Dental CE Course: TEAM DRIVEN DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT PLANNING AND ACCEPTANCE, FOR A SUCCESSFUL ESTHETIC PRACTICE

SYNOPSIS:


To consistently perform excellent Dento-Facial esthetic diagnosis and achieve outstanding esthetic results, it is imperative to have a thorough understanding of the 25 parameters of dentalfacial esthetics, gingival esthetics, and the position of the dental structures in relation to the rest of the face. In addition, implementing a methodic and incremental occlusal diagnosis for every patient, understanding the 7 signs and symptoms of occlusal disease, and how it can impact the longevity of dental restorations is essential. The Occlusal Disease Diagnosis System is a methodic and yet very practical system to diagnose and treat occlusal disease. Furthermore, achieving consistent patient satisfaction requires excellent communication with the patient in order to understand their unique esthetic perspective and goals. Implementation of a system, to record this information and blend it with the clinician’s esthetic preferences and goals is therefore highly recommended. We cannot do it alone! By utilizing a highly trained and motivated dental team, we can improve our communication with patients and simplify the complex and time consuming diagnostic process, thereby becoming more efficient and patient-centered. This ultimately allows for the delivery of better dental care.

This practical course will present a method to increase the effectiveness and success of your esthetic diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment planning by utilizing a team driven approach and the "Dento-Facial Diagnostic System." Principles of esthetic diagnosis, treatment planning, team-driven patient education, patient motivation and team building will be discussed. This course will also provide you with practical strategies and techniques that are easy to implement in a busy private practice thereby improving treatment acceptance and patient satisfaction.


UPON COMPLETION YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:


Describe and perform a smile design utilizing the “Dento-Facial Diagnostic System”
Understand how to record the patient’s unique esthetic perspective and goals and how to address it

Perform an effective team driven record-taking system, knowing when and how to use photography, casts and waxups

Understand how to implement occlusal treatment into an overall oral treatment

Diagnose symptoms of occlusal disease

Mount cast using a semi-precision articulator and face bow for diagnosis, treatment planning, and communication

Understand what patients really want and measure patient satisfaction

Provide team-driven patient education

Appreciate the value of a highly focused and motivated dental team in order to increase patient satisfaction

Educate, motivate and inspire patients for complete and more esthetic oral health care