Integrating the Modern Dental Practice: Bridging Traditional, Biological, and Naturopathic Approaches
Speaker:
Terri Wilson, CDPMA, CDA, RDA, CDP
May 8, 2026
Date:
Time:
8:30 AM-11:30 AM
3
CE Credits:
Integrating the Modern Dental Practice: Bridging Traditional, Biological, and Naturopathic Approaches
Terri Wilson, CDPMA, CDA, RDA, CDP
About the Course
This comprehensive course is designed to guide dental professionals in understanding, differentiating, and integrating Traditional, Biological (Biodentistry), and Naturopathic approaches within a modern dental practice. By exploring each model’s philosophies, methodologies, and tools, participants will gain the knowledge necessary to expand services, meet diverse patient expectations, and create a cohesive, holistic dental practice. The course also covers effective marketing strategies, patient education techniques, staff training protocols, and modern technologies that support the delivery and promotion of each dental approach.
Educational Objectives:
Biodentistry, Naturopathic Dentistry, and Traditional Dentistry (explain the differences).
Marketing ideas for all three types of dentistry.
Patient education and team training that is necessary for all three types of dentistry.
Technology that effects the promotion of all three types of dentistry.
Your Instructor
Terri Wilson, CDPMA, CDA, RDA, CDP
I have had the privilege of serving in various capacities within the field of Dentistry throughout my professional career, following my initial experience in the medical sector. Notable achievements include leading the Practice Development and Training Division for a prominent Dental Supply and Equipment Company, Nashville Dental, Inc., for seven years. Additionally, I served as the Professional Relations Network Representative for the entire state of Tennessee for Delta Dental of Tennessee, Delta Dental of Michigan (Renaissance/TennCare/TN Medicaid), and Dentaquest (TennCare/TN Medicaid). Currently, I serve in the role as Director of Operations for Periodontal & Implant Associates of Middle Tennessee. My experience extends to working with Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and Dental Partnering Organizations (DPOs), as well as providing training for billing entities associated with dental practices, hospitals, and non-profit organizations, including esteemed dental schools. I have contributed numerous articles to industry publications such as Dental Economics and have been a keynote speaker at several Continuing Education Seminars. As a noteworthy accomplishment, I testified before the United States Congress in the mid-1990s regarding a perplexing illness that impacted many veterans returning from service during Desert Storm. This advocacy was later depicted in a made-for-TV movie titled “Thanks of a Grateful Nation,” in which Jennifer Jason Leigh portrayed my character. In my personal time, alongside my passion for caring for my three dogs and a cat, I am a certified storm spotter and chaser.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
None reported
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