Finally, there’s a commonsense practice management book that gives dentists practical information on managing their practices efficiently and profitably! Dianne’s expertise comes from her business education and many years of experience in the dental field. The book is easy and delightful to read and is guaranteed to provide solutions for many of dentistry’s hot button issues. Chapter titles include:
Staffing and Employee Management
Staff Meetings and YOU
Employee Termination
The New Patient – the Most Fragile Relationship
Financial Management – Overhead Control and Salaries
Financial Policy and Office Systems
Hygiene Department
Prevention vs. Prosecution – Mitigating Liability
Crisis, Transition, Leadership, and Avoiding Burnout
Price - $24.95 (includes shipping)
Testimonials –
“This book should be required reading before dental students are allowed to graduate -- it may be the most important one they read in order to be both happy and prosperous from the start of their careers. Dianne Glasscoe Watterson is the “Ann Landers of Dentistry” with her monthly advice column in RDH and Dental Economics magazines for the past 13 years. With the same high content, and her tell-it-like-it-should-be-told Southern charm of a prolific writer, Dianne’s book, Manage Your Practice Well, is a MUST for every practicing dentist and team member.” Linda Miles, CSP, CMC
“ Dianne brings to the table a wealth of insight from both clinical and business aspects of practice. I could not put this book down because the information is fresh and to the point. Dianne covers the subjects that are important to all of us. She covers the common Human Resources problems in her chapter on Staffing and Employee Management. Have you ever wondered why your staff meetings are a waste of time? There are great solutions here. My worst day in the practice was always the day I had to find an employee a new home. Dianne shows you how to stop the procrastination and get the job done. I have always felt that the most important time spent in my practice was building and maintaining the relationships with my patients. It took me a long time to learn to delegate this to the team. This book gives some great information on the Most Fragile Relationships. Dianne covers the Financial Management of the practice by showing the importance of overhead control, salaries, financial policies and the often forgotten Office Systems. The key to a productive practice is the often overlooked Hygiene Department. Often this department operates at a loss. Find out how to correct this. Dianne includes a chapter on Mitigating Liability which is excellent – this is worth the price of the book. The book ends with a fascinating chapter on Crisis, Transition, Leadership, and Avoiding Burnout. The book is easy and delightful to read and is guaranteed to provide solutions for many of dentistry’s hot button issues. Every practicing dentist and every dental student will benefit from this book. This will be the best $24.95 you spend this year, so order your copy today! ” Joe Blaes, DDS, editor Dental Economics
“This unique book delivers the rare combination of highly useful information based on actual experience and down-to-earth warmth that makes reading it a pleasure. Moreover, it provides tools and encouragement for dental professionals to become their best both personally and professionally.” Ted Anibal, editor
"Care Considerations and the Periodontal Patient"
2 DVD set
Course Description – Excellence in patient care should be the goal of the consummate dental hygienist/dentist when treating the periodontal patient non-surgically. This course examines the latest information related to patient care protocol, including(but not limited to) systemic factors related to periodontal disease, patient classification, blood pressure guidelines, pain control modalities, and treatment sequence and protocol.
Course Objectives – Upon completion of this course, the attendee should be able to:
Understand many of the links between the oral and systemic disease.
Classify the periodontal patient through expanded classification guidelines.
Implement effective sequencing protocol for the periodontal patient.
Understand the role of inflammation.
Use proper pain control techniques.
Understand the new pre-medication guidelines.
Discuss the usage of intrapocket therapies.
Implement enhanced verbal skills with patients.
Ascertain when referral to a specialist is needed.
Course Benefits - In order to provide the patient with optimum care, staying current regarding technology and treatment modalities is very important for the dental professional. This course will provide the clinician with up-to-date, evidence-based information related to comprehensive care for the hygiene patient.
Course Topics:
Basic considerations of the periodontal patient
Homecar
Susceptibility
Systemic disease
Fear
Lifestyle factors
Local oral factors
Classification systems
Suggestions for the gingivitis patient
Non-surgical and maintenance coding
New pre-medication guidelines
Implications for clinicians and patients
Components of intraoral/extraoral exam
Pain control measures
Step-by-step debridement process
Use of power scalers
Use of fluoride varnish
Scaling considerations
The role of calculus
The inflammatory response
Use of low-dose doxycycline
Use of amoxicillin/metronidazole
Recommended armamentarium
Power scalers
Magnification
Instruments
Patients aids to treatment
Communication tips
Appropriate analogies
Dealing with difficult situations
Includes handout and post-test. Successful completion of the post-test awards the participant 6CEUs.
Purchase Price while supplies last - $99
"The Better Way to Sharpen Dental Instruments" CD-ROM
Sharpening dental hygiene instruments has always been an unpredictable, unsatisfying chore. However, now Dianne
is introducing a new way to sharpen that is (1) fast, (2) easy, (3) cheap, and (4) effective. By focusing on removing only
the dull portion of the blade, instrument life is increased and instruments remain sharp for longer periods of time.
The technique involves using a high speed handpiece and a tiny friction grip stone. Included with the video are
two sharpening stones. Order today for the price of $25, which includes shipping and handling.
"Systemic Influences on Oral Health/Liability Issues in Dentistry" 3 DVD set
This 3 DVD set includes 2 topics in the same set.
“Good oral health is not just the product of good oral hygiene. A growing body of evidence points to a wide array of systemic influences that affect oral health. This course examines various systemic diseases and medications that have a direct impact on oral health as well as the periodontal/systemic disease link.”
Course Objectives:
To increase knowledge about many systemic diseases that have oral implications
To learn the latest information about the periodontal disease/systemic disease link
To increase awareness of the importance of a thorough intraoral/extraoral examination
To study various medications and their effects on oral tissues
Course Topics:
Focal infection theory
Pathogenicity of plaque
Role of the host
Bacteremias
Infective endocarditis and premedication issues
Cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis
Diabetes mellitus
Respiratory diseases
Pregnancy factors
Chemotherapy and radiation patients
Crohn’s disease
Lifestyle factors
AIDS
BRONJ
Other diseases
The practice of dentistry and dental hygiene involves adhering to strict standards of care. This course examines
the best methods for producing desirable results to avoid injury. Clinical standards are reflected in various case
histories.
Course Objectives:
To increase knowledge about occurrences in the dental office that can result in injury to patients
To learn the latest information about the top ten causes of liability
To increase awareness of the importance of a thorough charting protocol
To study the role of the patient in decision-making
To implement informed consent protocol in treatment planning
Course Topics:
Clinical competence for doctors and hygienists
The top ten patient care issues for doctors and hygienists
Tips on chart notes
Various case histories of actual liability cases against doctors and hygienists
The importance of open communication between clinician and patient
Upon completion of the post test, 6 continuing education credits will be awarded.