VANCOUVER, Wash., April 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- InterDent Service Corporation, a leading provider of dental practice management services, won two awards at Empowerment 2007, a training conference sponsored by Learn.com. The company won first place for the Best Marketing Campaign and a second place award in the Best LearnCenter Web site design.
"For the past year, we've placed a strong emphasis on leveraging learning and technology within Gentle Dental University," said Lee Rouman, Chief Information Officer. "Part of our initiative was to brand and market the educational opportunities and re-design the website to make it a friendlier place for our affiliated providers to access learning. With our on-line educational use increasing an average of 120% a month, I think our strategy is paying off."
The award ceremony was held at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on March 20th. Director of Education, Maureen Winningham accepted both awards for the company and a check on InterDent's behalf for $2500 that accompanied the first place Best Marketing Campaign award. There were more than 250 learning professionals at the conference.
"It is incredibly flattering to be considered in the same category with other Learn.com colleagues like Microsoft, Verizon and Colgate," said Winningham. "These awards are a validation and recognition of our strategies. Our senior management team has invested time and resources in creating a trusted brand in Gentle Dental University. It is an honor to have my peers recognize these efforts. But I couldn't have done any of it without a strong and versatile technology partner like Learn.com. We have a clear vision of where we are going," said Winningham. "We want to make it easy for our affiliated providers to keep current with dental techniques and technology. It's all so they can provide the highest quality care for their patients!"
Winningham plans to use the $2500 as a training incentive for the 130 Gentle Dental affiliates. Between April and November, the affiliated dental offices exceeding defined educational goals will receive cash stipends with which to fund additional education-related programs of their choosing.
Gentle Dental University, the company's learning resource, offers more than 60 instructor-led educational opportunities, as well as more than 230 e-learning modules covering topics including practice management, periodontics, aesthetics, dental hygiene and restorative techniques, as well as Microsoft Office courses. Its e-learning modules run eight to 15 minutes long. The dental practice modules consist of 3D animations, voice over, graphics and text of new clinical techniques that dentists, dental assistants or hygienists can put to use immediately.
About InterDent Service Corporation
InterDent Service Corporation is a leading support services company for dental providers offering multiple-specialty dental services in the United States. InterDent Service Corporation supports more than 130 dental offices that provide comprehensive, convenient and high-quality general dentistry, as well as dental specialties, including orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.
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