Real Stories of Periodontal Private Practice: Business, Clinic, Patients & Staff
Speaker
Dr. Kelly Misch received her B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from Michigan State University and continued on to receive her D.D.S and M.S in Periodontics from the University of Michigan. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a Fellow & Faculty of the Misch International Implant Institute, and a Recognized Kois Center Specialist. She is currently the President of the Russell Bunting Periodontal Society and an active member of many dental organizations. Dr. Misch is a Dean's Faculty in the Periodontal Department at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She has written publications in reputable periodontal and implant journals, as well as lectures on topics such as implants, surgical complications, bone grafting, etc. She has received numerous awards including Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Kramer Award for Excellence (2008 nominee), the Billy A. Smith Patient Rapport Award (2007), the Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Dental Student Award in Implant Dentistry (2005) and the Russell Bunting Periodontal Study Club Award (2005). Dr. Misch is married and mom of three busy boys! In her spare time she enjoys running, reading and spending time with her family.
Disclosure: Dr. Misch has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
A candid journey as a periodontist over the last decade and a half learning the ropes in the real world of private practice. Stories include firsthand perspectives from ownership, partnership, associateship, employment, independent contracting and lecturing. In all, some amazing, bizarre, funny and emotional practice stories with lessons behind each!
Educational Objectives
- Gain insights regarding different career options within private practice.
- Learn successful tricks to help manage clinical and administrative staff.
- Understand the periodontist-referral relationship in order to effectively communicate about mutual patients and treatment plans.
- Learn clinical behavioral tips to make your patients feel comfortable, trust your professionalism and move forward with treatment.
Contact
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu
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