Chicago Midwinter CE Events

Sharp explorers and radiographs have been the primary means of caries detection for many years. Both tactile inspection and radiographs have limitations. The caries has to become deep enough or large enough to be “seen” by the tip of the explorer or radiographically.

– You will learn how advanced diagnostic tools are being used to detect these lesions earlier.
– Florescence technology provides a means for diagnosing early demineralize to deep decay through a color scale.
– Appropriate restorative options can then be utilized. Using this technology will aid in our goal of minimally invasive dentistry.

Our patient’s well-being is paramount in our practices. We are legally responsible to protect our patient’s health and safety. Patients are more aware of infection control issues due to media focus on infection control breaches in offices around the country. Instrument sterilization techniques should be a part of every team member’s job description.   Following infection control guidelines, monitoring autoclave sterility and ensuring the safety of every dental visit are the keys to why infection control matters for every dental practice.

– Locate and utilize key resources to create infection control guidelines for office’s infection control protocol
– Integrate single use items in practice procedures
– Discuss the personal protection equipment required for clinicians
– Demonstrate the proper procedure for pre-sterilization cleaning of instruments

Parental worries surrounding radiation safety have never been higher. Our patients’ caregivers receive a flood of health-related information before they even step foot in your office. Whether in the form of newspaper/online articles, Facebook mom’s groups or even Dr. Oz, our best bet is to be able to give them the latest scientific information.  Dr. Juan Yepes, will explain the latest methods of how we, as health care providers, can limit radiation exposure while still obtaining quality images.

– Understand the most current concepts in radiation dosimetry
– Understand the fundamentals of radiation safety applied to children
– Review the current guidelines for prescription of radiographs in the pediatric population

Upon completion of this class, you will be able to implement a successful Preventive Dentistry program that utilizes diagnostic capabilities, thereby providing early and conservative therapies with confidence. In addition, the many special circumstances that occur frequently in Pediatric Dentistry requiring the acquisition of radiographic images wherein CCD sensors are deemed impractical will be understood.

– How to implement the latest in diagnostic techniques for the young dental patient
– Learn the easiest and most effective radiographic protocols, especially for patients with special needs
– How to provide minimally invasive dentistry and the most efficient preventive dental care

Compressors, vacuum systems, amalgam separators, radiography, whether you are setting up a practice or replacing old equipment, all dental offices need these to function. We will discuss the options in equipment selection, Smart Technology; dry vs wet suction, what’s environmentally friendly and how to best make those decisions when buying equipment.

– Understand the types of vacuum systems available (wet vs dry) and what information is needed to make the best choice for your practice
– How to maintain your vacuum and compressor in the office so that down time doesn’t affect office production
– Whether setting up a new office or reequipping a current one, making the right choices from an environmental standpoint

Diagnosis is the key to any successful practice and the key to optimum patient health.  Join us as we explore the latest technology that helps us to diagnose quicker, better, easier and discuss how to implement these modalities into day to day practice.

– The science of Dental caries and why our current instruments are totally archaic.
– A simple tip that will change the way you see X-rays forever!
– Communication skills that get patients to say YES to treatment!