How to Incorporate Specialty Services into Your Dental Practice
Course Objectives
- Understand the Value of Specialty Services
Learners will be able to articulate the benefits of integrating orthodontics and sleep apnea treatment into general dental practices, including enhanced patient care and expanded production opportunities. - Evaluate Readiness for Implementation
Learners will identify indicators of when a general practitioner and their team are prepared to adopt specialty services, including clinical, operational, and financial readiness. - Dispel Common Misconceptions
Learners will challenge and clarify common myths about the cost, technology, and staffing requirements associated with offering orthodontics and sleep apnea services. - Outline the Minimal Investment Requirements
Learners will list the basic equipment and software needed to start with orthodontic aligners, braces, and sleep appliances, and recognize how to keep startup costs manageable. - Develop a Strategic Starting Plan
Learners will create a focused plan to implement one specialty service at a time, selecting the service most suited to their practice demographics and interests. - Empower and Engage the Dental Team
Learners will understand how to identify, train, and support team members to champion new specialty services, and foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture. - Navigate Delegation and Workflow
Learners will define appropriate boundaries for delegation of tasks related to ortho and sleep apnea services, ensuring quality control and team competency. - Apply Ethical and Patient-Centered Care Principles
Learners will incorporate clear patient communication, informed consent, and ongoing case monitoring as part of ethical implementation of specialty services. - Embrace Leadership and Growth as Women in Dentistry
Learners will reflect on key leadership lessons shared by experienced women dentists, focusing on personal authenticity, confident decision-making, and professional resilience. - Access Ongoing Support and Continuing Education
Learners will know where to seek continued mentorship, case support, and CE opportunities through platforms such as DSN, virtual events, and specialty forums.
