Course Overview

Session 1 - Fixed Pros Clinical Case Studies
This  lecture  will focus on the day-to-day treatment planning workflow for high-end aesthetic prosthetics as viewed through the lens of a dual-certified prosthodontist and laboratory technician. Specific topics will include photographic documentation for collaboration with colleagues and shade communication with the laboratory, final impression techniques, provisionalization, , preparation design, material selection, delivery and cementation and follow-up care of various real-world cases ranging from the single-central incisor and multi-unit bridge to full-mouth fixed hybrids and removable overdentures. 

This course aims to re-establish the love affair with the world of removable dental prosthetics, which are often much maligned due to the perception that dentures are difficult, unappealing to patients, and have thin profit margins. Much of what students have learned during their dental school education about treating the edentulous patient is flawed, and based on outdated, dogmatic principles. This course will go through several real-world case studies and outline the low-cost materials and easy to follow techniques necessary for treatment planning conventional, immediate, and implant overdentures with efficacious, predictable, and profitable outcomes.

Session 2 : Exposed: The Art and Science of Emotive Clinical Photography

Dental photography serves as an effective tool for communication with colleagues, and as an emotional means of marketing to patients and clients regarding our clinical services and laboratory products. This presentation will discuss the philosophy, equipment, and resources necessary for intraoral shade analysis, portraits, bench-top photography, and publishing outstanding high-end results with low-end consumer cost to enhance personal professional development, boost social media engagement, and for publication in scientific peer-review. 

PART 1:   Lecture on the basics of dental photography, photography equipment, and principles of light, camera settings and picture composition. Also discussed will be publishing in peer-review, marketing your practice and posting to social media.

PART 2:  Practical hand-on exploring the basics of intraoral/clinical, portrait, benchtop/product photography, and photoediting. 
  

Learning Objectives

1. Review various treatment planning principles found in the field of contemporary crown and bridge and implant dentistry for fixed pros 2. Analyze many of the current materials available to the clinician and dental technician that can be utilized in the restoration of implants, fixed crown and bridge 3. Determine the chairside/benchtop protocols that will ensure the highest level of quality and efficacy that will augment successful patient outcomes in the final product at delivery. 4. Apply new concepts and techniques within the dental clinic and dental laboratory. 5.  List the marketing tactics and techniques that can be used with dental photography to attract referrals, company sponsors, and clients.
6.  Compare the final results of various photographs made with both professional and consumer level equipment.
7.  Improve current skills through demonstrated dental photography exercises. 
8.  Create a portfolio of case studies to share with colleagues that will showcase your ability to document with dental photography. 

Presenter/s biography

Dr Miles Cone 

Dr. Miles R. Cone is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and completed a three-year Prosthodontic residency program while serving in the United States Army as a field grade officer in the rank of Major. In addition to achieving board certification and diplomate status within his specialty, Dr. Cone has also successfully challenged all the requirements necessary to earn his designation as a Certified Dental Technician. Currently, Dr. Cone’s career in civilian life revolves around his dual role as the owner of Nuance Dental Specialists, a private practice dental clinic limited to prosthetic dentistry in the heart of Portland, ME, and his role as a Key Opinion Leader. When Dr. Cone is not at the chair, in the classroom teaching, or at the lab bench, he can be found lecturing on the international circuit, contributing to peer-review, and relaxing at home with his wife, four children, and English Bulldog in Maine.  

Event Pricing

ADA Member Dentist - $1250
ADA Member 1st and 2nd Year Graduate - $1150
Non-Member Dentist - $1450

CPD Points

7.5 Scientific hours
 

Event Supporter 

By registering for this course, you agree to the events terms and conditions outlined on the ADAQ website.