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Schedule for CDABC Conference, AbbotsfordSponsored By:  You can scroll down for detailed course outlines. Click here for speaker bios. Friday September 19, 2008
Saturday September 20, 2008
Course DetailsFriday September 19, 2008
Trying to keep up with all the new and improved products and equipment can be very challenging. This presentation will allow you to experience, handle, and become familiar with various products available to your office that will help provide optimal treatment for your patients. Learn about:
The presentation will focus on some of the legal issues relevant to the termination of employment. Topics discussed include: the relevance of employment contracts and what to negotiate or watch out for; wrongful dismissal; constructive dismissal; severance/notice rights; the duty to mitigate; all in the context of what applies to CDAs, including reference to court cases involving CDAs.
From computers/Internet to CAD/CAM, this multifaceted and interactive presentation will share with you where we are and where we are going. What are the trends of dentistry? How does this compare with your office? How can you utilize the computer/Internet to help your practice? What is E4D and CAD/CAM? CAD/CAM is not just for the dentist any longer, the CDA has an increased role. See how easy it can be to mill a crown…we will take someone from the audience and you can see how easy (and fun) it is. Come see CAD/CAM technology through the eyes of a CDA and see what the future has in store for you!
Going paperless is straight forward and
easy with ClearDent™! Paperless has been the "buzz" word in the
industry these days, but exactly how does it change the way we do
things in the office? Come and experience firsthand how ClearDent™ not
only transforms paper charts into computer charts effortlessly, but
also make the process fun by using touch screens and user friendly
interface.
*** Saturday September 20, 2008
AN EFFECTIVE TEAM: People are the Key Why is it that we can relate to and quickly develop rapport with some coworkers and patients whereas others represent such a “challenge to us? The most important factor in today’s dental office is developing strong relationships where the clinical and administrative staff function cohesively. Two factors involved in building these relationships are understanding generational and personality type differences. Come prepared to learn how interpersonal relationships affect the workplace and ultimately the quality of team development.
Whether you thrive on it or are terrified of it, there is only one constant in the practice of dentistry – that is change! Our reaction to change is what either makes us go mad or allows us to maintain our sanity. This presentation will help you to better understand:
What are customers really looking for when they visit their dental office to get a take-home whitening treatment? Surveys always produce the same answers: fast results, less tooth sensitivity and long lasting results. Find out how Oral Science has re-invented home whitening with the new X-PUR Pro-Synergix. This new 3 step home whitening system creates efficient synergy between the most advanced technologies to give your patients what they are looking for! Learn the differences between the various calcium sodium phosphosilicate technologies and how they combined with hydrogen and carbamide peroxide can deliver optimal whitening results. Create excitement again in your whitening program!
From Intention to Implementation: Factors Contributing to the Success or Failure of e-learning Projects. Captus Press Inc. is a publisher of post secondary and professional textbooks, and producer and host of a broad range of online learning resources. Captus produced the first semester length online multimedia course for university students in North America in early 1997. This presentation identifies key determinants of success ranging from the intended purpose of the e-learning and outcomes for members, through the phases of design, authoring, production and hosting. Critical decisions made within the professional association prior to the inception of the project, as well as important content and design factors that can enable effective learning, will link together to create a successful and rewarding e-learning project and avoid the common pitfalls. Lunch: 12:15pm - 12:45pm (includes complementary wine) Fashionable nu medical apparel. Tired of Old Style scrubs? Explore a nu image with nu apparel.
Financial Planning can seem like a daunting task but it doesn't have to be. With the help of a professional, the steps to financial freedom are easy to achieve. Learn the seven simple steps to financial independence: 1) Pay yourself first; 2) Plan for the unexpected; 3) Budget/budget/budget; 4) Good debt/bad debt; 5) Plan accordingly to minimize tax; 6) Investing versus speculating; 7) Beyond Retirement. In today's busy and complex world, a little planning can go a long way to provide peace of mind.
This interactive workshop explores the complexities of Temporomandibular Disorder,“The Hidden Cause” of Headaches, Earaches, and Facial pain. She reveals the lighter side of a serious subject making the connection between the work of the Dental Assistants and Physiotherapists. Cathy brings years of technical knowledge to help her audience recognize TMD, learn effective tools to manage stress and leave smiling. CDABC thanks ClearDent, sponsors of the CDABC Conference and AGM!  |
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