Southwest Dental Conference

Southwest Dental Conference

Location: Hilton Anatole Dallas

Address: 2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, USA

Directions

Contact: Ashley Hawkins, Conference Manager

Email: info@dcds.org

Website: https://swdentalconf.org/

Phone: 972-386-5741

The Southwest Dental Conference is the meeting of choice for quality professional development and innovative educational opportunities amid an environment of true Texas hospitality. Our world-class clinicians and state-of-the-art Exhibit Hall allow you to enjoy a truly transformational experience, all in the heart of the great city of Dallas, Texas at the elegant Hilton Anatole Dallas.

Pre-registration is free for DCDS members. After July 8, registration for DCDS members is $50. All others (staff, spouses, non-members) should pre-register for lowest registration fee. Southwest Dental Conference registrants can gain up to 16 CE hours. The registration brochure, with complete listing of 55+ courses, is available at https://swdentalconf.org.

SWDC Silver Stars

Volunteering during the Southwest Dental Conference, members of the Silver Stars recognize the importance of service, pride and ownership. Silver Stars do all they can, individually and collectively, to assure that the future of Dallas County Dental Society and the Southwest Dental Conference stays bright. Members are committed to quality and professionalism over individualism.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Silver Stars, please contact Jane Evans at 972-386-5741 ext. 226.


Suggested Reading:

Why CE for your Staff is Great for Your Bottom Line

Jun 13, 2022
Continuing education is a must for all dental professionals. Not only is it required for relicensing, lifelong learning is essential for staff to keep up with changes in science, technology and state regulations. Providing financial support for continuing education shows staff that their practice office leaders see their value. In turn practice owners receive a hefty return:

1. Longer employee retention.

When employees feel valued, they are more likely to stay. And with today’s difficult hiring environment for employers, the extra nudge of paid continuing education could pay off for you by retaining a staff member who is glancing at other job options. The cost of CE courses is modest compared to the stress and costs of onboarding new staff members.

2. Higher-performing employees.

Whether learning technical skills or soft skills, CE courses can boost a staff member’s job performance. Training on equipment maintenance and medical billing can save your practice both time and money. Training on improving case acceptance can grow your case load. OSHA and HIPPA deficiencies can cost your practice in fines, while a lack in emergency preparedness may cost a life. Staff members who do not change and grow can hinder your practice’s growth as the market place and technology changes.

3. Stronger teams.

Taking CE courses can build confidence, create innovative sparks and help employees feel like they belong. Turning a full day of learning into a teambuilding opportunity enhances these benefits. This all contributes to individuals who want to work together towards success. Patients can sense the atmosphere of a practice, and a smooth running team helps in patient retention.

4. Higher profits.

If you are looking to add new procedures in your practice such as therapeutic Botox, clear aligner orthodontics or laser tongue and lip tie releases or if you looking to improve your clinical techniques like oral surgery, root canals, photography and occlusal equilibration, you will want your staff members to be able to talk the talk and walk the walk as well. CE courses in these areas are often open not just to dentists, but to staff members as well.

Staff members who feel valued, are confident and are more productive will impact the company’s bottom line positively through increased productivity, increased sales and innovation that every practice needs to remain relevant in dentistry over a long period of time.

The Southwest Dental Conference, sponsored by Dallas County Dental Society, provides a wide variety of top-notch CE courses to dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, techs and front desk staff—something for everyone, including the CE topics mentioned above! Learn more about this affordable CE conference and the continuing education courses available to keep your employees engaged and motivated at www.swdentalconf.org

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1In the State of Texas, dentists and hygienists are required to complete a minimum of 24 hours of CE biennially and dental assistants 6 hours annually. See https://tsbde.texas.gov/ for full explanation of requirements.