Theres a new look for ADA CE Online

ADA CE Online has more than 100 courses available right now, with several convenient no-cost options, not only for dentists but the entire dental team.

In addition to the Lunch and Learn and Timely Topic no-cost options, there is a new Practice Management option including MP3 and text-only content, designed to provide quick pertinent information to help the dental practice become more patient centered. The new MP3 course, compliments of CareCredit, is “The Economics of Endodontics” by Dr. Stephen Buchanan. More general dentists are considering if, when and how to perform endodontics procedures in their own practice, and Dr. Buchanan presents them with information on increasing production and profitability by gradually incorporating endodontic procedures.

Additional practice management courses include “12 Necessities of an Exceptional Practice,” “Advanced Business Management for the Dentist,” “Making it Easy for Patients to Say Yes” and “Using the Internet to Solve Dental Practice Problems.” The practice management option will be updated periodically to continue to build on the principles of a thriving dental practice.

Dental team members can also take advantage of the 16 courses flagged in the course library, which are marked “DT” on the Web site. Specifically developed for the dental team, these courses are designed to build the practice with the team’s contributions.

In a 2008 survey, 72.5 percent of members expressed an interest in using online education to train members of the dental team. Dental hygienists, dental assistants and office staff can utilize online courses to learn in the office or at home at their own pace and convenience. Dental team members will find many ADA CE Online courses to meet their educational needs, at the dental team fee of $15 per credit, these courses include:

• Appointment Control;
• Common Medications Used in Dentistry;
• Dental Office Emergencies;
• Effective Communication for the Dental Assistant;
• Establishing Financial Policies and Communicating Payment Arrangements;
• Explaining Dental Conditions and Procedures to Patients;
• Handling Dental Claims, Codes and Processes;
• Keeping the Dental Office Running Smoothly: Day-to-Day Tasks;
• Oral Radiology and Building Relationships with Dental Labs;
• Patient Education for Preventive Care;
• Preset Trays: Tools for Every Dental Assistant;
• Providing Exceptional Customer Service;
• The Dental Record: Documenting and Maintaining a Record of Patient Interactions;
• The Dental Team: The Positions and the Specific Responsibilities;
• The Dental Treatment Room;
• The Role of the Dental Assistant.

Visit www.adaceonline.org聽to view all courses and topics. Corporate representatives should view sponsorship opportunities available to support their favorite topic. For additional practice management seminars, visit www.ada.org/goto/seminarseries.