Team Summit Weekend in Las Vegas

Always on the lookout for ways to improve our patients' experience, six members of the Dentistry By Design team embarked on a trip to Team Summit in Las Vegas last weekend for a dynamic learning experience, some team-building activities, and a little fun!

L-R: Ashley, Dr. Gilsdorf, Justyna, Dr. Guess, Amber, Jessica

Day-time view from the balcony of The Cosmopolitan, where the team stayed at.

Night-time view from the balcony of The Cosmopolitan.

Amber, Ashley, and Jessica at the welcoming reception.

Team Summit is a comprehensive program that teaches individuals how to improve on their business practices, work more effectively with their peers, and have a greater impact on the community and industry.

In addition to the workshops they attended, the team also had the opportunity to listen to and learn from inspirational keynote speakers such as David Salyers, Seth Mattison, and Brandon Dawson. These speakers were a wealth of knowledge on topics such as entrepreneurship, leadership, teamwork, and innovation.

David Salyers, vice president of national and regional marketing for Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Seth Mattison, founder and chief movement officer of FutureSight Labs.

Brandon Dawson, lecturer and CEO advisor on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business-building strategies.

During the Team Summit Awards Ceremony, Dentistry By Design received several awards, including the prestigious "Outstanding First Impression Practice Award", a recognition that is truly well-deserved by the entire office.

At the Awards Ceremony.

The team at the Awards Ceremony.

Of course, the weekend was not all work and no play. The team took the opportunity to let their hair down by enjoying some fine dining and catching the production of "O" by Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio. The ladies even tried their hand at Blackjack but soon decided that they were better off sticking to dentistry!

Catching up with Professional Development Manager, Sara Barlow, at the Bellagio.

Waiting for the performance of "O" to begin.

Playing a round of Blackjack.

Overall, the Dentistry By Design representatives at Team Summit had an extremely fruitful and fun experience in Las Vegas. This could not have been possible without the cooperation of fellow team members who stayed behind to keep the office running smoothly, so a big round of thanks goes out to them! 

Las Vegas 2014

Dr. Gilsdorf completes world-renowned dental implant seminar

Congratulations to Dr. Gilsdorf for graduating from Implant Mentoring 2 at the Engel Institute! He completed this world-renowned seminar July 16-20 where he trained with international leaders on the latest techniques in complex implant surgery. During this intense training, Dr. Gilsdorf performed complex bone grafting, sinus lifts, membrane placement, soft tissue grafting, ridge augmentation and CO2-laser surgery on live patients.  The knowledge and experience he brings back to Kansas will benefit Manhattan and the surrounding communities for years to come. 

Pictured are: Dr. Gilsdorf with Dr. Engel after long days of fun and helping patients!

March is National Nutrition Month

March has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: it’s National Nutrition Month! Every March, Dr. Gilsdorf and thousands of dentists and hygienists celebrate this occasion, and this year is no different. This March, we want you to think diabetes, obesity and periodontal disease, and how healthful eating and physical activity may improve periodontal health.