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History of Topics

Topics Covered to Date:

2004: (Bench Test Year)

Customer Service / Customer Relations

Leadership as a Management Tool

Courtesy Standards in the Office

Consults / Case Presentations

2005: (Official Launch Year)

Accounts Receivable Management

How to Inspire and Motivate Every Employee

Human Resource Management

Stress Management For Women

2006:

T.M.J. Rehabilitation

Conflict Management

Communication Skills With Different Personality Types

Implants ~ How to Communicate Effectively With Your Patients

2007:

Managing the Clash of Expectations

Understanding and Implementing Key Performance Indicators

Embracing Change

Dealing With Difficult People / Customer Service

2008:

Balancing Work and Life

Problem Solving

Attitude and Gratitude

How to Schedule the Perfect Day

2009:

Working “On” Rather Than “In” Your Business

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team / Communicating / In-Office Mediating

Back to the Basics - Proper Patient Referrals

Communicating With Advanced Technology in the New Generation

2010:

Bisphosphonates in Dentistry

Brainstorming Session - Sharing Ideas That Help Your Practice Overall

HR Law and How it Affects Your Practice / Proper Interviewing Procedures

Negotiating Skills and Reducing Overhead Costs

2011:

Brainstorming Session - Guidelines for Staff Meetings and Morning Meetings

Ergonomically Correct Workstations

Ideas on How to Reward Your Employees

Internal and External Marketing Ideas / Building Relationships

2012:

Digital Imaging Solutions and How it Affects Your Practice

Team Building – Adventure Dynamics

Brainstorming Session – Proper Phone Skills and Communicating With Patients

Setting Personal and Professional Goals – The Psychology of Achievement

2013:

Employee Performance Evaluations

DOSH Compliance

Proper Office Surveys and Grading Your Patients

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

2014:

Dealing with Insurance in Era of WDS

Cancellation and No-Show Policies

Women's Self-Defense and Situational Awareness

Organizational Skills for the Overwhelmed

2015:

Things in Dental That Make You Go Wow!

Happy On Purpose

Leadership is an Art

Giving and Receiving Feedback and Constructive Criticism

2016:

Agents of Dental Changes ~ Mysteries and Adventures

Connect with Exceptional Communication Skills

Proper Patient Hand-off and Team Communication

    – Time in Motion

Women's Heart Health and Stroke-free Living

2017:

Exploring What's New and Interesting

Managing Multiple Projects and Deadlines

The No Complaining Rule:

    – Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work

Retirement Planning – Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?

2018:

Unlocking the Codes to Billing in Dentistry

Building Memory Skills

Understanding Employer and Employee Laws

Sleep Apnea and Myofunctional Therapy for Dentistry

2019:

Medical Marijuana

Dealing with Different Personality Styles

Enhancing the Survival Mindset

Kindness Rocks - Bright Ideas to Make Your Patients Feel Cherished and Valued

2020:

The Mourning After - Death, Grieving and Recovery in the Workplace

Business Writing Skills - Written Communication Skills

Reflective Listening

2021:

COVID-19 ~ Mindfulness Lessons

Strategic Thinking

Optimal Nutrition

Practice Success ~ Stand Out and Thrive!

2022:

Returning to Positive

Leading and Managing a Cross-Generational Workforce (Phase I)

Optimal Nutrition - Phase II

2023:

Optimal Nutrition (Phase III)

Leading and Managing a Cross-Generational Workforce (Phase II)

New Year's Resolutions and Setting Goals "Create a New Pattern ~ Get New Results"

2024:

When You're in Command...Command!

Cyber Security / Situational Awareness / Self-Defense

Demystifying Macronutrients & Increasing Your Body's Energy Level

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