There’s more for you at DOCS now than ever before. See why so many of your colleagues are taking advantage of the fastest growing organization in dentistry. Get excited about dentistry again – join today.
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| It was dentists like you that built DOCS to support each other as they learn, implement and navigate the waters of this exciting addition to an already honored tradition of dentistry. You’ll find the very best in sedation education and support for you and your team as you begin to help patients who’ve been away from dentistry for far too long. Together we’ll create a safe and welcoming dental experience. |
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| Benefits of Renewing Your DOCS Membership |
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| EliteDOCS Online Message Forum |
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You will have direct contact via email with our faculty and your colleagues on the EliteDOCs” online forum at www.DOCSmembers.org. The latest clinical and management issues revolving around sedation are discussed daily. There is no advertising allowed!
The new forum gives you the flexibility to search for a broad range of topics, change your personal information and learn what is working well for other members practicing sedation.
For more click here.
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| Regulatory Support |
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DOCS members have full access to the regulatory department for legal and regulatory consultation from 9:00-5:00PM PST.
Your dues give you access to DOCS' full-time regulatory attorney to help you stay in compliance with your state's sedation regulations. Every state in the country has different rules that are often difficult to comprehend. DOCS assists you in all phases of statutory interpretation for anxiolysis, nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, parenteral conscious sedation, dental staff requirements, office equipment requirements, proper drug usage, and continuing education attainment. DOCS also has constant communication with state dental boards and other national dental organizations to ensure that all of the aforementioned modalities are regulated fairly based on science and patient safety. DOCS will send out alerts on the latest regulatory news and help to unite DOCS members to appear at meetings with key decision makers.
For more information click here.
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| New Patients! 36,000 visitors last year. |
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The completely redesigned consumer site at www.SedationCare.com attracts more potential new patients who request a sedation dentist in your area. The new format allows for the prospective patient to search by zip code (postal code). This gives them the option to find a dentist close to home or work. |
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We've added a call feature to our site. Now potential new patients can dial a toll free number and be redirected to your office by simply using a designated extension with your listing or by typing in your zip code (postal code). You'll know when you get referrals from DOCS. Listen to this office take a new patient call! |
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You can also link your website to a specially designated testimonial pages on the SedationCare.com site so that your prospective patients can hear testimonies from people just like them, who have had a fantastic sedation experience. This special page has been constructed to allow your prospective patients to experience the testimonials without being aware that they left your website. They can only return to you!
**Only active full members may use this copyrighted link.**
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| Mentorship - be one or get one |
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When you need it most, when there is a patient in the chair or just a question, DOCS mentor program gives you a continued resource. Our membership services team can pair you with an experienced sedation dentist who will be available to answer any questions you may have by phone, fax, email or in person.
And if you've been doing sedation for a while, you can help the next generation of sedation dentists bring this vital care to patients in need. |
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| Fellowship & Diplomate Credentialing |
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Obtain a Fellowship or Diplomate status as a sedation dental care provider. As an active member of DOCS, these credentials provide you a chance to become a leader among your peers.
These prestigious credentials are held by those few who show commitment and dedication to the pursuit of continuing education, the support and education of their peers, and unprecedented patient care. By documenting completed cases, continuing education, and writing articles/case studies (including submissions to the DOCS Digest), you can be counted among the best in sedation dentistry. You may already have all you need!
Review the application to see what you need to become a Fellow or Diplomate of the DOCS Education.
To get started click here.
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| Newsletters - DOCS Digest |
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You will receive the DOCS Digest periodical with information to keep you up-to-date on the latest in sedation techniques, share information on practice growth and keep current on regulatory changes.
Once a newlsetter, this resource has expanded to a full periodical you won't want to miss!
Back issues can be reviewed at our www.DOCSEducation.com website members only section.
Our editor is always seeking interesting and new articles from the membership. Your articles are welcome. This can also be used towards your attainment of Fellowship and Diplomate credentials.
To start getting your copy click here.
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You also receive the SS Memo Case Studies. Weekly email newsletter describing one unique case and how our faculty recommends it be handled.
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| Members Only Information |
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There is a lot more for you on the Members Only section of the website!
- Review back issues of the DOCS Digest
- Download patient forms, articles, marketing tools, and updated protocols
- Get updates on seminar locations
- Member pricing on products
- Regulations
- Download DOCS logo (MUST appear with “member of”)
- And more!
Discover what you've been missing click here.
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| Product Discounts and access to New Products at special savings |
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You’ll continue to receive unheard of savings on sedation equipment for your patient’s safety and comfort. The power of co-op lowers your costs. Enjoy tremendous savings on nitrous units, chairpads, pulse-oximeters, AEDs, marketing materials and much more. Topical Anesthetic Gel, an extraordinary topical anesthesia, has been made available to our members through a special connection directly from the creator! From clinical to marketing, you have access to the latest tools for a successful sedation practice.
NEW! Airgas, the largest supplier of gases in the U.S., has joined DOCS to offer savings of 5-8% on gases exclusively to our members – even if you are a current Airgas customer.
You can also get special savings when ordering the revolutionary new Safe Sedate single use nasal mask system directly through Airgas. Order your first 2 cases and get a FREE flowmeter adapter.
These special savings are available only to DOCS members! To get your savings contact a DOCS Course Advisor.
Start saving today click here.
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| DEA Compliant Drug Logbook |
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With each year’s renewal you receive a drug logbook to help you keep accurate records of the medications you dispense. This DEA tested logbook is only available to members and extras may be purchased for a small fee.
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| Continuing Education |
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| Use of the DOCS logo |
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The DOCS logo is downloadable from the member’s only section of our website for active, full members to use in advertising. Post to your website, add it to your letterhead, use it in mailings and other marketing. The words “a member of” must accompany the logo any time it’s used. The use of the DOCS logo is limited to active full members only.
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| Sedation Research Fund |
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The Sedation Research Fund (SRF) has been created to document the safe, effective and proven use of incremental oral administration for conscious sedation through performance of clinical studies and surveys.
Grants will be provided to researchers interested in studying oral sedative medications for the purpose of Anxiolysis and Conscious Sedation. The focus of this research is to create a larger body of scientific knowledge for Oral Sedation Dentistry. Donations to the OSRF will be accepted from dentists, dental team members, as well as the general public at large.
For more information click here. |
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| SS Memo (Sedation Solutions Memo) |
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You can register for this email series that describes complex case studies that arise with sedation patients and how our faculty would suggest you handle them.
A copy of each email is kept in the Member's Only Section.
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| Terms & Conditions |
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- A six month minimum obligation must be made for the monthly membership rate.
- All dues will renew automatically each month/year, as indicated.
- Membership cancellation must be submitted in writing and may take up to 30 days to process.
- A fee of $25.00 will be charged for all declined credit card transactions.
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