Dentaltown Learning Online is pleased to present Lane Ochi's "Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics".
This 2 credit CE course can be found here....
http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=594
The long-awaited masterpiece by Townie superstar Lane Ochi (Velogeek) is now on Dentaltown!
We cannot afford failures in our treatment.When we combine the narratives "art and science", one must think of the skill set necessary to fabricate predictable and long lasting indirect restorations. Successfully treating our patients with fixed prosthodontics mandates we have a comprehensive understanding of not only materials, but also a mastery of mechanical concepts and a healthy respect for the remaining tooth structure.
There is no other field in dentistry where real improvement in outcomes can be directly attributed to attention to detail and execution. Just as important as technical improvement, is developing an awareness of the interactions of all the choices we make; from preparation design, margin configuration, the use of a core build up or post, as well as our luting agent selection.
At the end of the day, we cannot afford failures in our treatment. Costs lost to time, remakes and loss of patient confidence are not something we strive for.
After viewing this course, you will be able to identify the cause of failures so you can prevent them occurring.
Lane M. Ochi D.D.S., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D., graduated with honors from the University of Southern California in 1981, where he received the Robert W. Mc Nulty Memorial Award for the highest scholastic achievement. He has been elected to membership in Alpha Tau Epsilon - U.S.C. Dental School Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi - National Society of Scholars, Omicron Kappa Upsilon - National Dental Honor Society, the Pierre Fauchard Academy - International Honor Dental Society, and he is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. Dr. Ochi is a frequent contributor to the Dentaltown Message Board as "velogeek" and many dentists receive great advice from him daily.