Practice Management 3
Course Directors: Rachel Greene
Credits: 1 (Earned over two quarters)
Quarters/Yr of Program: Autumn, Spring / 3
Course Overview
Topics build upon the practice management knowledge gained in the first-year and second-year courses Conversations on Dental Practice. Students receive leadership training, prepare a resume for future job applications, and learn business skills and metrics needed for success in dental practice. This course is offered in the autumn and spring quarters.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to do the following:
1. Establish marketing plans for a dental practice and the dental school.
2. Complete a cover letter and resume/CV for a dental practice employment opportunity, a postdoctoral residency, or an academic position.
3. Discuss legal billing practices and criteria essential for billing dental plans.
4. Optimally schedule patients in a multiple-chair setting to support the financial goals of a practice and demonstrate reasonable time management for the provider.
5. Self-assess individual learning progress and action items for improvement utilizing the SWAT analysis method.
UWSOD Competencies: C-02, C-09, CE-07, C-06, C-07, CE-04
Date last updated: 2024-09-23