2025 Courses and Events

Course #: 1200
Date: 11/28/2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Erin Hendricks, DA, CCHW
Gina Hill-Minor, DAA

Topic: Assistants
Tuition: $75.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 770 - Self-Improvement
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Spouse, Educator

Description:

This dynamic and interactive 3-hour workshop is designed for dental assistants at all experience levels who are ready to elevate their role and mindset. Moving beyond routine tasks, participants will learn to embrace a producer mindset, a value-driven approach that fosters ownership, initiative, and strategic thinking in the dental office. Through hands-on activities, team-based challenges, and reflective exercises, attendees will explore the core traits of high-performing professionals: proactivity, accountability, problem-solving, and adaptability. The workshop blends engaging discussion with practical tools and strategies to boost productivity, enhance collaboration, and support long-term career growth. Participants will create personal vision boards and develop customized career development plans, walking away with fresh inspiration, actionable insights, and a renewed sense of purpose and confidence in their professional journey.

Learn to:

• identify strategies to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance revenue generation
• recognize and communicate their professional value to dental office leadership
• create an actionable career development plan to advance their skills and career

Support for these programs are provided by

Course #: 1210
Date: 11/28/2025
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Erin Hendricks, DA, CCHW
Gina Hill-Minor, DAA

Topic: Assistants
Tuition: $75.00
Credits: 3
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Lab Technicians, Spouse, Educator

Description:

This engaging workshop is designed to equip dental assistants, both aspiring and experienced, with the leadership and team management skills needed to thrive in dental offices. Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role or looking to refine your existing skills, this workshop covers everything from conflict resolution to motivating your team for peak performance. With fun quizzes, interactive role-playing, team-building exercises, and practical strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of a dental office, this session will boost your leadership confidence while strengthening communication

Learn to:

• identify and cultivate key leadership traits specific to dental assisting roles
• master conflict resolution techniques and communication strategies to manage challenging situations within the dental team and between departments
• develop strategies to motivate and inspire team members, creating a positive and productive work environment
• enhance productivity and efficiency through effective time management, task delegation, and collaboration with dentists and other dental staff

Support for these programs are provided by