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,Providing 3 days of world-class education, renowned speakers, and cutting-edge technology, THRIVELIVE is on a mission to accelerate dentistry, business, and technology, ,What’s the difference between surviving and thriving? Perhaps renowned poet and activist Maya Angelou summed it up best when she said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”, ,Similarly, maintaining a dental practice that’s merely surviving is no match for running a successful business that attracts new patients, employs the latest technologies, and allows you to provide quality and meaningful care to your patients. In other words, a thriving practice., ,THRIVELIVE is a good place to start. A premier educational event open to all dental professionals, it offers an exciting backdrop for dental teams, manufacturers, speakers, and educators to gather for 3 days of world-class clinical and business education, hands-on experience with the latest technologies, networking with the industry’s top innovators, and nightly entertainment., ,“THRIVELIVE is such a fun and engaging conference,” said Sara Wetzel, an office manager and dental assistant in Crystal, MN, who attended THRIVELIVE this past April. “It made me feel excited about my job again and I was eager to get back to work and start putting all the information I gained to good use for my dental practice and patients.”, ,
,A meeting with the dental team at the center, THRIVELIVE is designed for both dentists and their teams to earn valuable clinical and business education. At the inaugural event, held at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, over 50 thought-provoking lecturers led discussions on dozens of trending topics in dentistry, including digital workfl ows and clinical techniques, CAD/CAM equipment, practice marketing, patient communication, software, and more.,
,“I attended all the administrative training courses and loved every one of them!” said Wetzel. ”Every speaker was so engaging, and I was able to put the training I received into my day-to-day workfl ow as soon as I got back to the office. The most beneficial takeaway was learning the ins and outs of dental insurance and how important coding is. I also left with a strong interest in learning how to use medical billing for dental procedures and plan to take a follow-up course on that next month.”, , ,
, ,“Every speaker was so engaging, and I was able to put the training I received into my day-to-day workflow as soon as I got back to the office.” ,—Sara Wetzel, LDA; Crystal, MN, ,In a departure from traditional trade show events that are primarily dentist-driven, THRIVELIVE is divided into 6 unique learning paths to ensure each member of the dental team gets the most out of their time. THRIVELIVE 2023 will feature 2 brand-new learning paths that focus on team development and the unique needs of multi-location practices, including revenue cycle management, clinical workflow solutions, and analytics. Other THRIVELIVE core topics include business, practice design, technology, and software training., ,In addition to a wealth of educational opportunities, THRIVELIVE gives attendees a chance to see the latest technology and equipment up close and personal before making an investment for their practices., ,“We all know dentistry is a ‘hands-on’ and social profession,” said Karyn Halpern, DMD, MS, who led a discussion on CAD/ CAM dentistry at this year’s THRIVELIVE, sharing the technologies and workflows she uses to ensure clinical success and practice profitability. “There is no replacement for seeing the products and techniques before you invest or before you take the next step in digital dentistry.”, ,Scott Kelly, DDS, would agree. After hearing about THRIVELIVE from his Henry Schein rep, he decided to fly out to Las Vegas and check out some new technology for his Columbus, OH, general practice. “I was most impressed by Dentsply Sirona’s equipment and technology, and ended up purchasing a new CEREC system and 3D imaging unit,” Dr. Kelly said., ,THRIVELIVE offers a variety of manufacturer booths offering product demos and hands-on experience with various technologies—from intraoral scanners, milling units, and 2D/3D imaging equipment to 3D printers and lasers. And, let’s not forget about the backbone of any dental office, the practice management software that ties the entire patient journey together., ,“While I didn’t attend THRIVELIVE looking to purchase any specific technologies,” said Wetzel, “the event piqued my interest in exploring technology to help our front office reach current patients better and bring in new patients, as well as assist with insurance verification and processing. We have since implemented new platforms to help us reach these goals.”, ,THRIVELIVE balances 3 days of education, technology, and networking with world-class nightly entertainment. This year, that included performances by legendary entertainer Wayne Newton, comedian Jim Gaffigan, and comedian/ dental hygienist Carlos Rodriguez. A THRIVELIVE Bash at Drai’s Night Club treated all attendees to the lavish Las Vegas nightlife with an evening of dancing, excitement, and music. It’s a safe bet that THRIVELIVE 2023 will be every bit as fun and exciting for those who attend., ,“I thought the event was very well done and I was glad that I went,” said Dr. Kelly.
