- Thursday 1/25/2024
- Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Course Code: 366TL
- Cost: $39
- Room Location: BCEC Room 203
- Credits: 2 CE Hours
The Power of TEAM: Leadership Strategies in Interdisciplinary Dentistry
Eric Kapitulik, was born and raised in Thompson, CT, and attended the United States Naval Academy. While there, he was a 4-year Varsity Letter winner and played on three NCAA Lacrosse Tournament teams. He graduated in 1995 and went on to serve as both a Marine Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. Eric left active duty after eight years of service and graduated from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He is also an ultra-endurance athlete and an avid high-altitude mountaineer. Eric is now the Founder and CEO of The Program, a team-building and leadership development company that works with corporations and leading collegiate and professional athletic teams throughout North America. Before he speaks, we are going to show a brief video about one of Eric?s experiences while serving in special operations? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ni1xc-RRnY
Ancy Verdier, DMD is the founder of Worcester Periodontics, a periodontal dental practice located in Worcester , MA where he practices periodontology and implant dentistry. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Tufts University, DMD and Periodontal residency at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Verdier is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and American College of Dentists. He is also a regular contributor to Tufts Practice Based Research Network.
The course's objectives encompass a broad spectrum of learning, starting with the recognition of leadership's pivotal role in interdisciplinary dentistry, emphasizing how it directly influences patient outcomes. It delves into the intricacies of effective communication strategies, facilitating a sense of collaboration and synergy among dental specialists from different fields. Attendees will also learn practical leadership techniques to improve team dynamics, engagement, and productivity in dental practice.
This course emphasizes the importance of shared vision and aligned team goals, enabling the delivery of exceptional patient care. Furthermore, it explores innovative approaches to problem-solving and decision-making within interdisciplinary dental teams, providing practical strategies for fostering a culture of trust, respect, and accountability. Attendees will gain the tools needed to identify and overcome potential challenges and obstacles in TEAM dentistry, ensuring a more cohesive and successful practice. Ultimately, the course equips dental professionals with the skills to apply these leadership strategies to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, drive practice growth, and achieve professional success.
- Understand the importance of leadership in interdisciplinary dentistry and its impact on outcomes
- Explore effective communication strategies for fostering collaboration and synergy among dental professionals from different specialties
- Obtain practical leadership techniques to enhance team dynamics, engagement, and productivity in a dental practice setting
- Gain insights into creating a shared vision and aligning team goals to deliver exceptional patient care and outcomes
- Discover innovative approaches to problem-solving and decision-making within an interdisciplinary dental team
- Develop strategies for building a culture of trust, respect, and accountability to maximize individual and collective potential
- Identify potential challenges and obstacles in TEAM dentistry and acquire strategies to overcome them
- Apply learned leadership strategies to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, drive practice growth, and achieve professional success
Recommended Audience: Dentist
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