WOW! SEMINARS SECRETS OF A PEDIATRIC DENTIST CLINICAL SEMINARS BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SECRETS OF A PEDIATRIC DENTIST A half day clinical seminar for dentists and staff Objective: Successfully treating the pediatric dental patient can be the most rewarding aspect of dentistry at both a personal and financial level.  The practice that welcomes pediatric dental patients insures its growth and vitality.  In this seminar, innovative ideas and techniques are presented to make pediatric dentistry fun for the dentist, staff and patient while creating a profit center for the practice. Topics covered: Behavioral and psychological differences between the pediatric and adult patient Factors influencing child behavior in the dental environment Non-pharmacological behavior management techniques Creative radiographic techniques for the pediatric patient Nontraumatic local anesthesia administration   CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY A half day clinical seminar for dentists and staff Objective:  The pediatric dental patient presents to the dentist a variety of clinical encounters not seen in adults.  Recognition and management of these conditions may require that the dentist provide actual treatment to the patient or just reassurance to the parent. This course will discuss a variety of dento/orofacial conditions commonly found in pediatric patients and their management from infancy to adolescence. The topics covered in this course are Soft tissue pathology Hard tissue pathology Dental developmental problems Teething Nursing caries Habits Eruption problems Space maintenance Oral piercings MANAGEMENT OF TRAUMATIC INJURIES TO CHILDREN'S TEETH A half day clinical seminar for dentists and staff Objective: A child falls, a mother cries, your phone rings, now what?  Dental-aveolar trauma in chidren is distressing to the child and parent and its management can be equally difficult for the dentist. A call from a distraught parent of a dentally/facially injured child is one of the few acute emergencies seen by dentists and warrant rearrangement of the office schedule. In this seminar participants will learn how to manage traumatic injuries to teeth in toddlers to adults effectively and efficiently. Topics covered: Predisposing factors for dento-facial injuries Comprehensive historical review, clinical and radiographic examination of injuries Treatment of injuries for primary and permanent teeth Follow up care Prevention of traumatic injuries PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION A full day seminar and workshop or half day clinical seminar for dentists Objective: Even with all of modern dentistry's advances in pain management, many patients still exhibit trepidation and anxiety when faced with the prospect of dental treatment. In this seminar particpants will be presented with background information and step by step procedures for safe nitrous oxide administration to allay patient anxiety. Topics covered: Pharmacology of nitrous oxide Planes of anesthesia and analgesia Indications and contraindications for administrating nitrous oxide to patients Review of equipment for nitrous oxide administration Step by step description and demonstration of nitrous oxide administration for pediatric and adult patients Review of occupational hazard issues and solutions     WOW! PRACTICE/LIFE MANAGEMENT SEMINARS STRATEGIES FOR TOTAL PRACTICE SUCCESS A full day or half day practice management seminar for dentists and staff Objective:  The key to success is to study how individuals and businesses achieved success and then use similar strategies to achieve one's own success.  In this seminar, dentists and staff are taught to apply strategies used by successful corporations to create a successful pracitce, advance in their profession, increase their personal income, reduce stress and create the perfect environment for the dentist, staff and patient. Topics covered: Defining total success Setting and visualizing goals to achieve professional success Marketing value to patients Use surveys to discover the elements of total patient care How to always say yes to patients and not regret it Strategies for providing superior customer service Recovering from mistakes The humanistic approach to staff motivation Monitoring and controlling practice statistics   STRATEGIES FOR TOTAL PERSONAL SUCCESS A half  day motivational seminar for general audiences i.e.; spouse's program Objective:  Behind every success story are individuals that have established well defined goals, are passionate about their dreams and believe in their ability to succeed.  The problem people have with realizing success is that the goals they set for themselves are vague and appear too overwhelming to achieve.  This seminar will teach participants a step by step process to fulfill their dreams, increase their personal income, become more attractive and create their perfect day. Topics covered: Defining total success The three cornerstones for total success Discovering and overcoming obstacles to achieving success Traits shared by successful people A step by step process for creating a Blueprint for Total Personal Success Monitoring progress toward achieving goals   IT'S NOT WORK IF YOU LOVE YOUR JOB A half-day seminar for those seeking greater satisfaction in their current job or contemplating a career change Objective:  Most working people spend a third of their waking hours at their job, so they better enjoy what they are doing.  For work to be satisfying it must fulfill one's financial and emotional needs. This seminar will teach participants how to create an enjoyable work environment by modifying their current job or finding a new one.  One that makes them want to jump out of bed each morning eager to go to work. Topics covered: Discovering your financial and emotional needs How to fix a "broken job" When it's time to move on Creating a self marketing plan Writing a winning resume Effective interview strategies Negotiating compensation packages Adjusting successfully to your new job