General Dentists in Surgical Practice: Clinical Fundamentals & Administrative Workflows That Enhance Patient Outcomes

Date: December 5, 2024 | 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Credits: 1
Presenter: Dr. ArNelle Wright
Sponsor: Dandy
Cost: Free

This course is designed for general dentists looking to elevate their surgical practice by deepening their understanding of exodontia and patient care timelines. Participants will explore the essentials of fundamental exodontia, focusing on techniques that support patient comfort and successful outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into developing clear, written timelines to set patient expectations, optimize scheduling, and honor necessary healing times. The course will culminate in an introduction to basic but essential steps to transition patients from the discomfort of floating dentures to the stability and satisfaction of mandibular overdentures.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and Apply the Fundamentals of Exodontia: Grasp the essential techniques
  in exodontia that support atraumatic extractions, respect for surrounding structures, and
  overall patient safety.
• Develop Patient-Centered Timelines: Create comprehensive timelines for each surgical
  case to aid in setting realistic patient expectations, ensure accurate scheduling, and
  adhere to appropriate healing periods.
• Apply Mandibular Denture Stabilization Concepts to their practice. The more prepared
  the entire team is, the better the clinician is able to deliver quality care to their patients.
  Confident teams have the opportunity to provide patients with an improved denture
  experience when stabilizing their denture for appropriate candidates, ultimately
  enhancing functionality, comfort, and patient satisfaction.

This course is intended to bridge the gap between general and surgical dental practices, empowering general dentists to deliver improved patient outcomes through essential surgical knowledge and patient management techniques.

Presented By

Dr. ArNelle Wright is a wife and mom of two boys. She is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry and proud recipient of the UF 40 Gators under 40 Award. In addition to practicing as a General Dentist in Orlando, FL, she is heavily involved in organized dentistry. She currently serves as the President of The Dental Society of Greater Orlando, which is the largest affiliate organization within the Central District Dental Association. She is a member of the House of Delegates for the Florida Dental Association, as well as the 17th District Alternate Delegate to the ADA. During her term as the 17th District Representative to the ADA New Dentist Committee, Dr. Wright completed two terms as the New Dentist Member to the Council on Dental Practice. Dr. Wright has received several awards for her leadership, contributions to the field of dentistry, and co-hosts an award-winning podcast on behalf of the ADA, entitled Dental Sound Bites. Her approach to dentistry and mentorship inspires her peers and mentees to value their role as leaders of the practice, while also providing their patients with optimal dental care. Outside of clinical dentistry and growing in leadership, Dr. Wright can be found lecturing, and facilitating discussions on the significance of culture-driven leadership in the workplace. Last but not least, Dr. Wright enjoys reading for leisure and spending time with her family on the beach.

Supported in part through an unrestricted educational grant by: