Continuing Your Dental Education Through Our Focus Groups

Networking Opportunities Within the Dental Community

Joining one of our dental focus groups or journal club involves getting your questions answered by our knowledgeable dental community or collaborate with other like-minded dental professionals. This is something that will differ from time to time. Think Dental Learning Institute hosts focus groups and Journal Club meetings in Paoli, Pennsylvania, and online. Get involved if it’s something you are interested in. Read on and explore the advantages of why you might want to join a focus group and what doing so might involve. 

Dental education is an ongoing process that accompanies dental professionals throughout their careers. One of the most exciting and productive ways to continue your education is to participate in focus groups.

Think Dental Learning Institute’s focus groups surpass the limitations of traditional continuous dental education (CDE) by capitalizing on dental professionals networking. Instead of passive learning, you can share experiences, brainstorm, and discover new approaches to your practice.

Networking & Collaboration

You can connect with diverse dental professionals, including hygienists, surgeons, and orthodontists. During these discussions, you can discover new ideas and build valuable relationships.

Empowerment

When sharing experience with other professionals, you can gain insights into your existing work and find inspiration for new approaches. The collaborative environment empowers you to find innovative solutions and improve your practice.

Cutting-Edge Research Discussions

You can discuss the latest advancements in dental research with professionals in the field. This is an excellent opportunity to stay updated on new technologies, research findings, and emerging trends.

Personal and Professional Growth

The focus group environment encourages continuous learning and self-improvement. You’ll get to develop new skills, refine existing ones, and gain motivation to move forward. You’ll become a part of a community where dedicated dentists share similar goals.

What We Offer

Focus groups by Think Dental are designed for a knowledgeable community of like-minded professionals who seek effective collaborations. Unlike traditional CDE practices, our approach is a hands-on opportunity to make immediate positive changes.

• Interactive Learning: Move beyond passive lectures and engage in dynamic discussions. This interactive approach is effective and makes the learning process more enjoyable.
• Diverse Perspectives: You can study the diverse perspectives of dental professionals from many fields, including surgeons, orthodontists, hygienists, pediatric dentists, and many more. This diversity can improve your understanding of patient care.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: You can review and solve real-world problems with great professionals from the dental community. Brainstorming, discussions, and sharing can help you develop actionable strategies.
• Access to Expert Knowledge: In a dental education group, you can interact with leading experts in the field. These interactions provide you with up-to-date information and the latest techniques.
  Professional Development: The continuous feedback you receive in the focus group helps you identify areas for improvement and streamline your path to professional growth.

What You’ll Learn

Here are just some of the topics we explore, both from hands-on and lecture-oriented fashions:

• Dental Implants (placement, restoration, maintenance)
• Systematic Reviews (evaluating dental research for evidence-based treatment)
• Emerging Technologies in Dentistry (digital dentistry tools, 3D printing in dentistry)
• Patient Care and Management (patient communication, patient retention, managing complex patients)
• Clinical Techniques (advanced endodontic techniques, minimally invasive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry)
• Practice Management (improving practice efficiency, billing practices, and marketing strategies)
• Ethics (ethical dilemmas in practices, professional reputation management, enhancing interprofessional relationships)
• Legal Compliance (changes in dental regulations, compliance with industry standards, managing legal risks).