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Continuing Education Update by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education

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by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education

For those of us in the United States, our Fourth of July holiday is now over and it’s and time to (reluctantly) get back to work.

Remember though, that our CE is viewable on iPads and other portable devices, so pour yourself a cold beverage, sit outside and learn!

There have been new additions to Dentaltown’s CE courses in the last couple of weeks:

Clinical Assessment of Tack & Wave Veneer Cementation
by David S. Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD

One of the most stressful things we do in dentistry is the try-in and cementation of multiple veneers. There are huge expectations for ourselves and from our patients, including whether all the restorations will seat correctly, will they all match, or will there be any contamination or bleeding— all of which add to the stress. The last thing we need is for the actual cementation process, try-in, and veneer and tooth preparation protocol to bring more stress upon us.

Dr. David Hornbrook has mentored thousands of clinicians throughout the world on correct utilization of veneer adhesive systems and has created an efficient and predictable technique for bonding in anterior restorations called the “Tack & Wave” technique. This protocol is currently being taught at most of the major teaching centers and most post-graduate university programs. Join Hornbrook as he discusses veneer try-in and selection of cements, adjustment of the ceramic during try-in, state-of-the-art adhesive systems, selection of cements, and proper finishing and polishing techniques. The use of the AMSA injection for obtaining anesthesia for maxillary anterior teeth without lip anesthesia for predictable evaluation of the new smile by the patient before cementation is also covered.

The 180-Degree Dental Journey: Part Five: Marketing Strategies
by Michael Abernathy, DDS

New patients are the fuel for success. An effective marketing campaign ensures that success. Marketing should be driven by the demographics of your area along with your practice style. Keep in mind that consumers vote with their feet, and if you have plateaued, you are not meeting their needs. This program takes you from philosophy to the nuts and bolts of a successful marketing campaign. You will see how to structure a marketing strategy from planning to execution with real examples of each type of marketing, along with the statistics to support what type of results you should expect.

From budget and case average to structuring a comprehensive step-by-step marketing program, you will learn it all. As dentists we’re never given the correct tools to manage and promote a business. This course will give you “nothing but meat” to-do lists of hundreds of marketing strategies. Nothing will affect change like unlimited new patients and this module guarantees that you will have everything you need to become the master of successfully getting patients to call your office for appointments. This is part five of a six-part series that, as a whole, gives you every step to thrive in dentistry in any location or economy. For a limited time, this CE course is available for $18.

How Periodontal Soft Tissue Grafting Will Enhance your Restorative Results
by James Kohner, DDS

This course covers methods, limitations and benefits of both aesthetic and functional crown lengthening. Whether you do it yourself or refer out, you will leave with a better understanding of these principles to help patients enjoy better results. The course emphasizes decision making for a variety of case types to facilitate comprehensive clinical treatment planning. Learn how to make diagnostic decisions from X-rays alone, and understand how biologic width impacts your every decision related to crown preparation and impression taking. Discussion will include issues like red or sore gum tissue around crowns, and how to obtain more predictable impressions every time, as well as solving everyday restorative problems and learning how to avoid them.

In addition to these excellent courses, I want to remind everyone that we now have Dr. John Nosti’s latest CE masterpiece online, Anterior All Ceramics: From Case Selection to Cementation. Are you wanting to perform more cosmetic dentistry in your office but unsure which patients are great candidates, or what cement works best? Patients today are as cosmetically motivated as they have ever been. Join Dr. Nosti as he discusses case selection, smile design principles, how to order your wax-up Rx, preparation designs, temporization technique, cementation and all the records necessary from your first visit to delivery day. Dr. Nosti will then demonstrate and review a case from his office from start to finish. You will be able to watch the patient tell you her desired goals, review of her case, preparation, temporization and cementation of her final ceramics!

We also have Dr. Howard Farran’s One-Day Dental MBA. Dr. Farran shares his proven techniques to increase your productivity, boost your bottom line and build your business. Don’t miss his live and unfiltered insights on dentistry and business along with an insider’s view of his dental practice.

And do yourself a favor and view Minimally Invasive Management of Missing Teeth by Dr. Louis Mackenzie.

This course is a comprehensive overview of the minimally invasive management of missing teeth. It is composed almost entirely of clinical examples and case reports to provide practitioners with an evidence-based update in the following subject areas:
  • Case selection for the replacement of missing teeth.
  • An overview of the management options for patients with missing teeth.
  • An outline of the potential benefits of cantilever and fixed/movable bridge designs.
  • bridgework (including advantages and disadvantages).
  • Step-by-step practical guidance on optimization of all clinical stages in metal-ceramic resin-bonded bridge procedures.
  • Practical guidance on the use of fiber-reinforced composite resin-bonded bridges using step-by-step clinical examples.
  • Practical guidance on the use of resin-bonded bridges made entirely from ceramic.

Enjoy learning from the comfort of your home!

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