Elaina Wharton Practice Administrator & Study Club Coordinator Walnut Creek, California Email: elaina@dralijanian.comPhone: (925) 565-3876 We practice Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ali Alijanian, DDS and I have been with them for 18 years. The most rewarding part...
In 2002, as a green dental assistant with only three years of experience, I got the exciting opportunity to become an office manager. The office manager was moving, and our dentists decided I was the best fit. While excited about the change, I had no idea what that...
Since the pandemic in 2020, the dental industry has struggled to keep its practices staffed with quality employees. My office has been fortunate to retain our clinical team, though we have struggled to maintain front office staff. I am happy to say we have now had our...
A long time ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic even happened, we placed our materials orders in a very laid-back manner. Needs were written on a board, and orders were placed at the end of the week. We ordered almost everything from one main supplier and generally...
Henry Ford said it perfectly: “Coming together is a beginning, keeping it together is a work in progress, and working together is a success.” This speaks to me so much in our world of management and team togetherness. Let’s find a way to make it happen through...
In the realm of dental practice management, Emily Estrella stands as a shining example of leadership excellence. Recently crowned as the American Association of Dental Office Management’s (AADOM) Practice Administrator of the Year (PAOY), Emily’s journey...
The Ultimate Office Manager Side Hustle: eAssist Dental Billing In the modern age of side hustles, professionals are continuously seeking innovative avenues to diversify their income streams and further their skills. For office managers and administrative...
Approved for 1 CE towards AADOM Designations Watch our AADOM Virtual Round Table event for Pediatric Specialty with special guest host Heather Colicchio, Founder and President of AADOM. This event is for AADOM members only. Calling all pediatric dental managers! Our...
Approved for 1 CE towards AADOM Designations Watch our AADOM Virtual Round Table event for Pediatric Specialty with special guest host Heather Colicchio, Founder and President of AADOM. Calling all pediatric dental managers! Our next virtual round table is for YOU! ...
