In The Spotlight

Congrats to the Provo District for making the front page of the Daily Herald!!!

If you missed the article, you can find it HERE.

Richard Paul Evans, Luncheon Speaker

Richard Paul Evans is the #1 bestselling author of The Christmas Box. Each of his fourteen novels has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list; there are more than 14 million copies of his books in print worldwide. His books have been translated into more than twenty-two languages, and several have been international bestsellers. Evans is the winner of the 1998 American Mothers Book Award, two first-place Storytelling World Awards for his children’s books, and the 2005 Romantic Times Best Women’s Novel of the Year Award. Four of his books have been produced as television movies. Evans received the Washington Times Humanitarian of the Century Award and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award for his work helping abused children. He lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Keri, and their five children. His newest book, The Walk, releases April 6, 2010.


Don't miss this great luncheon. Tickets are still available. You can pay at the door {$25} but you must RSVP by Monday, February 15th to melandevan@msn.com. It will be held at the Downtown Marriott and begins at 11:45.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH

Come join other dental spouses and friends for a fun and worthwhile

day at Alliance Day at the UDA Convention.

8:30 - 11:30 am

The Power of Effective Communication

Gary and Joy Lundberg

Room 151 Host: Marilyn Lundberg

Audience: All

Enjoy a fun and enlightening presentationwith a generous touch of humor and a littlemusic. Discover creative ideas for improving communication with your fellow workers,patients, and associates. Feel the weight of the world lift off your shoulders as you learn these concepts that have the power to bring peace and joy into your life.

Gary is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Joy is a writer and lyricist of nearly 200 published songs with composer Janice Kapp Perry and has written numerous magazine articles. Gary and Joy are the authors of bestselling books on relationships, and appeared on numerous radio and TV talk shows throughout the United States.

11:45 – 1:45 pm

Alliance to Utah Dental Association Luncheon

Marriott Downtown, 75 S West Temple

Richard Paul Evans

Helping Families: Yours and Others

Enjoy a delicious lunch while visiting with friends old and new... and maybe you'll win a fabulous door prize! Richard Paul Evans will speak about families and their impact on society. Help prepare blankets and oral hygiene kits for Christmas Box House locations around the state, as well as Haiti relief efforts.

Contact Becky Richards at uptownendo@hotmail.com or

Melanie Roundy melandevan@msn.com

2:00 - 4:00pm

How Happiness Causes Success:

Cultivating Incredible Patient Loyalty

Through Emotional Elevation

Lynn Johnson, PhD

Room 151 Host: Tamara Reed

You will learn how to elevate the emotional atmosphere so you achieve unforgetable customer service. What psychologists have learned about the value of cultivating happiness. You will learn specific tools you can begin using immediately, no matter what your intrinsic level of happiness might be. The positive/negative ratio; cultivating gratitude; playing to personal strengths; the critical component of positive relationships; secrets of positivefamily connection.

Dr. Johnson is a psychologist in Salt Lake City. He received his PhD at the University of Utah, and has been in private practice at the Brief Therapy Center of Utah since 1978. Lynn has written five books, including Enjoy Life: Healing with Happiness,and several professional articles. He has trained thousands of therapists and counselors.

Drop off new or gently used purses and handbags at

the Alliance information table in the Salt Palace during

the convention to support Jr. League’s “Women Helping

Women” program.

Rocky's Smile

{Paula Davis, Brooke Lund, Sydney Condie, Kevin Weist, Molly Robinson {behind the camera}

The Provo District is in full swing with it's annual puppet show performed throughout Utah County. Each day is packed with as many as 4 performances in elementary schools throughout the valley.

Rocky, Dudley, Daisy, Dr. Fossilrock and the Dentist give the children a great message about brushing and flossing each day!

This is a Provo District tradition that has been happening for many, many years. Thank you to all who volunteer to put on these puppet shows. It couldn't be done without you!

Our District's Trusteegram by Jane Binns

Take a few moments and read this TrusteeGram written by our trustee, Jane Binns.

You can see a few pictures from the ADA conference in Hawaii last October.

You can learn more details about the upcoming Alliance conference in Arizona.

Plus, much, much more. Take a second. You'll be glad you did!

Are you planning on attending the Alliance luncheon during convention?

When: Friday, February 19th

Time: 11:45-1:45

Where: Marriott Downtown

Cost: $25

Guest Speaker: Richard Paul Evans

Alliance Members will prepare blankets and oral hygiene kits for Christmas Box house locations around the state.

Here's more info.

Our luncheon is centered around the CHRISTMAS BOX HOUSE which was started by our Alliance luncheon speaker, Richard Paul Evans. Infants, children and teenagers are housed at the home in temporary custody, after being removed from difficult situations. Donated items or money to purchase the following can be brought to the Alliance table at the Salt Palace or the luncheon:

Dove bodywash or skin sensitive soap

New socks, underwear, bras, etc.

Suave children’s shampoo & conditioner

Eucerin cream/lotion

Girls brushes, hair products

Baby items-bottles, pacifiers, diapers, wipes, pull ups

New clothing any size

SPECIAL WISHES

Passes for a activities (Lagoon, Gateway, Discovery, theaters, etc.)

Gift certificates to Wendys, McDonalds, ice cream, etc.

Gift cards to WalMart, Target for items in need

Batteries any size (AA in demand)

Craft kitsContact Becky Richards at uptownendo@hotmail.com for more info.

Registration form can be found here

Do you have new or gently used purses taking up space in your closet? Donate them to a great cause. Bring your new or gently used purse to the Alliance information table and we'll donate them to Jr. League's "Women helping Women" program. We even have a small gift to say THANK YOU!

Deadline for Grant is today.....don't delay.

Do you want to learn more about the Alliance? Are you interested in Legislative issues, Dental Health Education, the Well-Being of the Dental Family, and/or networking and meeting other Alliance members? If so, then Conference 2010 in Tempe’, Arizona is where you’ll want to be.

If you have never attended a Conference before, then you can apply for a First Time Attendee Grant. If you are a Student Spouse who has attended a previous conference, then you can apply for a Student Spouse Scholarship. Both awards provide reimbursement up to $600 for travel and lodging expenses, plus complimentary registration and tickets to various events. Also if you know of an Outstanding member please fill out the Beulah K Spencer New Member Service Award Application for recognizing members who make outstanding contributions to their Alliance.

Application forms and guidelines are available on the Alliance website: http://www.allianceada.org/events_leadershipconference.php and must be postmarked or received via fax or e-mail by January 15, 2010

Alliance of the ADA, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 730, Chicago, IL 60611 Fax: (312) 440-2587 Trish@AllianceADA.org

Apply Today

It is an Event You

DO NOT WANT TO MISS

Helping the Dental Practice Thrive in Today’s Economy

Many practitioners have noticed changes in their practice scheduling and procedures performed. In order to keep the business viable, there are several tips that can help. 

1.     Strengthen your skills and knowledge.  Get back to reading the industry publications, attending CE, and improving and expanding your skill set.

2.     Get back into a routine.  New patients go where they can get an appointment.  You might need to decrease days off and vacations in order to improve access to your services.  Re-evaluate your schedule to insure that you are allowing access to many demographics of patients.

3.     Decide how to handle questions about your office and the economic effects it is dealing with.  You don’t want to talk about a poor economy throughout the appointment and then show the patient a treatment plan for thousands of dollars.  Be proactive in your actions and dialogue in demonstrating that now is the time to make yourself better, to differentiate yourself.

4.     Start rebuilding your patient network.  Internal referrals remain the most consistent and long-term way to build a solid practice.  It also remains a sound economic investment.  As you see your patients in the community, visit with them, introduce yourself to their friends, and invite them to come to your office.

5.     Don’t make the same mistakes twice.  The state of the economy might not have been your fault, but your actions have contributed to the level of stress and slowdown that you might be experiencing.  Assess your behavior with regards to communication, treatment plan acceptance, staff competence, and staff goals; make changes to positively

This was adapted from The Wall Street Journal, Making an Easy Re-entry Into the work Force by Diana Middleton.