2024 Updates in Clinical Dentistry - Long Beach, CA

What is a workflow and why do we seem to hear about it so much when people talk about digital dentistry? A workflow is defined as the processes we use to accomplish any given procedure. In many ways, digital dentistry has reimagined those processes to be more efficient for the dentist and more comfortable for the patient. In this presentation, Dr. Mennito will discuss the pros and cons of different pieces of technology and how utilization of these tools in defined workflows has transformed the way he provides dentistry for his patients.

Acknowledging safe dental unit water as a fundamental standard of care marks a critical evolution in dentistry. This presentation addresses this emerging imperative, underscoring the necessity for dental practices to elevate their protocols to meet these minimum standards. It outlines the essential steps for ensuring water safety, including proper testing, treatment, and shocking procedures tailored for dental settings. This presentation stresses the importance of designating an infection control coordinator to spearhead these initiatives, ensuring that dental care providers not only meet but exceed the expectations in patient safety and care.

Hygiene Revolution: New Technology Aids in the Battle Against Biofilm

For decades, dental professionals have been practicing preventative techniques to combat the underlying etiology to our patients' oral disease - biofilm. With volumes of research solidifying the oral/systemic health connection, the rationale to focus on biofilm control has never been more paramount. And yet, technology in preventive dentistry has yet to adequately provide us with the tools needed to win the battle against biofilm.

Times have changed.

Technology has finally entered the arena of preventive dentistry and nonsurgical periodontal therapy providing a revolutionary systematic approach to oral hygiene treatment that provides safe, painless, and efficient treatment that will forever change the way we treat oral disease - and our patients' view of the “dental cleaning”.

Clear aligner therapy is a treatment that can benefit many different patients, and there are various considerations for clinicians to keep in mind, working from nose to gut. This webinar will explain how “the nose knows,” as 60% of airway issues have a nasal component. “Tiger tongue” can also be a factor, as described by Dr. Felix Liao. And you’ll also want to “GERD your loins for expansion,” because it's going to be a spicy night.

Unlocking Financial Success and Safeguarding Your Dental Practice

Empowering Doctor with Art McOmber's Expert Insights on Tax Optimization, Business Structure, and Asset Protection.

Are you overpaying your taxes? Is your business structure truly benefiting you or exposing you to unnecessary risks? And most importantly, is your family adequately protected in the face of unforeseen circumstances? Join us for a captivating session with former FBI Special Agent Art McOmber as he unveils the hidden costs of ignorance in tax law, lawsuits, and probate.

Patients are often present with misaligned, chipped, or discolored teeth, but are fearful to have their teeth “drilled”. Because of false representation via social media, patients seem to be reluctant to having treatment. It is the clinician’s responsibility to communicate clearly and educate patients on the most conservative approaches in restoring the form, function, and esthetics of their smiles. The first step is re-aligning the teeth to the correct position in regaining proper function and to assist in creating good esthetics. Step two is assessing and mapping out what is needed to optimize the esthetics of the newly aligned teeth. Step three is executing and mastering an effective and replicable approach in the sequence of direct bonding techniques to achieve predictable results. Direct composite bonding can be a highly effective, minimalistic, and replicable approach to restoring a patient’s dentition with predictable results versus a more aggressive approach such as porcelain veneering or full porcelain coverage. This course will provide the attendee with a practical approach to biomimetic dentistry and show a variety of examples with proven success.