Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Take two: Greater N.Y. Dental Meeting to offer SomnoMed & Invisalign Expositions Prepare yourself for the largest, most comprehensive dental meet- ing in the United States. In just six powerful days, you’ll access all the latest technologies, resources and education you need to keep your dental practice current, competitive and rock-solid. Now more than ever before, it’s critical to be a part of your industry’s main event. The education program at the Greater N.Y. Dental Meeting’s (GNYDM) is unlike any other dental meeting. For the first time ever, SomnoMed is collaborat- ing with the GNYDM to offer the first SomnoMed Academy Sleep and Appliance Exposition. With an expert team of clinicians and staff from SomnoMed, attend- ees will have the chance to explore popular topics, including obstructive sleep apnea fundamentals, advanced oral appliances and therapy as well as how to implement dental sleep therapies into your practice over a four day period. In addition, the GNYDM will again partner with Align Technology to present its four-day Invisalign Expo- sition. This diverse array of educa- tional courses is taught by a seasoned team of Invisalign specialists. Dental professionals learn the logistics of tooth alignment, including treatment for crowding cases and other orth- odontic abnormalities. With no pre-registration fee for admission, the GNYDM continues to be the largest health care and dental event in the United States, attract- ing some 58,135 attendees from all 50 states and 132 countries, which included 19,431 dentists in 2010. The exhibit floor and continuing education programs continue to be the centerpiece of this annual expan- sive meeting. Organizers coordinate more than 300 full- and half-day seminars, essays and hands-on work- shops. The enormous exhibit floor includes more than 1,500 booths rep- resenting more than 500 exhibiting companies showcasing the newest products and technology available in dentistry. As the largest global dental event in the United States, the GNYDM offers free multi-language courses in Portuguese, French and Spanish on a broad range of topics. New programs are always an addition and never a replacement as plans to expand the course offering are already in the works, such as with a free Italian and Russian program. When the workday is done, attend- ees always have a world of excite- ment at their fingertips. During the holiday season, New York is indeed a magical place to be with the city dressed up in all its holiday finery, the festive spirit is evident citywide. Meeting attendees enjoy world-class museums, Broadway theaters, res- taurants, historical sites and stores lavishly decorated for the season. Attendees may access the GNYDM website for more information or to register for the event. Come be a part of the 87th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from Nov. 25 through Nov. 30. DT Greater New York Dental Meeting 570 Seventh Ave., Ste. #800 New York, N.Y. 10018-1608 Tel. (212) 398-6922 Fax (212) 398-6934 info@gnydm.com www.gnydm.com Meetings DENTAL TRIBUNE | July 201112A Attendees during an educational session at the 2010 Greater N.Y. Dental Meeting. (Photo/Dental Tribune America) The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) will intro- duce a new course created specifically for first-time attendees or dental office managers with less than five years experience. AADOM President Heath- er Colicchio noticed demand for such a course from not only office manag- ers but from dentists asking how they can best prepare their employees for leadership of the team. Colicchio, who is excited about the course, said, “this will help to lay a strong foundation for our new managers. We are proud to offer this as a resource to both new members and new dental office managers.” The course will focus on management essentials such as structuring a team, essential office systems and leadership as a dental office manager. Emphasis will be placed on financial systems such as accounts receivable and insurance management. The team-taught course will also discuss the common situations that new managers face. Colicchio also emphasized that “management by trial and error is not the ideal way to run a practice. We’re here to shorten the learning curve.” The team-taught course will feature material taught under the instruction of Teresa Duncan, MS, FAADOM. Duncan said, “Our goal is to help dental office managers be prepared for most situations that a team leader will run into. I’m excited to be a part of AADOM’s new initiative.” AADOM’s 7th Annual Conference will be held Sept. 8–10 in Nashville, Tenn. The “Introduction to Dental Office Management” course will be held on the first day of the conference. Registration information and course specifics can be found online at www.dentalmanagers.com/conference-2011. About AADOM The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is an organi- zation of professional office managers, practice administrators, patient coor- dinators, insurance and financial coordinators and treatment coordinators of general and specialized dental practices. The largest association of its kind, its mission is to provide our members with networking opportunities, resources and education to help them achieve the highest level of professional development. For more information, please call (732) 842-9977 or write info@ dentalmanagers.com. DT ‘Introduction to dental office management’ course added to AADOM annual conference Dental Tribune readers can receive $100 off conference tuition by using the code DTI2011 when they register! The Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., at sun- set. (Photo/Courtesy of Gaylord Hotels) By Jayme S. McNiff, Program Manager