Elaina has been working alongside Dr. Ali Alijanian for the past 18 years. She joined his oral surgery practice in 2005 as a certified surgical assistant. She quickly found herself cross-trained throughout each role in the office before growing into her position as a practice administrator.
In addition to managing the practice, Elaina is the coordinator for the Partnership Study Club in Walnut Creek, CA.
In 2016, she became a fellow of AADOM and has served as the President of the Contra Costa, CA local Chapter since 2019. When not wearing her many dental hats, you can find her on the sidelines cheering on her two children at their baseball and softball games.
Dental billing in an oral surgery practice can be a complex process without the proper protocols and training in place. Oral surgery practices often provide a wide range of services, including extractions, dental implant placement, and jaw surgeries, each of...
About 15 years ago, I was one of the surgical assistants in our oral surgery practice. I had been cross-trained in the front office and was presented with the opportunity to become a treatment coordinator. I thought to myself, “Easy enough, I come from an...
Internal marketing strategies can be a powerful way to boost team morale, especially in today’s fast-paced work environment, where employees must consistently perform at their best. As we know, hiring these days has challenges, so it’s even more essential to...
Submitted by Elaina Wharton, MAADOM, Contra Costa, CA Chapter President It’s the Contra Costa, CA Chapter board members’ favorite time of year!! Planning for conference! AADOM gave us the fun task of finding those hidden talents and that’s what we set out...
Submitted by Elaina Wharton, MAADOM, Contra Costa, CA Chapter President On May 12th, the Contra Costa, CA AADOM Chapter collaborated with the Partnership Study Club in a fabulous event for doctors and team members at Round Hill Country Club with guest speaker Dr. Uche...
Submitted by Elaina Wharton, MAADOM, Contra Costa, CA Chapter President On April 27, 2023, the Contra Costa CA AADOM Chapter held its bi-monthly board meeting. This was a very important meeting for our local tribe as our Chapter President made the announcement on the...
Submitted by Elaina Wharton, FAADOM, Contra Costa CA Chapter President On May 24th, the AADOM Contra Costa CA Chapter had the pleasure of having leadership coach Pina Johnson speak! She showed us how to sharpen our leadership skills, how to achieve behaviors...
Submitted by Elaina Wharton, FAADOM, Contra Costa, CA Chapter President On March 16, 2022 the Contra Costa, CA Chapter hosted Taco Tuesday with their members. Tacos, Margaritas, Raffle, Education, and Fun! This was a wonderful evening with guest speaker Katie...
Submitted by Elaina Wharton, FAADOM, Contra Costa, CA Chapter President Our Contra Costa, CA Chapter ended the 2021 calendar of events with a BANG! This was a rough year for all dental office leaders and this evening was designed to see our members face to...
Submitted by Elaina Wharton, FAADOM, Contra Costa CA Chapter President Our Contra Costa CA Chapter was lucky enough to represent AADOM and our local chapter at the Partnership Study Club Walnut Creek on October 1st. This was their first doctors and team event...
