Orthodontic Interdisciplinary Seminar IV

Catalog description

Pre -requisites: ORTO 9401, ORTO 9403, ORTO 9404, ORTO 9407, ORTO 9408. This is a course in which the resident will be exposed to a variety of topics related to the administrative, management and marketing aspects of an Orthodontic Office. A broad variety of topics such as Office Layout and Dental Equipment, Human Resources, L abor Laws, Computer Systems, Dental Insurances, Property Insurances, Investments, Disability Insurance, Accounting, Practice Management, Marketing and Public Health will be discussed. Guest experts on each topic will be invited. This course will enable the residents to be exposed to administrative considerations in establishing an office. Other alternatives such as buying in or out and partnerships will also be explored so that the resident can make an educated decision in terms of the alternatives available to practice Orthodontics. Grading System: Passed (P), Fail (F)