AADOM - American Association of Dental Office Managers

Overcoming No-Shows & Cancellations

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:33:20 GMT

Title: Cross-Coding Medical with Dental: Bring Your Office into the Diamond Age To download handout, click here: Pages 1-4 Pages 5-8 Pages 9-12 Pages 13-16 Pages 17-20 Speaker: Christine Taxin Christine Taxin, owner and president of Links 2 Success, provides individual team building, practice development and coaching services to her clients. With an extensive background in all aspects of the business of dentistry, along with her background in many specialties, Christine is able to work within many types of practices. Her strategies for your practice will make her an invaluable member of any team. Christine has advanced knowledge in neuromuscular occlusion, Sleep apnea, modern periodontal therapy including laser and Cross Code billing. Christine enjoys working with teams in preparing them for successful careers. Their potential and contribution to their practices become the focus of her training. Setting vision and goals are an essential part of her...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:25:36 GMT

OCTOBER 2008

"Cross Coding Medical with Dental:

Bring Your Office Into the Diamond Age"

October 22nd

Live Event - Westchester, NY

presented by AADOM and NYSAGD

click for details

"Electronic Transactions - It's More than Just Claims"

October 22nd

1:00pm EST

presented by AADOM and Emdeon

click for details

DECEMBER 2008

"Office Managers: Leading Your Practice to Success"

December 2nd

Live Event - Greater New York Dental Meeting, NYC

presented by AADOM and Jameson Management

click for details

GNYDM

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:24:44 GMT

AADOM WORKSHOP AT THE presented by AADOM and Jameson Management TOPIC: OFFICE MANAGERS: Leading Your Practice to Success DATE: December 2nd TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm COST: Free SPEAKERS: Kathleen O'Donnell, M.A., Vice President., Coaching, Jameson Mgt. Heather Colicchio, President, AADOM Recommended for: Office Managers You are a leader of yourself, your teammates and your patients! Equip yourself with the tools needed to have smooth, well organized days each day in your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and interact with other office managers. Learn to: Understand the keys to goal accomplishment - strategic planning - and the results it will bring to you and your practice Enhance your communication skills with teammates and patients Develop a comprehensive approach to solving problems effectively when the need arises Address conflict among team members in a...

Electronic Transactions TeleForum

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:52:25 GMT

AADOM MEMBER TELEFORUM sponsored by TOPIC: Electronic Transactions - It's More Than Just Claims Streamline your front desk - Learn about all the electronic transactions your practice can use today! DATE: October 22nd TIME: 1:00pm EST COST: Free to AADOM Members Join your colleagues for an informative teleconference on insurance transactions. Talk with clearinghouse representatives and insurance companies to learn about new transactions now available electronically. You can use these e-transactions in your busy practice today to help allow more time for your staff to concentrate on patient care. Learn more about: Submitting claims electronically (even those that require attachments!) Checking eligibility and benefits without calling the insurance company Tracking and checking claim status online, any time after submission Have the opportunity to ask insurance companies questions!! Dial-in instructions willb e sent to all AADOM...

How to Complete a Medical Claim Form

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:41:36 GMT

The Importance of a Can Do Attitude How to Complete a Medical Claim Form by Marianne Harper CLICK HERE to download a sample Medical Claim Form Do you remember when you were first given the job of filing your practice’s dental claims? Do you also remember how you felt about it? For many of you, it was a daunting task and there was a lot of trial and error till you figured out the process and were able to file successful dental claims. That is an example of a learning curve. And now you are reading more and more often that certain dental procedures should be filed on medical claims. Your thoughts are probably leaning towards oh no, not again! Please read on, as this article will help you through this learning curve. You may need to review my article The Need for Medical Coding in Dental Practices that appeared in the Summer 2008 issue of The Observer because it introduced you to medical coding for dental practices and explained the basics of the medical codes. Let’s put that...

TeleForum: Tom Limoli

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:37:10 GMT

Maintaining Momentum in an Uncertain Economy Register Now Presented by Tom Limoli, Jr., Atlanta Dental Consultants Questions - Questions - Questions! As the Cheshire cat said to Alice from the safety of its tree, If you don't know where you are going any road will do. Join Tom Limoli, Jr. of Limoli & Associates / Atlanta Dental Consultants for this month's spirited exchange of information as he discusses the market changes affecting the art, science and profession of dentistry. With your subscription to his publication, Dental Insurance Today, you are kept current of...

Exhibitor Kit

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:39:05 GMT

Exhibitors: Thank you for being a part of the 4th Annual Dental Managers Conference presented by the American Association of Dental Office Managers. Each Exhibitor will have one 6' table w. cloth, 2 chairs and waste basket. The floor is carpeted. Tables will be pre-assigned. We do not assign booth numbers. Your table will have your company's name on it when you arrive. Each Exhibitor will receive an Excel file of all attendees w. mailing addresses within 2 weeks after the show. Name Badges Name badges will not be issued in advance. You can pick up your name badge at the Registration Desk at the conference. Please be sure to stop at the Registration Desk first to pick up your badge and materials, as anyone without a valid name badge will not permitted into sessions. Friday Night Dinner Friday night, September 26th, attendees have dinner on their own. Not to worry - our hotel is connected to Bay Street - home to some fabulous restaurants - from casual to fancy. We...

DINNER CRUISE

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:04:15 GMT

AADOM 's Saturday Night of FUN!!! - Dinner Cruise Optional Event
9/27 - 8:30 pm Boarding

Aboard StarShip, you'll enjoy exceptional cuisine brilliantly prepared by Yacht StarShip's Executive Chef and galley staff. Yacht StarShip's menus feature a magnificent selection of specialty cuisine and traditional favorites, including award winning appetizers, four-star cuisine and incredible desserts. Yacht StarShip also offers fine wines, sparkling champagnes, bar classics and specialty drinks to perfectly compliment any meal.

During dinner, Yacht StarShip's entertainment provides the backdrop for an unforgettable evening. Rock to the sounds of live entertainment or dance beneath a blanket of stars as soft music serenades you. From exciting dance music to romantic dinner music, Yacht StarShip's entertainers will simply dazzle you.

PRICE: $100.00 Saturday Night @ Yacht Starship- Includes: Dinner Cruise,Entertainment & Transportation to & from the Renaissance Hotel.

Shuttle Information

If you are coming on the Saturday Night Dinner Cruise aboard the Yacht Starship, please meet in the lobby of either the Renaissance or the Tampa Courtyard Marriott at 7:30pm. A chartered coach will be picking up attendees at the lobby of each of these hotels no later than 8:00pm. The boat boards at 8:30pm and will return to dock at 11:30pm at which time the coaches will return passengers to both the Renaissance and the Courtyard.

If you have not signed up for the Dinner Cruise and would like to join us for dinner and FUN, stop by the Registration Desk. Tickets are $100. per person.

Bon Voyage!

Webinar: Advertising Budget

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:17:04 GMT

NEW INTERACTIVE WEBINAR:

Fred Joyal, co-founder of 1-800-DENTIST®, leads an online discussion about how much dentists should budget for advertising.

Save the date:
Tuesday 9/23 @ 10am PST.

Register at goaskfred.com today!

Find out how much you should be spending on advertising.

All you need is an internet connection and a phone line.

Free to doctor and staff — don't miss it!

Instructions for Posting A Question

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:59:43 GMT

To all members interested in posting a question on our Member Forum, please follow these instructions:

POSTING A QUESTION

1. Go to Member Forum page
2. Open up the appropriate category

3. On top of grey box, you will see "Post a Topic"

4. Click "Post a Topic" and enter your question in the text box provided

An AADOM staff member checks the Member Forum daily for new postings and sends E-Mail blasts out daily. Once posted, your question will get sent out to all AADOM Members within a couple of days to AADOM members. Please check your posted question daily to see if new responses have been posted.

POSTING A REPLY

1. If you would like to post a reply to a question already on the Member Forum, go to the page where the thread is running.

2. At the bottom of the last reply to that question, you will see a button on the lower right hand corner that says "Post a Reply". Click that button.

3. Type in your reply and hit "Post Message"

4. Your reply will be posted.

2008 Conference Attendee Information

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:22:54 GMT

Hello Conference Attendees! We are so excited to be seeing you in Tampa!! In addition to all of the information on our homepage, please be sure to check this page for more details that will make your experience at the 4th Annual Dental Managers Conference the best one you can have! AIRPORT SHUTTLES Both the Tampa Renaissance Hotel and the Tampa Courtyard Marriott offer complimentary shuttle service to and from Tampa International Airport. Both hotels have shuttles coming to the airport every 30 minutes. After you get your bags from Baggage Claim, call the hotel from the Courtesy Phone or your cell phone and they will pick you up. Renaissance: 1-813-877-9200 Courtyard Marriott: 1-813-874-0555 Name Badges Name badges will not be issued in advance. You can pick up your name badge at the Registration Desk at the conference. The Conference Registration Desk at the Renaissance Hotel will be open on Thursday, September 25th from 4:00pm-7:00pm and will re-open on Friday,...

Saturday Conference Workshop Sessions

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:27:27 GMT

Join leaders in the dental industry as they lead discussions in their individual fields of specialty. This is your chance to learn what is cutting edge in products and services for the dental office manager and to ask questions of those who know best. Rooms to be announced. 1:30pm- 2:00pm: Choose one of the following three: Innovative Ideas In Dental Benefits presented by Guardian Dental This session is perfect for office managers whose practices are already enrolled with Guardian Dental as well as those who would like to learn more about what Guardian can offer. We invite you to join the Guardian Network Managers who are available to discuss DentalGuard Preferred, Guardian's Dental PPO, in your area. By attending Guardian's breakout session, you can learn more about the following topics: Guardian Anytime (Demo of On-line Information) Value Discounts for Network Dentists Cosmetic Coverage Enhanced Periodontal Maintenance Additional Cleaning Dental...

AADOM CAREER LINK

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:53:18 GMT

JOB SEEKERS Click Here DENTISTS / EMPLOYERS Click Here Find the job that's right for you through AADOM Career Link – the best source of dental management positions. Check out the services available to you from AADOM. Find qualified candidates for your job through AADOM Career Link – the best source of dental office manager resumes. Learn how AADOM can help in your office management responsibilities. ...

Webinar: Recall System

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:13:35 GMT

WEBINAR EVENT Topic: Caring for the Recall System Date: September 24, 2008 Cost: Free sponsored by: pinktooth.net Join Angie as she discusses the importance of having a team member who has Caring for the recall system as a portion of their job description. This system is one of the most vital systems in the dental practice and the system that dentists and team members lack the knowledge necessary to manage it effectively. Angie will cover various procedures necessary to increase the effectiveness of the recall system and hygiene schedules. Presented by: Angie Stone, RDH, BS Can you attend this event? Respond Here Recall, Recare, Who really Cares? by: Angie Stone, RDH When Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM (CT) Location pinkTooth.net's Virtual Classroom ...

2008 Sponsors & Exhbibitors

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:48:41 GMT

To become a Sponsor or Exhibitor, download information here Exhibitor Kit for Confirmed Exhibitors PLATINUM SPONSORS 1-800-DENTIST www.1800dentist.com AMERIPLAN www.ameriplanusa.com BRS COMPUTING www.brscomputing.com CARECREDIT www.carecredit.com CAREINGTON INTERNATIONAL www.careington.com ChaseHealthAdvance www.chasehealthadvance.com DENTEMAX www.dentemax.com EMDEON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS www.EmdeonDental.com GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY www.guardianlife.com I.C. SYSTEM, INC. www.icsystem.com LINDA MILES & ASSOCIATES www.dentalmanagementu.com MDE www.mercurydataexchange.com ORAPHARMA www.orapharma.com PATTERSON DENTAL www.pattersondental.com SMILE REMINDER www.smilereminder.com EXHIBITORS ALL CARE PATIENT FINANCING www.allcarefinance.com AMERITAS www.ameritas.com BIBBERO SYSTEMS INC www.bibbero.com DARBY DENTAL SUPPLY www.darbydental.com DENTAL...

2008 Conference Rates

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:05:28 GMT

2008 CONFERENCE September 25-27, 2008 Renaissance Hotel, International Plaza Tampa, FL RATES & REGISTRATION All rates include all sessions Sept. 26 & 27, all materials, Breakfast and Lunch. General Registration (6/16/08 - 9/4/08) extended to 9/8/08 On-Site Registration (9/8/08 - 9/25/08) AADOM Members 425.00 475.00 Non-Members 525.00 575.00 To register NOW on-line, click here.

JOIN NOW

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:24:31 GMT

Welcome to the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM).

Annual dues are $135.00. Membership fees are payable through your practice. To see all of the benefits of membership, click here.

To download a Membership Application that you can send via mail or fax, click here.

To join on-line NOW, click here.

Message From the President

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:47:28 GMT

I know you are the one who is responsible for every facet of the management of your dental practice. You are the one who keeps it together, keeps it running smoothly, deals with the dentists, the patients and the other office staff. I know your job isn't always easy.

We are here for you.

The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) was formed with the goal of providing support and opportunity to the nation's thousands of dental office professionals, like yourself.

Our Goals:

To create and maintain a dynamic network of dental office professionals
To use our collective bargaining power to establish discounts from vendors and suppliers for our members
To provide educational opportunities to our members
To help every dental office manager achieve the highest level of professional development possible

I look forward to having you as a valued member of AADOM.

-Heather Colicchio

President

On-Line Education Courses

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:45:32 GMT

Earn CEU's, Advance Your Career and Improve Your Practice On this page, learn about our Dental Office Management Program To learn about our Dental Insurance Program, click here Dental Office Management Program Developed in partnership with the Warschaw Learning Institute, the Dental Office Management Program will improve the critical skills needed to advance your career. Realistic, no-nonsense instruction makes this all-purpose, self-paced, eight-week course an incredible value and resource for everyone in your practice. Included in the Dental Office Management Program are instructional videos, e-books, telephone training tools, access to the online dental forum, a monthly newsletter and an online, five-hour HIPAA course with a full year's access to the information provided. The Management Program includes these modules: Terminology & Anatomy, Working as a Team, Supply Inventory, Team Building, Evaluations, Patient Commitment and HIPAA modules including Privacy...

Dental Insurance Program

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:45:08 GMT

Dental Insurance Program AADOM, in partnership with Warschaw Learning Institute, is pleased to announce the addition of a new and exciting course...Dental Insurance: Survival Skills for Maximum Reimbursement. Effective insurance and financial management is the backbone of any successful practice. Each year millions of dollars are lost because dental team members lack the knowledge and training necessary for correct claims filing and follow-up. In addition, excellent verbal skills must be mastered to cultivate the proper patient attitude towards their dental insurance, and thereby gain patient acceptance for the total fees incurred in treatment, regardless of any dental insurance benefits involved. Some of the topics covered in this course will be: How to cultivate the proper patient attitude towards their dental insurance. How to appropriately confirm dental benefits with the carrier office. How to accurately estimate dental benefits. How to make valid...