DATE/TIME: LOCATION: REGISTER:OCTOBER 23, 2015

8:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. – COURSES12:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. – EXPO

(FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED)

PHOENIX AIRPORT MARRIOTT1101 NORTH 44TH STREET

PHOENIX, AZ 85008602.273.7373

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.conta.cc/1VSsAPG

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Phoenix Branch2240 West Broadway Rd, Suites 108-110Mesa, AZ 85202©2015 Patterson Dental Supply, Inc.All rights reserved. 16P0675a (9/15)

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THE 4 C’S IN SOLVING THE CARIES PUZZLE PRESENTED BY JUDY BENDIT, RDH9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. | 3 CEThis program introduces a suggested “caries risk assessment” survey to identify individual patient risk level for dental caries. Mapping a treatment plan is only successful when the dental team understands all factors that infl uence the caries pattern and prevalence based on medical history, lifestyle changes, behaviors and disease factors. The program will preview several case studies that begin with CAMBRA and design a mapping to incorporate appropriate therapies and patient-applied practices to reverse early carious patterns.Sponsored by Premier

THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL, PREDICTABLE AND EFFICIENT DIRECT COMPOSITE RESTORATIONSPRESENTED BY ANITA ELLIOTT, DDS2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. | 3 CEThis program will review esthetic principles, modern preparation design and when and where to use “total-etch” and “self-etch” adhesive systems. Additional topics will include proper composite selection and placement techniques, anatomical contouring and fi nishing and polishing, all of which are essential clinical components to achieving long-lasting esthetic restorations. Sponsored by Dentsply

INFECTION CONTROL BEST PRACTICES PRESENTED BY MARIE FLUENT, DDS10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | 2 CESciCan’s popular program addresses the concerns of dental professionals around infection control in the practice. Topics include easy to apply IC best practices, understanding of federal and local compliance, the aspects of IC guidelines most relevant to dentistry and practical guidance for sta� training. Sponsored by SciCan

HOW TO GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THROUGH TECHNOLOGYPRESENTED BY KEVIN WHITE3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. | 2 CELike it or not, running a dental o� ce these days is a competition. Want to compete more e� ectively? Join us for a review of how today’s latest technology can give you a lasting competitive advantage – and an unfair share of the market. You will learn:

• Why you need to do something di� erent to truly compete in today’s economy • 3 types of competitive advantages every dental o� ce should know about • How to evaluate technology purchases with competitive advantage in mind Sponsored by RevenueWell

HYGIENE MASTERY: RECESSION-PROOF YOUR HYGIENE DEPARTMENTPRESENTED BY CHRIS HAMMELEV, RDH2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. | 3 CEIncrease a single department’s profi ts while witnessing an entire team’s success! You will learn how to:

• Recession-proof your practice by creating a robust hygiene department • Achieve success in co-diagnosis • Create masterful enrollment through seamless hand-o� s and elegant verbal skills • Master the meaning of “perio percentage” and the e� ect it will have on your patients and practice • Recreate the recall appointment so that it supports an unbridled preventive program • Conquer dental hygiene internal marketing and never complain of openings again Sponsored by Fortune Management

CODE MEDICAL BILLING AND CAD-RAY IMAGING JUMPSTART SEMINARPRESENTED BY DR. ARMEN MIRZAYAN AND MR. HOOTAN SHAHIDI9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. OR 1:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. | 4 CEImplant placement can increase your dental o� ce revenue, increase patient case acceptance and give your o� ce prestige by performing better dentistry. Yet dentists still shy away from placing implants because of fears around liability, high costs to patients, a lack of technology and a lack of confi dence. This seminar will teach you why those excuses are no longer applicable. Designed for both CAD/CAM and cone beam owners and non-owners, we will outline how every dentist can easily and a� ordably place implants in their practice, with more fun and less risk, all at zero start-up cost. Learn how you can generate revenue in your practice for procedures you routinely perform in your practice by billing medical, like X-rays, CT scans, bone grafting, soft tissue procedures, occlusal appliances, apnea devices and more.

A NEW APPROACH TO BULK FILL POSTERIOR COMPOSITE RESTORATIONSPRESENTED BY PARAG KACHALIA, DDS9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | 3 CEDr. Kachalia will show a greatly simplifi ed and e� cient procedure for placing these restorations based on new technology. The predictable, standardized system of placement will clearly show a signifi cant reduction in both time and e� ort when placing posterior composite restorations. Additional topics: Where indicated – ensuring success; Matricing – achieving proper contacts every time; Understanding adhesives and adhesion; Total adaptation, total fi ll – in seconds; Finishing and polishing – minimized.Sponsored by Kerr

HARNESS THE POWER OF TEAM CULTURE AND USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO CREATE YOUR DREAM PRACTICE PRESENTED BY DR. CRAIG SPODAK1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. | 3 CEThis engaging and interactive seminar will allow you to discover the purpose behind your practice and engage your greatest asset – your team. Discover how a bold vision for your desired dental practice creates an accountable team that helps you achieve that dream. Discover how once you determine why your practice exists beyond making money, you discover your business’s purpose. In doing this, you ignite your team and create a distinct practice culture that your community, your patients and your team will propel. Learn takeaway tips and techniques to utilize the power of social media to create a “word of mouth marketing campaign on steroids.” See how this raving fan base within your community will push your practice to new heights. Sponsored by Fortune Management

CEREC AND INLAB: COMPLETE INTEGRATIONPRESENTED BY FRANKIE ACOSTA AND DR. GREGORY CAMPBELL 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | 4 CEThis course will show the advantages of working closely with inLab and CEREC owners and how to best utilize CEREC technology when partnering with your dental laboratory.

• Communication, support and expertise shared between dental lab, doctor and assistant• Faster turnaround time from the dental lab for the doctor and patient• More accurate and less expensive than conventional impression materialsSponsored by GC America

INVIEW: A PLANNING TO PROFITABILITY EXPERIENCE!9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | 3 CEPRESENTED BY MATT STAFFORDinView™ is a comprehensive dental o� ce design tool that was created to methodically guide dental professionals through the o� ce design process. Designed for dental professionals who are starting, growing or remodeling a dental o� ce, inView breaks down the o� ce design process into six manageable phases based on time tested project management best practices.Sponsored by Pelton & CraneSponsored by Pelton & CraneEAGLESOFTREVENUE OPPORTUNITIES, SNAPSHOT, THE MONEY FINDER, INCONTACT AND VERSION 18 SNEAK PEEK1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. | 3 CEPRESENTED BY ELLEN CHATHAM• Find hidden money in your practice• Easily track patients with uncompleted treatment• Help your patients maximize their insurance benefi ts• Track peak periods of production and collections• Generate contact list and group mailings• View production and collections with one clickSponsored by Patterson Dental

THE LIFECYCLE OF A DENTAL PRACTICE: FROM STARTUP TO EXIT STRATEGY 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. | 2 CEPRESENTED BY MATT PORTER, RICH ANDRUS AND TANNER MILNEStartup: How important is your real estate?; The million dollar mistakes most dentists make in signing a lease; Buying vs. leasing

Expansion: Second o� ce – de novo vs. acquisition; Which way to expand: hours, services or operatories?

Exit Strategy Planning: Pitfalls to avoid; Optimal preparation; The Black Swan Sponsored by Menlo Group

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