Doctor/Technician Sessions

Friday

Esthetic Prosthetic Gingival Reconstruction on the Implant Restoration by David Garber, DMD

This program is an alternate perspective into how “esthetics-driven” implant dentistry has evolved, and why today it is often essential to combine “pink” and “white” prosthetic replacement to achieve that optimal result.

This change in philosophical approach involving soft and hard tissue grafting, as well as, gingival colored restoratives, incorporates a new modus operandi and treatment planning for implant cosmetics in the esthetic zone in the presence of ridge deficiencies.  Preemptive planning of soft and hard tissue grafts, implant placement, ridge reduction and restorative design now utilize definitively specific protocols for these type of prosthetic gingival restorations. Implant dentistry is geared toward repeatedly, simplicity and esthetics.

 This program will address:

• Diagnostic treatment planning
• Virtual, omni-dimensional planning of implants and grafts using 3-D simulation.
• New restorative design protocols for dento-gingival provisional restorations
• Artificial gingiva—Ceramic versus composite
• Gingival reduction to optimize esthetics
• Hygiene and maintenance over the long term

Saturday

Freehand Composite Bonding - The “Ultimate Esthetics” Course 
by Corky Willhite, DDS

Freehand composite restorations provide the most versatile technique available for making minor or major changes in dental appearance. With proper technique, their function and longevity rivals porcelain while providing benefits other materials can’t match. So why are so few dentists maximizing this potential? A dentist’s success with basic operative restorations doesn’t always translate into success with more complex freehand restorations and full resin veneers. A trial-and-error learning curve isn't cost-effective for busy offices to master this technique. This comprehensive seminar will benefit each attendee by sharing an organized step-by-step approach that includes operative technique as well as vital diagnostic and marketing skills to achieve “Ultimate Esthetics” with freehand composite restorations.

 The “Ultimate Esthetics” Course focuses on:

• Step-by-step procedure for individual tooth changes (color change, Class III, IV, and V)
• How to provide solutions for common problems (worn teeth, peg laterals, and crowding)
• Layering – understand when and why to use each material including tints and opaquers
• Dramatic Smile Makeovers—why porcelain isn’t always the best option
• Verbal skills that will gain patient interest and increase patient acceptance
• Relating occlusion and excellent function to cosmetic procedures to enhance value
• Polishing technique for an incredibly natural finish
• Maintenance for many years of happy smiles!

Team Member Sessions

Friday & Saturday

Creating High Performance Self Managed Teams – Part One & Two
by The Richardson Group

It is the dream of every Doctor to have a High Performance Self Managed team. Alan, Sandy and Deborah Richardson will share with you, over the two days, what they have been teaching their clients for almost 20 years. You will learn the importance of being able to manage yourself so that your focus is on your patients and team and not on yourself. You will learn elegant communication skills that empower you and those you communicate with so that you are heard and understood. The basics of a self sustaining, and growing practice will be shared so that all team members are clear about what creates long term success. The team will be taught about acting like an owner so that the act of working creates fun and satisfaction. Mastering enrollment through determining how your patients process information and reach decisions that benefit their health. Mastering scheduling creates low stress productive, fun days simple easy to implement systems will be taught. These presentations are entertaining, with lots of laughter and participation.