Navigating the Clinical Labyrinth with Clues in Practice Management and Landmines to Avoid – Michigan Dental Association

This is a dynamic, image-rich exploration of real cases, challenges, and lessons from over 26+ years of full-time clinical pediatric dental practice. Participants gain access to resources and systems to streamline efficiency and ensure best practices. Topics include behavioral coaching for patients, parents, teams; myths and practical tips for nitrous oxide delivery; pulp therapy for primary and permanent teeth including Cvek pulpotomies with fragment rebonding; restorative efficiency with composite resin restorations and all esthetic primary crown types plus permanent prefabricated zirconia crowns; oral surgery tips; pathology-spotting; practical guidance on space maintenance and interceptive appliances (lab-fabricated and chairside). The day includes honest practice stories highlighting what went wrong, what worked, and what truly matters, and concludes with discussion on burnout, self-preservation, balance, resilience, and joy in practice. About the speaker: Dr. E. LaRee Johnson, DDS, MS, FAAPD — pediatric dentist with advanced training, leadership credentials, adjunct faculty roles, and national sedation/site evaluation experience.