Courses

Building a successful, thriving dental business these days requires a unique skill set and a powerful will to survive. Who better to share his insights and perspectives for navigating the wildest environs in the world and translating that knowledge to dentistry than professional survivalist, Hazen Audel? You’ll learn the primary techniques for business survival, building something from nothing, and how tribal culture relates to teamwork in the dental office. It is worth 1.5 CE.

With the rapid increase of state laws allowing certain recreational drug use as well as the ongoing use of illegal substances, the dental team providing safe and effective sedation must have a working knowledge of the medications their patients are taking, with or without medical supervision. Presented by Dr. Anthony Feck, this timely and informative program will review some of the most common recreational drugs – from alcohol to LSD – and their impact on delivering sedation dentistry. A Q&A session from the original recording follows for additional insights. This course is worth 1.5 CE.

Patients these days expect the option for higher levels of sedation to be provided alongside many dental procedures. Intravenous (IV) sedation gives dentists the greatest control over titration and increases treatment efficacy. But is it right for your practice? What patient base is looking for this offering? And how do you implement it efficiently? Presented by Dr. Anthony Feck, IV Clinical Director, this lively presentation provides thoughtful and informative answers to all your IV questions. It is worth 1 CE hour.

As rare as medical emergencies in the dental setting are, it’s still critical to have the proper equipment as well as training in the event of a crisis. Review the essential components for an emergency kit in this course presented by DOCS Education and Jim Bovia, EMT-P. He will review the life-saving tools every dental practice needs on hand, as well as an overview of their use in an emergency. It is worth 1 CE.

Pain, fear, and anxiety can all affect cardiac rhythm. Jim Bovia, EMT-P will discuss the electrical system of the heart and how to identify a normal rhythm plus different irregular heart rates that could indicate a cardiac event. You will learn how to read a heart rhythm monitor, recognize the signs of a serious cardiac event, and identify the underlying causes of irregular heart rates. This course is worth .5 CE hours.

Medical emergencies in the dental setting are rare, but it’s vitally important to be prepared in the event of unforeseen occurrences. Learn the essential components of an emergency response dental team in this course presented by Jim Bovia, EMT-P. Jim Bovia will share a recording of an actual team training for a cardiac event, while explaining the six positions of a high-performance emergency team. Participants will review the different roles of dentist and team during an emergency and how to practice effective closed-loop communication. It is worth .5 CE.

Presented by DOCS Education and Dr. Roger P. Levin, DDS, this practical course will provide pearls for the pathway to future practice excellence and an insightful, up-to-the-minute look at what is and isn’t working in today’s most successful dental practices. You’ll learn the breakthrough strategies used by the highest-producing practices in the country to grow production while lowering stress – all aimed at building ongoing practice success, even in a challenging economic environment! Dr. Levin will share the most advanced methods for staying ahead of the competition and transforming your practice into a production powerhouse that generates more income. This course is worth 2 CE.