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How Oral Systemic Systems Generate Practice Profitability: A Complete Health Model Creating Trusting Patients Who Say "Yes" to Treatment

Practice Profitability

Presented by: Susan Estep, DMD

Original Presentation Date: May 18, 2021

Take the Course This course is available for CE Credit as a "Members Only" benefit. Not a Member? CLICK HERE to learn more about AAOSH Membership.

Course Description:

Presented by Susan Estep, this course delves into the core principles of Complete Health Dentistry practiced at Intown Smile Studio. Participants will uncover the intricate network of bidirectional connections between oral health and overall well-being, crucial for fostering patient trust and acceptance of treatment. Dr. Estep's approach emphasizes education on oral-systemic health links and minimally invasive therapies across dentistry facets, attracting health-conscious patients and facilitating practice growth.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the strategies employed by Dr. Estep and her team to welcome and educate patients about the interconnections between oral and systemic health, fostering informed decision-making regarding dental concerns.
  • Explore the models and tools implemented in Dr. Estep's practice systems, gaining insights into their successful integration and applicability in enhancing patient engagement and practice efficiency.
  • Apply the principles learned from Dr. Estep's approach to incorporate similar methodologies and tools into participants' own dental practices, fostering an environment conducive to patient trust and treatment acceptance while driving practice growth.

Speaker Bio: 

Dr. Susan Estep is a highly accomplished dentist recognized for her exceptional commitment to advanced learning and clinical excellence. She holds the prestigious honor of being a Fellow at both the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) and the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). Achieving these distinctions involved rigorous evaluations, comprehensive exams, and the presentation of cases demonstrating her expertise in cosmetic and general dentistry. Dr. Estep was pivotal in founding the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) in 2010, a collective dedicated to promoting awareness of the vital connection between oral health and overall well-being. As AAOSH's President, she has spearheaded initiatives to educate healthcare professionals across disciplines, emphasizing the importance of oral systemic health. Her unwavering dedication continues to drive impactful change within the dental community.