NESO 2024 Speakers & Sessions
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Ann Marie Gorczyca, DMD, MPH, MS
One Team One Score – Leadership and Teamwork for a Successful Orthodontic Practice
Leadership, teamwork, and collaboration are the ultimate goals for achieving organizational success. Learn from the proven techniques of successful leaders. Together, build your desired positive teamwork culture. Assemble a diverse yet unified team through clarity, collaboration, and organizational order for success.
Objectives:
1. Learn Twelve Leadership Principles of Working Together
2. Learn to Build a Positive Team Culture
3. Learn the Four Stages of Team Development
4. Learn Three Phrases of Affirmation
Neal Kravitz DMD, MS
A Collection of NEW Clinical Pearls for Your Practice
Jackie Kennedy was famously quoted as saying, “Pearls are always appropriate.” The same could be said about sharing orthodontic clinical pearls. Who doesn’t love picking up those invaluable tidbits hidden within a lecture? After all, clinical pearls are the easiest lessons to take home and immediately implement into practice. It is a passion of mine to share my clinical ideas with other orthodontists, and what better way than with a lecture entirely devoted to the topic? Be ready for a fun and fast-paced presentation chock full of clinical pearls.
Objectives:
1. Canine substitution pearls
2. Surgical Pearls, including open exposure and molar uprighting
3. Retention pearls
4. Challenging patient pearls
Matt Leatherman
New for Staff!
Simplifying OSHA Compliance
Would you feel comfortable with your overall safety and health management system if there was an investigation, complaint, or workplace injury tomorrow? Join Abyde, for an in-depth discussion around OSHA and how to maintain a safe & healthful environment for your employees!
You will learn:
A look at where OSHA came from and where it’s going
Understanding OSHA rules and how they apply to healthcare
Whistleblower protection and the inspection process
A deeper dive into the hazards found in the chiropractic office
Objectives:
- Understand all the requirements needed to be OSHA-compliant
- Understand how OSHA compliance applies to your facility and employees’ daily
- Gain insight into current OSHA enforcement trends
- Learn about common myths associated with OSHA compliance
- Outline what next steps practices must take to achieve OSHA compliance
Tracy Moawad
Unlocking the Power of Team Dynamics: Strategic Planning for Staff Excellence in Orthodontic Practices
Join us for an illuminating session with renowned leadership expert Tracy Moawad as she delves into the intricacies of building a high-performing team in orthodontic practices. Drawing on the latest research and innovative HR techniques, Tracy will guide you through the essential steps of strategic staff planning, empowering you to cultivate a culture of excellence within your practice. From recruitment and onboarding to fostering collaboration and optimizing performance, this session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to elevate your team to new heights of success. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your practice through effective team building strategies!
Objectives:
1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and methodologies involved in strategic staff planning within orthodontic practices.
2. Learn practical strategies for recruiting, onboarding, and retaining top talent, tailored specifically to the unique needs and dynamics of orthodontic teams.
3. Acquire actionable insights into fostering a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement to maximize team performance and drive practice success.
Melih Motro, DDS, PhD
Beyond Braces: The AI Evolution in Orthodontics
In this lecture we uncover how computer vision and image processing are transforming X-ray analysis, leading to more precise diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, and improved patient experiences. We will discuss the potential of AI-driven tools to streamline orthodontic workflows, empower clinicians, and ultimately, make the life of orthodontists easier with enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
Objectives:
1. Examine the transformative role of computer vision and image processing algorithms in automating X-ray analysis for orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
2. Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of AI-driven image recognition techniques in identifying craniofacial anomalies and predicting orthodontic treatment outcomes based on radiographic data.
3. Explore emerging AI-driven technologies such as predictive modeling and virtual treatment simulations, and their impact on streamlining orthodontic workflows and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Matt Ng, DMD, MSD FRCD(C)
Class II – Everything But the Kitchen Sink
What is the best way to treat a Class II malocclusion? That’s a loaded question and the answer is “It Depends”. Dr. Ng will review the importance of reviewing the Class II malocclusion in all three planes of space and provide an evidence-based approach on how to tackle this everyday problem. Dr. Ng will explain the importance of the third order and torque control required for proper finishing of Class II cases. The emphasis however will be tips and tricks, as well as clinical pearls and discussion of various different products that can be used no matter what bracket system or Class II corrector you like to use. The goal of the presentation is to sharpen the tools you have in your orthodontic toolbox. Or perhaps learn about more efficient tools compared to what you may currently use and gain the confidence to use them with an evidence-based approach to back up your treatment decisions.
Objectives:
1. Review the differences between skeletal and dental Class II malocclusions in all three planes of space
2. Review the roles of growth and different types of tooth movement for the Class II patient
3. Understand the importance of the third order and torque control to properly finish Class II cases
4. Discuss different products and clinical pearls to more efficiently treat Class II patients
Juan Martin Palomo, DDS, MSD
Sleep Apnea in a Busy Orthodontic Office
With more than 80 respiratory disorders, the orthodontist can play a big role in helping children and adults, especially regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This presentation will show how the orthodontist can help identify and manage OSA in pediatric and adult patients, the difference between treatment and management, the potential effects of orthodontic treatment, and possible solutions ranging from expansion to oral appliances. As healthcare providers, there is a lot more that we can do for our patients, but this does not mean that it needs to interfere with the efficiency and the practice flow already in place.
Objectives:
1. After this lecture, you will be able to incorporate OSA risk assessment in a busy orthodontic office.
2. After this lecture, you will understand the role an orthodontist may play when dealing with OSA patients.
3. After this lecture, you will understand how to assess the airway using CBCT.
Valmy Pangrazio-Kulbersh, DDS, MS
Early Orthodontic Treatment: Is it worth the effort or is it a waste of time?
This lecture will present the effectiveness and efficiency of orthodontic/dentofacial orthopedic treatments in the early stages of occlusal development. Strategies for the management of developing Class I, II and III malocclusions will be discussed.
Objectives:
1. Recognize the malocclusions that could benefit from early interceptive treatment.
2. Appreciate the effectiveness of early interception of class I, Class II and Class III malocclusions.
3. Learn how to apply clinical strategies for the efficient treatment in the early developing malocclusions.
Mike Rizzo
New for Staff!
Simplifying HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA compliance is often at the bottom of your practice’s to-do list, yet with the increase in HIPAA
complaints, data breaches, and rise in enforcement activity – HIPAA should always be a top priority.
Join us to hear:
– Brief History and Current State of HIPAA compliance
– HIPAA Investigation Triggers – What is a Breach and a Patient Complaint?
– The Path to Compliance – Documenting Your Culture of Compliance.
– Learning From Other’s Mistakes – Real-World Examples of Non-Compliance.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Understand all the requirements needed to be HIPAA compliant
- Understand how HIPAA compliance applies to patient interaction daily
- Gain insight into current HIPAA enforcement trends
- Outline what next steps practices must take to achieve HIPAA compliance
Michelle Shimmin
Syncing Minds: The Art and Science of Communication and Influence
Join us for an engaging exploration into the intricate world of communication, where psychology meets effectiveness. In this lecture, we’ll delve into the psychology behind what creates the highest caliber Orthodontic team member. Discover the inner workings of the human psyche as it relates to ever-changing patient needs and expectations. From understanding the complexities of individual goals to navigating interpersonal dynamics and growth and the ability to influence a patient’s choices and compliance, this lecture will equip you with elevated insights and strategies to enhance your skill set. Whether you work at the front desk, with patient financials, in the TC room or chairside, you have the ability as an educator and influencer to impact how your patient’s think and feel about their experience in your practice.
Objectives:
1. Understand the principles of effective communication: By the end of the lecture, attendees will be able to identify key principles and strategies that underpin successful communication, including active listening, empathy, and non-verbal cues.
2. Analyze the psychology of persuasion and influence: Attendees will gain insight into the psychological mechanisms behind persuasion and influence and the importance of framing messages effectively.
3. Develop practical skills for enhancing communication and influence: Through exercises and discussions, attendees will learn practical techniques for improving their communication skills and increasing their ability to influence others positively in various personal and professional contexts.
Seung Jun Song, DMD, MS
Dental Photography: A Mean for Documentation and Communication
Dental photography is an essential instrument in contemporary dentistry for documentation and communication. Finding the optimal combination of device and technique will enable the clinician to enjoy the rewards of photography.
Objectives:
1. basic settings for intra-oral, and extra-oral dental photography
2. adequate photography set-up for the orthodontist
3. principles for the documentation of orthodontic patient
4. photography as a communication solution between the care team and the patient
Flavio Uribe, DDS, M.Dent.Sc
Evidence Based Anterior Open Bite Treatment
The treatment of anterior open bite has been often referred to as challenging. Different approaches have been described for the correction of this malocclusion. In this lecture, the concept of success in the correction of this malocclusion will be evaluated from an occlusal and esthetic perspective. The characteristics of the open bite may be important in the selection of the appliance. The evidence behind the most common approaches and appliances will be reviewed.
Objectives:
1. Describe the important factors to consider in the appliance selection in the correction of an anterior open bite.
2. Describe the proper biomechanical control and appliance design for posterior molar intrusion.
3. Highlight the importance of appliance selection based on dentofacial esthetics in the simultaneous correction of the vertical dimension and anterior open bite.
Andre Weissheimer, DDS, MS, PhD
Minimally Visible Orthodontics
Most adults seeking treatment prioritize esthetics, convenience, and treatment duration. This demands an innovative treatment modality that surpasses the aesthetic appeal of clear aligners while requires minimal patient’s compliance. Join Dr. Weissheimer to learn about cutting-edge technology in esthetic orthodontic treatment through digital customization.
Objectives:
1. Explain the decision-making process driving patients to pursue orthodontic care.
2. Demonstrate how digital technology and customization are advancing the orthodontic field.
3. Describe the latest advancements in esthetic orthodontic treatment for adult patients.