Our Courses

Lithium Disilicate (E-max) and Zirconia have become mainstream biomaterials of choice in restorative dentistry. Each material has very different chemical and physical properties which can be advantageous depending on the clinical scenario presented. This presentation aims to explain these differences and with case scenarios and give clinicians more confidence in their biomaterial selection for upcoming cases

Objectives:
1. Explain the different chemical and physical properties of E-max and Zirconia
2. Navigate the clinical indications and contraindications for these materials
3. Understand what type of restorations may benefit one material over another
4. Explore current literature on longevity and prognosis
5. Describe differences in prep design, material thickness, and insertion techniques

Dr. Lisa Kane will be going over the following in this webinar:

• Reviewing current COVID-19 related regulations
• Clarification of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
• Review of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
• Becoming aware of how all of this relates to you every day in your office
• Strategies to keep your office in compliance with current regulations
• Recognizing common areas where lapses occur and learning how to correct them

The purpose of marketing is to drive new opportunity and a successful six-figure Invisalign Day takes this to a new level. Attendees will discover the media and messaging that resonates with prospective patients and gain an understanding of what it takes to position an offer that generates a big response.

In this lecture, Dr. Higton will discuss how dentistry is fast moving on from mechanically retentive to adhesion based methods and, therefore, how operating techniques need to adapt. She places a particular emphasis on rubber dam, how to use it effectively and the associated benefits of doing so.

Learning Objectives
-Understand when and why rubber dam should be used and appreciate the multiple benefits of doing so
-Understand the importance of material & equipment (especially clamp) choice when using rubber dam
-Appreciate the nuances of hole size, hole spacing and different dam application techniques
-Learn the difference between stabilizing the dam and retracting the dam

Dramatically increase your production without working more hours, hiring more providers, breaking your back, and even getting off the insurance and new patient treadmill. This webinar will detail how you can predictably move from single tooth dentistry and insurance maximum treatment planning to comprehensive cases including plugging the holes in your new patient ‘bucket’ to propel you to new production numbers while lowering your stress.

Learning Objectives
● Understand the practice and benefits of moving to comprehensive treatment.
● Describe the inefficiencies and ‘leaks’ involved with new patients and scheduling treatment for the average practice.
● Discover 10 steps to move into the world of comprehensive dentistry.

Pediatric dentists love treating children, so why is it that so many of our colleagues are fearful of adding more kids to their practice? Once you learn the tools necessary to treat kids in a safe and fun manner, adding them as an integral part of your practice is as easy as ABC!

In this first in a series of lectures, we will focus on the restorative aspects of pediatric dentistry. Just like in general practice, technology and development has also occurred in pediatric dentistry. In this presentation, we will cover the most common clinical procedures in pediatric dentistry with practical tips to help shorten your learning curve. Learning to become more efficient in your dental techniques can directly result in faster treatment for your younger population.

Future lectures will focus on behavior management and communication that will only make you better at treating children when combined with the new techniques that you will learn. Our ultimate goal is to lead you to successful visits for the patient and practitioner.

Learning Objectives:
-Discover the most common clinical procedures in pediatric dentistry
-Learn practical tips to add efficiency to your procedures
-Gain confidence in adding pediatric procedures into your practice

This webinar discusses clinical cases where deep caries, or pulp exposures could be predictably treated without the need for endodontic treatment. New bio-compatible material to be presented, based on scientific research, with excellent outcomes.

Learning objectives:

• How to treat deep caries without endo treatment
• The importance of using bioactive material
• Learn why some materials are not indicated for vital pulp capping

How do we create space to restore worn tooth tissue? Can we open the vertical dimension safely and how do I communicate the quantum to my lab? Dr. Shepperson will walk through strategies and protocols for developing a digital workflow to reconstruct a worn dentition.

Learn how to:
-Assess the need for a deprogrammer or leaf gauge.
-Decide on the appropriate vertical increase.
-Use orthodontics to improve tooth position.
-Use digital design to guide the restorative solutions.

The idea behind “Stay in Your Lane” is as a clinical dentist, CEO, practice leader, etc., we need to know how to be our most effective selves. Traditional dentists wear all these hats and attempt to be perfect at every aspect of the practice. The need to know your focus and how to properly delegate and create lanes of success for your team to grow the practice. This lecture should allow you to love your profession again, increase production, and reduce burnout.

Objectives:
1. Learn to delegate and be OK with it
2. Have fun in the practice and Love your work again
3. Be more productive by reducing daily task
4. Learn that growing is a good thing. High production office does not equal DSO.