The Philadelphia County Dental Society announces
Programs begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise stated). Continuing education credits awarded; hours will be deducted for those who arrive late and/or leave prior to conclusion. Course descriptions available by fax (215-925-6998) or e-mail: philcodent@aol.com
In recognition of the need for quality continuing education, and in an effort to make such programs attractive and accessible to members, the Philadelphia County Dental Society proudly presents this package as a MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT. Every effort is made to bring you outstanding programs at minimal cost to you.
Information and materials presented by clinicians are intended for your personal evaluation and are not necessarily endorsed by the Philadelphia County Dental Society. The Society does not express or imply that individual courses will be accepted for various state mandatory continuing education requirements. The individual license holder must consult the regulations pertaining to your state/s.
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8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Ms. Christine Taxin. This program is designed to help you learn the basics of Electronic Data Interchange and have the tools needed to implement and understand who is involved and why you need to be. The “players” are: Provider (dental office); Practice Management Software Vendor (the people who provide software and maintenance to the Provider); Clearinghouse (where claims are edited for errors and which notifies the Provider of claims that can’t be processed, sorts claims and send them on to the Payer); and Payer (insurance carrier). Many procedures must be carried out in preparation for exchanging data electronically with a data partner. The outcome of successful EDI includes: claim rejection rate lower than 1%; lower costs; less paper; fewer administrative tasks; many systems allow billing information to be updated with claims submission; fewer delays; lower processing costs; automatic error checking; faster payment; transmission of attachments; more time for patient focus. Healthcare, including medical coding and billing, will generate three million new jobs through 2016. That is more than any other industry. Ms. Taxin’s program will help you understand the structure and content of the Billing Code’s categories of service; recognize the procedure codes used to document and report clinical scenarios; understand basic dental and medical claim submission; and identify how to diagnosis a patient with the clues received from their medical history and complaints. The objective is to increase the number of patients who will accept treatment; help categorize the types of treatments being provided for each patient; increase production and collection; and maximize patient’s dental insurance benefits,
Presented in cooperation with AFTCO Transition Consultants; & Willis of Delaware (formerly PLI Insurance)
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Cardiac Care & Safety – “CPR Recertification.” Be sure that your CPR certification is current. This program is not included as part of the CE package – a separate fee must be paid. no admittance (& no refund) for those who arrive after 3:30 – you must be present from 3:30 until the conclusion of the program to receive your certification]
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Dr. Ron Kaminer. All dental specialties are changing in the direction of being more minimally invasive. These minimally invasive techniques can immediately impact anyone’s practice leading to improved quality of care and higher profits. Some of the topics to be covered include: cariology (finally, a true understanding of dental disease); predictable early caries diagnosis; the best restorative materials for minimally invasive preparations; minimally invasive endodontics (from preparation to fill); minimally invasive oral surgery (new instruments to streamline difficult extractions); minimally invasive periodontics (maximizing hygiene production); dental lasers (separating truth from hype); communication skills to maximize case acceptance; and more.
Presented in cooperation with Dental Team Concepts; participating partners: AFTCO Transition Consultants; & Willis of Delaware (formerly PLI Insurance)
Dr. Lou Graham. This course challenges the audience to new direct approaches in long term restorative success. Discussions will go far beyond bond strengths, into many other insightful thoughts on which restorations to choose given clinical situations with step by step clinical casework presented. Everyday dentistry with everyday answers. Discussions will include: taking the “sting” out of sensitivity with common sense approaches that avoid the chemistry lessons of bonding; do you have to remove all the decay (when do you stop drilling; new thoughts, burs and much more); composites (they aren’t all the same; learn what goes where and see where the new trends are and why these can really assist you in decision making); lights (the hidden truths you need to know; and direct pulp capping (you see “pink”, don’t panic, a clinical approach to save pulps and tooth structure).
Presented in cooperation with Dental Team Concepts; participating partners: AFTCO Transition Consultants; & Willis of Delaware (formerly PLI Insurance)
Dr. David Little. This presentation includes discussion of the exciting possibility of enhancing restorative dentistry in your practice. A review of systems and treatment options will be offered, including techniques that can be implemented immediately. Cases will be discussed involving detailed impression taking, wax-up requirements, preparation protocol, provisionalization, laboratory communications and simplified cementation recommendations. An overview of successful strategies for integrating the latest technologies will be addressed. Dr. Little will take the participant to a higher level of technical knowledge and excite and motivate the dentist and the team to achieve a new standard of care.
Presented in cooperation with Caulk/Dentsply participating partners: AFTCO Transition Consultants; & Willis of Delaware (formerly PLI Insurance)
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The Philadelphia County Dental Society has been granted approval as an ADA CERP recognized provider as a component member of the Pennsylvania Dental Association.
The Philadelphia County Dental Society has been designated as an Approved PACD Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2011. Provider ID: 212415.
NO REFUNDS on courses purchased as part of the CE package. Each program includes lunch. FREE Parking validation for each program. Continuing Education credits available for all courses. At the end of each calendar year, we provide you with a yearly transcript of all courses you attended through PCDS.
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