Dentaltown April 2018 - 20

CE update

Improving Case Acceptance
by Dr. Mark Murphy
Helping patients want what we know they need drives
the economic and reward engines of our practices. Help
patients have better health, do more of the dentistry that
fulfills and stimulates you, and be more successful in
your practice. This course demonstrates how to improve
the educational value of the examination experience and
how to overcome the "insurance entitlement" behavior
that patients often exhibit.

Occlusion: The 10 Essential Steps
for Clinical Success
by Dr. Mike Racich
We are in exciting times for our profession with all
the new materials and techniques that are available for
the dental team to utilize. Nevertheless, the practice of
dentistry has many fundamental principles and rules
that need to be adhered to for clinical success. This
evidence-based presentation will distill the 10 essential
or basic rules for success with occlusal therapy. From
patient evaluation and treatment planning to the process
and payoff of providing care, all will immediately be
able to apply presented concepts for optimization of
their patients' oral health.

Nuts and Bolts Occlusion:
The Fundamentals of Recording
& Mounting (Parts 1, 2 and 3)
by Dr. Michael Melkers
This three-part program packs nearly four hours
of live patient demonstration with the recording and
mounting skills that you need for your comprehensive
care cases. From impressioning to final mounted, groomed
and programmed cases, Melkers walks through three
different systems of articulation and the best practices
taught at the major institutes, Pankey, Dawson, Spear
and Kois ... all in the comfort of your own office or home.

The Top 10 List for an Emergency Kit:
Color Coding
by Dr. Daniel Pompa
This course describes the essential drugs needed for an emergency
kit and how to use them according
to color coding the medical emergencies. It also addresses how dentists can
recognize the early signs and symptoms of potential
crisis situations.

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Improving Your Confidence and
Competence in Office Oral Surgery:
Atraumatic Surgical Extractions,
Flaps and Splitting Teeth
by Dr. Jay Reznick
This presentation, recorded at Townie Meeting,
will cover important oral surgery topics for the general
dentist, including management of the patient on
anticoagulants, antibiotic prophylaxis, design and use
of surgical flaps, handpieces and hand instruments,
surgical extractions, splitting teeth, retrieving root tips
and atraumatic extraction techniques.

Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics
by Dr. Lane Ochi
Successfully treating patients with fi xed prosthodontics requires a mastery of materials and mechanical
concepts, as well as a respect for tooth structure. We
need to be aware of the interactions between preparation
design, margin configuration, core buildups or posts,
and the luting agent. After viewing this course, you'll
be able to identify the causes of failures and prevent
them from recurring.

Avoiding Burnout: Use SMARTER Systems
to Work Less, Make More and
Enjoy Practice Again
by Dr. Chris Griffin
We all struggle. Burnout is an
increasing problem in our industry,
and it's not going away. Learn to
apply Griffin's "SMARTER systems"
framework to create a practice that makes your dream
lifestyle possible and experience the freedom of having
options. The system's only goal is to help you work less,
make more and enjoy practice-because you deserve it!

The Essentials of Endodontic
Emergencies: Diagnosis, Safe Access
and Infection Management
by Dr. Brett E. Gilbert
This course teaches the essential skills needed to
confidently handle endodontic emergencies in a general
practice setting. The material presented will help clinicians
apply protocols and tips on how to efficiently diagnose,
access and locate canals safely. Infection management
and postoperative instructions and communication are
discussed in detail. ■

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