Our Business Learning Stream Courses
Our Business Learning Stream courses will help you dramatically increase your business acumen with dentistry's brightest business minds; empower and educate your business team on today and tomorrow's most impactful KPIs; and scale your profits with balanced growth and lowered overhead.
Course: Dental Insurance: Building the Foundation for Success in Your Practice
CE: 1.5 Credits
Speaker: Teresa Duncan, Dental Insurance Expert
Dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan is here to share some tips, tricks, and advice with you on how your dental practice can turn dental insurance from a headache into an ally.
Course: Build A Brand
CE: 1.5 Credits
Speaker: Dr. Joyce Kahng, Owner of Orange and Magnolia Dental Studio in Cost Mesa, CA
Are you looking for a NO B.S. how to build your brand course? Then, you have arrived. This course is all about you, building a social presence, that brings in new patients. We will cover everything from powerful content creation, to converting your work into new patients fast and efffectively.
Course: How To Win Patients & Ignite Your Growth
CE: 4.5 Credits
Speaker: Kevin Henry and Dr David Rice, DDS (Co-Founders of IgniteDDS University)
How do you find great hygienists, assistants, and front office team members? Once you find them, how do you keep them from leaving? In this course, we'll discuss everything from the questions you should be asking in interviews to what team members really want to get out of their day.
Course: Social Media & Video Marketing
CE: 1.5 Credits
Speaker: Dr. Bianca Velayo - Practice Owner, Green Valley Smiles in Henderson, NV. Creator of the Oral Health Minute.
Are you looking to grow your brand and practice? Then you're in the right spot. Brand isn't what you and I say it is anymore; it's what our patients say it is. In this course, Dr. Bianca Velayo walks you through the do's, the do not's, and the how to build your brand through video.
Course: Hiring and Keeping Quality Dental Team Members
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Kevin Henry, Co-Founder IgniteDDS University
How do you find great hygienists, assistants, and front office team members? Once you find them, how do you keep them from leaving? In this course, we'll discuss everything from the questions you should be asking in interviews to what team members really want to get out of their day.
Course: Build Your Tribe: Mastering Your Social Media & Network
CE: 1 Credit
Speakers: Tyler Brown & Tyrell Fridie
Building a community is one of the most important things you can do while growing your brand. We here at FutureDDS have been fortunate enough to have frown a tribe that we are not only able to help, but also learn from. Throughout our masterclass, we aspire to help you do the same. Come learn how to grow your community, and have fun doing it.
Course: DentalEase Part 1: Getting Started
CE: 1.5 Credits
Speaker: Steve Anderson
This course creates the foundation for every dentists success and is the essential guide for dentists to building the Stress-Free and Profitable dental practice of your dreams! Steve shows how to create a dream dental practice so dentists can achieve their goal in their practice that fits their vision. He knows first-hand how hard it is for dentists to figure out where to start or how to build the practice they envision on their own. Dentists have found the guide they’ve been looking for, calling DentalEase, “An incredible encyclopedia on how to attain success.”
Course: DentalEase Part 2: Money & Dreams
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Steve Anderson
Open your eyes to the world of construction and how to count the costs, understand the contractors and lenders lingo, while making sure you can afford your project. Have a clear understanding of what you will be getting into as you take a step closer to making your dream reality!
Course: The Art of Delegation Without Being a Witch
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr. Gina Dorfman
As practice owners or managers, we wear many different hats. We take care of patients, answer questions, make decisions, put out fires, and on top of everything, we are feeling the need to manage and motivate employees and hold them accountable. And when we get home, many of us put on the hats of moms, spouses, domestic engineers, math tutors, drivers, and confidants. It's exhausting. In this course, we'll dispel the common myths that prevent us from becoming effective delegators. We will learn how to delegate efficiently, avoid micromanaging, and empower our employees to take ownership of the assigned projects and tasks.
Course: DentalEase Part 3: Designing Your Dream
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Steve Anderson
When people walk through the door, what do you want them to experience? In this course, better understand some of the basic principles of office flow & design, so that you can ensure that the design will provide the right foundation upon which the office of your dreams will be built!
Course: DentalEase Part 4: Constructing Your Dream
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Steve Anderson
When people walk through the door, what do you want them to experience? In this course, better understand some of the basic principles of office flow & design, so that you can ensure that the design will provide the right foundation upon which the office of your dreams will be built!
Course: DentalEase Part 5: Case Studies
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Steve Anderson
Take a look at real life scenarios of decisions dentists have made and the consequences that have resulted; the good, the bad and the excellent. Learn form the case studies of what to do and not to do as you move forward with your new office.
Course: Leveraging Online Reviews
CE: 1.5 Credits
Speaker: Dr. Gina Dorfman
In this course, Dr. Gina Dorfman explains how dentists can leverage online reviews to grow their practices. Dr. Dorfman will also share how to create a review acquisition strategy in your practice and how to be HIPAA compliant when responding to online reviews.
Course: Strategies to Grow Your Practice
CE: 1.5 Credits
Speaker: Sandy Pardue
This course will teach attendees how to become more organized, implement vital systems and grow their practice. They will learn how to increase acceptance, reactivate patients and keep them returning. Sandy will share ways to reduce broken appointments with better internal control while scheduling patients. This course will be beneficial to the doctor and dental team members.
Course: Optimizing Case Acceptance
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Michal Chorny
This course covers understanding the factors that can affect treatment acceptance, strategies for effectively communicating treatment recommendations to patients, and techniques for overcoming patient objections and concerns about treatment.
Course: 3D Printing
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Chelsea Homire
Dentistry is evolving and so is today’s dental assistant. 3D printing is becoming more prevalent in today’s dental office. This course will cover steps and protocols for a 3D designed night guard from scan to polish. As a bonus this course covers personal protection and safety as well as machine maintenance.
Course: Own or Be Owned
CE: No credits offered on this course
Speaker: Dr David Rice DDS
Do you want to learn the easiest way NOT to lose $4 million dollars? Own a practice! Whether you build it or buy it is secondary - however - too many people are pitching too many obstacles and telling you all the reasons you shouldn't own. Have you ever asked yourself why? What's in it for them? When they share that? Friends - knowledge is power! Learn about ALL your options. Learn whether a start-up or acquisition is best for you. Learn how to build financial, systems and clinical control. Learn how people, process and production unite to help you build the future you set out to.
Our Clinical Learning Stream Courses
Our Clinical Learning Stream courses will help you further expand the skills you learned in dental school and practice; fine tune the areas where you feel strong ... or need more strength; and expand your horizons and learn about cutting-edge techniques and thoughts.
Course: Smile Design: The Seven Deadly Sins
CE: 2.5 Credits
Speaker: Dr David Rice, DDS
Learn how the top 2% in dentistry level up their clinical care and their bottom line, fast and effectively!
Course: How To Become A Rockstar Dental Assistant
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Ronda Holman, Co-Founder of DA Rockstars Podcast
Whether you are a dental assistant, or you want to help a teammate become the ultimate dental assistant, Ronda Holman, and this course are for you! From core values, to today's top materials, to skill sets, Ronda's courses will cover it all.
Course: How To Implement Sleep In Your Dental Practice
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr Anjoo Ely, DDS. Founder of Novi Oaks Dental
With one out of four Americans alone being diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), dentistry has a tremendous opportunity to help, and grow! The challenge is, in theory, it all sounds good. In practice, treating sleep apnea has some hurdles. Join us, in this HOW TO implement sleep course and leap over those hurdles!
Course: Tips for the Dental Hygienist in an Implant-Driven Practice
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, shares her knowledge of dental implants and the role the hygienist plays in ensuring their success, both for the patient and the dental practice.
Course: Principles Of Infection Prevention & Control For Dentistry
CE: 2 Credits
Speaker: Mary Govoni, Certified OSHA Outreach Trainer
This course serves to fulfill your state mandated infection control CE. The course goals are to keep you safe, keep your patients safe and to keep OSHA happy.
Course: Adhesive Dentistry: Your Must Know Guide To Success
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Anthony Mennito, Founding Partner and COO at CuRE Innovations
Learn how to select the G.O.A.T. adhesives and why; where adhesives fail today and how to avoid it; why your adhesive fails over time and how to avoid it; and how to balance speed and performance.
Course: Pain Control & Your Patients: What You Need To Know
CE: 1.5 Credits
Speaker: Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.
What's one big reason patients tend to avoid you? Hint...it's in our title. What happens when a patient in pain, avoids you? You're 2 for 2. How can we break the pain cycle? That's what this course is all about.
Course: Introduction to Prosthetic and Surgical Implant Treatment Planning
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr. Tala Ghishan and Dr Luiz H. Gonzaga, DDS, MS
Proper diagnostic investigations and treatment planning are essential when dealing with implant dentistry. The clinician should never forget the concept of a restoratively driven treatment plan, where the ideal implant prosthesis is planned before initiating implant placement. This course will go over necessary diagnostic investigations, prosthetic considerations, and space analysis. At the end of the course, a clinical case will be presented from planning to the execution of the treatment.
Course: Icon Resin Infiltration
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Jeanette Maclean, DDS, DAPBP, FAAPD
A minimally invasive cosmetic treatment option for enamel defects and incipient caries.
Course: Ultra Conservative Treatment Options and Opportunities
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr. Abdi Sameni, D.D.S.
Conservation of tooth structure is of paramount importance when considering long term success of restorative procedures. Whether doing posterior crowns or anterior aesthetics, this course will help any dentist become well versed in ultra-conservative treatment options, being able to provide their patients with the best treatment options, and have predictable outcomes.
Course: Cements: A Sticky Situation
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr. Patricia Swanson
Cementation is often treated as an afterthought, but in this course you will learn how to plan ahead to make the best decisions in regards to dental cements. The course will cover cement selection and proper usage, cementation for implants, as well as common complications and how to avoid them. After this course you will feel confident choosing the right cement for every procedure you perform!
Course: 5 CBCT Myths in Endodontics
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kuhn, DMD, MSD, Endodontist
There are plenty of "ideas" about what CBCT can and can't do, as well as how it should be used in endodontics. But are those ideas really factual or are they things we "think" we know? Dr. Lauren Kuhn, an endodontist, is here to shed some light on some of the biggest myths when it comes to this technology and endodontics and separate fact from fiction.
Course: Endodontic Diagnosis - Diagnosing Pain Like an All-Star
CE: 2 Credits
Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kuhn, DMD, MSD, Endodontist
Does endodontic diagnosis frustrate you? Dr. Lauren Kuhn shares her tips to make endodontic diagnosis more predictable! She explains how the patient can show you the problem and how to identify common non-endodontic causes of toothache pain.
Course: Predictable Endo - Five Common Problems
CE: 1.5 Credits
Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kuhn, DMD, MSD, Endodontist
Endodontics can feel unpredictable. From diagnostic dilemmas to obturation and post-operative management, there are many challenges when performing endodontics. This course provides strategies to predictably manage endodontic cases!
Course: Surgical Extraction with Simultaneous Bone Grafting: Indications, Technique and Benefits
CE: 1.5 Credits
Speaker: Dr. Sam Shamardi, DMD
Understanding the transformation an extraction site undergoes upon removal of a tooth is essential for advancing your restorative outcomes. This course will provide a foundation in understanding how to surgically remove teeth atraumatically to minimize bone loss while learning the vital role biomaterials play in your future implant and/or prosthetic therapy.
Course: A Hygienist's Guide To Case Staging & Grading
CE: 0.5 Credits
Speaker: Dr. Amber Augur RDH, MPH
Are you tired of treating patients with bleeding gums? In a world where improper coding keeps the patient from getting the coverage and care they deserve, having a team approach to inflammation reduction is essential.
Course: The Basics of Endodontic Treatment
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Tran
In this course, Dr. Stephanie Tran will review the basics of contemporary endodontic treatment, which focuses on evidence-based approaches to restoratively-driven endodontics and preserving tooth structure in root canal treatment. She will explain the more conservative access designs, review how to use modern controlled-memory files for conservative instrumentation, and how to apply modern technology into root canal obturation techniques.
Course: The Hot Tooth Dilemma - Achieving Profound Anesthesia
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Tran
One of the most common procedures performed in dentistry is administering anesthesia, yet, it's not always as simple as it seems. In this course, Dr. Stephanie Tran will review techniques of administering profound anesthesia, as well as provide some tips and tricks for being able to manage the "hot tooth".
Course: The Basics of CBCT in Endodontics
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Tran
Are you using CBCT for appropriate indications? What situations is this 3D imaging most helpful in? Dr. Stephanie Tran dives into how to best utilize the CBCT technology in your practice, from an endodontist's perspective!
Course: Sleep Coaching in the Dental Practice
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Teresa DeNike
Approximately 29 Million Americans have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and most of them have no idea that you can help. Up to Over 80% of these people are undiagnosed, and the majority of them lack information about oral appliance therapy as an option. It's no wonder they turn to Google and Social Media every day for "help." These patients are in your practice, and they need help from a professional. They also need a little coaching to get them through the process. In this course you'll learn how sleep coach improves patient outcomes; pathways to becoming credentialed and implementing sleep coaching to grow your practice; and how a sleep coach saves chair time and increases revenue.
Course: Head and Neck Examinations
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Dr. Amisha Singh
This is a course designed to guide you through the best practices of a though head and neck examination. We conduct head and neck exams on a daily basis, no matter our specialty or practice modality, but often the head and neck exam is one of the most overlooked parts of the diagnosis and treatment process. A thorough exam can be pivotal for building your practice, for cultivating patient trust, for increasing your treatment plan and case acceptance, and even for saving lives. In this course, we will review best practices and anatomy and discuss how your head and neck exam impacts the rest of your assessment strategy, how it correlates to systemic health, and how to conduct it without missing anything.
Course: Dental Assistant Curriculum Level 1
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Ronda Holman, Co-Founder of DA Rockstars Podcast
In this course, your will learn everything you need to get you started on the journey to become a rockstar DA! Everything from being a leader on your team, to all the basic clinical knowledge you need, you don't want to miss out on the nuggets of info throughout this whole course!
Course: Local Anesthesia: The Basics
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Tina Clarke
This course is designed to guide the dental assistant through the process of preparing the operatory for local anesthesia administration. It reviews the different type of equipment used. How to handle the anesthetic syringe properly and safely. An overview of injectable and non-injectable anesthetic solutions and ways to prepare the patient for the procedure.
Course: Local Anesthesia: Types of Injections
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Tina Clarke
This course is designed to guide the dental assistant through the process of local anesthesia administration. It reviews over 11 different types of injections with information regarding which oral structures are anesthetized with each injection. Where to place the topical and proper syringe set-up.
Course: Local Anesthesia: Patient Management & Documentation
CE: 1 Credit
Speaker: Tina Clarke
This course is designed to guide the dental assistant through the process of evaluating the patient’s health history, to aid in anesthetic selection for local anesthesia administration. The learner also reviews complications associated with local anesthesia, identifying the cause and treatment for the most common situations. Along with properly documenting the anesthesia procedure.
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Dentist Recommendations
Smile Design: The 7 Deadly Sins
"Dr. Rice truly is an expert—not only does this course demonstrate the clinical aspect of restoring teeth beautifully, but it also helps you organize you and your team to create impeccable outcomes for your patients!"
Dr. Sable Muntean, DMD, MHSA, Alton, IL
How To Win Patients And Ignite Growth
"This course entirely changed our practice culture. We went from a staff that came and went, to a team that actually enjoys coming to work. Our production is up. The cost of turnover is gone. Work is fun again!"
Dr. Michael Nastasi, DDS, Massapequa, NY
"Dr. David Rice is an absolute visionary and leader in the dental space. His commitment, energy, knowledge, and dedication to helping other dentists become better at everything they do is inspiring to say the least. It is easy to see how Dr. Rice brings an unmatched level of passion to everything he does and runs a successful dental practice on top of all of that! I jump at the opportunity to attend Dr. Rice’s presentations/events as I am guaranteed to gain critical wisdom that helps me to become more successful in my role. Working in the dental field can be extra challenging at times but we are so fortunate to have someone like Dr. Rice working so hard to educate and empower us all!"
Kelley Johnson | Patterson Dental | Fargo Branch
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