Healthcare providers will find this expert course to be the perfect fit for their certification needs. This all-inclusive course will teach you everything you need to know about performing CPR, handling obstructed airway situations, using an AED and inserting airway adjuncts. This top level course is a must have in your skillset. you will master the techniques and emergency protocols that could help you save a life! Obtaining your certification with MMTS goes far beyond getting a simple piece of paper. Here, you will work with top-rate professionals who go above and beyond the role of an instructor.

A routinely followed format for the post trauma examination provides a more organized approach along with the assurance of a thorough evaluation.  This lecture instructs participants in examination, diagnosis and the treatment of oral trauma in the pediatric patient. Timing and inclusions for follow-up examination, radiographic techniques and antibiotic recommendations are included.  Many accidents lead to legal intervention, and findings that appear to be irrelevant or minor may ultimately be of significance.  The thoroughness and organization of your dental records will not only assure excellence in treatment, but may be significant for medico-legal support.

In this seminar, Dr. Kugel will highlight the latest information and evidence on a wide variety of topics in esthetic dentistry and clinical procedures. Aimed at dentists and their staff, this course will provide relevant clinical information to assist dentists in their everyday practice. Participants will learn: a comprehensive review of core principles of esthetic dentistry related to tooth form and function – tooth position, occlusal function and, most importantly, what you need to know to stay out of trouble. You will get practical and cost effective information that you can use immediately in your practice.

Mouth breathing doesn't look good, but more importantly it leads to long face syndrome, sleep disordered breathing, attention deficit disorder, daytime fatigue and a reduction in oxygen absorption.  Ankyloglossia, infant feeding, pacifier use, thumb sucking and tongue rest position may all influence mouth breathing.  A simple five-step screening process identifies factors affecting nasal breathing and three essential actions taken by dental professionals to help switch mouth breathers back to nasal breathing.

This is the perfect review course that covers the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of the 25 soft tissue lesions that every dentist and hygienist should know and treat appropriately. A number of the entities only require recognition. The classic lesions that have been forgotten since school will be brought back to life and your diagnostic confidence will be re-energized. Dr. Svirsky makes oral pathology fun!

A variety of infection control products and approaches are presented in this lively and interactive hands-on workshop.  Basic disease transmission and infection control are explored in light of current documented knowledge while using products as instructional tools. Misconceptions and common problems will be discussed, along with potential implications and consequences.  The program is intended to help participants get maximum effectiveness from their infection control efforts.  See (with glow-germs and other activities) how different techniques and products work for you! Each attendee leaves with examples of products to apply what they learned.

Did you know that dentists play a key role in treating sleep apnea?  Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, stroke, heart conditions and diabetes.  Did you know there are hundreds of undiagnosed patients in your practice suffering from sleep apnea?  Dentists have a unique opportunity to detect and treat this debilitating condition in patients who may never have sought help.  This course is designed as an overview on dental sleep medicine and how you can improve your patients’ overall health and quality of life while building your practice. 

This radiology review course has a number of common cases in addition to some interesting unusual cases thrown in to keep the audience on their “toes.” The emphasis will be a review of common radiolucent and radiopaque lesions. Get ready to learn, laugh and make a difference in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. Some rock stars might show up.

This lecture will address endodontics from both an advanced perspective and from a restorative point of view. Dr. Koch will emphasize the concept of linking endodontics with restorative dentistry and will demonstrate how important it is to be conservative in the coronal third of the root canal, when performing rotary instrumentation.  A completely intuitive way of instrumenting a root canal will be discussed, as well as an update on bioceramic technology.  Direct and indirect pulp caps will be fully discussed.  Finally, a new digital imaging system (EZscope) that provides both magnification and enhanced visibility will be introduced.

Classic Principals + Clinical Reference Points + Digital Technology = Beautiful Smiles

How do you treatment plan a case when teeth are missing, damaged, and in the wrong place? How do you restore your patient to a result that is beautiful, stable, and healthy? The answers to those questions are what you will take away from this full day lecture. The fundamentals of esthetics and function and their relationship to one another will guide our detailed look at treatment planning the complex and simple case. This program will be wrapped in a digital diagnosis, digital design, and a digital creation process.

In this practical and interactive course designed for the full team, gain the skills and knowledge you need to expose diagnostic quality radiographs while improving patient comfort.  Explore the key factors and conditions that make obtaining X-rays with the wired sensor challenging.  Learn tips and tricks to surmount those challenges and grow in your competence and confidence.

This course will review the Do’s and, more importantly, the Don’ts of porcelain veneers. Treatment planning and case selection for veneers, along with preparation tips, is reviewed. Clinical cases are used to demonstrate these topics: Preparation and cementation pitfalls; the most common problems associated with porcelain veneer cases and ways of avoiding these mistakes; a step-by-step review of preparation; temporization and cementation processes; chairside CAD/CAM veneers; a veneer preparation reduction guide will be demonstrated along with silicone temporary shells; and long-term maintenance. This course is designed to help dentists incorporate veneers into their everyday practice.

Did you know that cardiovascular disease is often asymptomatic and undiagnosed, only to be discovered during a routine medical or dental check-up? Cardiovascular disease and its systemic complications remain the leading cause of death for both men and women and has a significant impact on dental therapy. This program explores the family of cardiovascular diseases (including hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, and congestive heart failure) and the medications used in their treatment. Participants will explore patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning. Special emphasis will be given to newly approved anticoagulant agents and their effect on dental therapy.

How often do you see patients with 5mm pockets that bleed, despite your best efforts at oral hygiene instructions?  The old brushing and flossing message may not be enough in today’s high carbohydrate environment.  Learn how sugar/flour impact periodontal disease by feeding oral bacteria and by complicating the immune response.  Dental hygiene visits will soon incorporate diet coaching to improve oral as well as systemic health.

Products will be in the room for demonstrations and closeup examination in a non-sales, CE environment. You will be able to ask questions of the manufacturers without pressure. These will be, but not limited to, digital impression scanners, Conebeam software, digital laboratory products, cameras, practice management, as well as other technology products from the exhibit floor.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has ushered in a new era of 3-D imaging for clinicians. It enables dentists to SEE more, but how does it empower them to DO more? And what does this actually look like in a dynamic dental practice like yours? In this course, Dr. Erin Elliott will share best practices about how to optimize CBCT for diagnostic and treatment planning of patients. From implant planning and placement to common incidental findings and sleep apnea, general dentists will leave this program with actionable takeaways.

The norm used to be “If you didn’t have anything nice to say, then say nothing at all.” With those sentiments thrown out the window, how easy is it to “do the right thing?” To dig deeper into ethics in our practice, we first must explore our personally held ethics. Susan addresses what it means to have ethical standards, what and who influences our ethics, how one can lose their sense of ethics and how our ethics affect our work, our practice, and our lives. A unique presentation, Susan uses animation to talk about the daunting topic of ethics.

Treating the challenging child today requires a new approach for behavior guidance. Aversive techniques are no longer acceptable. Permissive parenting along with parents who defend, deny or attempt to direct treatment, bring a new dimension to treatment capabilities. Developmental stages, the multiple factors that influence a child’s behavior and recommendations for intervention are discussed. Methods to engage and involve parents and ultimately bring them to “our side” are presented. Potential problems are identified with specific recommendations that can result in more successful and less stressful visits for all.

A variety of infection control products and approaches are presented in this lively and interactive hands-on workshop.  Basic disease transmission and infection control are explored in light of current documented knowledge while using products as instructional tools. Misconceptions and common problems will be discussed, along with potential implications and consequences.  The program is intended to help participants get maximum effectiveness from their infection control efforts.  See (with glow-germs and other activities) how different techniques and products work for you! Each attendee leaves with examples of products to apply what they learned.

Learn minimally invasive and non-invasive treatment for pediatric patients including interim therapeutic restoration, silver diamine fluoride, and Hall technique.  Indirect pulp therapy for deep caries in young permanent molars and molar-incisor hypomineralization are discussed with treatment recommendations. Management of mandibular incisor crowding, extraction of primary dentition and local anesthesia techniques are also presented. Included in this program is a review of the dental literature along with evidence-based methods to decrease chair time and heighten confidence when treating your pediatric patients.

Are you confident in your knowledge of prescription and non-prescription medications, as well as their drug interactions, adverse reactions and effects on patient management and treatment planning? Armed with a relatively brief exposure to this vast subject, many dental professionals simply cannot keep up with the latest trends in disease state management. This comprehensive program explores the dental implications of the prescription and non-prescription medications most frequently used by patients. Special emphasis will be given to delivering this essential information in a format that makes it practical and useful for all members of the dental team. 

A dental assistant and dentist spend eight hours a day working knee to knee. However, they rarely work on how they work together as a team. Functioning as a true team improves the patient experience, practice production and personal satisfaction. This course will focus on creating the exceptional dentist-assistant team by defining their working relationship. That relationship is grounded in a very clear understanding of the purpose of our work…our Why. This fast-paced session will use the two most frequent procedures done in our practices – the class II composite and the single crown, as a model for how we work together.

Update and review the most important clinical safety issues since COVID-19 fundamentally changed dental infection control.  This class gives you a “Hit List” of the most important things to do!  Optimize the most effective strategies to apply laws and guidelines that manage safety challenges such as bloodborne, droplet, contact & aerosol transmitted diseases (ATD’s) and evolving / resistant pathogens. Get some cool tips for these hot topics!

Accounting has never been a trendy topic but Susan is on a mission to change your mind! Regardless of how your bills are paid, the organization of the practice’s financial information is essential to understanding your practice.

In this digital information age, there are more moving parts than ever. From banks & merchant card services to insurance companies & payment plans, there is a lot to keep track of and stay HIPAA compliant. Susan will break down the basics of organizing your practice finances to a working financial system, in easy to implement steps.

Every dental office has several basic components designed to meet each individual dentist’s needs and preferences. As a dental assistant, there’s a big responsibility to know the basic equipment and how it’s used, while also being held accountable for opening and closing the office each day. You’ll learn how proper seating and positioning for both patient and assistant are critical for a procedure to be a success. This module will also help you to master four-handed dentistry. This helps make procedures more efficient and can improve a practice’s productivity and profitability.

In this practical and interactive course designed for the full team, gain the skills and knowledge you need to expose diagnostic quality radiographs while improving patient comfort.  Explore the key factors and conditions that make obtaining X-rays with the wired sensor challenging.  Learn tips and tricks to surmount those challenges and grow in your competence and confidence.

This hands-on session confirms concepts introduced during the previous lectures by Dr. Koch. The hands-on session will begin with a review of “How to Prevent the Separation of Rotary Files.” The Blend Technique will be introduced clinically and a demonstration will be given concerning how to properly use heat treated and non-heat treated files rotary files. Hydraulic condensation will be performed by all attendees and Dr. Koch will work with each individual doctor. Participants are encouraged to practice various techniques and everyone will have the opportunity to work with a new digital imaging system (EZscope).

This comprehensive program looks between the threads to better understand the imperative role of the dental hygienist in identifying potential dental implant candidates, evaluating systemic conditions affecting dental implant success, assessing stable and diseased periimplant sites, diagnosing Stage IV and periimplant diseased cases, maintaining single, multiple or all-on-four/all-on-six patient cases, and actively treating periimplant diseased patients. Let’s establish and maintain a stable foundation of dental implant protocols while threading through the research and uncovering new trends and techniques aimed to elevate comprehensive standards in the provision of dental implant care…together.

Remaining current is essential for maximum reimbursement and documentation that supports the treatment is paramount. Many practices are unaware that medical plans will reimburse for qualifying dental services. This course will provide the most current information regarding the most recent CDT coding changes and will identify services that could qualify for medical plan reimbursement. This course is designed to maximize legitimate reimbursement, leaving no money on the table. There are many new strategies that will directly affect reimbursement and the bottom line. Move your practice to the next level by arming the doctor and staff with the latest coding information.

Enjoy a long dental career and improve clinical precision while avoiding injury and pain!  Pathogenesis, causes and prevention of various cumulative trauma disorders are discussed, focusing on upper extremity, spinal and joint pathologies. Evaluate preventive strategies, including equipment design, body positioning and conditioning and enhanced visualization. Practice stretching and strengthening exercises to reduce pain, preserve range of motion and optimize personal career excellence and longevity.

Would you like to position your practice as a leader in your community and reduce your dependancy on insurance? Would you like to inspire patients toward a lifetime of dental and overall health? Learn how the trends in lifestyle related illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea and acid reflux closely intertwine with periodontal disease, caries and oral cancer. Systemic disease screening, intervention and facilitation are possible, right in the dental chair. This program will help you add new sources of revenue, lift your morale, attract quality new patients, and build physician referral relationships.

While cigarette smoking among young adults has declined markedly over the past several decades, there has been a substantial increase in vaping. Advances in technology and lack of strict regulation has given rise to the use of vaping devices as delivery vehicles for a variety of substances, especially cannabis. Unfortunately, very little information is available about the safety of vaping. This course will provide participants with an overview of cannabis, vaping, and their overall systemic adverse effects. Special emphasis will be given to the oral complications associated with vaping, as well as treatment planning strategies for patients who vape. 

As a dentist, personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist, Dr. Geissberger brings a unique perspective to the subjects of caries, diet and the oral environment. Through this enlightening program, Dr. Geissberger will discuss various disease conditions that plague the entire dental population, and identify several at risk populations. The importance of oral pH will be discussed and strategies for altering an unfavorable oral environment will be outlined. Additionally, the dental team will learn progressive strategies to help their patients achieve oral balance and curb their disease processes. Nutrition and diet control will be discussed extensively.

There is no denying that things have changed in dentistry and you have had to adjust. Learn what it takes to put your best foot forward and make the first and lasting impression of your practice be the one you want others to perceive. Learn what contributes to a successful brand.  Avoid mistakes and maximize marketing opportunities. You will look at your internet footprint and your presence through your patient’s eyes. Participants will walk away feeling inspired by the power of choice to impact their practice success.

The norm used to be “If you didn’t have anything nice to say, then say nothing at all.”

With those sentiments thrown out the window, how easy is it to “do the right thing?” To dig deeper into ethics in our practice, we first must explore our personally held ethics. Susan addresses what it means to have ethical standards, what and who influences our ethics, how one can lose their sense of ethics and how our ethics affect our work, our practice, and our lives. A unique presentation, Susan uses animation to talk about the daunting topic of ethics.

The transformation of the pediatric patient’s dentition and oral structures through the primary, mixed and early permanent dentition may result in various problematic presentations. Identification and timely intervention will assure not only the child’s developmental well-being but may also minimize future treatment costs. This course begins with upper airway obstruction followed by anomalies of tooth formation and eruption. Space maintenance completes the program. Enhanced diagnostic and treatment skills will be derived for your youngest patients.

Both the dental assistant and the dentist have vital roles to play in the office and each can appreciate their contribution to the success of their practice.  However, true appreciation only occurs once you have “walked-the-walk”. This unique workshop will offer both the dentist and the assistant a very special hands-on experience.  You will work together on both direct and indirect restorations.  

When the practice is paid rapidly and appropriately, things are good; however, when there are delays, denials, and requests for additional information, thing are not quite so good. Mistakes can be devastating. It is possible to implement systems that form a proactive defensive systemic approach that will result in maximum legitimate reimbursement and eliminate the risk of criminal prosecution. To be prepared for this challenge the team must be careful, concise, complete and diligent. My approach will result in higher reimbursement while reducing risk. If the deficiencies in your systems are ignored both doctor and staff are at risk.

Through an analysis of closed Fortress malpractice claims, this course will provide strategies and resources to enhance patient safety and to reduce risk in the dental practice. Closed claim topics include esthetic restorations, wisdom tooth extractions, oral cancer, endodontic treatment, and implants. Risk management topics include documentation, communication, informed consent, technology, patient selection, referrals, prescription practices, patient noncompliance, and ethics. 

Today’s patients have heightened expectations and desires. Understanding the desires and meeting patient’s demands has become increasingly complex and challenging. Case design and case presentation will be an integral portion of the course. This course will review the principles of facial esthetics, smile design and provide practitioners the tools necessary to deliver remarkably beautiful results. Participants will apply esthetic principles and philosophies to designing an esthetic result with a variety of different techniques. Anterior veneer and crown design will be reviewed. Provisional restorations and bonding techniques will be explored. Final delivery and finishing will be discussed and practiced.

In this fun and lively hands-on workshop, participants will have the opportunity to practice taking the images that have the greatest impact in communication with the patient and the dental team using a smartphone and specific accessories. All clinical intra and extra-oral views will be demonstrated and emphasis will be placed on integration of the photographs with increased improvement in case presentation.

 

This fast paced, informative session will introduce participants to several new materials and techniques in restorative dentistry designed to simply clinical practice and yield predictable, problem free restorations. Various clinical tips and techniques will be introduced designed to eliminate common problems associated with routine clinical procedures. The will include: creating perfect Class II restorations, mastering flawless crown and bridge impressions, enhancing esthetics in anterior direct bonding cases and proper adhesion and curing protocols. Additionally, this course will cover the latest development in all porcelains, cements, impression materials and CAD/CAM technology and elucidate their influences on the modern practice of dentistry.

It is one thing to be taught surgery with lecture and video clips but another level to receive hands-on instruction. Life-like dentoform models with realistic soft tissue allows procedures to be done similarly to working on a patient. An instructor can guide and critique your work to make sure you receive needed input. There are surgical extractions, retrieving root tips that break, sectioning/luxating teeth, preventing roots from going into the sinus, 30 second sutures, and various types of sutures placed. During the course, you will have instruments as are used in residencies.