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Speakers

Invite one of our dynamic speakers for your conference, training meeting, or study clubs. Below are topics designed specifically for meeting formats, and which are beneficial for doctors and staff members with varying levels of experience and responsibilities. Indicated time frames can be altered and lectures can be customized to meet your needs.  You may also choose from many of the topics in our online lessons. Call us to schedule a speaker today!

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Please call 877-976-4536 or info@trapezio.com to reserve a speaker.

Speakers

Dr. Doug Depew

Dr. Doug Depew

Dr. Doug Depew

Dr. Doug Depew has maintained a thriving orthodontic practice in Kennesaw, Georgia since 1990. He is a graduate of University of Georgia, Medical College of Georgia – School of Dentistry, and Baylor College of Dentistry – Department of Orthodontics. Dr. Depew is the Academic Director of the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting, and is recognized internationally for his knowledge in the training of orthodontic staff. He is an active member of several dental and orthodontic organizations and is active in the community through involvement in youth sports, schools, and business development.


List of Lecture Topics

Sandra Issiac, AOAC

Sandra Issiac

Sandra Issiac

Ms. Issiac earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University. After college, she worked in corporate sales positions for 15 years. Prior to entering the orthodontic field, she was as a regional trainer and manager for Estée Lauder. She has served as the New Patient Coordinator at Depew Orthodontics since 1996, and has been instrumental in helping the practice more than quadruple in size during that time.  As a speaker in several AAO meetings, she brings unmatched enthusiasm for orthodontics to help improve your new patient process.


List of Lecture Topics

 

Lecture Topics

Lasers and TAD’s – The Clinical Assistant’s Role

(120 minutes)
Many orthodontists are realizing the benefits of providing minor surgical procedures such as soft tissue laser treatments and placement of Mini-Screw Implants or TAD’s in their offices. Without proper protocols in place, these types of appointments can upset a busy office schedule. As an assistant you can play a significant role by preparing the patient, as well as performing important tasks before, during, and immediately after the procedure. This presentation will help you to become a more valuable asset to your doctor by performing many of the steps that can be delegated to you so that the doctor can concentrate on the procedure itself and then continue seeing other patients.
Speaker: Dr. Depew

Meet the Six Misses of Risk Management

(90 minutes)
As an orthodontic team member you are on the front lines of patient interaction. Things you say and do are a direct reflection of your doctor….both for their benefit and to their detriment. Improper treatment or communication with patients can result in patient complaints leading to lawsuits, financial loss, and even loss of your doctor’s right to practice dentistry. Even if you are doing things legally and professionally, it can be perceived as faulty by some patients. This presentation will discuss areas of the practice in which team members can have direct impact on the doctor’s exposure to risk.
Speaker: Dr. Depew

Proper Patient Positioning for Quality Orthodontic X-rays

(45 minutes)
Are you frustrated in x-rays that are fuzzy, distorted, or otherwise inadequate? In this presentation you will learn proper patient positioning, machine settings, and other procedures and techniques in taking diagnostic quality panoramic and cephalometric x-rays that are applicable to any x-ray system.
Speaker: Dr. Depew

The Orthodontic Assistant Workout

(120 minutes)
In athletics, a good coach will periodically take the time to re-visit the very basic skills in their respective sport. In this informative lecture, many of the common procedures we do everyday will be broken down into very fundamental steps in order to improve patient comfort and safety, appointment efficiency, and quality of care. Ergonomics and staff interaction will also be addressed in order to help make your job more enjoyable.
Speaker: Dr. Depew

Orthodontic Basics – What Every Team Member Should Know

(90 minutes)
It is essential that every staff member understand the basics of orthodontics in order to communicate with patients and their parents. How often do you find that you are trying to explain something to a parent, but feel it may not be quite as accurate as it should? Although this course is primarily designed for newer clinical staff and all non-clinical staff, even experienced assistants will find it helpful in understanding the fundamentals of their job.
Speaker: Dr. Depew

Teamwork:The Key to Excellent Customer Service For Your Orthodontic Team

(60 minutes)
As an orthodontic team member you are on the front lines of patient interaction. Things you say and do are a direct reflection of your doctor….both for their benefit and to their detriment. Providing excellent customer service should be integrated into everything we do. This team taught presentation will focus on how team members can work together effectively to provide the highest level of service for their patients, thereby benefiting themselves, the doctor, and of course … the people they treat. Areas covered will include communication with patients and other team members, team training, internal marketing, risk management, and much more! Join us for this lively and interactive presentation.
Speakers: Dr. Depew & Ms. Issiac

Biological Basis for How Teeth Move

(60 minutes)
This lecture helps give orthodontic assistants an understanding of the science behind how teeth move and how they respond to the forces placed on them in the orthodontic office. Types of tooth movement, anchorage, and force application, are some of the topics covered. Through audience involvement, Dr. Depew makes an otherwise bland topic both enjoyable and understandable, as well as applicable to your job
Speaker: Dr. Depew

Navigating the World of Insurance Coding

(90 minutes)
Learn the pros and cons of accepting insurance assignment, the types of insurance plans, and insurance submission protocol. Participants will learn how to expedite payment of insurance claims to boost the practice’s cash flow. Most importantly we will review each of the dental insurance codes pertinent to orthodontists.
Speaker: Dr. Depew

Optimizing your New Patient Process (Converting New Patients into Production)

(120 minutes)
This energetic presentation is appropriate for both doctors and staff members. It will help staff members understand the new patient process, help New Patient Coordinators and Treatment Coordinators learn valuable sales techniques, and help doctors pinpoint what might be missing in their new patient process. Ms. Issaic will also identify the traits which make a “natural” New Patient Coordinator.
Speaker: Ms. Issiac

Sales Techniques in the Orthodontic Practice

(60 minutes)
Like it or not, the new patient process is the sales portion of your orthodontic practice. In sales, prospective clients go through specific stages in their journey towards finalizing the purchase.  Each stage, when performed properly helps to guide them to the next stage towards a firm commitment.  In this lecture, Ms. Issiac will use her years of training, sales experience, and new patient coordinator experience to teach basic and advanced sales techniques that will revolutionize your new patient experience.
Speaker: Ms. Issiac

Win Over Price Shoppers Without Dropping Your Fees

(90 minutes)
We have all heard the saying “shop ’till you drop.” Many times in this down-turned economy, it seems as though new patients will shop until someone drops their fees. There are ways to overcome this and it takes a well-trained TC. An orthodontic practice’s fees should reflect the value their patients will receive. It is imperative in the orthodontic industry to keep high standards. Learn ideas and techniques on how to handle these patients and continue winning cases.
Speaker: Ms. Issiac

Increasing Production by Converting Pending Patients

(60 minutes)
Despite our best efforts and for many reasons, some new patients just do not commit to start treatment when it is recommended. Rather than considering these patients “lost causes” they should be treated as “hot leads”, until you hear otherwise. In this presentation, learn techniques and systems to keep these patients from falling throught the cracks. By implementing these techniques, you can be sure to signifcantly improve your practice production without taking up addition exam spots in your schedule.
Speaker: Ms. Issiac

Tending your Garden – Growing your Practice Through Your Observation/Recall Program

(90 minutes)
Encouraging dentists to refer children, and parents to bring children for an evaluation during the early mixed dentition is a must for an active practice. A system of monitoring these patients until they are ready for treatment is essential for future practice growth. Without proper follow-up, these patients can dry up and blow away. This presentation will help you in nurturing these patients to feel a part of your practice family and return to you for their future orthodontic needs.
Speaker: Ms. Issiac