FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
AADOM’S NAME CHANGE TO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT REFLECTS AN EVOLVING WORKFORCE AND MEMBERSHIP
Red Bank, NJ: January 1, 2017 – AADOM has undergone an official name change to better reflect their ever-growing membership base. The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is now officially the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM). While the acronym has not changed, the change in the word “managers” to “management” is part of a notable evolution that is more inclusive of AADOM’s membership demographic.
AADOM launched in 2003 with a membership comprised mainly of those who held the title “office manager” or “manager” in the dental practice. AADOM has increased its educational offerings and dental practice management resources over the years and the membership has organically expanded to include all team members involved in the successful business (non-clinical) aspect of a practice. These member titles have included Insurance Coordinator, Patient Coordinator, Practice Administrator, Business Coordinator, Business Manager, CEO, CFO, Social Media Manager, Regional Manager, HR Manager, Business Team Member, and Director of Operations, amongst others. Additionally, the association has members who do not hold a title within their practice, but have a part in the administrative operations. Doctor-owners are also included as proprietors and business leaders.
“As AADOM has grown, so has the diversity in our membership,” says Heather Colicchio, AADOM Founder and President. “Initially our membership appealed only to those who held the actual title of ‘office manager’ within the dental practice. However, as our portfolio of offerings expanded, our membership grew to include all team members involved in the success of the practice and the new name and term ‘management’ is reflective of that. Dentistry is a business. AADOM is for those in the practice who strive to make their dental practices run more efficiently and be more profitable.”
AADOM provides dental practice management education on topics such as HIPAA, Human Resources, Financial Metrics, Reporting, Marketing, Case Acceptance, and Leadership. Topics and classes are added regularly to build upon a manager’s knowledge base. Members can learn via AADOM’s eCampus; through their local AADOM Chapter; the AADOM Member Forum; numerous educational webinars and the popular AADOM Annual Conference. Education is listed as the member’s top reason for membership and conference attendance. This is reflected in yearly sold-out registration. AADOM’s name change is a reflection of their commitment to serve their member base as well as the entire dental community.
About AADOM:
The American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) is an organization of professional office managers, practice administrators, patient coordinators, insurance and financial coordinators, and treatment coordinators of general and specialized dental practices. AADOM is the nation's largest education and networking association dedicated to serving dental practice management professionals. For more information please call 732-842-9977 or visit www.dentalmanagers.com.