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Google+ Primer for Dentists Hangout Series

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Have you ever wondered about Google+, the social layer of search, as Google calls it?  Maybe you’ve read a number of news stories on TechCrunch, Gizmodo, or other sites that keep reporting that it’s a “ghost town?”  Perhaps you’ve actually tried setting up your Profile and even a Page for your dental practice, only to have no idea what to do next?  How do you find people to Circle in your Community?  Get them to Circle you back?  How is Google+ similar to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and how is it different?  If these questions sound familiar to you and you want answers, your opportunity is finally here.

social media marketing for dentists

A Star-Studded Line-Up of Social Media Marketing Experts

On Monday, August 18th, I will be announcing a Schedule and Line-up of Social Media Marketing Experts, the likes of which has never before been seen in dentistry.  Starting on Saturday, Sept. 6th 2014 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, this will be at least an 8-week series of Google+ Hangouts on Air, which are like live video webinars.  Each will last about an hour, and each will feature one or more experts in a particular aspect of Google+, from Pages to Profiles, from Local Pages vs. Brand pages, web apps, training programs, coaches, and more.  I will be hosting each Hangout on Air (HOA), and following each one, they will be posted on my YouTube account for people to view again later at their leisure.

For more information, please follow the embedded Google+ post below and COMMENT that you are interested (yes, you must have an active Google+ profile to comment and participated).  And look for the big announcement next Monday!

Mary Osborne on “The Keys to Unlocking Comprehensive Care”

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Do you want to improve your skills in patient communication, with the goals of better patient acceptance of comprehensive dental care?  If so, I highly recommend an upcoming course, and if you attend, you’ll even get to meet me!

Difficult Discussions – The Keys to Unlocking Comprehensive Care

Course Description

During this workshop we will explore communication & comprehensive care and how it exists and happens in each of our practices. Together, we will examine how we view our practice mission & philosophy and how we communicate that with out team and patients. 

-Creating community…the philosophy that we project 
-Efficiency and intention in our communications 
-Coordinating the message…and what is it again? 
-Buttons, Barriers and Motivators…Why patients do or do not pursue care -Case acceptance…when it starts and why it works…and when it doesn’t 
-Staying In The Question…a cornerstone philosophy for success 
-What is working in your office? What would you like to change? 
-A take home plan to put your skills to use This program will involve a customized agenda based on attendees needs and focus desires. 

Who is Mary Osborne?

As I discussed in my review of the Nuts & Bolts Foundations CE not too long ago, Dr. Mike Melkers has been both a friend and mentor for about 10 years, having first met him on DentalTown in my early days there.  He’s been a big influence in several areas:

  • Parafunctional analysis with the NTI
  • Patient communication
  • Occluding vs. Occlusion, and when it matters
  • Even practice management and plannning

Mary Osborne, on the other hand, I’ve never actually met, but given Mike’s enthusiasm for what she teaches, I am really looking forward to it.  I’ve already introduced Mike in that other article, but here’s some more information about here, as well as a link to her website:

Mary Osborne

 

Mary Osborne has worked in dentistry for over forty years as a clinical hygienist, patient facilitator, and consultant. She brings to her work enthusiasm, intelligence, humor, and a deep belief in the potential for significant growth through authentic communication.

Mary is known internationally as a consultant, writer, and producer of newsletters and audio/video programs for Mary H. Osborne, Resources in Seattle, Washington. Her writing is published in national magazines and she has spoken extensively to state and national organizations including The American Dental Association and The American Academy of Dental Practice Administration. She is a member of the visiting faculty and serves as a Foundation Advisor to the Pankey Institute.

For more information please visit our website: www.maryosborne.com

Course Details

  • Dates: Thurs. and Fri., October 17-18, 2013
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts (specific details to be announced soon)
  • Tuition: 
    • Doctors $975
    • Team $475

So if you are looking to learn more about effective patient communication, especially with the ones who need a lot of work but may not be aware of it, or aware of the options available that you offer, or who have a difficult history…this could well be the course you’re looking for!

 

Photography Should be Fun Part 2

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Building again on the theme that the best way to learn photography, is to take photos of things besides teeth, here’s an adventure for which I’ve signed up, and to which you are certainly invited, too!

The NY Photowalk with Joel Tjintjelaar & Co.

As I mentioned in my previous post about the Google+ One-Year Anniversary Photowalk, Google+ has become a worldwide forum for photographers of all levels, and many of the world’s best photographers do post and interact there.  Pretty darn cool, if you ask me.  🙂  Many of those amazing photographers offer hands-on learning seminars in the field, just as with hands-on dental CE, and those seminars are a great way to expand your knowledge of photography.

One such event is the NY Photowalk, which will be held this coming November 10-14, 2012, with some international award-winning photographers:

Here’s the details if you’re interested.

NY Photo Walk originally shared:
4th and Formal Announcement: New York City
 Architectural Photography Walk / Course – Nov. 10 – 13, 2012 – Detailed Route Information and a few surprises

BEGINNER OR ADVANCED,
come join us to take your photography to the next level!
Registration space is limited so hurry to sign up now as the clock is ticking and we’re getting closer to the start date!

DETAILED ROUTES (NEW!)
The 4 day detailed walk routes are now available for online viewing on Google Maps https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201545091262127996664.0004c5be4758671b5e402&msa=0
and as downloadable JPG files on our +NY Photo Walk page https://plus.google.com/b/102406418598992189071/photos/102406418598992189071/albums/5769968179604251985

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER MARC KOEGEL (NEW!)
We are excited to announce that Marc will be honoring us with a guest lecture. Marc Koegel is professional commercial and award winning fine art photographer, educator, writer and director of the Vancouver Photo Workshops Studio.
His black and white landscapes, nudes and architectural photographs have been widely exhibited in Canada, US and Europe.

FREE PHOTO GIVE-AWAY PRIZES (NEW!)
Joel and Sharon will be giving out free hand signed Fine Art prints as draw prizes!

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS, DETAILED DAILY SCHEDULES, INFORMATION ON LOCATIONS/BUILDINGS
Hotel recommendations, detailed daily schedules and information about each location/buildings will follow in the next announcements – Keep Posted.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS CHECK OUR PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS OR SEE BELOW FOR A SUMMARY

ADVANCED B&W POST PROCESSING TECHNIQUES AND 3 WEEKS OF ONLINE PORTFOLIO REVIEWS POST-COURSE WITH JOEL TJINTJELAAR’S B&W MASTERCLASS
Joel will reveal in detail and step by step how he creates award winning B&W photographs using software like Photoshop and Silver Efex Pro2. An important part of Joel’s instructional B&W post processing sessions will be on the processing of architectural photographs. A part that doesn’t end with the NYC workshop on November 13 but will be extended online for 3 weeks post-workshop with reviewing and online support on image post-processing.

TRANSFORMING PHOTOGRAPHY INTO ART BY DEVELOPING VISION
Learn to cultivate ‘The Eye’ of a Fine Art Photographer by developing a deeper understanding of Architectural Photography with +Sharon Tenenbaum and +Joel Tjintjelaar Learn to see the geometric relationships of structures and their surroundings.

*LONG EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY*
• From the basics to more advanced techniques in combining still shots with Long Exposure Photography.
• Specific art tips for Long Exposure photography.
• Joel will be teaching his advanced techniques in B&W post processing using Silver Efex Pro 2 software.

PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
• Bring your own previous work for evaluation and constructive critique.
• Up to three weeks of post course online help and guidance of your photographs.

LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR DSLR TO CAPTURE MOTION PICTURES WITH CINEMATOGRAPHER +Armand Dijcks :
Cinematographer/photographer +Armand Dijcks will introduce you to the world of DSLR cinematography. Your DSLR camera is capable of capturing very high quality video images, but there are so many new things to learn when creating moving images that it may seem daunting. Armand will explain the key concepts, building on the things you already know as a photographer, so that you can expand your creativity using this new medium.

A photographic experience never to forget; this event will be recorded on video in documentary / fine art style, by one of the most talented and upcoming cinematographers +Armand Dijcks

SIGN UP HERE – LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
Click HEREhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEtneDE4VmlVWXpGNy1wSnJZRnM4Tnc6MQ to Register

*Course Fee: 975USD (does not include flight or accommodation).  Detailed routes, schedule, and hotel recommendations will be revealed soon.
** A final video tutorial and ‘out in the field’ instructional sessions documented throughout the course will be provided free of charge to all participants.
* Maximum of 30 participants.

Contact Info:
Daniel Portal (General Inquiries): dportal@gmail.com
Joel Tjintjelaar: info.bwvision@gmail.com
Sharon Tenenbaum: sharon@SharonTenenbaum.com

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS:
All payments are refundable upon request of cancellation (except a $50 processing fee and the Paypal fee of 2.9%). Cancellations (except mentioned fees) are in full up to 90 days prior to departure. Cancellations between 89 and 60 days prior to departure are subject to 50% of total in charges, between 59 and 30 days, 75% and no refunds will be issued with 29 days or less of notice. If payment is not received in full 90 days prior to departure we cannot guarantee your spot on the workshop. Any participant wishing to register in full can take that spot.   In the event of low registration the event will be cancelled.  In this event fees will be refunded in full.104    27 Powered by socialditto

Who’s going to Townie Meeting 2011? Wanna “shoot” Vegas @ Night with me?

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OK, anyone else going to be at the Townie Meeting 2011 in just another 5 weeks?  I am really looking forward to it, as this is my first time back since 2005.  My wife is coming, too, as there are plenty of Townies who want to meet the woman who, quite literally, helped save my dental practice and turn my life around. It will even be a sort of 5th Wedding Anniversary trip for us.  😀

Naturally, with my wife along, and with all the great courses being given by some phenomenal lecturers, there won’t be a lot of free time, even in the evenings, but one thing I REALLY want to do is spend some time one evening walking around the Strip shooting pictures.

The only “requirements/suggestions:”

  • A camera and plenty of memory on the cards
  • A tripod in case you’re too tipsy to hold the camera steady from all the parties
  • You want to have fun taking a ton of pictures!