Our endorsed vendors are providing educational and timely information of
interest to all MDA members. Register for these courses and events at the
MDA Annual Session at michigandental.org/Annual-Session.
Thursday, May 2
Professional Protector Plan® Control,
Protocol and Risk Management
Robert Peskin, DDS, and
Lynda Farnen, JD
Time: 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Course #3 | Cost: $90
This seminar will provide the latest claim
information statistics to help mitigate risk
and real life experiences of your colleagues
who have encountered risk exposures.
Opening Celebration and FREE Concert!
Cobo Center Exhibit Hall and Atrium
Time: 4:30–7:30 p.m. | Cost: FREE (Badge
required to attend). Light food bites
and cash bar. See the latest and greatest
products and services from exhibitors
that support the Annual Session. Live
entertainment in the Atrium starting
at 5:30 p.m. The Killer Flamingos are a
popular Detroit-area cover band.
Friday, May 3
A Case Study of a Dentist —”Into Career”
Theodore Schumann, II, MBA, MSF, CFP,
AIF, DBS Advisers, LLC
Time: 8:30–9:30 a.m.
Course #32; FREE
This module will
begin a case study of a dentist in the early
years of the career facing certain decisions,
and will provide the attendees with
insights as to how to prudently approach
various career and life events.
Essentials of Search: Getting Your Practice
on the First Page of Google
Jason Zib, Officite
Time: 10–11 a.m.
Course #34; FREE
Learn strategies that can get your business
on the first page of search results.
A Case Study of a Dentist—”Mid Career”
Theodore Schumann, II, MBA, MSF, CFP,
AIF, DBS Advisers, LLC
Time: 10–11:00 a.m. | Course #36; FREE
This module will be a case study following
a dentist through the middle part of his or
her career, and will provide attendees with
valuable tips on making the most of their
years as a practice owner.
Limit Toxic Air in the Dental Office
Rob Ruznisky, Surgically Clean Air
Time: 10–11:00 a.m. | Course #37; FREE
This course will
explore the specific
causes of poor air
quality and how it affects the productivity
in the dental office environment.
A Case Study of a Dentist—”Into
Retirement” Theodore Schumann, II,
DBS Advisers, LLC
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Course #38; FREE. Follow a dentist
through the final years of practice
ownership and discuss topics such as
determining a retirement timeline and
evaluating exit strategies.
Managing Profitability in 2019 and
What Challenges to Expect
Michael Glass and Ron Cash, TSI
Time: 1–2:30 p.m.
Course #40; FREE
Get ideas for collecting co-pays,
deductibles and patient payments.
TSI will discuss the benefit of establishing
and abiding by a written billing procedure.
HIPAA Compliance Simplified: Using
Technology to Your Advantage
Robert McDermott, president and CEO of
iCoreConnect
Time: 2–3:30 p.m.
Course #41; FREE
This interactive course
will guide you step-by-step through HIPAA
rules and regulations, while answering
questions along the way.
Financial Planning for Dental Staff
Theodore Schumann, II, DBS Advisers, LLC
Time: 2–5:00 p.m. | Course #49; FREE.
This course will help dental team members
overcome barriers to financial success in
their personal lives.
Prepare to Grow, Doug Sellan, Jeff Cormel,
Bank of America Practice Solutions
Time: 3–5 p.m. | Course #50; FREE
Join an intimate setting where dentists will
have the opportunity to discuss the various
aspects of starting or acquiring their first
practice with an emphasis on growth and
expansion.ansion.