CREATING A COSMETIC PRACTICE WITHIN
YOUR GENERAL PRACTICE
“Today’s general dental practice has many patients that
are interested in improving the appearance of their teeth. This full
day lecture is created to give an overview of the many different types
of procedures and materials that can be successfully used to enhance
your patients’ appearance. From posterior direct composites to
10 units of porcelain veneers, this course with discuss case selection,
material choices, predictable techniques and helpful pearls of information
that will allow dentists to be able to add more cosmetic services to
their practices. Throughout the program, Dr. Radz will also discuss how
he has marketed his general practice to create a practice that is now
over 50% elective dentistry, while maintaining a steady flow of new general
dentistry patients.”
Course Objectives:
1. Review and discuss the materials and techniques used to create highly esthetic restorations.
2. Discuss the indications and applications for conservatively designed porcelain veneers.
3. Review the latest in esthetic materials and the potential applications in cosmetic procedures
5. Discussion on the use of digital photography in office marketing. Including a discussion of marketing ideas to increase the amount of elective work requested.
Smile Creation using Minimal Preparation Designs
and Thin Porcelain Veneers
Current growing popularity in “no-prep” veneers has created a lot of attention within the dental profession and the general public. Many in the dental profession remain skeptical as to the ability to create clinically acceptable veneers using this concept.
This course will discuss the use of minimal preparation veneers in cosmetic cases, as well as address the subject of the “no-prep” concept. Included within this discussion will be review of case selection, material selection, preparation, impression techniques, temporization procedures, and delivery techniques.
The attendee will leave with a better understanding of the potential applications and uses of very thin veneers.
Course Objectives:
- Review the indications for “no-prep” and minimal preparation veneers
- Discussion of the porcelain systems used to create thin veneers
- Review of preparation guidelines, impression technique, provisionalization ideas, and cementation procedures.
- Develop an understanding and appreciation for the potential uses of thin porcelain veneers.
Elective, Cosmetic Dentistry for
Adolescents and Young Adults
“More and more dentists are seeing young patients that want
to improve the appearance of their smiles. Unfortunately, orthodontics
does not have the ability to cure all of young patients esthetic concerns.
This full or half-day lecture discusses the materials and techniques
that can allow a dentist to predictably use very conservative techniques
to create beautiful smiles for young people. Topics covered include esthetic
recontouring, bleaching procedures, anterior direct bonding, the many
uses of indirect composites and a discussion on the application of implants.
The course discusses many different techniques and material, but will
also have discussion on treatment planning, case and material selection.
This is an excellent course for dentists who are concerned with the overall
treatment of young people with elective dental procedures.”
Myths, Controversies and Concepts
Regarding No-Prep Veneers
NoPrep veneers are a hot topic within dentistry and in the general public. Certainly there is a great appeal to this potentially noninvasive procedure. However, controversy and misconceptions are associated with this treatment. This course is designed to address the myths and realities of no prep veneers. Additionally attendees will see examples of no-prep veneers that meet patients esthetic requirements, while at the same time will meet the dentist's demands for proper fit and esthetic results. During the course the concept of the Partial Prep (P2Veneer) will be introduced. This program will cover case selection, lab communication, impression techniques, cementation techniques, finishing and polishing procedures and marketing ideas.
The attendee will leave with a better understanding of the potential that exists with a no prep concept, as well as an understanding of it's limitations.
Course Objectives:
1. Review the myths and realities associated with no prep veneers
2. Discuss case selection criteria
3. Review ceramic options currently available
4. Understand the materials and techniques required for proper delivery of no prep veneers
5. Discuss the use of a partial prep concept and it's place within a "no prep" concept
6. Develop an understanding of the limitations of a no prep design
THE VENEER STUDIO by RSVP SEMINARS
(Presented with Dr. Tony Soileau)
This is a very different type of cosmetic dentistry course. In one day
you will learn how to turn the corner and begin to create the cosmetic
based practice you have always wanted.
In the morning, Dr. Radz will take you step by step thru everything
you need to successfully treat your patients with porcelain veneers.
A member of the REALITY evaluation team and on faculty at the University
of Colorado, Dr. Radz is well versed in the materials used in cosmetic
dentistry.
The course will concentrate on the use of the most lifelike and conservative
form of porcelain veneers, using feldspathic porcelain. From the initial
consultation to the post operative appointment, you will learn the materials
and techniques needed to create predictable, beautiful new smiles.
Once you’ve learned how to create beautiful smiles, Dr. Soileau
will show you how to photograph YOUR patients’new smile and make
them your best marketing tool. Having taught at several post graduate
educational programs, Dr. Soileau has created a system that is easy to
implement in any office to maximize digital photography to increase the
amount of cosmetic dentistry you present and that you will do. Widely
recognized as the most innovative dentist/photographer in the country,
he will show you how to photograph your patient and how to use that
photography to create your own ads, enhance your own website, and to
develop an impressive and effective marketing system that will make your
office THE place in your community for smile enhancements.
CREATING
NATURAL VITALITY
USING DIRECT COMPOSITES
“The recent dramatic improvements in composite resins now allow
dentists to create lifelike restorations that in the past could only
be created indirectly. This course is a full or half-day lecture designed
to help dentists learn more about the expanded possibilities that direct
composites can have for their patients. The lecture will discuss the
techniques used similar to a ceramist in creating anything from an invisible
Class I composite to 8 units of beautiful, conservative direct bonded
veneers. All attendees will leave with a better understanding of bonding
systems, composite systems, practical techniques and material application,
and a selection that will help them provide more lifelike restorations
to their patients.”
INDIRECT COMPOSITES – A STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL
ALTERNATIVE TO PORCELAIN
“Indirect composites are an underutilized alternative to porcelain.
In the last few years, developments in resin technology have created
indirect composite materials that can be used in many of the situations
where porcelain has traditionally been used. The different physical properties
of indirect composites can provide dentists with an esthetic and functional
alternative to porcelain or direct composite. This full or half day course
will discuss this unique material and the many different applications
of indirect composites, from inlays to crowns to bridges to veneers.
All attendees will leave with a understanding of the material and the
techniques needed to successfully add indirect composites to their treatment
planning options.”
RECREATING NATURAL BEAUTY – A HANDS-ON
COURSE IN DIRECT BONDED COMPOSITES
“New microhybrid composites have the ability to create beautiful,
lifelike restorations. This full or half day course will discuss the
materials and techniques needed to allow dentists to more successfully
create composite resin restorations that mimic natural tooth structure.
A lecture component will visually demonstrate the techniques utilized
to predictably use composite restorations. The hands-on section of this
course will reinforce the techniques shown in lecture. The experience
gained from the course will allow the attendee to immediately be more
successful in their practices when using composite resins.”
COLLABORATIVE COSMETIC DENTISTRY - MAXIMIZING ESTHETIC RESULTS
Presented with Dr. Gary Benson, orthodontist
Orthodontic treatment is able to align teeth and maximize occlusal relationships,
but all too often missing, misshapen, or discolored teeth limit the final
cosmetic outcome in both adolescent and adult patients. This full or
half-day lecture combines the input of an orthodontist and cosmetic dentist
to discuss both the planning and treatment options for these challenging
cases. Team work and ample communication between the practioners is stressed,
and issues facing both disciplines are discussed for the benefit of the
others. Orthodontic options are presented with the resulting impact on
the final restorative procedures and the ultimate cosmetic outcome. Numerous
restorative options are discussed including bleaching, recontouring,
direct bonding, indirect composites, veneers, esthetic bridges, and implants.
This is an excellent course for both the orthodontist and restorative
dentist interested in learning more about the interaction between orthodontics
and restorative/cosmetic dentistry.
Working together on numerous esthetic problems, Dr. Gary Benson’s
orthodontic practice and Dr. Gary Radz’s cosmetic dentistry practice
have created a system of communication and trust that has allowed them
to provide their patients with the best and most conservative treatments
to create a final esthetic result. It’s this teamwork and communication,
along with the treatment planning and techniques, that Drs. Benson and
Radz will discuss. The ultimate goal is help more orthodontists and general
dentists provide their patients with the beautiful smiles they are looking
to achieve.
Custom Programs
Dr. Radz is also willing to create a customize lecture to fulfill the
needs of the sponsoring group. For more information
contact Dr. Gary Radz at radzdds@aol.com or 303-298-1414
“Please consider having a full day - he is
an excellent clinician.”
Evaluation from the course “New Microhybrid Composites” for
the Yankee Dental Congress, 2003.
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