Nate Lawson: Materials & Techniques to Improve Posterior Composites
Nov
19
7:00 PM19:00

Nate Lawson: Materials & Techniques to Improve Posterior Composites

Nathaniel Lawson DMD PhD is the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and the program director of the Biomaterials residency program. He graduated from UAB School of Dentistry in 2011 and obtained his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in 2012. His research interests are the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials. He has published over 200 peer reviewed articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. He was the 2016 recipient of the Stanford New Investigator Award and the 2017 Innovative Research Fellowship both from the American Dental Association. He served on the American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs and is on the editorial board of The Journal of Adhesive Dentistry and Compendium. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subject of dental materials. He also works as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice.

Posterior composite restorations remain the bread-and- butter procedure of many general dentists. Although this procedure may seem trivial, there are many clinical factors which lead to a long-lasting restoration, including diagnosis, isolation, caries removal, cavity preparation, use of liner, matrix and wedge placement, bonding technique, composite placement, and finishing and polishing. This course aims to review the techniques for each of these steps based on current evidence.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Discuss the treatment guidelines for interproximal caries and caries removal endpoints.

  • Discover materials and techniques to promote a long lasting adhesive bond and create a well-adapted restoration.

  • Analyze matrix utilization and contouring instruments to achieve a tight and well-contoured contract

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Ashleigh Briody: A New Approach to Oral Pathology
Jan
14
7:00 PM19:00

Ashleigh Briody: A New Approach to Oral Pathology

Dr. Ashleigh Briody is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned her DDS from LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans and completed her residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology at The Ohio State University where she earned a certificate and master’s degree. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Dr. Briody currently practices oral pathology in a private practice, Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, in Westerville, Ohio. The scope of her practice includes seeing patients clinically, diagnosing and managing oral disease, performing biopsies, CO2 laser ablation, and reading the tissue microscopically. Their practice accepts specimens from outside contributors including dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, endodontists, ENTs, dermatologists, and others. When not in clinic, she enjoys lecturing about oral pathology all over the United States and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

After a brief head and neck exam review, this course will cover common entities in oral pathology. Similar entities will be presented side by side, with differences shown to emphasize how to tell them apart. Discussion will include how to recognize precancerous lesions, malignancies and immune mediated diseases, as well as when to treat, how to treat, and when to refer. The session also includes common radiographic findings with comparisons and interesting cases, going more in depth regarding common pathoses and treatment options

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Confidently perform a head and neck/oral cancer screening exam

  • Differentiate benign lesions from precancerous and malignant lesions

  • Recognize key features that will help tell similar appearing conditions apart

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David Schwab: Less Drama, More Dentistry: How to Reduce Stress and Increase Production
Feb
28
8:00 AM08:00

David Schwab: Less Drama, More Dentistry: How to Reduce Stress and Increase Production

Available only to Tier I members

David Schwab, Ph.D., is a professional speaker, author, coach, and consultant who helps dentists grow their practices, educate their patients, and train their teams so that the practices will be more profitable. Dr. Schwab presents practical, user-friendly practice management and marketing seminars for the entire dental team. Fast paced, filled with humor, and overflowing with "pearls," Dr. Schwab's seminars are as popular as they are useful. His lecture topics include developing brand identity, achieving freedom from insurance, revving up internal marketing, improving verbal skills, providing team leadership, and increasing case acceptance. Prior to starting his own company, Dr. Schwab served as Director of Marketing for the American Dental Association and as Executive Director of the American College of Prosthodontists. He has also worked with numerous dental schools, major corporations, and private dental practices.

At the present time he runs a marketing consulting firm, David Schwab & Associates, Inc. The company provides in-office seminars, online training and consulting, customized patient education videos, and other practice management services. Recognized as a prolific author, Dr. Schwab's practice management and marketing articles have appeared in numerous publications, including the Journal of the American Dental Association, Dental Economics, the Seattle Study Club Journal, and the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. His website, www.davidschwab.com, features blogs, articles, and videos.

Dr. Schwab holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.

Designed for the entire team, this essential course is filled with the best management protocols and verbal skills to educate patients, manage the team effectively, and grow the practice. This course will also address how to confidently explain the value of dental treatment, and how to achieve insurance freedom and be totally fee-for-service. This presentation is overflowing with real-life, practical examples of management skills that attendees can apply immediately to improve practice efficiency. Attendees will also receive invaluable tips for diffusing difficult situations in the dental office, including how to manage interpersonal conflicts. The course will also demonstrate how to improve team morale and communication to reduce stress and increase production.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • How to improve office morale and reduce conflicts in the office

  • How to effectively communicate value for the dollar to patients

  • How to formulate and implement a plan to become totally fee-for-service and drop insurance plans

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Noshir Mehta: Concepts of Dental Occlusion in Function, Parafunction, and Dysfunction: It's not just the Teeth
Mar
4
7:00 PM19:00

Noshir Mehta: Concepts of Dental Occlusion in Function, Parafunction, and Dysfunction: It's not just the Teeth

Orthodontic, prosthodontic, full denture, and implant occlusions all have their own treatment concepts, but the humans, in whose mouths these treatments are conducted, do not change. Modern theories of dental occlusion require a change from CR and CO to a more inclusive head, face, and neck functional assessment, taking into account head and body posture. Knowledge of anatomy, neurology, and physiology and an understanding of three-dimensional maxillomandibular jaw positions that would be functional in normal jaw movements and parafunctional during sleep has become essential for the dentist to assess. We are now seeing TMD and sleep apnea patients in greater numbers. Dental occlusion is “not just the teeth”.

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Straumann Tour + Lecture
Apr
4
8:30 AM08:30

Straumann Tour + Lecture

Available only to Tier I and Tier II members

Edie is a Registered Dental Hygienist that brings over 3 decades of diverse, hands-on clinical and business expertise to the podium. She incorporates real world experiences and humor into all her programs, making difficult subjects fun, empowering and thought provoking for the entire TEAM!

Edie is a “wife in recovery” and works closely with recovering addicts and their families. She is the CEO of FaithWalk Affiliates, a 2013 Sunstar RDH Award of Distinction recipient, and a Psychotherapist (UL) in the state of Colorado. She is also a Thought Leader/KOL for several prestigious companies and contributing author to the bestselling book, Overcoming Mediocrity.

Edie is a passionate about affecting change through her motivational presentations. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and FIRED UP!

Is your team STUCK in the STUCKness of disengaged patients? Turning a “no” into a YES involves passion, integrity and unwavering confidence in your dentistry! This trio of traits will lead to improved patient engagement and help stop the dreaded “peri-go-round”. Keys for successful treatment presentation, effective communication and overcoming objections, along with the most current regenerative protocols will be discussed. If you and your team are ready to help your patients move out of the NO zone and into your schedule, this course is for you! Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Understand evidence-based technologies to help improve clinical outcomes

  • Appreciate current perio/regenerative protocols critical to your patient’s health

  • Develop engaging communication strategies that will help patients to agree to the treatment they need and want

  • Learn problem solving strategies for overcoming objections

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Josh Austin: Expedited Excellence: Increase Your Efficiency & Predictability with Direct Restorations
May
17
8:00 AM08:00

Josh Austin: Expedited Excellence: Increase Your Efficiency & Predictability with Direct Restorations

Available only to Tier I & Tier II members

Dr. Joshua Austin is a well-regarded speaker at major conferences, known for his practical, applicable education that inspires and entertains attendees while also offering sound fundamentals that make a difference in dental practice success. He is praised for his keynote speeches at events like Dentsply Sirona World to Seattle Study Club Symposiums.

As the editorial director and columnist for Dental Economics focusing ion dental products and technology (Pearls for Your Practice), he offers a fresh approach on today’s commercial driven dental journalism. When you read a “Pearl”, you are getting an honest evaluation of a product which was used by Dr Austin in clinical practice on a patient.

He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School and spent five years teaching restorative dentistry there. Currently, he runs a full-time restorative dentistry practice in San, Antonio, Texas.

Dr Austin has received multiple awards, including Texas Dental Association’s Young Dentist of the Year in 2009, Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s New Dentist of the Year in 2010, and a Fellowship in the American College of Dentists in 2014 for his commitment to ethics in patient care. He also holds a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Practice costs grow year by year, however reimbursement rates stay flat. In order to remain as profitable, we face only one option...to increase our efficiency. Working smarter and faster is the only way. This course will help clinicians stay fast and efficient at the most common restorative procedures.

In this course, we will discuss direct restoration procedures for the posterior. You will learn how to increase your efficiency and results with your posterior restorations, using unique techniques. Attendees will participate in all steps of different posterior restorations using bulk-fill composite with correct curing light procedures and several techniques.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Explore the advantages of using bulk fill posterior composite

  • Discuss and perform several placement techniques for bulk fill posterior composites that will save time and increase predictability

  • Review and quick and effective polishing techniques for posterior restorations

  • Examine different matrix systems and their best uses

  • Learn techniques for performing two adjacent class II lesions efficiently

  • Review universal bonding agents and their best uses in restorative dentistry

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Myra Brennan: Visual Thinking and Digital Smile Design Simulation Workshop
Oct
26
8:00 AM08:00

Myra Brennan: Visual Thinking and Digital Smile Design Simulation Workshop

Available only to Tier I & II members

Dr. Myra Brennan’s career, marked by a zeal for education and advancement, saw her shaping minds as a former Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Course Director at Boston University, alongside contributing as Post-Graduate Faculty at the University of Washington in Seattle. Her expertise and dedication to the advancement of dental science have found a voice in the pages of globally recognized publications, such as the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, the Quintessence of Dental Technology, and Decisions in Dentistry contributing valuable knowledge and insight to the dental community. Beyond academia and publication, Dr. Brennan remains at the forefront of dental education, continuously sharing her wisdom and expertise on aesthetics, occlusion, and comprehensive oral rehabilitation with dental study clubs. Her outstanding contribution to prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry has not gone unnoticed, earning her the honor of being named Boston Magazine's Top Dentist in Prosthodontics & Cosmetic Dentistry seven times. Currently, Dr. Brennan brings her wealth of experience and compassionate care to her private practice clinics in Hingham and in Cape Cod, specializing in prosthodontics. Beyond her professional life, Dr. Brennan finds joy and grounding in the seaside town of Cohasset, where she enjoys life with her husband and their four delightful Pomeranian pups. Her personal life and community involvement with Scituate Animal Shelter reflect the same warmth, empathy, and commitment to excellence that she brings to her practice, making her not only a leader in her field but also a cherished member of her community. Whether teaching the next generation of dentists, consulting on complex cases, or giving someone the confidence to smile broadly, Dr. Brennan’s career is a testament to the profound impact one individual can have on the lives of many.details coming soon

This workshop dives into the world of Digital Smile Design (DSD) and Smile Simulations, opening up a pathway for professionals to see how technology merges with aesthetic dentistry to create breathtakingly natural smiles.

Key Topics:

1. Introduction to Digital Smile Design (DSD)

  • Understanding the fundamentals of DSD and its role in modern dentistry

  • Exploring digital technologies for smile analysis and treatment planning: SmileFy, DSD Planning Center, and Evident Digital Lab

2. Smile Simulation Techniques

  • Evaluate virtual simulations and learn different clinical techniques to preview and fine-tune smile designs.

  • Incorporating patient preferences and feedback in the digital smile planning process.

3. Communication and Patient Consultation

  • Developing effective communication strategies for conveying digital smile designs to patients

  • Conducting Smile Test Drives to help patients visualize and participate in their treatment journey

4. Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Analyzing real-world cases to understand successful DSD implementations

  • Identifying challenges and exploring solutions for optimal results

5. LIVE DEMO: Digital Smile Simulation 1st and 2nd appointment

By the end of this workshop, participants will learn to incorporate advanced digital tools to elevate your dental practice by integrating these innovative approaches, enhancing patient satisfaction, and delivering exceptional aesthetic outcomes.

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Alex Wuensche: Social Media vs. Reality - The Difficulties Behind the Scenes
Oct
1
7:00 PM19:00

Alex Wuensche: Social Media vs. Reality - The Difficulties Behind the Scenes

Alexander Wuensche is the President of Zahntechnique Dental Laboratory. Alexander completed a 4-year multidisciplinary program at the Otto Umfried school of dental technology in Nuertingen, Germany, and attained accreditation as a CDT in Friedrichshafen, Germany. After graduation, he traveled to Ravensburg, Germany, and began working with high-end laboratories who focused on implant and all-ceramic restorations. Today, Alexander fabricates a wide variety of case types and also specializes in cosmetic and complex implant restorations. He has been published in dental journals such as Compendium, Inside Dental Technology, The Journal of Dental Technology, and Lab Management Today. Alexander speaks internationally regarding innovations in dental technology.

Social Media can be an amazing motivator to accomplish sometimes the impossible in our industry. This program is showing the tips and tricks how cases can be seen as the amazing showcase in social media. But the reality is often different. After treatment planning and finishing the case, it just doesn’t look the way it was supposed to be. This difficulty is smashing down to dentists and their team more often than we all think. How do we fix this? How do we face failures and how do we correct them as efficient and perfect as possible? Alexander Wuensche is showing his way to achieve predictable results, functionally and aesthetically. He is showing examples of failed cases and how he fixed the issues.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Understand how to make a case “Shine”

  • Learn how to deal with errors

  • Learn how to avoid failures

  • Understand the importance of planning to achieve predictability

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May
10
8:00 AM08:00

Take Charge: Own Your Personal and Professional Future

James Kachmar: Disability Insurance Considerations for Soon-to-be Practice Owners and Young Dentists

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Understanding the difference between overhead expense disability insurance and individual disability insurance

  • Understanding key terms of disability insurance policies

  • True own occupation

  • Non-cancellable and guaranteed renewable

  • Understanding different riders for your disability insurance plan

  • Important considerations when applying for a disability plan and where it all fits in for the banks

Robert Westhoven: Practice Finance…and the Other Things They Don’t Teach in Dental School

This course will detail the banking profile of the modern dental professional. From managing the blurred lines between personal and professional finance to aligning your organizational structure with your succession plan, this interactive discussion will highlight key resources to ensure intentional financial results for the private practice entrepreneur.

Topics Covered: Current Economic Market Discussion, Banking Technology, Financing a Dental Business Acquisition, Real Estate Financing, Business Advisory

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Provide private practice entrepreneurs with access to resources to support the needs of their Practice, Family and Future.

Veronika Kreckova: Dentist and Lab Communication: We Can All Do Better!

This course aims to address the challenges in communication between dental offices and dental labs. It will emphasize the improvement of communication and finding mutual understanding to achieve successful outcomes for patients and dentists. Additionally, the course will cover strategies for creating successful outcomes through effective and efficient communication between dental labs and dental offices.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Effectively communicate, prevent communication, and establish clear responsibilities and leadership within a dental lab or dental office

  • Establish constructive criticism techniques for both parties involved to enhance outcomes

  • Master the skill of accurately completing a lab script and comprehending the required information for a prescription

  • Enhance organization abilities and gain a comprehensive understanding of timelines and turnaround times within the dental laboratory

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Bright Chang: Managing and Preventing Prosthetic Complications
Apr
16
5:30 PM17:30

Bright Chang: Managing and Preventing Prosthetic Complications

Prosthetic failure can lead to stress, loss of time and money, and loss of patient's trust. When designing any fixed or removable prosthesis, possible future complications need to be examined, risk reduced as much as possible, and patient informed of the complications. It is also important to understand how to manage these fixed and removable prosthetic complications one arise. In this short lecture, we will discuss what to consider when treatment planning, how to foresee possible complications, and how to manage them if it was to occur in your office. This lecture will focus on trying to increase your ability to achieve more predictable treatment outcomes.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • To understand the importance of reducing the patient’s risk for future prosthetic complications

  • To predict possible prosthetic complications and obtain informed consent

  • To manage simple fixed and removable complications

  • To identify when to refer patients to a specialist

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Meghann Dombroski: Phase I Early Treatment with Invisalign First
Mar
12
5:30 PM17:30

Meghann Dombroski: Phase I Early Treatment with Invisalign First

Phase I Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment plays an important role in the growth and development of the dental arches in children ages 6-11. Interceptive Treatment can correct many different dental and occlusal issues, often preventing larger diagnoses like impacted canines, permanent teeth extractions and orthognathic surgical procedures. There are many different modalities for treating the transitional dentition. In this lecture, we will explore when Invisalign can be considered as a treatment of choice for a growing patient and the indications for Invisalign First as a treatment option.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Familiarize with the indications for Phase I Early, Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment

  • Recognize the unique benefits of Invisalign First

  • Understand the difference between Early Space Maintenance and Early Space Development

  • Recognize the limitations of Invisalign First

  • Identify unique clinical indications for Invisalign First

  • Lean how to achieve Compliance Success with Invisalign First

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Jan
16
5:30 PM17:30

Wyatt Traina + Veronika Kreckova: The Laboratory Reciprocations of Clinical Techniques and Workflows

Taking clinical steps and day to day techniques from the chairside to the laboratory and downstream effects of poor impressions and lab/dental office communication.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Identify impression types and quality as a base for creating successful restorations

  • Understanding techniques for good resulting impressions

  • When certain techniques are needed

  • Methods of impression verification

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Veronika Kreckova: Everything You Need to Know About Removable Attachments
Dec
5
5:30 PM17:30

Veronika Kreckova: Everything You Need to Know About Removable Attachments

Attachments and Implant Dentistry have been a challenging topic for many dentists. This course will give dentists a proper understanding of procedures and steps needed to collaborate and create a successful outcome for patients with attachment restorations. Our main objective will be Novalac system by Straumann with a smaller section covering other attachment systems as well.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Novaloc Attachment System by Straumann- Clinical & laboratory protocols

  • Understanding attachment systems and their similarities and differences

  • Creating a clear communication between dental office and laboratory on specific system parts needed

  • Other attachment systems: ZEST, Locator, RTx, Locator fixed

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Kenneth Myers: What Really is a Bite Splint
Nov
28
5:30 PM17:30

Kenneth Myers: What Really is a Bite Splint

The goal of the course is to discuss, "What really is a bite splint". The theory and use behind the proper bite splint. We will discuss how to take records for a bite splint, how to have it fabricated, and how to deliver the bite splint to the patient. We will then do a live delivery of a bite splint chairside to Dr Adam Saltz so that everyone can see how it is done. You will never think about a splint again the way you do now.

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Digital Dentistry x Straumann: Hands-On Workshop
Oct
17
5:30 PM17:30

Digital Dentistry x Straumann: Hands-On Workshop

Digitalized workflows have revolutionized implant dentistry. With the assistance of Straumann, learn how to take and utilize intraoral digital impressions in your practice. These scans can improve surgical and restorative workflows and communication with the lab from treatment planning to delivery of the implant prosthesis. Dental assistants are invited to participate in this hands - on workshop.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Take and interpret intraoral scans for their accuracy and clarity

  • Utilize a complete, Straumann digitized implant workflow

  • Communicate with the lab and surgeon to enhance the final implant prosthesis

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Alicia Casarez-Quintana: Diagnosis & Management of Peri-Implant Disease
Oct
3
5:30 PM17:30

Alicia Casarez-Quintana: Diagnosis & Management of Peri-Implant Disease

The prevalence of peri-implant disease is increasing as more implants are being placed today. Early diagnosis of peri-implant disease is critical as the disease process progresses rapidly. This course is aimed at providing the knowledge to properly diagnose peri-implant disease and to understand when it is best to refer the patient to a periodontist.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Be able to diagnose peri-implant mucositis

  • Be able to diagnose peri-implantitis

  • Be able to identify risk factors for peri-implantitis

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Jun
9
7:00 PM19:00

Shawn Achor: Year-End Celebration/ The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance

After spending 12 years at Harvard University, Shawn Achor has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success. His research on mindset made the cover of Harvard Business Review, his TED talk is one of the most popular of all time with more than 13 million views, and his lecture airing on PBS has been seen by millions. Mr Achor has lectured or worked with more than a third of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as the NFL, the NBA, the Pentagon and the White House. He is the author of New York Times best-selling books The Happiness Advantage (2010) and Big Potential (2018). Mr Achor has now lectured in more than 50 countries speaking to CEOs in China, doctors in Dubai, schoolchildren in South Africa, and farmers in Zimbabwe.

Most business is done under the guideline that if you work harder you will be more successful, and then you will be happy. This formula is scientifically backward. More than a decade of research shows training your brain to be positive first actually leads to greater success at work. In fact, only 25 percent of job success is predicted by intelligence—the rest is determined by your optimism, social support network, and the ability to manage energy and stress in a positive way. Based on his book, The Happiness Advantage, and research studying top performers at Harvard and the world’s largest banks and fortune 500 companies, Mr. Achor explains what positive psychology is, how much we can change, and practical applications and strategies for reaping the happiness advantage in the midst of change and challenge.

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

  • Understand the importance of positivity— that brains in a positive state are more imaginative, responsive and flexible.

  • Recalibrate and move away from negativity, doubt and worry with practices that elevate their daily experience and maximize happiness.

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Wael Garine: The 5 Essential Questions and the 4 Simple Answers in the Treatment of the Failing Dentition
May
19
8:00 AM08:00

Wael Garine: The 5 Essential Questions and the 4 Simple Answers in the Treatment of the Failing Dentition

As the use of dental implants has become the gold standard for the treatment of edentulism, this program will present a systematic decision-making approach to the treatment options of the edentulous arch. In addition, different material choices will be discussed. Current literature will be analyzed to highlight the pros and cons, predictability, and limitations of restorative materials used for the edentulous arch.

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Apr
11
5:30 PM17:30

Adam Saltz: Translating Periodontal Diagnoses into Clinical Practice

Adam Saltz graduated from the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he obtained his Master of Science degree and Certificate in Periodontics. He received extensive training and certification in IV conscious sedation during his residency. He completed his dental training at Nova Southeastern University as part of their accelerated dual admission program. While there, he also received a Master of Public Health degree. Dr. Saltz has published in several scientific journals on periodontal and peri-implant disease, digitized implant workflows, and immediate implant placement and loading protocols in the esthetic zone. He also lectures nationally on this topics. He was a finalist in the 2019 American Academy of Periodontology Balint Orban Memorial Program for his clinical research on immediate mplants. He won the 2020 Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence, presented to the nation’s top overall graduating resident for outstanding character, service, leadership, and academic achievement. Dr. Saltz was recently appointed as an assistant clinical professor at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine and maintains an active practice in South Portland, Maine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

Patients with advanced periodontal destruction pose a unique challenge to the restorative dentist. Tooth loss, increased mobility, and severe attachment loss complicate ways to restore a patient's function and esthetics. Systemic health plays an increasingly important role in the periodontal-restorative interface. Arriving at the proper diagnosis and prognosis for patients with poor oral and overall health will improve the way we rehabilitate an otherwise hopeless dentition.

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

  • Stage and grade periodontal conditions using the new classification system

  • Diagnose and prognosticate cases of advanced periodontal breakdown

  • Identify and manage systemic diseases during dental treatment

  • Understand how periodontal surgery can be incorporated into prosthetic reconstructions

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Wael Garine: Digital Dentures: An Efficient and Effective Reality
Mar
29
7:00 PM19:00

Wael Garine: Digital Dentures: An Efficient and Effective Reality

Digital dentistry has been evolving rapidly over the past few years. However, removable denture techniques have been slower in the adoption of the digital workflow. In this program, efficient and simple techniques will be presented to facilitate the incorporation of digital denture workflow in private practice. Different applications and indications will be presented which are also the foundation for implant-retained and implant-supported prostheses. 

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Tarryn MacCarthy: Boost: Your Authentic Power to Become the Leader of Your Dreams
Feb
21
5:30 PM17:30

Tarryn MacCarthy: Boost: Your Authentic Power to Become the Leader of Your Dreams

Have you found yourself asking "Is this all there is to life?" Or have you had a sneaky suspicion that you are meant for something greater? The poison is in chasing someone else's version of success.

Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy shares strategies for building a business and a life that allow you to bring your higher self to greater contribution and the realization of your dreams. Redefine what success looks like for you without abandoning years of experience and investment. Rediscover that your happiness is the key to success and how to utilize your skills and expertise to amplify your happiness.

Discover the steps to customize and reimagine your business plan. Learn the Three Permissions of Self-Empowerment through which Tarryn launched her scratch-start practice to enormous success in three years. What is the secret? You.

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

  • Identify your core values and the power they hold to define YOUR version of success

  • Explore practices which empower you to follow your passions and boost your happiness

  • Recognize the power of curiosity and how to tap into the neurochemical cocktail that catapults success

  • Develop the skills to customize a values-based business plan for living and working in integrity

  • Double down on your greatest resource: YOU





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Feb
3
8:00 AM08:00

Peter Then + Adam Saltz: Decision Making in Mucogingival Therapy

Soft tissue deformities present unique challenges for the dental team. Techniques to thicken phenotypes, cover exposed roots, and /or increase the band of attached, keratinized tissue have evolved with the introduction of different graft materials. In more compromised situations, a combine perio-restorative approach can achieve both functional and esthetic outcomes. Learning to readily diagnose and treat mucogingival defects will set reasonable clinical expectations and improve long-term health and marginal stability.

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

  • Diagnose mucogingival conditions using the new classification using the new classification system.

  • Identify site, patient, and esthetic-related risk factors for mucogingival therapy

  • Avoid and manage a variety of problems in mucogingival surgery

  • Determine need for adjunctive restorative treatment around soft tissue defects

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Wyatt Traina: Everything You Need to Know About Occlusion in 5 Slides
Jan
18
5:30 PM17:30

Wyatt Traina: Everything You Need to Know About Occlusion in 5 Slides

Occlusion has long been thought as a challenging topic in dental education. This course aims to give you the tools that a general dentist will need to understand occlusion to the extent needed in a day to day treatment.

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

  • Be able to describe different occlusal schemes and when to use them

  • Understand mutually protected occlusion and occlusal trauma

  • Recognize different types of facebows and when to use one

  • Understand articulator settings and when to use them

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