LIVE ONLINE CE OPPORTUNITY – December 4 & 11, 2024
ONLINE CE OPPORTUNITY
Course Title: Shaping a Safe Future: Optimizing Care with Patient Education and Team Training
Offered by: TDIC
C.E. Credits: 3.0 units (for full course completion)
Cost: Free (Normally $50—waived as a one-time courtesy)
Format: Live Online Sessions
Register Now – https://www.cdapresents360.com/learn/course/internal/view/classroom/403/rm20-shaping-a-safe-future-optimizing-care-with-patient-education-and-team-training
Course Overview:
Enhance your practice with Shaping a Safe Future: Optimizing Care with Patient Education and Team Training, a two-part course designed to empower dentists with essential risk management strategies to enhance patient outcomes and reduce liability. Through real-world case evaluations, you’ll discover how to establish effective protocols, train your team for emergencies, and provide impactful patient education to improve compliance and care. Learn how to streamline documentation, minimize errors, and create a safer, more efficient practice. Register now to protect your practice and optimize patient safety! This course is being offered free of charge for a limited time.
Why Attend:
- Earn 3.0 C.E. Credits: Complete both sessions to earn the full 3.0 C.E. units.
- TDIC Policyholders: Qualify for a 5% Professional Liability premium discount with full attendance
- Open to All Dental Professionals: Non-policyholders and dental team members can participate and earn C.E. credits, but only TDIC policyholders are eligible for premium discounts.
LIVE Course Schedule:
- Part 1:
Date: December 4, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Part 2:
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Important Registration Info:
- Full Attendance Required: To receive 3.0 C.E. credits and a potential premium discount, you must attend both sessions in full, including the live Q&A.
- TDIC Policyholders: To receive a 5% premium discount, you must complete both sessions at least 90 days before your policy renewal.
How to Register:
- Non-policyholders and Dental Team Members: You can sign up and earn C.E. credits, but only TDIC policyholders are eligible for premium discounts.
- To Register: Click the link below to sign up through the CDAPresents360 platform.
Register Now – https://www.cdapresents360.com/learn/course/internal/view/classroom/403/rm20-shaping-a-safe-future-optimizing-care-with-patient-education-and-team-training
For full details on TDIC’s premium discount eligibility, visit tdicinsurance.com/RMdiscount
Speakers’ Bio
John Versnel, Esq.
John received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and graduated from the Seattle University School of Law. He has practiced for over 35 years and focuses on the representation of professionals, including healthcare providers, clinics and pharmacies in malpractice actions, licensing/disciplinary matters, employment liability, and related disputes.
John has successfully tried and arbitrated dozens of dental malpractice lawsuits and has defended hundreds of dentists in various practice related matters. He is a frequent speaker at risk management seminars and continuing education courses.
Carol J. McCutcheon, DDS
Dr. McCutcheon earned her degree in 1983 from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. She has served as the President of Santa Clara County Dental Society and represented them as a trustee at the California Dental Association. She also served as chair of the Leadership Development Committee at CDA.
Dr. McCutcheon served for 6 years on the TDIC Board and was chair of the Claims and Risk Management Committee for 3 years. She has practiced general dentistry for over 36 years in Campbell, CA. – both as the owner and as an associate of the practice she built.
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Please join the Washington State Association of Endodontists for our WINTER meeting!
Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Location: Ascend Prime, 10400 NE 4th St; Ste 3100; Bellevue, WA 98004 (31st Floor). Please see site map and instructions below. ASK FOR WSAE room when checking in with host
Time: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM. Please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM.
Please RSVP by emailing info@wa-endo.org. Attendance is limited, RSVP is required to confirm.
Cost:
•No cost for you and your spouse if you are a current and paid WSAE Member. Just RSVP with us!
•If you are NOT a WSAE Member, then the registration fee is $100 payable at the event. You will also receive food/beverage. All dentists, specialists, and endodontists can attend. Please RSVP as spaces are limited.
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Please join the Washington State Association of Endodontists for our continuing education course and earn 3 CE Credits:
WHEN: February 24, 2024 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Winter Garden Room, 3rd Floor, 509 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101.
You can park here:
Pacific Place Garage – Park Seattle
(206) 654-4901
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YNrbkyh4arfx9Vw79
COURSE TITLE: “Piecing Together Your Insurance Puzzle”
COURSE SPEAKER: Kay Huff – Academy of Dental Management Consultants – It was over 30 years that Kay began helping teams as a Dental Practice Coach, and she has proudly been the driving force for hundreds of practices to reach and exceed their professional goals. As Benco’s Practice Solutions Ambassador, Kay is passionate about her work and carries a strong background in dental business systems, team motivation, leadership, and practice profitability.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Dealing with insurance can often be puzzling… lets discuss the essential pieces of putting YOUR insurance puzzle together. From benefits to understanding fees to team members’ roles… it’s always the small pieces that make the big picture come together! At this event you’ll learn how to:
•COMPREHEND dental insurance – what is it?
•LEARN the importance of credentialing and following up
•KNOW the decision process for going in-network or out-of-network
•UNDERSTAND the importance of negotiating insurance fees
•REALIZE the importance of having the right team member in place for successful insurance outcomes
•DETERMINE which business reports to run and how to use them effectively. Are you hitting the mark?
Due to the room size, we are limiting this class up to 25 people. Receive 3 CE Credits.
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Please join the Washington State Association of Endodontists for our WINTER meeting!
Date: Friday, December 1, 2023
Location: Ascend Prime, 10400 NE 4th St; Ste 3100; Bellevue, WA 98004 (31st Floor). Please see site map and instructions below. ASK FOR WSAE room when checking in with host
Time: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM. Please arrive at 6:30 PM.
Please RSVP by emailing info@wa-endo.org. Attendance is limited, RSVP is required to confirm.
Cost:
•No cost for you and your spouse if you are a current and paid WSAE Member. Just RSVP with us!
•If you are NOT a WSAE Member, then the registration fee is $100 payable at the event. You will also receive food/beverage. All dentists, specialists, and endodontists can attend. Please RSVP as spaces are limited.
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Please join the Washington State Association of Endodontists for our continuing education course:
WHEN: October 14, 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Winter Garden Room, 3rd Floor, 509 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101.
You can park here:
Pacific Place Garage – Park Seattle
(206) 654-4901
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YNrbkyh4arfx9Vw79
COURSE TITLE: How Endodontists Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes
COURSE SPEAKER: Larry Oxenham
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course teaches proven and effective strategies to prevent and protect against lawsuits, allowing you the peace of mind necessary to focus on improved patient care. Tax reduction and estate planning strategies adapted to endodontists are also taught. By the end of the presentation you will know how to:
1) Protect 100% of your assets from lawsuits. You will learn how to make yourself so unattractive to a plaintiff attorney that they will never pursue a lawsuit against you.
2) Reduce liability insurance cost and protect your practice, property, and personal assets in the event of a judgment in excess of liability insurance or exclusion in a policy.
3) Save thousands of dollars each year in taxes. You will learn five tax reduction strategies most endodontists fail to utilize, which could save you more than $10,000 each year in taxes.
Due to the room size, we are limiting this class up to 25 people. Please confirm with us first prior to registering for availability. 3 CE Credits.
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Please join the Washington State Association of Endodontists for our continuing education course:
WHEN: July 22, 2023 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHO IS PRESENTING?: Dr. Steve Niemczyk
COURSE TITLE: “This is your Knife!”
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Dr. Steve Niemczyk will be presenting Surgical cases representative of varied procedures and locations are available but hidden behind a hyperlinked pictogram. The attendees can select the hidden case at random, where the pertinent history and images are displayed in this “Microsurgical Jeopardy” format. The group can have a short discussion concerning treatment options and progression than the actual treatment is presented for evaluation and comments.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participants shall:
- Formulate varied treatment approaches based on site requirements and systemic health concerns.
- Construct a decision tree of treatment options, prioritizing order and effectiveness.
- Discover, through collective debate, the myriad of options and treatment approaches for any given case.
WHERE:
University of Washington, School of Dentistry,
South Campus Center
Room 301
1601 NE Columbia Road,
Seattle, WA 98195
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Please join the Washington State Association of Endodontists for our WINTER meeting!
Date: December 16, 2022
Location: Canlis Restaurant, 2576 Aurora Ave N; Seattle, WA 98109
Time: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM. Please arrive at 6:30 PM.
Please RSVP before November 30, 2022 by emailing info@wa-endo.org. Attendance is limited, RSVP is required to confirm.
Cost:
•No cost for you and your spouse if you are a current and paid WSAE Member. Just RSVP with us!
•If you are NOT a WSAE Member, then the registration fee is $100 payable at the event. You will also receive food/beverage. All dentists, specialists, and endodontists can attend. Please RSVP before November 30, 2022
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Please join the Washington State Association of Endodontists for our continuing education course:
WHEN: December 3, 2022 @ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE: Winter Garden Room, 3rd Floor, 509 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101.
You can park here:
Pacific Place Garage – Park Seattle
(206) 654-4901
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YNrbkyh4arfx9Vw79
COURSE TITLE: Proven Technologies to Improve Clinical Efficacy and Practice Efficiency
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Instructed by Dr. Mark Parhar this course will show you
how to leverage technologies to clean and disinfect even complex anatomies with minimal instrumentation.
Due to the room size, we are limiting this class up to 25 people. Please confirm with us first prior to registering for availability. 3 CE Credits.
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Please join the Washington State Association of Endodontists for our continuing education course:
WHEN: November 19, 2022 @ 7am -1pm
WHERE: Marriott Bellevue; 200 110th Ave NE; Bellevue, WA 98004
COURSE TITLE: Laser Hands-on Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn and incorporate laser assisted endodontics into your current root canal workflow with EdgePro. Receive 4 CE Credits.
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WHEN: October 8, 2022 @ 8am -1pm
WHERE: Winter Garden Room, 3rd Floor, 509 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101
COURSE TITLE: Waterlase Versatility in Everyday Endodontics
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Participants will gain a basic understanding of laser physics, how to implement the Waterlase system in endodontic treatment, surrounding hard and soft tissue, the versatility of the Waterlase laser and how incorporating this system has elevated my personal, professional and practice growth. Participants will also have the opportunity to use the Waterlase laser on extracted teeth as well as perform hard and soft tissue procedures. Participants will learn the versatility, ease of use and how safe the system is while treating their patients.
Bio/introduction: Dr. Zibari was raised in West Los Angeles and received his Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA. Afterwards, he moved to New York to attend Columbia University for his Doctorate in Dental Surgery. While in dental school, Dr. Zibari became extremely interested in Endodontics. He pursued his interest in the specialty, which led him to New York University College of Dentistry to earn his certificate in Endodontics.
Dr. Zibari is a member of The American Dental Association, The California Dental Association and is a former Chair of The Western Los Angeles Dental Society Committee of New Dentists’.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies include traveling, basketball, golf, and snowboarding.
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