D.S., M.S.
When: Friday, Jan. 21, 2011
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$250 each; Staff/$175 each. Nonmember dentists/$350 each.
Invidiual Course Fee: Dentists/$125/ each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Attendees of this presentation will leave with a greater understanding of the “how to” of implant restoration and treatment planning. They’ll be able to make sense out of what they should be looking for, and how to approach restoring an implant to make the final restoration look, function, and provide harmonious integration without creating iatrogenic factors for the patient. Attendees will learn treatment of single implant restorations; treatment of edentulous patients, newer technology assisting dentists; and development of soft tissue contours utilizing custom abutments.

About the Speaker ... Dr. Douglas Henke maintains a private practice in Farmington Hills specializing in complex implant and restorative treatment. He has lectured nationally.

Oral Pathology Symposium

Speaker: Junu Ojha, B.D.S.
When: Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. (continued from the morning)
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$250 each; Staff/$175 each. Nonmember dentists/$350 each.
Invidiual Course Fee: Dentists/$125/ each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 5
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

This course is designed to provide dental professionals with information on a variety of pathological conditions encountered in the dental practice. Highlights of the course will include commonly occurring soft and hard tissue oral and maxillofacial lesions. The topic will range from clinical and radiographic presentations, differential diagnosis, and updated management and treatment of ulcers, white, red, blue and pigmented lesions to recently described entities like bisphosphonate-induced osteochemonecrosis and burning mouth syndrome. Benign and malignant lesions presented as lumps and bumps will be covered as well.

About the Speaker ... Dr. Junu Ojha is assistant professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.

Michigan’s Economic Transformation

Speaker: Charles Ballard, Ph.D.
When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 2011
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$250 each; Staff/$175 each. Nonmember dentists/$350 each.
Invidiual Course Fee: Dentists/$125/ each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The relative shrinkage of manufacturing has forced Michigan into a long and difficult structural transformation. Since the summer of 2000, Michigan has lost more than 800,000 jobs, which is more than one of every six jobs that we had at the beginning of the slide. The people of Michigan can have a much brighter economic future, but the potential will only be fulfilled if we make changes. 

Professor Ballard will discuss the changes that must be made to attain a better economic future. To educate our children for the economy of tomorrow, we must made investments today. It is difficult to do so, because the state budget has a chronic, structural budget deficit. Professor Ballard will discuss spending reforms and tax reforms that can address the deficit.

About the Speaker ... Dr. Charles Ballard has been on the Economics faculty at Michigan State University since 1983. He is the director of the State Survey in MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.

Financial support for all Winter Scientific Session courses provided by MDA Insurance, and Procter & Gamble/Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health.

Accommodations

To register for rooms visit www.crystalmountain.com or call (800) 968-7686, ext. 5100. Indicate that you are with the Michigan Dental Association. The Group Code is 45F9P2. Additional lodging options not listed below are available:

Hotel Room (Colony/Hamlet) Single/Double $179
Inn Suites Single/Double $209
Two Bedroom Condo Single/Quad $329


       

                   

Rates are for room only, per room, per day and are subject to a 6 percent state tax, 8 percent service fee and 2 percent local assessment. Room rates are only applicable for those who register for the MDA Scientific Session. A deposit equal to the first night’s lodging is required. Full refund will be granted if you cancel more than 14 days prior to arrival date. No refund will be given less than 14 days of canceling. Children 17 and under stay free when sharing the same accommodations as their parents.

Reservations must be made by Dec. 21, 2010 to receive the MDA rate. Attendees must stay Friday and Saturday nights.

Skiing

For Friday arrivals Crystal Mountain will provide all registered lodging guests affiliated with the MDA Winter Scientific Session complimentary skiing 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. This is for Friday only.

Lift tickets – Adults (16 and older) $49; Juniors (9-15) $39; Children (8 and under) Free (These are 2010 rates and are subject to change.) 

Other Information

Questions? Call the MDA Continuing Education Department at (800) 589-2632, ext. 401.

Refunds: Granted upon written request, less $25 administration fee. A 72-hour notice of cancellation is required for all CE programs. An email is an acceptable notification.

 

Banish those winter blues! You’ll find plenty of outdoor fun plus quality continuing education at the 2011 MDA Winter Scientific Session, to be held Jan. 21-23, 2011 at Crystal Mountain Resort.

Be sure to bring the family! Meet your colleagues for a few hours of study each day, and then get ready to hit the slopes. Choose from a variety of ski packages and accommodations. No wonder the MDA Winter Scientific Session is such a favorite every year.

Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Unsure Who to Ask …
About Implant Treatment

Speaker:  Douglas Henke, D.D.S., M.S.
When: Friday, Jan. 21, 2011
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$250 each; Staff/$175 each. Nonmember dentists/$350 each.
Invidiual Course Fee: Dentists/$125/ each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Attendees of this presentation will leave with a greater understanding of the “how to” of implant restoration and treatment planning. They’ll be able to make sense out of what they should be looking for, and how to approach restoring an implant to make the final restoration look, function, and provide harmonious integration without creating iatrogenic factors for the patient. Attendees will learn treatment of single implant restorations; treatment of edentulous patients, newer technology assisting dentists; and development of soft tissue contours utilizing custom abutments.

About the Speaker ... Dr. Douglas Henke maintains a private practice in Farmington Hills specializing in complex implant and restorative treatment. He has lectured nationally.

Oral Pathology Symposium

Speaker: Junu Ojha, B.D.S.
When: Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. (continued from the morning)
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$250 each; Staff/$175 each. Nonmember dentists/$350 each.
Invidiual Course Fee: Dentists/$125/ each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 5
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

This course is designed to provide dental professionals with information on a variety of pathological conditions encountered in the dental practice. Highlights of the course will include commonly occurring soft and hard tissue oral and maxillofacial lesions. The topic will range from clinical and radiographic presentations, differential diagnosis, and updated management and treatment of ulcers, white, red, blue and pigmented lesions to recently described entities like bisphosphonate-induced osteochemonecrosis and burning mouth syndrome. Benign and malignant lesions presented as lumps and bumps will be covered as well.

About the Speaker ... Dr. Junu Ojha is assistant professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.

Michigan’s Economic Transformation

Speaker: Charles Ballard, Ph.D.
When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 2011
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$250 each; Staff/$175 each. Nonmember dentists/$350 each.
Invidiual Course Fee: Dentists/$125/ each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The relative shrinkage of manufacturing has forced Michigan into a long and difficult structural transformation. Since the summer of 2000, Michigan has lost more than 800,000 jobs, which is more than one of every six jobs that we had at the beginning of the slide. The people of Michigan can have a much brighter economic future, but the potential will only be fulfilled if we make changes. 

Professor Ballard will discuss the changes that must be made to attain a better economic future. To educate our children for the economy of tomorrow, we must made investments today. It is difficult to do so, because the state budget has a chronic, structural budget deficit. Professor Ballard will discuss spending reforms and tax reforms that can address the deficit.

About the Speaker ... Dr. Charles Ballard has been on the Economics faculty at Michigan State University since 1983. He is the director of the State Survey in MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.

Financial support for all Winter Scientific Session courses provided by MDA Insurance, and Procter & Gamble/Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health.

Accommodations

To register for rooms visit www.crystalmountain.com or call (800) 968-7686, ext. 5100. Indicate that you are with the Michigan Dental Association. The Group Code is 45F9P2. Additional lodging options not listed below are available:

Hotel Room (Colony/Hamlet) Single/Double $179
Inn Suites Single/Double $209
Two Bedroom Condo Single/Quad $329


       

                   

Rates are for room only, per room, per day and are subject to a 6 percent state tax, 8 percent service fee and 2 percent local assessment. Room rates are only applicable for those who register for the MDA Scientific Session. A deposit equal to the first night’s lodging is required. Full refund will be granted if you cancel more than 14 days prior to arrival date. No refund will be given less than 14 days of canceling. Children 17 and under stay free when sharing the same accommodations as their parents.

Reservations must be made by Dec. 21, 2010 to receive the MDA rate. Attendees must stay Friday and Saturday nights.

Skiing

For Friday arrivals Crystal Mountain will provide all registered lodging guests affiliated with the MDA Winter Scientific Session complimentary skiing 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. This is for Friday only.

Lift tickets – Adults (16 and older) $49; Juniors (9-15) $39; Children (8 and under) Free (These are 2010 rates and are subject to change.) 

Other Information

Questions? Call the MDA Continuing Education Department at (800) 589-2632, ext. 401.

Refunds: Granted upon written request, less $25 administration fee. A 72-hour notice of cancellation is required for all CE programs. An email is an acceptable notification.

 

Spring Scientific Session

Great Wolf Lodge is a first-class, full-service destination resort designed to capture the atmosphere and adventure of the north woods. Serving as Michigan’s Year-Round Family
Resort,™ Great Wolf Lodge provides a comprehensive package of destination lodging amenities.

At Great Wolf Lodge you can take an adventure trip into the great north woods at a gigantic indoor resort. It’s great for the whole family! While you’re there, be sure to test your bravery at Bear Track landing, with eight water slides and five pools. As one of the world’s largest indoor water parks, Great Wolf Lodge provides water-based entertainment throughout the year, even during winter!

Business Side of Dental Practice Management

Speaker: Bill Kouvelas
When: Friday, March 11, 2011
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$225 each; Staff/$150 each. Nonmember dentists/$325 each.
Individual Course Fee: Dentists/$125 each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The speaker will cover practice design to include practice management and organization; facility layout and work flow; schedule structure and optimization. He will include quality treatment, exceptional patient care and comprehensive quality assurance systems. You will learn how to make the best staff selection, training, and development of staff. Waste reduction in the dental office will be covered.

About the Speaker ... Bill Kouvelas is the president of CI Advantage Inc., a dental practice consulting company specializing in the design and development of dental offices.

A Good Dentist/Technician Relationship Starts with Communication

Speaker: Scott Ward
When: Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$225 each; Staff/$150 each. Nonmember dentists/$325 each.
Individual Course Fee: Dentists/$125 each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The speaker will talk about the importance of a working relationship with your dental laboratory. He will bring you up to date with the direction of digital dentistry. He will touch base on the importance of the laboratory being an integral part of the dental team, not just a vendor. Topics covered will include communicating shade to the laboratory; using photography as a communication tool; working with your laboratory to choose the right abutment; the importance of diagnostic wax-ups; and treatment planning.

About the Speaker ... Scott Ward is the owner of Ward Dental Laboratory. He specializes in implant and cosmetic dentistry.

Top Legal Issues in Dentistry

Speaker: Dan Schulte, J.D.
When: Sunday, March 13, 2010
Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$225 each; Staff/$150 each. Nonmember dentists/$325 each.
Individual Course Fee: Dentists/$125 each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The presentation will discuss timely legal issues applicable to the practice of dentistry, including the state of dental plan contracting, enforceability of noncompetition provisions, employment disputes, scope-of-practice issues, legislative initiatives, maintaining/disposing of dental records, and much more. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and answers, so come prepared with questions about the legal or ethical challenges you’re currently facing.

About the Speaker ... Schulte, of the Detroit law firm of Kerr, Russell & Weber, serves as MDA legal counsel and writes a monthly column in the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association.

Financial support for all Spring Scientific Session courses provided by MDA Insurance, and Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health

Accommodations

Suite Type Rate Water Park Passes
Family Suite $189 Four water park passes
Wolf Den/Kid Kamp $209 Four water park passes
Kid Cabin $249 Six water park passes
Loft Fireplace Suite $274  
Majestic Bear $274 Six water park passes


           


The extra-person charge for water passes is $25 per person, per night. Rooms are subject to a resort fee of $5 per room per night, 6 percent state tax and 2 percent local tax. Room rates are only applicable for those registered for the MDA Scientific Session.

To make room reservations, call Great Wolf Lodge at (800) 608-9653. Be sure to identify yourself with the Michigan Dental Association with reservation #1103MIDE. A deposit equal to the first night’s lodging is required with each reservation. Individual reservations must be canceled within 72 hours of arrival to avoid loss of entire deposit. A $25 processing fee will be charged for other cancellations. Reservations must be made by Feb. 9, 2011 to receive the MDA rate.

Other Information

Cancellation /Refund Policy: A 72-hour notice of cancellation is required for all CE programs. Refunds will be granted upon written request, less a $25 administration fee. An email is an acceptable notification.

Questions? Call the MDA Continuing Education Department at (800) 589-2632, ext. 402.

 

 

 

Great Wolf Lodge is a first-class, full-service destination resort designed to capture the atmosphere and adventure of the north woods. Serving as Michigan’s Year-Round Family
Resort,™ Great Wolf Lodge provides a comprehensive package of destination lodging amenities.

At Great Wolf Lodge you can take an adventure trip into the great north woods at a gigantic indoor resort. It’s great for the whole family! While you’re there, be sure to test your bravery at Bear Track landing, with eight water slides and five pools. As one of the world’s largest indoor water parks, Great Wolf Lodge provides water-based entertainment throughout the year, even during winter!

Business Side of Dental Practice Management

Speaker: Bill Kouvelas
When: Friday, March 11, 2011
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$225 each; Staff/$150 each. Nonmember dentists/$325 each.
Individual Course Fee: Dentists/$125 each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The speaker will cover practice design to include practice management and organization; facility layout and work flow; schedule structure and optimization. He will include quality treatment, exceptional patient care and comprehensive quality assurance systems. You will learn how to make the best staff selection, training, and development of staff. Waste reduction in the dental office will be covered.

About the Speaker ... Bill Kouvelas is the president of CI Advantage Inc., a dental practice consulting company specializing in the design and development of dental offices.

A Good Dentist/Technician Relationship Starts with Communication

Speaker: Scott Ward
When: Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$225 each; Staff/$150 each. Nonmember dentists/$325 each.
Individual Course Fee: Dentists/$125 each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The speaker will talk about the importance of a working relationship with your dental laboratory. He will bring you up to date with the direction of digital dentistry. He will touch base on the importance of the laboratory being an integral part of the dental team, not just a vendor. Topics covered will include communicating shade to the laboratory; using photography as a communication tool; working with your laboratory to choose the right abutment; the importance of diagnostic wax-ups; and treatment planning.

About the Speaker ... Scott Ward is the owner of Ward Dental Laboratory. He specializes in implant and cosmetic dentistry.

Top Legal Issues in Dentistry

Speaker: Dan Schulte, J.D.
When: Sunday, March 13, 2010
Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
Weekend Fee: Dentists/$225 each; Staff/$150 each. Nonmember dentists/$325 each.
Individual Course Fee: Dentists/$125 each; Staff/$100 each; Nonmember dentists/$225 each.
CE Credits: 3
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The presentation will discuss timely legal issues applicable to the practice of dentistry, including the state of dental plan contracting, enforceability of noncompetition provisions, employment disputes, scope-of-practice issues, legislative initiatives, maintaining/disposing of dental records, and much more. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and answers, so come prepared with questions about the legal or ethical challenges you’re currently facing.

About the Speaker ... Schulte, of the Detroit law firm of Kerr, Russell & Weber, serves as MDA legal counsel and writes a monthly column in the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association.

Financial support for all Spring Scientific Session courses provided by MDA Insurance, and Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health

Accommodations

Suite Type Rate Water Park Passes
Family Suite $189 Four water park passes
Wolf Den/Kid Kamp $209 Four water park passes
Kid Cabin $249 Six water park passes
Loft Fireplace Suite $274  
Majestic Bear $274 Six water park passes


           


The extra-person charge for water passes is $25 per person, per night. Rooms are subject to a resort fee of $5 per room per night, 6 percent state tax and 2 percent local tax. Room rates are only applicable for those registered for the MDA Scientific Session.

To make room reservations, call Great Wolf Lodge at (800) 608-9653. Be sure to identify yourself with the Michigan Dental Association with reservation #1103MIDE. A deposit equal to the first night’s lodging is required with each reservation. Individual reservations must be canceled within 72 hours of arrival to avoid loss of entire deposit. A $25 processing fee will be charged for other cancellations. Reservations must be made by Feb. 9, 2011 to receive the MDA rate.

Other Information

Cancellation /Refund Policy: A 72-hour notice of cancellation is required for all CE programs. Refunds will be granted upon written request, less a $25 administration fee. An email is an acceptable notification.

Questions? Call the MDA Continuing Education Department at (800) 589-2632, ext. 402.

 

 

 

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