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IN-PERSON CLASSES

​All classes are customized to suit your team’s needs, experience and goals.

IN-PERSON CLASSES OPTIONS

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  • Fundamentals of Dentistry Lecture
    A little about almost everything you need to know about dentistry Can be done in a 2 hour webinar or in 2 separate 1 hour classes. The times vary depending on your clinic needs. Dentistry Basics (1 hour) Anatomy of the mouth and oral cavity The stages of periodontal disease Identifying oral pathology Malocclusions Treatment options What is appropriate to refer and why Radiation safety Importance of dental x-rays Dental x-ray interpretation Periodontal Therapy (1 hour) Anatomy of the oral cavity Equipment needed for dentistry Hand Instrument recommendations and usage Safe anesthesia protocols Step-by-step teeth cleaning techniques with videos Charting techniques and abbreviations Client education and marketing Doxirobe indications and proper placement Dental Delivery Unit maintenance Instrument sharpening Home care products
  • Dental X-Ray Positioning
    Dental X-Rays are more like an art than a science I teach using landmarks and not geometry to make learning easier The times vary depending on your clinic needs. Live powerpoint (1 hour) Equipment needed Radiation safety X-ray orientation - Left, right, upper, lower Pictures and description of every angle & troubleshooting tips Live interactive coaching (2-3 hours) Must watch Introductory On-Demand class and Powerpoint before Knowing how to fix mistakes is half the battle I watch participants take x-rays on skulls and critique positioning techniques Participants watch me and I watch participants take full mouth dental x-rays (Clinic needs to have real medium dog skull, adult cat skull and 4 play-dough containers)
  • Dental X-Ray Interpretation
    Artifact or Abnormality? Dental radiographs are important but, you need to know what you are looking at Avoid misdiagnosing oral pathology I will help you navigate radiographic structures to determine if the view is normal or if there is anything of concern. I will also cover what treatment options are appropriate and why. The times vary depending on your clinic needs.
  • Periodontal Therapy
    Learn the correct way to perform a Professional Teeth Cleaning The times vary depending on your clinic needs. Why is proper dental care important Stages of periodontal disease Equipment needed Hand Instrument recommendations and usage Step-by-step teeth cleaning techniques with videos Charting techniques and abbreviations Client education and marketing Doxirobe indications and proper placement Safe anesthesia protocols Equipment maintenance Instrument sharpening Home care products Dental delivery unit maintenance Notes will be provided
  • Bonded Sealants
    When and How The times vary depending on your clinic needs. Bonded sealants are a great addition to your dental program. They can be more harm than good if done incorrectly or for the wrong reason. Learn when to do a bonded sealant, how to do it and what products & equipment you need. Items needed printable list is provided
  • Anesthesia Tips
    Dental procedures are important but, not nearly as important as the anesthesia! The times vary depending on your clinic needs. Learn tips I have learned while working with a Board-Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist, Dr. Victoria Lukasik. I can help you make your dental procedures safer with these important points.
  • Client Education & Compliance
    How to talk to clients about dentistry The times vary depending on your clinic needs. Education is the best way to make you clients understand the importance of dentistry! Learn about dentistry in a way that it's easy to understand and then to be able to convey that information to your clients.
  • Instrument Sharpening
    Dental procedures are better and faster with sharp instruments! The times vary depending on your clinic needs. Powerpoint with Live Practicing (1 hour) Use of stones or honing machine Flat and conical stones are needed I will demonstrate and explain sharpening techniques I can watch you do sharpening and I give pointers
  • Nerve Blocks
    Nerve blocks provide a valuable tool for pain management The times vary depending on your clinic needs. Learn the correct way to place nerve blocks Reduce the amount of anesthetic gas needed during extractions Less discomfort post procedure
  • Extraction Tips, Instruments & Equipment
    Make you extractions as easy as possible! The times vary depending on your clinic needs. Equipment & Instruments needed What size handle is best for you Instrument usage techniques Burrs & suture recommended Which nerve blocks for which teeth
  • Dentistry Equipment & Instrument Must Haves
    What you really need to perform dental procedures The times vary depending on your clinic needs. I have used most dental products on the market I can give you an unbiased opinion on all dental items Pictures and descriptions of recommended instruments, products and equipment How everything is used and where to get them
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