As women in today's world, we wear many hats. And as women dentists we even wear more: from dentist, psychologist, business owner, PR director, Human Resources Coordinator, Landlord, Chief cook and bottle washer, to…. the list goes on. And then there is the Michigan economy… What does this translate to for you and me? Simply stated, our entire team must be more creative in treatment presentation skills. Just one more hat we need to be able to wear!

This presentation will focus on simple techniques to boost your bottom line while wearing all the hats we wear as women and doing it all well. You will leave with simple tools to immediately integrate into your practice and give your patients, as well as, your staff something to smile about.

Immediate placement and immediate loading can equal immediate gratification with Nobel Active. This one stage implant features a unique shape, threaded design and “self– drilling” capability to facilitate drilling protocols. This system can revolutionize implant dentistry in your practice.

Dr. Misch will present the fundamental rational on treatment planning, radiographic assessment, choosing the appropriate implant size, risk factors, surgical placement, bone grafting, esthetic considerations and occlusion.

226,614,623 Americans --- that’s 74% --- suffer from mild to severe gum disease, according to the Surgeon General. Of those aged 65-75, an astonishing 23% suffer from severe periodontal disease!

How will we meet this huge pent-up demand?

One answer lies in a revolutionary treatment method called Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure ä (LANAPä), which is being enthusiastically implemented by a record number of dentists throughout the United States and Canada. The PerioLase MVP-7 is the scientifically proven FR pulsed Nd-YAG laser with the necessary parameters and patented protocol to successfully perform LANAP for patients with periodontal disease.

The use of CAD/CAM technology in dentistry is increasing, both in the dental laboratory and in general practice. This exciting technology is opening doors and driving movement away from traditional approaches to indirect restorative treatment.

Currently, there are two genres of CAD/CAM systems. In-office Chairside CAD/CAM systems allow the dentist to capture a digital impression, design, and mill a final restoration, all in one appointment. The other type of system, Digital Impressioning systems, allows the dentist to take an in-office digital impression and sent electronically to a laboratory where a technician fabricates the final restoration.

As an associate editor for THE DENTAL ADVISOR, Dr. Bunek has had the unique opportunity to evaluate two Chairside CAD/CAM systems and two Digital Impressioning systems currently on the market. She will share her experiences with each system, and provide insight as to which type of system may be best for your practice.