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The Science of Yes: Building a High-Performance Team That Wins Case Acceptance

Friday, October 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

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The Science of Yes: Building a High-Performance Team That Wins Case Acceptance
Case acceptance is never won by one person—it is earned by the entire team. From the very first phone call to the final handoff, every interaction influences whether patients trust your recommendations and move forward with treatment.

This full-day, team-based program demonstrates how every role within the practice contributes to treatment planning, patient communication, financial discussions, and long-term practice growth. Through engaging case studies, role-specific breakout sessions, and collaborative team exercises, participants will discover how communication styles, insurance, AI, advanced diagnostic technologies, clinical protocols, and data-driven decision-making shape the patient experience and influence treatment acceptance.

Participants will learn how to:
• Understand how every team member influences treatment planning, case presentation, and patient acceptance.
• Apply DiSC® work styles to strengthen teamwork, improve patient communication, and navigate financial conversations with confidence.
• Discuss dental insurance effectively without allowing insurance benefits to dictate the patient's treatment decisions.
• Design and implement an in-office dental membership plan—and understand why it has become an essential component of a thriving practice.
• Transform key performance indicators (KPIs) into actionable analytics that drive productive morning huddles, monthly meetings, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage AI, advanced diagnostics, and emerging technologies to improve clinical decision-making, support minimally invasive dentistry, enhance patient education, and increase case acceptance.
• Harness hygiene-driven growth by integrating "seeing is believing" technologies and visual communication tools that build trust, educate patients, and motivate treatment acceptance.

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Jackie Hammond
Jackie Hammond
Special Projects Manager Michigan Dental Association