During the day, the lumbar spine is stressed by work demands, poor posture and leisure activities. Back pain, with or without lower extremity symptoms, can limit productivity and career longevity. This session will examine common causes of low back pain, discuss prevention strategies and explore ways to alleviate symptoms. It also will cover the role of mechanical diagnosis and treatment in classifying and addressing spinal conditions. The importance of proper posture and positioning in the production and alleviation of symptoms also will be discussed. Code: ODAM25PMOD12

Protect the practice and its team by staying in compliance with federal OSHA requirements. This session is an OSHA update for dentists and dental employers, designed to identify the importance of OSHA compliance and employer requirements for employee safety in the dental setting. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard will be discussed as well as how they relate to the dental setting and how to create compliance in the OMS office. Code: ODAM25PMOD10

Online reviews are the best way to create social proof and build rapport with a patient before they walk through the door. This session will explore topics such as where patients are looking for reviews, how to automate the reviewing process as much as possible and how to use scripts to encourage patients to leave reviews. The speaker, whose practice averages about 100 reviews per year, also will discuss how to benefit from potential patients looking for reviews. Code: ODAM25PMOD09

This session focuses on infection control and safety in the oral and maxillofacial surgery setting to reduce the risk of infection transmission. When team members are equipped with knowledge and skills, they can prevent breaches in infection control that could lead to serious patient safety risks. Discussion will include current infection prevention strategies for sterilization and disinfection of patient care items, information on how to audit the OMS setting using the CDC checklist and action steps to take when gaps are identified. Attendees will learn how to effectively communicate the findings of an infection control audit to co-workers and supervisors in a manner that is non-confrontational. Checklists and reliable resources will be provided so participants can reinforce best practices in dental infection control per CDC guidelines and promote a culture of safety and compliance. Additionally, safe injection practices will be covered. Code: ODAM25PMOD07

The resurgence of subperiosteal implants — driven by digital and 3D imaging — has transformed treatment possibilities for patients with severe alveolar atrophy, anatomical limitations and those who cannot tolerate standard implants. This 60-minute live webinar will explore how subperiosteal implants are planned and placed surgically with a practical roadmap for predictable outcomes in complex maxillofacial cases. Code: WCE260423R

Employment remedies for healthcare workers who violate HIPAA privacy are straightforward: they are typically fired. But what about employer liability? This session will review the basics of HIPAA privacy for covered entities and healthcare employees, including standard social media rules and examples of HIPAA violations due to social media misuse. It will examine two recent state court cases on liability for employee HIPAA violations via social media, highlighting how one healthcare employer escaped liability while another did not. Other topics include employment best practices for social media rules and tips to avoid liability for employee social media violations. Code: ODAM25PMOD06

This session will cover how to ensure the collection of patient accounts in an effective and compliant way. Topics to be covered include creating and enforcing an effective patient financial policy, current regulations governing collections, effectively communicating with patients about their accounts and available options for handling past-due accounts. Code: ODAM25PMOD04

This session will discuss the purpose, methods and implementation of extending co-ownership in a practice to an associate OMS. It will describe what it means to be a partner and cover the valuation, compensation and legal factors involved in developing the buy-in and payout structure. Code: ODAM25PM25

The HIPAA Privacy Rule grants patients a number of specific rights related to their protected health information (PHI). Understanding these rights and responding appropriately can mean the difference between an optimal patient experience and a complaint filed against a practice. This session will dispel common myths about sharing patient data among providers. The anticipated release of rule updates also will be discussed, along with the implications and changes for a practice. Code: ODAM25PM24

AAA planning: Asset Location, Alignment and Alternative Investments. This session will provide insight into how asset location can increase your after-tax performance, how aligning your tax plan to your financial strategy will allow you greater flexibility now and in retirement and how alternative investments can provide income and drive long-term results. In addition, an overview of insurance and risk management techniques essential to protect your path to financial success will be provided in the context of a comprehensive financial plan. Code: ODAM25PM20