A smile makeover is a very complex and involved treatment which incorporates an in-depth knowledge of smile design, proper occlusion, and the ability to work with a team - including the dental laboratory technician. Typically, the treatment plan begins to come to life after a detailed smile analysis and a wax up which is ideally fabricated by a lab Read More
Webinars
TMD in Relationship to Occlusion: A Case Based Presentation
Presented by Dr. Mary Charles Haigler, Hosted by Dr. Lee Ann Brady This webinar will clarify what conditions fall under the TMD umbrella for dentists. We will discuss multiple cases that demonstrate the relationship between occlusion and TMD. Orthotic/splint therapy is a common modality of management and we will look at when it is appropriate and what Read More
Occlusal Appliance Selection Process: Which One and Why?
Presented by Dr. Michelle Lee, Hosted by Dr. Lee Ann Brady Dental appliance therapy is an essential component of comprehensive diagnosis and case acceptance. In the webinar, Dr. Lee will review the various occlusal appliance designs and the rationale for their selection in different clinical situations. The program will review the indications, Read More
New Advances & Solutions in Anterior Implant Restorative Dentistry
Dental materials and techniques for implant systems are constantly evolving. Some of them are designed to increase efficiency and others to optimize clinical outcomes. One of the hardest clinical situations is a single implant in the anterior aesthetic zone. Replicating the biology of the gingival tissues as well as the anatomy and shade of the tooth to Read More
Successfully Integrating Dental Sleep Medicine
Many dentists are interested in providing dental sleep medicine therapy to their patients but often struggle to integrate these services in their restorative practices. This leads many practitioners believing they must choose between the practice of restorative dentistry and dental sleep medicine. This does not have to be the case. A comprehensive Read More
Collaborative Hygiene Care
A strong and effective hygiene program is critical to our dental patient's oral and systemic health. Building it requires putting together a number of important elements and developing the team and the systems that support this essential aspect of a healthy practice. A systematic approach to diagnosis and periodontal management based on today’s science is Read More
TMD Risk Analysis Using the JAMSS Protocol
Every time dentists alter the chewing surface of a tooth we impact the entire stomatognathic system. Some patients have very low functional risk and a high ability to adapt to the changes we make, while other patients present with complex functional and restorative challenges or a low threshold to adapt to change. Patients present with multiple complexities Read More
Treating Anterior Wear Cases
Dental patients often present with severe erosion or attrition to the lingual of the upper anterior teeth. As the wear process occurs slowly over time, the teeth experience secondary eruption and stay in occlusal contact. This presents the dilemma of not having enough room to restore the teeth without removing even more tooth structure. In this webinar we Read More