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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | August 2016A4 AD tice for 33 years and a world-recognized teacher and clinician (he taught for 10 years at the Loyola University School of Dentistry), will lead a workshop to dis- cuss and demonstrate techniques to cre- ate morphologically precise direct ante- rior composite restorations. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD, ACE, a national and international speaker and published author who was selected one of Dentistry Today’s Top 100 Clinicians and one of Dental Product Review’s most influential women in dentistry, will lead a workshop on how to use the provision- als as an assessment tool to help evaluate form and function. Restorative material Jeff J. Brucia, DDS, who practices esthetic and restorative dentistry in San Fran- cisco and is co-director of the FACE insti- tute, where he chairs the Department of Esthetics and Adhesive Material Science, will lead a workshop to provide detailed insight into the total spectrum of indi- rect restorative materials indicated for use in the posterior area. Sleep apnea Jamison R. Spencer, DMD, MS, director of the Center for Sleep Apnea and TMJ in Boise, Idaho, and director of dental sleep medicine for Lane and Associates Family Dentistry in Raleigh, N.C., will lead a lec- ture to review the basics of normal sleep, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children. He will also cover diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, including the dentist’s role and appliance selection. Team motivation Chris Scappatura, who promotes per- sonal and office development through humorous and thought-provoking semi- nars and coaching, will lead a lecture on improving office communication to im- prove office environment and create bet- ter patient experience. Dave Weber, BA, an internationally rec- ognized speaker, author and humorist who helps dental practices “make prog- ress on purpose,” will discuss the secret to bringing out the best in the people you work with and the patients you serve. The meeting also features a three-day exhibit hall with the latest products and services from 400 companies. For more information and to register, you can visit www.cdapresents.com. (Source: California Dental Association) “ SPEAKERS, page A3 Dental practice leaders to convene in Boca Raton The American Association of Dental Of- fice Management (AADOM) will welcome dentists, practice leaders and administra- tors to the Boca Raton Resort & Club for three days of management-focused learn- ing. The 12th annual session will be held Sept. 15–18 and will feature courses in lead- ership, medical billing, manager-doctor relationships and dental insurance. Donna Cutting, CSP, AADOM’s keynote speaker, will present “Red-Carpet Diem! Seize the Opportunity for Customer Service.” At- tendees will learn how providing world- class customer service creates an experi- ence for patients that will keep them loyal to you and your practice. Other sessions will touch on topics such as medical billing, hygiene department productivity, treatment planning, lead- ership and dental insurance. The roster includes well-known speakers such as Dr. David Rice, Rachel Wall, Christine Taxin, Anastasia Turchetta, Dayna Johnson and Teresa Duncan. Software workshops to maximize production will be taught for users of both Eaglesoft and Dentrix soft- ware systems. The popular “Forum Live!” brings hundreds of dental practice admin- istrators and business managers together to exchange ideas and share best prac- Florida’s Boca Raton Resort & Club will host the 12th AADOM Annual Session, Sept. 15–18. Up to 800 attendees and 100 exhibiting companies are expected to attend the meeting. Learn more at www. aadomconference. com. Photo/Provided by AADOM EVENTS ” See LEADERS, page A9