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This course discusses the collaboration of physical therapists and dental practitioners in the evaluation and management of TMD. An overview of anatomy and biomechanics of the TMJ will be discussed leading into evaluation techniques that will guide treatment. Review of Diagnostic Criteria for TMD will guide evaluation and treatment for appropriate patient population. Demonstration of in-office techniques that can be performed by dental practitioners will help identify TMD patients who are appropriate for physical therapy intervention. Case reviews exploring interdisciplinary treatment for TMD will highlight the efficacy of physical therapy and dental collaboration for this patient population.

Objectives:
1. Review basic TMJ anatomy and biomechanics
2. Discuss typical TMD movement patterns and involved musculoskeletal structures
3. Explain postural effects on the TMJ and corrective physical therapy treatments
4. Review Diagnostic Criteria for TMD to establish sub groups of TMD patients
5. Demonstrate basic tests for dentists to identify TMD patients likely to benefit from physical therapy intervention
6. Discuss interdisciplinary collaboration for the treatment of TMD
7. Case studies review to demonstrate practical application and outcome of treatment collaboration

This course discusses the collaboration of physical therapists and dental practitioners in the evaluation and management of TMD. An overview of anatomy and biomechanics of the TMJ will be discussed leading into evaluation techniques that will guide treatment. Review of Diagnostic Criteria for TMD will guide evaluation and treatment for appropriate patient population. Demonstration of in-office techniques that can be performed by dental practitioners will help identify TMD patients who are appropriate for physical therapy intervention. Case reviews exploring interdisciplinary treatment for TMD will highlight the efficacy of physical therapy and dental collaboration for this patient population.

Objectives:
1. Review basic TMJ anatomy and biomechanics
2. Discuss typical TMD movement patterns and involved musculoskeletal structures
3. Explain postural effects on the TMJ and corrective physical therapy treatments
4. Review Diagnostic Criteria for TMD to establish sub groups of TMD patients
5. Demonstrate basic tests for dentists to identify TMD patients likely to benefit from physical therapy intervention
6. Discuss interdisciplinary collaboration for the treatment of TMD
7. Case studies review to demonstrate practical application and outcome of treatment collaboration

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we dive into the critical topics surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and explore effective strategies for the upcoming respiratory season. In this course, we’ll address the most pressing concerns and provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions.

What We Are NOT Going to Say:
1. Debunking Myths: We won’t claim that the virus is more intelligent than us.
2. Airborne Misconceptions: We won’t focus on misleading information about the virus being solely airborne.
3. Asymptomatic Insights: We won’t exaggerate the prevalence of asymptomatic transmission.
4. Mutation Myths: We won’t exaggerate the pace of virus mutation.
5. Time Travel: We won’t make baseless comparisons between 2023 and 2020.
6. Vaccination Clarity: We won’t oversimplify the effectiveness of vaccines.
7. Medication Miracles: We won’t overstate the impact of specific medications like Paxlovid.
8. Testing Truths: We won’t solely emphasize testing as a standalone solution.

What We ARE Going To Say:
1. COVID Realities: We’ll explore the current state of COVID-19 and its potential resurgence.
2. Vulnerable Groups: Discover why caring matters, especially if you or someone you love falls into a high-risk category.
3. Long COVID Insights: Uncover the mysteries of Long COVID, also known as post-viral syndrome.
4. Post-Viral Syndrome: Delve into the concept of post-viral syndrome and its implications.
5. New Vaccine Discoveries: Learn about the latest developments in vaccines and what we know about them.
6. Vaccine Decisions: Understand the factors to consider when deciding whether to get the new vaccine.
7. RSV Vaccine Mysteries: Explore the details surrounding the new RSV vaccine.

Strategies for the Upcoming Respiratory Season:
1. Safe Travel: Gain insights into travel strategies during the respiratory season.
2. Wedding Considerations: Learn how to approach weddings in the current climate.
3. Conference Precautions: Explore precautions for attending conferences.
4. Managing Infection: Discover what to do if you become infected.

Plus, we’ll give you an exclusive peek into the “NEW Ultimate Cheat Sheet” to help you navigate new guidelines for use of antibiotics for patients getting dental implants.

This lecture will be designed to help navigate key steps in a protocol for placing predictable immediate implants. We will review decision points and areas of concern for cases to help direct challenges encountered. We will review a protocol for fabrication of a custom healing collar and discuss the critical importance of it during the healing phases.

Learning Objectives:
-Learn about different situational, anatomical, and pathological presentations to determine if an immediate implant is appropriate
-Learn about surgical pearls and implant selection to enable adequate primary stability
-Be able to apply a protocol for easy fabrication of a Custom Healing Collar

This continuing education course is designed to provide dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of dental endoscopy and its advanced techniques and applications. Dental endoscopy is a minimally invasive and cutting-edge technology that allows dental practitioners to visualize and diagnose oral health conditions with exceptional precision. Throughout this course, participants will gain in-depth knowledge of dental endoscopic indications, utilization, different treatment modalities and financial implications.

Learning Objectives

• Diagnostic Imaging with Endoscopy: Learn how to interpret and analyze endoscopic images and videos for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Advantages and Limitations: Understand the benefits and limitations of dental endoscopy compared to traditional dental diagnostic methods.
• Integration into Dental Practice: Discover strategies for integrating dental endoscopy seamlessly into the dental practice, optimizing patient outcomes, and enhancing practice profitability.
• Case Studies and Interactive Discussions: Analyze real-world case studies and engage in interactive discussions to enhance problem-solving skills and critical thinking when using dental endoscopy.

A methodology to mechanically and chemotherapeutically eradicate, suppress, or alter the colony of pathogens to correlate to health and/or healing.

Learning objectives:
1. The total mouth decontamination protocol will help maintain implants with peri-implant disease for longer.
2. Achieving and maintaining health/stability requires a significantly higher commitment by patients and treating team, much more detailed protocols and increased frequency of care.
3. If the disease process for peri-implantitis can be managed or even arrested, it would be merited to consider the use the same principals and methodology in disease prevention.

Over the years of dental implant development there has been a focus on implant design and bone dynamics to achieve and maintain integration. With periimplantitis still affecting a significant percentage of implants, there are other factors to consider, specifically the transgingival zone. In this area, the abutment design and material as well as the quality and volume of the soft tissue play a major role in esthetics and health of dental implants. Dr. Mugford will review the importance of selecting restorative components to enhance the gingival attachment and surgical procedures to enhance esthetics while stabilizing the biological width and crestal bone level.

Course Objectives:
Following this course, attendees will:
– Understand the importance of the soft tissue attachment apparartus around teeth and implants.
– Gain an appreciation forhow restorative factors may be more important than implant design in preserving bone levels.
– Learn protocols that integrate surgical and restorative procedures to enhance final outcomes and stability.

You didn’t go to dental school to be a salesperson, but like it or not, dentistry is a unique profession that combines medicine with sales and service. This webinar is aimed at reducing the friction between us dentists and our patients, allowing us to be portrayed as healers, rather than people with a financial agenda. Better communication in the dental office has the power to not only increase revenue and lower your litigation risk, but also to create a happier and healthier you.

In this webinar, you will:

• Understand the power of a first impression. Learn keys to building quick and efficient trust in patients.
• Learn how to identify different patient types, and understand how they make decisions.
• Understand the “no.” Analyze negotiation tactics and find out how they can apply to your treatment plan presentations.
• Learn how to listen. Simple techniques that will maximize your communication and help you better connect with patients and your team.