Synopsis: Our understanding of the cause and the progression of periodontal infections has changed. We now know that specific bacteria, bacterial load, and specific genetic traits are closely involved with this serious disease. As a result, the concept that “one size fits all” therapy is no longer applicable. Dental clinicians can now learn the exact disease they are treating and can “Personalize” therapy based on this new model of understanding.

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Synopsis: A completely different understanding of oral infection and its relationship to systemic disease, including atherosclerotic heart disease, will be presented. Convincing evidence theorizes the mechanism involved with atherosclerotic heart disease and oral spirochetes. Tooth loss, grafting and implant failure have a common denominator. The discoveries reported here were direct results of studies done to avoid and eliminate infection around dental implants. Oral spirochetal infections when treated with antibiotics forces these bacteria into a protective spore form, especially in granulation tissue. Morphologically identical spores were found in the atherosclerotic plaque in blood vessels. This lecture will change the way you understand and treat periodontal disease, plus help you prevent tooth loss and implant failure in your patients.

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Synopsis: This course is designed for a comprehensive review of communication and relationships between the general dental office and the specialty offices they refer to. It is will enhance patient acceptance through the ease of transition between each office.

 

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Synopsis: This course teaches proven and effective strategies to prevent and protect against lawsuits allowing dentists the peace of mind necessary to focus on improved patient care. Tax reduction and estate planning strategies adapted to dentists are also taught. From this presentation, you will learn:

 

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Synopsis: Lasers are an exciting new addition to the dental armamentarium and are increasingly being used for / applied to various dental procedures by general dentists, periodontists, and other specialists. When used appropriately, lasers offer certain advantages over a conventional armamentarium. Knowledge and understanding of basic laser principles are important for every dentist to better deal with various marketing claims. This course will familiarize the clinician with different types of lasers, laser physics, laser-tissue interactions, and laser safety.

 

The use of lasers for periodontal therapy is becoming more common in clinical practice today. Periodontal procedures utilizing lasers that will be highlighted in this presentation will include esthetic gingival tissue management, non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontitis and peri-implantitis, and osseous surgery. Scientific evidence will be presented which includes human histologic results demonstrating cementum-mediated new attachment in the treatment of periodontitis.

 

 

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Synopsis: Using Oxidizing Agents to Treat Periodontal Disease clarifies how the Perio Protect Method™ delivers oxidizing agents subgingivally to kill periopathogens. Along with a scientific review of biofilm biology, this talk differentiates the Perio Protect® methodology from other antimicrobial therapies and explains how Perio Protect® treatment can be easily integrated into your current standards of care.

 

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Synopsis: Dental caries is the number 1 childhood disease and the second most common disease for all Americans of any age. This course covers a variety of topics including biofilm development, pertinent scientific studies, caries risk assessment, risk factors, treatment protocols, insurance codes, communication skills, and clinical examples will be provided.

 

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Synopsis: Periodontal diseases are the result of host inflammatory reactions to microbial pathogens. Medicine uses microbiological tests to assess disease risk. Dentistry has traditionally used notched metal sticks that only measure the sequella of chronic disease, not risk. This course will update attendees with the latest findings on the microbiological chain of events that results in clinical periodontal disease, from specific pathogens to biofilm formation and consequent inflammation. The pros and cons of traditional clinical tests will be compared with commercially available microbiological tests, including bacterial cultures, phase microscopy, DNA & BANA tests.

 

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Synopsis: You can be the most knowledgeable and caring professional in the world, but your impact will be severely limited if you can’t influence people to take action on your recommendations. In The “Yes” System, you will learn the six conversations needed to make it easy for them to accept comprehensive dentistry.

 

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Synopsis: Yes there is a new era of dentistry, it is here and is rapidly evolving. Thanks to science and technology dentistry is embarking on the New Era of Entrepreneurial Dentistry – patient care and services focused on overall health and wellbeing - Lifestyle Care. This evolution is not a paradigm shift, and far beyond the tired old cliché of “taking a practice to the next level”, nor is it just about incorporating the Oral Systemic Relationship into your practice. The New Era is a dramatic but natural evolution impacting your practice at every level.

 

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