GSLDS

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• The participant will gain insight into running a practice like a business
• The participant will be challenged to new thinking to survive in a changing world
• The participant will understand the cost of doing business



Are you working "in" your practice rather than "on" it? Learn to see the "big picture", analyze teh business side of your practice, and take solid steps toward increaseing profitability. Hear strategies, tips and "pearls" on: Coping with a Down Economy, Fee Profiling and PPO Strategies, Procedures Mix Enhancement, Optimum Staff Ratios, Hygiene Department Strategies. Also hear insight on how to: Move from "cost-based" to "revenue-savvy", Diminish broken apointments - an "economic killer", Planning a productive and profitable future for your practice.


Registration for this seminar can be made by downloading a form and faxing or mailing it to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society. You may also register online here.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• How material physical properties relate to clinical success and failure
• A systemic approach to indirect material selection
• When to use a "Etchable" ceramic restoration e.g. bonded porcelain
• When to do no-prep veneers
• When, why and how to remove tooth structure for various types of materials and differing clinical conditions
• Clinical management of several clinical cases covering all types of indirect restorations



The presentation will cover the current research about the efficacy and clinical success of these new materials from simple treatments such as bleaching to more involved fixed partial denture to implant solutions. Specific clinical indications for these various materials will be given based on the research and clinical evidence from ongoing clinical trials. Guidelines will be detailed that will help the practitioner to decide when to inlay vs. onlay, when to onlay vs. crown, when to direct bond vs. indirect veneer, and when and what material is indicated for fixed partial dentures. Indications and design requirements for clinical success with metal free alternatives will be featured. Attention will be given to preparation requirements, tissue management, impressions, provisionalization, shade matching and cementation using several clinical examples.


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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Advantages of digital operatories
• Uses of different laser wavelengths
• Advantages of digital drug databases
• Cutting Edge Endodontic Products
• Affordable High Tech "pearls"



Learn about many technologies that can improve your efficiency and patient care. Learn about digital operatories and lasers. However, there are many pieces of the "technology puzzle" and not all require a huge investment in financial resources or staff training. Dr. Flucke will also cover digital drug databases, advances in endodontics, and insights into different products to decrease your stress level while raising your quality of care.


Registration for this seminar can be made by downloading a form and faxing or mailing it to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society. You may also register online here.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Knowledge of employee benefits
• Comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of running a practice



We will examine the exposure to liability with employment situations and the best solutions or ways to mitigate that liability for an employer. We will also examine employee benefits; Which are the most important; how to afford them; tax implications; and pitfalls. Those attending will come away with a more comprehensive understanding of certain financial aspects of their business, And how to protect themselves from the possibility of lawsuits.


Registration for this seminar can be made by downloading a form and faxing or mailing it to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society. You may also register online here.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Latest information in 3 specialities



"Restorative Treatment for Primary Teeth" - Dr. Hollander: This presentation will discuss restorative treatment for anterior and posterior primary teeth. Glass ionomer interim restorative technique, preventive resin restorations, anterior pulpectomies and strip crowns, posterior pulpotomies and stainless steel crowns will be covered.
"Advanced in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics" - Drs. Moshiri: This presentation will include the latest information regarding proper timing for interceptive treatment, use of skeletal anchorage devices (TADs) in orthodontics, and their experience with Invisalign treatment.
"All On Four-Fad or Phenomena" - Dr. Duello: Review evidence based dentistry(EBD) utilizing the All Of Four technique and present and review bioengineering and biomechanics. Also demonstrated will be efficient protocol for the surgical and prosthetic delivery of All On Four


Registration for this seminar can be made by downloading a form and faxing or mailing it to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society. You may also register online here.