(STATEN ISLAND) RCDS March 2026 General Membership Meeting | Dentistry: Designed, not Default

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Venue:
Max's Es-Ca
1559 Richmond Road
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 980-5006


Essayist: Dean M. Saccomanno, D.D.S.
Owner, ONE ENDO Endodontics Specialty Practice

Clinical excellence remains central to dentistry and outcomes today are shaped by how that excellence is supported by systems, technology and design. Dentistry is increasingly influenced by decisions made beyond the operatory, including workflow, infrastructure and practice structure. This lecture examines dentistry through an intentional design lens, highlighting how thoughtful systems support predictable outcomes and sustainable private practice. The presentation connects clinical decision making with practice design, exploring diagnosis, case planning, workflow consistency and the role of technology as part of a broader care continuum. It also addresses how small, thoughtful improvements compound over time and how independent practices are adapting to economic pressure and industry consolidation while preserving autonomy and clinical standards. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how dentistry functions when it is designed rather than inherited and how applying intentional structure beyond the operatory supports better outcomes for patients and practitioners. Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will learn: 

• How clinical outcomes in dentistry are shaped by intentional design choices made before, during and after patient care.
• How systems, workflows and technology support predictability, efficiency and long-term success in dental practice.
• How privately owned dental practices can apply structured thinking and incremental improvement to adapt and thrive.

MCEU - 1 HOUR
Member Rate: $45