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Dr. Mark Hyman Practice Management/Treatment Planning Greensboro, NC

  • Private Practice for 32 years
  • Adjunct Full Professor, University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC
  • "Top Leader" in Dental Continuing Education by Dentistry Today Magazine since 2001

Thursday Courses
Th7001 - Success Systems Simplified
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

Get ready to laugh, learn and level up your entire practice with this high-energy course designed for the whole team. Discover five proven principles behind successful private practices and how to apply them immediately. Learn to implement predictable systems, inspire team ownership, embrace change with confidence, and thrive even in uncertain times. You’ll leave with practical tools, a renewed sense of purpose, and the skills to communicate your practice’s unique story in a way that truly connects.

Friday Courses
Fr6056A - Assisting Essentials Track - MORNING ONLY
Time: 8 - 11 AM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00
AGD Code: 550

Dr. Mark Hyman| 8 – 9:30 a.m. | The High-Impact Private Practice Dental Assistant

Learn how to capitalize on other skills to improve the productivity of your practice and the quality of the service your team provides. Discover systems you can implement today to lower stress, prevent burn out and increase your enjoyment of dentistry. Review clinical cases from the doctor and team perspectives. Debate the fact: communication is a wonderful thing. You should try it sometime. Employ systems to lower stress and prevent burnout.

 

Dr. David Rice| 9:30 – 11 a.m. | Unstoppable: The 90 Minutes That Will Redefine Your Career As A Dental Assistant

Dentistry is changing fast and dental assistants are at the center of it. From AI to expanded functions to the ADA’s new moves, assistants aren’t just supporting care anymore — they’re shaping it. In this high-energy seminar, you’ll discover how to harness the three Controls (Clinical, System, Financial) to become the most indispensable leader in your practice. Walk in an assistant... Walk out a profit protector, patient champion and practice powerhouse. This is the one session that will redefine your career.

Fr6057A - Business Office Track - MORNING ONLY
Time: 8 AM - 12:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $115.00  Other Fee: $80.00
AGD Code: 550

Dr. Tara Aboumahboub | 8 – 9:30 a.m. | Speak Their Language: Mastering Communication That Drives Connection

Strong communication builds trust, case acceptance and leadership. This course gives you the words, tone and psychology to connect better with patients and teams — even in difficult conversations. You'll be able to apply these communication skills in and out of the office.

 

Dave Weber | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | The X Factor: 12 Keys to Set Your Practice Apart

You don’t have to have letters after your name or be a practice owner to be a great leader! The real secret to impactful leadership is positive ‘influence’. The highest performing practices always have members who demonstrate leadership at every level...not just at the top. Learn how to overcome opposition and negative attitudes while inspiring new creative options to get others on board. Make ‘progress on purpose’ as you discover the secret to inspiring staff and achieving common goals.

 

Dr. Mark Hyman|11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Building a Great High-Performance Team

What is it that differentiates top practices from the average ones? What is their Secret Sauce...that formula that leads to extraordinary production, collection, overhead control, team retention and FUN? Laugh and learn as we reveal the formula, discuss action steps and see your team re-engage and thrive today!

 

 

 

Fr6056 - Assisting Essentials All-Day Track
Time: 8 AM - 3 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $195.00  Other Fee: $125.00
AGD Code: 550

Dr. Mark Hyman| 8 – 9:30 a.m. | The High-Impact Private Practice Dental Assistant

Learn how to capitalize on other skills to improve the productivity of your practice and the quality of the service your team provides. Discover systems you can implement today to lower stress, prevent burn out and increase your enjoyment of dentistry. Review clinical cases from the doctor and team perspectives. Debate the fact: communication is a wonderful thing. You should try it sometime. Employ systems to lower stress and prevent burnout.

 

Dr. David Rice| 9:30 – 11 a.m. | Unstoppable: The 90 Minutes That Will Redefine Your Career As A Dental Assistant

Dentistry is changing fast and dental assistants are at the center of it. From AI to expanded functions to the ADA’s new moves, assistants aren’t just supporting care anymore — they’re shaping it. In this high-energy seminar, you’ll discover how to harness the three Controls (Clinical, System, Financial) to become the most indispensable leader in your practice. Walk in an assistant... Walk out a profit protector, patient champion and practice powerhouse. This is the one session that will redefine your career.

 

Lunch is on your own from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 

Caitlin Parsons|12 – 1:30 p.m. | Align & Thrive: Ergonomics and Chairside Wellness for the Dental Professional
Pain is common in dentistry, but it doesn’t have to be your norm. This interactive course is designed for dental professionals who want to protect their bodies, prevent injury and stay in the profession they love. Learn evidence-based ergonomic strategies, posture adjustments and real-time chairside stretches you can use between patients to reduce tension, reset your body and feel better at work.

 

Shannon Brinker | 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Isolation, Preparation and Cementation

This course is designed specifically for dental assistants looking to enhance their clinical chairside skills in isolation techniques, preparation protocols, and cementation procedures. Dental assistants play a critical role in ensuring the success of restorative and esthetic cases, and mastering these three pillars can significantly improve workflow, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Understand the importance of proper isolation techniques for moisture control, visibility and bonding success.

 

 

Fr6057 - Business Office All-Day Track
Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $195.00  Other Fee: $125.00
AGD Code: 550

Dr. Tara Aboumahboub | 8 – 9:30 a.m. | Speak Their Language: Mastering Communication That Drives Connection

Strong communication builds trust, case acceptance and leadership. This course gives you the words, tone and psychology to connect better with patients and teams — even in difficult conversations. You'll be able to apply these communication skills in and out of the office.

 

Dave Weber | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | The X Factor: 12 Keys to Set Your Practice Apart

You don’t have to have letters after your name or be a practice owner to be a great leader! The real secret to impactful leadership is positive ‘influence’. The highest performing practices always have members who demonstrate leadership at every level...not just at the top. Learn how to overcome opposition and negative attitudes while inspiring new creative options to get others on board. Make ‘progress on purpose’ as you discover the secret to inspiring staff and achieving common goals.

 

Dr. Mark Hyman|11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Building a Great High-Performance Team

What is it that differentiates top practices from the average ones? What is their Secret Sauce...that formula that leads to extraordinary production, collection, overhead control, team retention and FUN? Laugh and learn as we reveal the formula, discuss action steps and see your team re-engage and thrive today!

 

Lunch is on your own from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

 

Carrie Webber| 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Marketing Mash-Up: The Internal and External Marketing Recipe to Grow Your Practice

Whether you are just starting your practice or have been practicing for 20 years, we all want a recipe for success that will bring more of the right patients to our practices! In this course, identify three internal marketing rockstars and three external marketing rockstars that, when combined together, make for a magnetic marketing collaboration to effectively grow your practice one ideal patient at a time.


Daniela Skeen | 3 – 4 p.m. | Elevating Excellence: Crafting an Unparalleled Patient Experience

Let's explore how outstanding service can transform every patient interaction! Participants will learn simple yet powerful strategies to enhance service skills, explore innovative ways to create a welcoming environment and analyze real-world examples for practical takeaways. They will discover how small changes can build stronger connections, increase satisfaction and highlight the vital role service plays in the overall success of a dental practice.

 

Fr7016 - The New Dentist Roadmap: Passion, Purpose, and Practical Tips For Success
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

Join Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Sully Sullivan for a high-energy, inspiring session on how to lead, grow, and thrive across every stage of your dental career. Discover the secrets behind their multi-generational success and learn how to build trust, drive case acceptance, and elevate patient care. Explore the power of mentorship, technology, and branding to create a fulfilling, future-focused practice. Leave with practical strategies to lead your team, accelerate your growth, and stay passionate without burning out.

Saturday Courses
Sa6119 - The Secret Sauce: Hidden Ingredients of Highly-Successful Teams
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

What sets top-performing dental practices apart? This high-energy, laugh-and-learn course reveals the secrets behind exceptional production, collections, overhead control, team retention, and practice culture. Discover the proven formula that drives success, explore practical action steps you can implement immediately, and reignite your team's passion and performance. Leave inspired, equipped and ready to elevate your practice from average to extraordinary.

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