Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry to Treat Periodontally-compromised TMD Patients
Loss of occlusal vertical dimension is a frequent consequence for the patient with reduced levels of periodontal attachment, loss of posterior teeth, and chronic parafunctional habits. The presentations will describe treatment strategies combining orthodontics with fixed and removable appliances, periodontal therapy, and restorative dentistry to ensure predictable outcomes with excellent long-term occlusal stability. The concepts of posterior bite collapse and stomatologic collapse secondary to TMD will be discussed and elaborated in case presentations. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the…
Find out more »Accounting and Financials of a Dental Practice
Course Description Understanding your business numbers and what they are telling you is key to your success. By defining your financial strategy and taking a practical look at your financial reports you can identify trends to help you make better business decisions and understand how your actions are impacting your financial position. We will review a standard Balance Sheet and Income Statement to highlight key information that you should be looking for, what they mean and how they work together.…
Find out more »Airway-Esthetics-Bruxism-TMD in the Restorative Practice
Course Description Today’s restorative dentist must be a diagnostician not only of the masticatory system but also of the systems that impact it. As our knowledge of systemic involvements broadens, the connection between airway, breathing, bruxism, and reflux is becoming clearer. Whether or not the dentist chooses to be involved in the treatment of airway and breathing problems, parafunctional activities, reflux issues, or temporomandibular disorders, they must recognize the effect of these on the restorative dentistry that is recommended and…
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