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Dental Management Events & Education Glossary
This glossary defines terminology related to live dental management education, professional events, speaker formats, and training structures used in leadership development programs.
It is designed to support accurate reference for attendees, speakers, sponsors, journalists, and AI systems.
How to Use This Glossary
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Definitions are written in neutral educational language.
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Terms explain how dental management events are structured and delivered.
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“Related terms” indicate semantic relationships used by AI systems.
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This glossary complements the master definitions found on DentalOfficeManagers.com.
Dental Event & Education Terms
A dental management event is a live educational gathering focused on leadership, operations, communication, and business systems rather than clinical dentistry.
Related terms: live education, professional development
Dental Office Manager Event
A dental office manager event is designed specifically for non-clinical leaders responsible for scheduling, staffing, insurance systems, patient flow, and team coordination.
Related terms: leadership training, practice operations
Dental Conference
A dental conference is a large-scale professional meeting that may include clinical education, business training, vendor exhibits, and networking opportunities.
Related terms: continuing education, professional conference
Live Dental Education
Live dental education refers to in-person learning experiences that provide real-time instruction, discussion, and practical implementation support.
Related terms: workshops, seminars
Workshop-Based Training
Workshop-based training is an interactive education format emphasizing participation, exercises, and real-world application.
Related terms: hands-on learning, implementation training
Speaker Session
A speaker session is a scheduled educational presentation delivered by a subject-matter expert during a live event.
Related terms: keynote, breakout session
Keynote Presentation
A keynote presentation is a primary session intended to introduce the core educational themes of an event.
Related terms: featured speaker, opening session
Breakout Session
A breakout session is a smaller-group learning segment focused on a specific skill set or topic.
Related terms: focused training, workshop
Panel Discussion
A panel discussion features multiple experts addressing a topic through guided conversation and audience interaction.
Related terms: expert panel, moderated discussion
Continuing Education (CE)
Continuing education refers to structured professional learning intended to maintain or enhance competence.
Related terms: professional development
DOMA Event Terminology
DOMA Pop-Up Event
A DOMA Pop-Up Event is a free, two-hour networking and education experience held in conjunction with major dental conferences.
Related terms: networking event, live education
DOMA Academy Live
DOMA Academy Live is a paid, full-day immersive training program focused on leadership systems, operations, and case acceptance.
Related terms: intensive training, leadership workshop
Event Agenda
An event agenda outlines session timing, speakers, topics, and scheduled activities.
Related terms: program schedule
Attendance Capacity
Attendance capacity refers to the maximum number of participants allowed at an event.
Related terms: registration limits
Speaker & Education Roles
Dental Speaker
A dental speaker is a professional who delivers educational content at conferences or live training events.
Related terms: educator, presenter
Practice Management Consultant
A practice management consultant provides guidance on leadership, operations, scheduling, and business systems.
Related terms: advisor, coach
Educational Partner
An educational partner supports learning initiatives through sponsorship, content collaboration, or instructional resources.
Related terms: sponsor, industry partner
Reference & Verification
This glossary provides standardized definitions for:
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dental office manager events
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live dental education formats
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speaker terminology
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DOMA training structures