What’s New in Continuing Education? by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education



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

September is time to go back to school. But at Dentaltown, the school is anytime and anywhere you want with our ever-expanding roster of quality online CE courses! The past month we have had four excellent additions to our Online CE roster on Dentaltown.

Why Did I Get Out of Bed Today?: Tales from a Comprehensive Dentist
by John Nosti, DMD, FAGD, FACE, FICOI

Failures in dentistry are unfortunately a way of practice. Despite this possibility, when they occur there is still an emotional and mental strain placed on the practitioner. Dr. Nosti discusses case failures and shares with you moments he wished he stayed in bed! From this he will review treatments he would have changed and what he wouldn't. A candid lecture that was presented at the Townie Meeting 2014 and one you won't want to miss!

Bisphosphonates: Extractions, Implants and Beyond
by Fayette Williams, DDS, MD, FACS

Over four million women in the United States are taking bisphosphonates and require dental treatment. Although dentists encounter these patients commonly, many are unsure of when treatment modifications are necessary to minimize morbidity. Newer antiresorptive medications have entered the market and caused further confusion for dentists. This course is designed to educate the dental practitioner on the implications of bisphosphonates in their practice. Evidence-based recommendations are provided to allow clinicians to know when treatment modifications are necessary for dental treatment. Specific attention is given to situations when dentoalveolar surgery should be avoided entirely. Dr. Fayette Williams (toofache32 on the Dentaltown.com message boards) covers this important topic comprehensively.

The Productive Dentist
by Bruce Baird, DDS

Learn the diagnostic, scheduling and patient finance options that have taken Dr. Baird from an "average" dentist to one who produces over $2,500 per hour! Think the key is speed? Academic intelligence? Clinical credentialing? Think again. While these elements are a part of every great dentists clinical success, they don't always translate into productivity. The heart of productivity is genuine concern and relationship. While this sounds easy, as engineers, many dentists fail to make the connection. Our role as patient advocates is to clear obstacles to care and help patients find long-lasting solutions. Once patients trust you and have a clear blueprint for restoring their oral health, your objective is to manage time in a profitable way. Dr. Baird will show you the exact method he uses to diagnose and produce over $2,500 per hour, and the financial options he extends to his patients to make it possible. From large cases to early prevention, he does it all, and will show you how to be productive in any geographic area, with any patient demographic.

Pediatric Dentistry: Anesthesia, Pulp Therapy and Stainless Steel Crowns
by Josh Wren, DMD

With the Affordable Care Act mandating dental coverage for those under 19, there will be more than 3 million pediatric patients added to 150,000 dental practices. Treating children may become a necessity for your dental office. Pulp therapy and stainless steel crowns are procedures that are often considered complex when performed on pediatric patients. This course will alleviate any fear or the unknown that leads to this misconception. Indirect pulp therapy, pulptomy and pulpectomy will be discussed with emphasis on diagnosis and technique. Stainless steel crowns will also be discussed and procedural steps thoroughly explained and shown. Pulp therapy nor stainless steel crowns are possible without effective anesthetic techniques, thus this course also discusses Dr. Wren's process for the utilization of nitrous oxide, appropriate topical anesthesia and local anesthesia in order to achieve a truly painless injection 100 percent of the time. If you are treating children in your practice, this course is a must

Most Viewed CE Courses of 2013

Townie Meeting 2014 Lecture Series

We can't bring you all the action from our annual Townie Meeting in Las Vegas, but we can certainly share some of the top-notch education that was presented. This month, we are releasing our Townie Meeting 2014 series containing courses from Dr. Edward McLaren, Dr. John Nosti, Tim Lott, Townie Talks Keynote Speakers and many more. Over 24 hours of excellent education in both clinical dentistry and practice management. As part of the registration fee for Townie Meeting, all 2014 attendees have access to these courses for free. Miss the meeting? Don't worry, it's only $225 to view for anyone that was unable to attend. (But be sure to sign up for Townie Meeting 2015!)

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.

Enjoy learning from the comfort of your home!

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