Schedule of Events
Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 EV6: Pearls and Pitfalls: What I Wish I Had Known After Residency
Noon–2:30 p.m. Moderator: Bryan Siegelman, DDS
Speakers: TBD, please check
perio.org/meetings for the most up-to-date information.
Cost: Complimentary to AAP Student members and new periodontists who have graduated within the past two years.
Join your colleagues and friends for this unique opportunity to learn, grow professionally, ask questions, and network with your peers. This year’s “Pearls and Pitfalls” session aims to equip Student members and new periodontists with helpful advice as they embark on their periodontal careers. Lunch is included.
The program is comprised of two sections: One Size Does Not Fit All: Understanding Different Ways to Practice and It Doesn’t Need to Happen Overnight: Navigating Loan Repayment and Refinancing Options. Each session will include first-hand testimonials and tips from periodontists new to practice. Ample time for questions and answers will be provided.
Educational Objectives:
• Differentiate between associate, multi-specialty, and private practice.
• Realize that there is no one right path for everyone and decide what practice modality is the right fit.
• Learn the basic tenants of loan repayment and refinancing and understand various loan repayment and refinancing options.
• Gain insight into how to establish a path to repayment.
Continuing education (CE) credit is not designated for this session.
Thanks to Colgate and Straumann for sponsoring this event.
Don’t miss the Periodontal Career Fair immediately following from 2:30-4 p.m. More information will be posted on
perio.org.
District Forums 12:45–2:15 p.m.
The District Forums provide an opportunity for Academy members to meet with their District Trustees regarding AAP initiatives and issues being addressed by the Board of Trustees. An agenda of forum topics will be posted on
perio.org prior to the Annual Meeting.
EV4: Predoctoral Educators Workshop 1–4:30 p.m.
Moderator: Leena Palomo
Information to come, please check
perio.org/meetings for the most up-to-date information.
This complimentary program is for periodontal faculty only.
IW3B: Insurance Workshop: Periodontal Coding Insurance Primer 201 1–4 p.m. Program Track: Practice Development and Management Speakers: Pam Throw (AAP staff) and Linda Vidone
Cost: $250 per person (or Insurance Primer 101 and 201 together for $450); limited attendance; coffee break included.
The content in this session is intended for office staff who have a fundamental understanding of coding for periodontal procedures. This session will review explanation of benefits of claims and why – or why not – a claim may have been paid. Participants will receive a handout covering information to be covered in the presentation.
Educational Objectives:
• Better understand what is needed to effectively submit to a dental insurance carrier.
• Comprehend the guidelines implemented by insurance plans for reimbursement.
• Troubleshoot administrative challenges related to reimbursement.
• Review the 2018 ADA CDT code updates.
46 | American Academy of Periodontology
103rd
Annual Meeting
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