Women dentists need to support each other. While the gender composition of dentists has changed dramatically in the last twenty years there’s not much else that has. Dental equipment is still primarily designed for male bodies, local dental meetings are still very much male territory. The American Association of Women Dentists, established in 1921 represents the interest of women dentists across the country.

Dr. Houseman is President Elect of AAWD Leadership. She is the creator of “The 7 Steps 2 A Balanced Life Program”. Dr. Houseman practiced dentistry for 25 years. She now dedicates herself to helping other health care professionals find greater balance in their lives.

Dentistry is a great profession for women. We get to know our patients and their families. Not every patient needs veneers or a full mouth makeover. Sometimes just simple changes dramatically change how a patient feels about themselves. Case studies and everyday dentistry, as well as, Treatment Planning will be discussed.

Dr. Powell is a graduate of University of Michigan School of Dentistry and of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program. She lectures regionally and teaches Hands-on
programs geared to the types of cases seen in the average dental practice. Dr. Powell has a successful private practice in Saline, MI where she enjoys getting to know her patients and their extended families.

Jim Phillhower is the Director of North America Dental Sales Leadership and Development for Sullivan Schein. He also trains Managers and FSCs throughout the US, Canada
and Europe on techniques to help dentist achieve their
practice goals.

There is nothing more critical in esthetic dentistry than shade selection and communication. Obtaining the perfect shade for your patients restorations is very important. Communicating that shade selection to the laboratory is very important There are easy ways to enhance that communication with digital photography. You will learn helpful hints and procedures to ensure the best shade choice.

This fun, interactive program helps you understand the factors that affect your ability to correctly choose shades.

Kim Holmes has 30 years of ceramic experience, specializing in anterior esthetics. She has studied with the world’s top ceramists. Kim manages the Metal Free department at Expertec Dental Laboratory.

We all have adversity issues in our lives. Life without adversity is like a school without lessons. How we deal with those adversities makes all the difference. The problems we overcome allow us to experience the richness of life and its accompanying joy. The hardships we undergo create the ability to bear them.

Bill Barkley is deaf and blind but that has not stopped him from living a full life. Probably doing more in his life than most of us have. He will share his story and his insights with us.

Bill is Director of Marketing for Steelcase, Inc. During his 23 years with the company he has held many leadership positions. He is active in community service in the Grand Rapids area. Bill recentlycompleted a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.