State of the Company

Dr. Rick Workman and Pat Bauer

The year 2020 has been like no other. Join Dr. Rick Workman and Pat Bauer as they review the past year’s accomplishments and the ways in which Heartland Dental’s support will create value for doctors and team members in 2021.   
**SPOILER ALERT: You will want to be on time for this session as there will be a video – the likes of which you’ve never seen before - to open the session. **  

Diversity and Inclusion Panel

Dr. Michael Badger, Moderator

Heartland Dental Diversity & Inclusion Committee members join Dr. Rick Workman and Pat Bauer in this candid discussion about actionable steps needed to become more inclusive and the positive impact that a diversity strategy can have on the ability to bring core values to life. Session moderator is Dr. Michael Badger.    

Leadership Keynote

Simon Sinek
*Sponsored by Patterson Dental

Best-selling author and motivational speaker, Simon Sinek, shares the differences between the finite and infinite games, and how embracing an infinite mindset can build stronger and more innovative teams.  

Clearing the Everyday Clinical Hurdle

Drs. Ben Hanson, Marvin Berlin, Steven Dobbs, Bob Mongrain and Farai Kambasha
Heartland Dental Clinical Directors
*Sponsored by Blue Box Dental

Join this unique round table discussion on the best practices for managing the most common and not-so-common daily clinical challenges for a wide range of procedures. Heartland Dental Clinical Leadership Team Members Dr. Ben Hanson, Dr. Marvin Berlin, Dr. Steven Dobbs, Dr. Bob Mongrain, and Dr. Farai Kambasha plan to leave you with practical tips to handle the clinical issues you may face every day in your practice.  

Laser Finesse for the Aesthetic Zone

Michael Miyasaki, DDS

Drop that scalpel! The ideal result for your next aesthetic case is right within your grasp. Join international speaker Dr. Michael Miyasaki as he shares practical pearls for maximizing your laser in the aesthetic zone. 

The Domino Effect: Leading by Accelerating into the Next Normal

Mark Greenstein, Chief Growth Officer;
and John Pantazis, General Counsel
Heartland Dental
*Sponsored by DDS Labs

Join Heartland Dental leadership discuss the business of bouncing back after COVID.  COVID changed everything, and nothing.  The unimaginable happened – and it brought out the best in us. More was achieved than could ever have been believed. Much has been made of how the world will not go back to ‘before.’  Join us for a discussion of how Heartland is leading by accelerating into our next phase of growth, leveraging our historical strengths in addition to our learnings from the COVID period to get us to the “next normal” 

Connect. Support. Succeed.

DeAnn McClain, Chief Operating Officer
Heartland Dental

Join DeAnn McClain, Chief Operating Officer of Heartland Dental, as she explores how to better Connect, Support & Succeed to ensure doctors are experiencing World-Class partnership with their Operations team.  In this breakout, DeAnn will review engagement survey results to highlight opportunities for better doctor support in 2021. By utilizing leadership lessons, participants will learn how to develop stronger connections, support at a higher level and ultimately succeed alongside of their doctors. 

Painless Dentistry: Your Patients Deserve It and So Do You!

Sarah Jockin, DDS
*Sponsored by Knight Dental Group

Dentistry is a very demanding profession, both physically and mentally. Most providers put themselves last; however, Sarah Jockin, DDS explores an alternative approach to patient care that allows providers to put themselves and their team members first.  

Continue the Conversation with Ben Hanson, DDS

Enjoy an encore Q & A session with Dr. Ben Hanson as he continues discussions on overcoming hurdles with implants.    

Continue the Conversation with Marvin Berlin, DDS

Enjoy an encore Q & A session with Dr. Marvin Berlin as he continues discussions on overcoming hurdles with aesthetics.    

Continue the Conversation with Steven Dobbs, DMD and David Landweher, DDS

Enjoy an encore Q & A session with Dr. Steven Dobbs and Dr. David Landweher, DDS, as they continue discussions on overcoming hurdles in endodontics.  

Continue the Conversation with Bob Mongrain, DMD 
Enjoy an encore Q & A session with Dr. Bob Mongrain as he continues discussions on overcoming hurdles with scanners and lab technology. 

Crown Lengthening from A to Z

David Wong, DDS

"The art and science of crown lengthening is increasing in importance in everyday clinical practice.  Understanding crown lengthening is vital for delivering long-lasting dentistry that promotes periodontal health and maximum esthetics.

Getting Your Invisalign Patients to “Yes”

Rick A. Mars,
*Sponsored by Align

Invisalign is a team sport, but it all starts in the hygiene chair. Dr. Rick Mars will teach us how to speak the "Invisalign language" and will show how workflow is critical to your success as you effectively use the iTero Element to close cases.  

Multi-Doctor Magic

Drs. Marvin Berlin and Jeff Lynch and Team
McKinneyDentist.com

The doctors and team at McKinneyDentist.com definitely create magic when it comes to delivering patient care and growing a successful practice. In this session, Dr. Marvin Berlin and Dr .Jeff Lynch, along with their supported dentist colleagues and team members, note there are no gimmicks or potions. ; just practical pearls that are proven to ensure everyone wins in the multi-doctor practice model.   

2021: Your Best Year (So Far!)

Bill Sanford
Bell Leadership Institute

Join Bill Sanford, Leadership Trainer with Bell Leadership, as he explores how to make 2021 Your Best Year (So Far!)  In this breakout, Bill will discuss how to take the lessons learned in 2020 and use them to plan and prepare for the upcoming year. By reflecting on behaviors, successes & struggles from the past, participants will learn how to focus on their take away and achieve forward in 2021.

The Oral Health Impact of New PPE Protocol

Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH
*Sponsored by Crest Oral B

Anne Guignon,RDH will discuss how wearing layers and layers of PPE for long periods of time has created a new set of unintended consequences for healthcare workers, and dehydration was found to be the most common reported problem. Anne Guignon discusses how to reverse impacts of dehydration and protect your oral health in the process.  

Emotional Dentistry: Changing Lives Thru Education and Teamwork 

Dr. Maurice Salama

With the advent of new technologies, techniques, and materials, the ability to replace missing teeth with the form, function and beauty of the national dentition is now a reality. Join in this clinical keynote session to hear Dr. Maurice Salama share how his team’s holistic approach was inspired and how it is impacting the lives of both the patient and the team.  

If you have questions, please contact Nikki Daniels at ndaniels@heartland.com