STAF176-0116: Build a Thriving Dental Practice
Audio only:
The lectures for this course will be presented in a predominantly audio format.
Please come prepared to listen.
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Instructor: Mary Berg, BS, LATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Course Open: January 20, 2016-February 27, 2016
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, January 27, and February 3, 10 and 17, 2016; 8:00-9:30pm ET (USA)
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Practice Sessions: In order to prepare you for a successful experience
in your CE course, we request you attend a Practice Session prior to the first
Real Time Session. Please arrive promptly at the start time; each Practice Session
is up to 1 hour in length.
For more information, please visit the
CE Practice Area.
*The instructor for this course will be using audio which will require you to have a headset or speakers to listen.
If you have any concerns regarding your computer's audio capabilities, please be sure to attend
one of the Practice Sessions.
Level and Prerequisites:
This
basic course course is geared toward veterinary practice managers, owners and supervisors who wish to take their dentistry practice to the next level. They will learn ways to improve client compliance and education, marketing, pricing, and staff training in regards to the dental component of their practices.
VSPN CE Course: Open to veterinarians and veterinary technicians/support staff.
This course has been RACE approved for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. This course has been submitted to VHMA for CVPM credits. (RACE # 22-19104, VHMA # XX-XX).
VHMA approved course ID 15-19
Course Description:
Almost every patient that comes through the front door of your practice is a potential dental patient. Statistics show that over 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over 2 years of age have some type of dental disease. However many practices struggle with filling the dental table. This course will give you ideas and methods to not only fill the tables but to offer outstanding dental care for your patients and to create strong bonds with your clients.
Week 1 (Real Time Session January 27):
The Importance of Oral Health
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Define the benefits of oral health for companion animals.
- Determine methods to improve client compliance related to dental recommendations.
- Develop techniques to motivate staff to aid in compliance of dental procedures.
Week 2 (Real Time Session February 3):
Dental Equipment, Maintenance and Pricing � Do It Right, Keep it Right and Price it Right!!
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Identify the necessary equipment needed to have a successful dental practice.
- Learn how and when to maintain and replace equipment.
- Develop strategies to properly price procedures to ensure ROI on equipment.
Week 3 (Real Time Session February 10):
Staff Training � Teach �em Right!
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Recognize the need for continuing education.
- Ensure staff is only performing skills they are properly trained to perform.
- Understand the need charting, radiographs, dedicated anesthetists, and pain management.
Week 4 (Real Time Session February 17):
Keep Clients Coming Back!
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Develop an environment to give the client outstanding service.
- Learn ways to improve the bond between the client and the practice.
- Explain the value of proper oral care to ensure a healthier, happier pet.
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required
to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
*The lecture portion of this course will be an audio presentation, please be prepared to listen.
*To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to
Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s):
There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Instructor:
Mary L. Berg, BS, LATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry) received her B.S. in Biology/Microbiology from South Dakota State University, her A.S. in Laboratory Animal Science from Redlands Community College, and her A.S. in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College. She is a Charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians and received her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Dentistry in June 2006. Mary is currently
serving as the treasurer of the AVDT and the AVDS and is a board member for the Kansas Veterinary Technician Association (KVTA) and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). Mary is also a board moderator for the Veterinary Support Personnel Network. Her memberships include the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians, NAVTA, KVTA and the American Veterinary Dental Society. Mary worked in research for over 13 years, specializing in on products aimed at improving oral health of companion animals and continues to work with companies to evaluate the efficacy of their products. In addition to her research background, she was the practice manager and dental specialist at a general practice for over 7 years, taught veterinary technology for 2 years and is currently the president of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, a veterinary dental consulting service. She has authored or co-authored over 60 publications including publications in the Journal of Dental Research, the Veterinary Technician Journal, DVM 360, Veterinary Team Brief and the NAVTA journal and has been a speaker and wet lab instructor at numerous state and national conferences.
Total CE Credit: 6
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if enrolled by January 6, 2016)
* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes,
enrollment will close at 5pm ET on January 27, 2016,
or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
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*Note:
"This program (22-19104) has been approved by the AAVSB RACE
to offer a total of 6.0 CE Credits, with a maximum of 6.0 CE Credits being available to any
individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This RACE approval is for the subject matter
categories of: Category Three: Non-Scientific-Practice Management/Professional Development using the delivery method
of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based, Teleconference or Audio-Conference).This approval is valid in jurisdictions
which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board�s CE requirements.�
VHMA approved course ID 15-19
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