Medical Billing and Marketing for Oral Appliance Therapy

Learning Objectives:

• To be able to provide the insurance companies with accurate information in submitting oral appliance medical claims
• Submitting for Medicare patients
• Marketing the practice for Sleep appliance therapy

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Blankenship attended The Ohio State University for a Bachelors and Master degree in Microbiology as well as my DDS in Dentistry. He serves on two Boards of Universities. The University of North Florida Deans Council for the College of Arts and Sciences, and Fortis College Board of Directors. Dr. Blankenship practices in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL just outside of Jacksonville.

He has passed the written exam for a Diplomate in Dental Sleep Medicine and sees over 50 patients a month for Sleep Apnea. LVI has been a large part of his dental career and he holds a Fellowship and has applied for the Mastership. Dr. Blankenship also holds Fellowships in Implant and laser Dentistry. Professionally he lectures on Dental Sleep Medicine as well as being a Cerec trainer. On the personal side, Dr. Blankenship is in the Naval reserves and is active in the military community. He is also training for a private pilot's license.

Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?!

Sometimes in life there are questions that either are or should be asked, in order to determine the viability and correct course of action. As dental professionals we are in the business of serving people and providing care to assist those people in acquiring their health. While we conduct businesses that need to thrive, it is almost frowned upon by the public and profession to actually do so. Complicate that with rising overhead costs, a drop in the economy, insurance interference and the fact that the business success is determined by the individuals who work alongside you and you have the makings of a disaster rivaled only by reality television.

Then the real fun begins as you walk into your home to all the reasons why you are actually working. The loving, caring environment of loved ones waits for you to take your work hat off and put your mommy/daddy/spouse/loved one hat back on! But as you place your hand on the doorknob, you take a deep breath before stepping in. Why? Serving is what we do all day long, so a little more to end the day can't be that big a deal, can it? Yet somehow it is and our lives and our families are left wondering if there is any kind of balance to it all.

After a break from the podium, Matt is back and in rare form! Beginning with the lifeblood of our livelihood, he will address key success principles for owning and operating a successful dental practice and team. He will discuss the adversity that all offices experience in some form or fashion and how to move through it with grace, ease and dignity. He will introduce three key points that "boomerang" from the professional aspect of our lives into the personal that he states are: The Income/Outcome Potential; The Samurai Effect; and Triggers.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and overcome challenges of both operating and working in the dental office
• Identify their personal motivators and use them to set goals both in and out of the office
• Utilize communication techniques to improve relationships both in and out of the office

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Matt Bynum is a 1995 graduate of the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry where he earned his D.D.S. degree. He lectures internationally on various aspects of aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry, practice management, personal and practice motivation, and team building; and has published numerous articles on these subjects.

Dr. Bynum is a member of the South Carolina Dental Association, American Dental Association (ADA), International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics (IACA) and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).

Recognizing Sleep Breathing Disorders in Your Patient and Incorporating Sleep Dentistry Viably in Your Practice

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the far reaching effects of sleep apnea
  
• Recognize the oral clues with which patients present
• Understand the role of the dentist in screening and treating sleep apnea

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Anne-Maree Cole graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree with honors from theUniversity of Queensland, Australia in 1982. She has been in Practice with her husband since 1983 andin 2006 opened a second Practice limited to a neuromuscular approach to aesthetics and function andspends the majority of her time treating chronic pain patients. This led seamlessly into a need for theunderstanding that sleep plays in the chronic pain patient and in the last several years has dedicatedmuch of her advancing education to this area.

Anne-Maree is the Director LVI Australia, has achieved her Masterships of both LVI and ICCMO, is apast-President of the IACA and Board Member for 8 years. She has a passion for sharing knowledge and looks forward to the opportunity to present at this year’s IACA.

Speaker Bio:

Like so many dentists, Dr. Dickerson was busy creating a practice based on the skills and knowledge he obtained in dental school, however he was increasingly frustrated and disenchanted by the traditional approach to dental care. Developing a "Patient Centered Practice" gave him his passion driven purpose. Propelled by this new excitement for dentistry, Bill started sharing his passion with other dentists and quickly became recognized as a respected opinion leader and highly sought after speaker as well as one of the most influential people in dentistry. He was instrumental as a pioneer in the aesthetic revolution as well as igniting the professions interest in the physiological based neuromuscular dentistry. His focus for the past two decades has been to create a better future for the profession.

Since 1994, Bill's efforts have been channeled into creating the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI Global), providing an educational forum for advancing our profession, and developing many aesthetic and occlusal techniques that enhanced comprehensive restorative procedures.

Over nine thousand dentists from all over the world have attended LVI and over 10,000 of their patients have been treated there, as well as thousands of others who have enhanced their practices by attending lectures of Bill's or reading his several books. From Aesthetic Dentistry to scientifically based occlusal approaches, Bill has encouraged, assisted and propelled dentists from over 43 nations to grow and excel.

LVIM Panelist Bios:

• Lori Kemmet, DDS, LVIM
  

  Dr. Lori Kemmet is a 1989 graduate of the University of MN Dental School.  After a three commission in the United States Air Force she started her private practice in Boulder CO.  She has been instructing at the Las Vegas Institute since 1998 in the Core 1 and Core 7 programs.  She was the second recipient of the LVI Mastership Award in 2004 .  She has lectured and written articles in numerous dental publications.  She owns two dental practices in Boulder Colorado.  She focuses her energy on customer service and loves the business of dentistry.   She continues her understanding of neuromuscular dentistry by being a member of ICCMO and the IACA.   In 2011 she received her Fellowship Award from ICCMO.  She is also a member of the Colorado Dental Association and the American Dental Association.  Dr. Kemmet is the official dentist of the Mrs. Colorado, Miss and Miss Teen Colorado beauty pageants.

• Kent M. Johnson, DDS, LVIM
  

  Dr. Kent Johnson is an honors graduate of the University of Southern California Dental School. Over a twenty- year period practicing in Southern California, he built one of the most successful practices in the nation. He now maintains a full-time dentistry practice in Park City and instructs on LVI’s elite Full Mouth Reconstruction team, the highest- level course offered at the Institute. He is also a member of the International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics.

 

 

 

• Randy Jones, DMD, LVIM
  

  Dr Jones grew up in Charleston, SC, and did his undergraduate studies at Clemson University obtaining a BS degree, cum laude, in Biochemistry.  In 1984 he graduated with honors from the Medical University of South Carolina’s School of Dentistry.

  Private practice and continuing education have been ongoing for Dr Jones ever since.  He has two practices, one in Summerville and one in Johns Island, SC.  To keep even busier, he is a clinical instructor at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies where he teaches courses on cosmetic, reconstructive, and TMJ therapy.  He is also on the board of directors for The International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics.  He is a member of the ADA, SCDA, AGD, Charleston Dental Society, AACD, and numerous other dental study clubs.

  Dr Jones was the first, and is still, the only dentist in SC to be awarded the coveted LVIM award for a mastership in Aesthetic and Neuromuscular Dentistry.  He has devoted over 25 years to the art, science, and technology of dentistry to enhance his patient’s lives.  Changing smiles, changing lives.

• Chong Lee, DDS, LVIM
  

  Dr. Lee received his DDS from the Medical College of Virginia. He is a LVI graduate, founder of the LVI Study Club in the DC metro area, a LVI Clinical Instructor and regional director. He is a Fellow of the International Academy for Facial & Dental Aesthetics and was a past director of continuing education of the Northern Virginia Dental Society. Most recently, he was voted one of the top dentists by both the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine.

People see their Dentist more frequently than any other doctor...this gives us an amazing opportunity to diagnose early symptoms in our patients.

From heart disease, cancers, bulimia and other nutrition disorders, to the real reasons for tooth / bone loss, and sleep disorders... we can affect the health of our patients.

This panel will be fun and informative sharing how you can open up an entire new avenue of diagnostics in your practice. We will also share how in this economy you can add new treatment modalities such as skin care and botox... and why you are one of the best doctors to do these procedures!

You will gain the good will and trust of your patients by practicing TOTAL BODY... TOTAL

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Heidi S. Dickerson is a 1994 graduate of the University of Illinois, School of Dentistry. She began her dental career with a private, neuromuscular-based, restorative practice in Philadelphia, PA. Because of her commitment to excellence and spending countless hours mastering aesthetic, restorative and neuromuscular dentistry, Dr. Heidi Dickerson was excited to teach others the optimal possibilities, to integrate into their practices!

From Neuromuscular Occlusion to Full Mouth Reconstruction, Heidi teaches a hands-on approach to learning. She holds the prestigious LVIM (Mastership) title at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. As an international lecturer and corporate leader, she has shared the NM philosophy with dentists around the world.

As an executive administrator and President, she facilitates the operations of the Las Vegas campus, the Australian campus, and the US and Canadian Regional Events. Expressing her passion, Dr. Dickerson guides and encourages doctors and their teams through the LVI Curriculum. She is the Editor of the Visions Magazine and a featured writer. Her regular column is titled, "Ask Heidi... Clinical Questions and Answers". In 2010, Dr. Heidi Dickerson was named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry. Her goal is to assist dentists in being the best that they can be… by becoming perpetual students of dentistry and life!

Panelist Bios:

• Joe Barton, DMD; LVIM
  

  Dr. Barton grew up in Jacksonville, FL and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Florida in 1986. He chose to remain in Jacksonville and has been practicing dentistry in his private practice, Admira Dentistry, for 25 years. As an avid triathlete Dr. Barton has a deep appreciation for a healthy lifestyle. This appreciation extends into his practice. Beyond creating and maintaining beautiful, healthy smiles, addressing signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders and sleep apnea there is a strong focus on total health that can assist people with lifestyle changes, including areas of nutrition, exercise and physical and medical concerns. He has dedicated his practice to help his guests' achieve a sense of Beauty • Health • Balance in their lives.

  In addition to his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, Dr. Barton is also an esteemed Fellow and Instructor at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) and was one of the first three dentists in the world to earn the LVI Mastership Award in 2005.

  Dr. Barton was the inaugural President of the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics and remains an active member as well as a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, North American Neuromuscular Study Club, International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Florida Dental Association as well as several local dental societies and study clubs.

• Dr. Keith Holden

Keith R. Holden, M.D. graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1992 as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed an Internal Medicine residency in 1995 and is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Holden is self-employed and practices Functional Medicine in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. He is a member of The Institute for Functional Medicine.

 

 

• Ronald Willis, DMD
  

  Dr. Ronald G. Willis attended the Medical university of South Carolina for postgraduate studies, culminating with a DMD degree in 1991. After many years of practicing on roller-skates, he was considering leaving dentistry until he attending a lecture by Dr. Bill Dickerson. His passion for dentistry re-ignited, Dr. Willis now shares his enthusiasm as an LVI Clinical Instructor. He was appointed to the founding Board of Directors for the IACA and serves as an LVI Regional Director in Tallahassee, Fl.

• Jill Taylor, RDH
  

  Jill Taylor graduated from the Community College of Southern Nevada in 1987 with an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene. She later received her Bachelors of Science in Technical Management from DeVry University graduating Summa Cum Laude. She has worked in clinical practices as a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 23 years, recently retiring from the Exceptional Dental Practice in Las Vegas, Nevada and pursuing her independent consulting full time. She has recently joined Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies as their Hygiene Program Director. In the clinical setting, Jill specialized in non-surgical periodontal treatment, with special emphasis on Molecular Testing and Laser Therapy. She previously worked with Premier Laser and became certified on two different lasers in 1997. Jill has co-authored several articles appearing in well-respected dental journals regarding Laser applications in periodontal therapy. In addition to being a published author, Jill is an accomplished speaker who presents on topics including Molecular Testing, Restorative Communication and Acceptance, and Laser Therapy in Periodontal Treatment. She is trained in the newest technologies and treatments available and brings extensive knowledge of current science and research into every training she facilitates. Her work with the Las Vegas Institute allows her to express her enthusiasm for the future of dental hygiene while training others in the most up-to-date methods of patient care.

• Ms. Paula Mendelsohn

As wild as it sounds, we are in an age of science fiction!  Bioactive materials and self healing restorations seem like they cannot possibly be true, but dentistry is entering a new era! For some 100+ years the standard restorative material changed very little and over the last few decades we have seen wholesale reinvention of dental restorations and reconstruction. With the rate of change being so fast that dental schools have been hopelessly left out of the process, it requires continual dedication to stay at the top of your profession. This presentation will explore a variety of incredible new materials and procedures you want in your practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Know how to determine the appropriate resin cements based on the material being bonded in place and the tooth structure it is being bonded on.
• Understand the current materials choices in a variety of disciplines.
• Be able to make more informed materials purchases as well as deliver higher quality dental treatment
• Have the ability incorporate new procedures seamlessly into a busy practice.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Duncan received his college and post-graduate studies at the University of Oklahoma culminating with a D.D.S. degree in 1995. Following Dental School, Dr. Duncan vigorously pursued continuing education to grow past what was taught in dental schools; twice being recognized as the leader in the State of Oklahoma for Continuing Education. He completed the surgical and prosthetic sections with the Misch Implant Institute earning a Fellowship with the Institute as well as holding Diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has also earned the Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry in the shortest time period allowed by the Academy. However, he considers his real advances in education to have started with his journey through the Las Vegas Institute.

He is a Fellow of the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), and started teaching with the institute in 2002. He has lectured on aesthetics, occlusion, CAD-CAM technology, and practice management internationally.

Dr. Duncan is the Clinical Director at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and is involved in teaching the Core 1-7 courses as well as a variety of non-Core programs at LVI. He has dedicated his efforts to advancing the understanding of the science that supports decisions made in dentistry. Through his exposure to Neuromuscular Dentistry and his involvement with LVI in the rapidly growing field, Dr. Duncan has been able to share the ever changing understanding of our profession with people from around the world. His hope is that he can help other dentists to experience the power and pleasure of being able to change the quality of their lives by practicing excellence in comprehensive dentistry.

EFFECTS – DIAGNOSIS and TREATMENT for Upper Airway Obstruction In Pediatric Orthodontic Patients

Dr. Gerber's presentation will deal with the early intervention of orthodontic patients presenting for treatment that suffer from the effects of Upper Airway Obstruction. By attending this session.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will discover the importance of the correct diagnosis through recognition of dental, facial and cranio-cervical abnormalities.
• You will learn the correct examination protocols for the Neuromuscular dentist
• See how a multi-disciplinary approach is necessary to provide comprehensive treatment
• Learn about neuromuscular orthodontic treatment options that are effective and quick so as not to keep the patient in extended treatment often only a few months.
• Learn to evaluate facial features, dental occlusion and cervical posture.
• See a Cephalometric analysis that is neuromuscular based that will provide you with detailed diagnostic information.
• Discover how to get other providers on-board with your treatment.
• See research to support treatment, (references in handouts)

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Jay W. Gerber, DDS, FICCMO, ABPM is the founder and educational director of the Center for Occlusal Studies in Parkersburg, WV and is currently Director of Neuromuscular Orthodontics at LVI Global in Las Vegas, NV.

Dr. Gerber has lectured in the USA and internationally at numerous Symposiums, Conventions and at distinguished Universities since 1984 on the subjects of functional jaw orthopedics, straight wire type orthodontics, TMD diagnosis and treatment, dental radiology, physical modalities including TENS, neuromuscular functional occlusion and bio-electrical instrumentation using Myotronics instrumentation.

Dr. Gerber's philosophy includes a non-extraction, early interceptive approach. He be- lieves in a profile that includes a full broad smile using fixed appliances necessary to control treatment outcomes. He also understands the importance a stable and long- term occlusal result with normal TMJ function.

Dr. Gerber is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and numerous orthodontic and TMD related associations, including the American Orthodontic Society for 30 years. He currently serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Orthodontics and reviews articles for The Journal of Cra- niomandibular Practice. In addition, he has published numerous articles and manuals and writes a regular column in LVI Visions Dental Journal. Dr. Gerber is a graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Ron Jackson is a 1972 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. He has published many articles on aesthetic and adhesive dentistry, and has lectured extensively across the United States and abroad. Dr. Jackson has presented at all the major U.S. scientific conferences as well as to Esthetic Academies in Europe, Asia and South America. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and is Director of the Advanced Adhesive Aesthetic Dentistry and Anterior Direct Resin programs at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Jackson maintains a private practice in Middleburg, Virginia, emphasizing comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Neuromuscular treatment begins with creating a balance within the stomatognathic system. Such balance is brought about by first having the patient go through a reversible Phase 1 orthotic treatment. The quality of the first bite that is obtained will determine the success and the length of time that it takes to reach this balance. There are many factors that hinder such an endeavor and therefore attention to detail with respect to Posture, Temporomandibular Joint Decompression, staying within the Zone of Comfort, lack of any Human Interference allows the practitioner to obtain the best possible bite at the first significant appointment. Not paying attention to such detail will lead to either a failure to reach such balance or may result in the Phase 1 reversible treatment to be a lot longer than it needs to be. Such length in Phase 1 treatment time can lead to lack of compliance even by the well meaning patient.

Learning Objectives:

• The importance of  the very first bite in the fabrication of the first orthotic. Why a sloppy bite can lead to the failure of treatment or lead to a prolonged treatment time for Phase 1.
• Why Posture matters and how to make postural adjustments that will lead to the best possible bite at that first appointment.
• How to create the best possible situation for the lordotic curve to develop in the patient during bite taking.
• How to best position the patient so that the best possible cervical vertebral curvature is present at bite taking.
• How to identify the Zone of Comfort within which to take the bite. Such a bite will allow for not just a functional end result but also an aesthetic end result to be possible when the patient goes through the irreversible Phase 2 treatment.
• How to "dynamically" decompress the Temporo-Mandibular Joint when taking that first bite.

Speaker Bio - Dr. Sam Kherani:

Shamshudin(Sam) Kherani, DDS, FAGD, LVIM, MICCMO, is a graduate of University of Western Ontario and has been in general practice since 1981 with a special interest in adhesive dentistry. Prior to joining LVI full-time in his role as VP, Educational Advancement, he served as a Clinical Instructor at the Institute as well as a Regional Director. Awarded fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry, and appointed Trustee of Public Colleges Foundation by the Government of Alberta, Dr. Kherani is also one of 18 recipients of the coveted Mastership designation from the LVI as well as a Mastership designation from the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO).

Additionally, he is the Past President of the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics (IACA). As a lifelong student, he has been exposed to many different philosophies in dental occlusion throughout his over 30 year dental career. He has been invited to serve on the Occlusion Panels at the Yankee, AACD, IACA and other meetings. He teaches dentists from all over the world in the latest treatments for cosmetic dentistry, full mouth reconstruction, and neuromuscular occlusion.

Dr. Kherani take great pleasure in sharing his vast knowledge base and training with dentists from around the world. He has educated and inspired many to improve their practice and to become better advocates for ideal comprehensive care.

Speaker Bio - Bill Wade:

Bill Wade is a dental laboratory technician with extensive training in neuromuscular dentistry, instrumentation and laboratory technology. He has owned his own dental laboratory for 28 years specializing in neuromuscular dentistry since 1982. Over the past 19 years he has trained numerous dentist and staff members throughout the United States on the use of neuromuscular instrumentation.

Since 1989 he has been the Myotronics systems trainer as is now on faculty teaching the K6-I/ K7 Team training program, Occlusion II-Mastering Neuromuscular Concepts, and Instrumentation, and the Neuromuscular Technicians Training Program.

He has lectured nationally and internationally. He is a member of the prestigious International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO), founding member of the North American Neuromuscular.

Comprehensive Aesthetics – Take It To Another Level!
People present with esthetic concerns in our practices every day.    Cosmetic dentistry is not just about bonding and veneers anymore!  If you are a comprehensive dentist then you must wear many different communication and engineering hats to accomplish your guest’s desires.  
We will review the esthetic challenges that present to us and how we keep every aspect of treatment in house.  When you refer you lose control and production.  Why are you referring out your dentistry? In today’s economy you need to be providing more procedures.  Your guests want to stay with you so offer what they want and be the dentist that presents comprehensive and health based ideas!  
I will get you thinking about providing procedures you may have never thought possible, talk about esthetic fees, and I promise that you will see your production increase after this presentation.  Your only challenge will be implementation. 
I love the practice management side of my business and controlling overhead for larger profits.  I will show you some ways you can control overhead and still be focused on esthetics!  I am excited to share my passion about being an esthetic and comprehensive dentist with you!

Learning Objectives:

• Increase your office production
• Show you esthetic tricks that will save you money
• Challenge you to do procedures (that you have never done) when you get back to your practice.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Lori Kemmet is a 1989 graduate of the University of MN Dental School.  After a three commission in the United States Air Force she started her private practice in Boulder CO.  She has been instructing at the Las Vegas Institute since 1998 in the Core 1 and Core 7 programs.  She was the second recipient of the LVI Mastership Award in 2004 .  She has lectured and written articles in numerous dental publications.  She owns two dental practices in Boulder Colorado.  She focuses her energy on customer service and loves the business of dentistry.   She continues her understanding of neuromuscular dentistry by being a member of ICCMO and the IACA.   In 2011 she received her Fellowship Award from ICCMO.  She is also a member of the Colorado Dental Association and the American Dental Association.  Dr. Kemmet is the official dentist of the Mrs. Colorado, Miss and Miss Teen Colorado beauty pageants.

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Rod Kurthy, DMD

KöR Whitening – The Science of Teeth Whitening

Dr. Kurthy will present a summary of his 35 years of teeth whitening research & development, the reasons for frustrating unpredictability as well as the solutions, and the most current solutions to sensitivity commonly associated with teeth whitening. He will provide the physics and chemistry of whitening that you never understood before and the "why's" regarding typical frustrations of sensitivity and unpredictability of teeth whitening that most dentists encounter in their practices. He will discuss how and why his KöR Whitening System has overcome this unpredictability of whitening, and his research of methods to eliminate acute sensitivity during whitening. You will learn:

• Why whitening results have been unpredictable
• How and why KöR Whitening creates 100% predictable WOW results
• Can teeth get too white?
• How and why peroxides make teeth lighter
• Causes and solutions of whitening sensitivity
• Effect of design and fit of bleaching trays on the outcome of whitening (30 minutes vs. 6+ hours of active bleaching)
• Why bleaching tray impressions are different than crown & bridge impressions
• All whitening gels are the same – peroxide is peroxide – right? ABSOLUTELY WRONG!!! ...and why
• Effects of whitening gel viscosity and water solubility on predictability of whitening
• Effects of refrigeration, pH and anhydrous vs. aqueous nature of whitening gels during storage and shipping
• Overcoming tetracycline stains, fluorosis and other challenging cases
• Bleaching lights – snake oil / smoke 'n mirrors – or do they really work?

Learning Objectives:

• The chemical and microscopic process of teeth whitening. This will provide the understanding necessary for the dentist to evaluate various whitening systems, and to also make necessary adjustments in treatment protocol for unique whitening cases.
• Why whitening systems have historically been very unpredictable and how to achieve virtually 100% success with teeth whitening.
• Chemistries of various types of whitening gels and the impact these chemical and physical properties of whitening gels have on shelf life, whitening effectiveness and sensitizing potential.

Speaker Bio:

Rod practices in Mission Viejo, California and is the owner and CEO of Evolve Dental Technologies, Inc., the provider of the KöR® Whitening Deep Bleaching System. He graduated with highest honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in 1978, and completed a GP residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Rod's 36 years of research & development includes laser and surgical periodontal bone regeneration; endodontic surgery, including bone regeneration and repair of resorptive lesions; teeth whitening; teeth sensitivity; and development of several cosmetic techniques and impression techniques to name a few. His first participation in periodontal research was in 1976, and teeth whitening in 1977.

Rod is an international lecturer and author of five popular clinical and dental marketing books. He is the recipient of awards and accolades including the Mosby Scholarship Award; FDU Prosthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Awards; the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Gold Key Award; a commendation from the Chief Attorney of the United States Department of Defense for his role in supporting patients' rights in disputes with insurance carriers; and in March, 2005, Rod was selected as the most respected member of DentalTown.com by over 60,000 of his peers.

Rod has authored numerous articles in, and is frequently interviewed by dental journals and consumer magazines; has appeared numerous times on the covers of several widely-read dental journals in the USA; has been featured six times on national tape interview series; and is a consultant to magazines such as People Magazine and has been a feature writer for Oxygen women’s fitness magazine. He has been interviewed and featured numerous times in national media, and has been the personal dentist for the United States Men’s World Cup Soccer Team. Most recently Rod has been widely known for his remarkable KöR® Whitening Deep Bleaching™ System.

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Sahag Mahseredjian, DMD; LVIM

NM vs Others ...Who has the Science?

When a man's knowledge is not in order, the more of it he has the greater will be his confusion. (Herbert Spencer)

TMD and occlusion are the most debated and important subject in our profession. And yet, the confusion is the rule rather than the exception.

Harry Truman said: "If you can't convince'em ,confuse'em. Unfortunately many so called "experts" were very successful in this. Evidence base dentistry proponents in the dental faculties are still teaching centric relation which is the center of confusion and evidently unscientific. The TMD is considered as "temperamentaldisorder" rather than an orthopedic disorder. Let’s arm ourselves with knowledge which dissipates ignorance & confusion like light dissipates darkness...

Speaker Bio:

Dr Sahag Mahseredjian obtained his doctor’s degree in Dentistry from the Université de Montréal in 1991. His interest in implant dentistry led him to pursue his formation in various prestigious institutes like the Branemark clinic in Sweden, UMDNJ and UCLA.

Intrigued by neuromuscular dentistry and esthetics, Dr Mahseredjian completed many courses at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) and became a fellow in 2008. He is a clinical instructor at the Las Vegas Institute in Las Vegas. He was named the LVI Alumnus of the Year in 2009 and received the LVI Mastership designation in 2010.

His passion for neuromuscular dentistry led him to present on craniomandibular dysfunctions at International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) in Venice in nov.2007 as well as at the AO meeting to Atlas orthogonals in march 2007. Recently, Dr Mahseredjian published a compilation of articles entitled Connecting the Dots with the Great Imposter which discusses subjects like craniomandibular dysfunctions, sleep apnea and occlusion.

Dr Mahseredjian owns a private clinic equipped with the latest technologies like ICAT imaging, ITERO, Laser, Nobel Guide, etc. He is an active member of many important associations including:

• ICCMO - International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics
• AO - Academy Of Osseointegration
• EAO - European Association Of Osseointegration
• IACA - International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics
• AAP - American Academy of Periodontology
• AASM - American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Learning Objectives:

• Through literature review & Experts quotes ,find out the power of NMD.
• The different modalities diagnosing TMD (EMG.CMS,ESG vs. axiography, imaging and muscle palpation, literature review).
• The different modalities treating TMD(pharmacotherapy, occlusal therapy, surgery, etc...) and scientific evidences behind them..

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Hamada Makarita, DDS; MAGD; FAACD; LVIM

Aesthetics

Speaker Bio:

Dr. H. R. Makarita is a 1988 graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, and maintains a solo private practice in Oakton, Virginia, with an emphasis on aesthetic reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Makarita, who actively pursues continuing education, has been a member of the AACD since 1995, and received his accreditation in 2001 and his Fellowship in the Academy in 2006. He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, and was recently awarded Mastership status from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He is a Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Facial Aesthetics, a member of the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics, the European Society for Esthetic Dentistry, and a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Makarita has received numerous AACD Smile Gallery awards, and was the recipient of the 2003 People’s Choice Award.

 

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Mr. Taylor Mason

Opening Presenter

 

 

 

 

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Ms. Judy Kay Mausolf

Communication Solutions: Attitudes, Breakdowns & Conflict Resolutions

Discover how to elevate your communication to a level that inspires positive attitude, prevents breakdowns, and resolves conflict, to take your relationships from good to great every time! Learn the skills to communicate positively and effectively with different personalities resulting in an environment where everyone focuses on the positive (what is right) instead of the negative (what is wrong). Inspire a culture of appreciation and acknowledgment. Judy Kay communications expert will share how you can elevate the level of communication in your life!

 

Learning Objectives:

• Broaden mindsets.
• Resolve misunderstandings.
• Eliminate tension & gossip.
• Prevent breakdown.
• Learn conflict resolution.
• Elevate trust & respect.
• Positive energy & attitudes.
• Inspire a culture of appreciation & acknowledgement
• Communicate with different personalities.
• Effective huddles & team meetings.
• Happy, healthy & balanced environment.

Speaker Bio:

With over 25 years in the industry, Judy Kay's Speaking Presentations and Performance Coaching focus on developing leadership, broadening mindsets, elevating attitude, and strengthening communication skills to build happy, healthy, high performing doctor/team/patient relationships. Her message empowers, energizes and exhilarates others to embrace change, take action and get results. Judy Kay offers winning systems, vital information and actionable ideas through stories, interaction and real Life examples that anchor firmly in the minds and attitudes of attendees and lifts them up to shine. She is President National Speakers Association Minnesota Chapter (2012-13), National Study Club Director for the American Association of Dental Office Managers, Winner of the coveted "Spotlight-on-Speaking" award, and a member of the National Speakers Association, Speaking Consulting Network, Academy of Dental Management Consultants and an Advanced Transformational Trainer TM. She is author of Rise & Shine; An Evolutionary Journey to Get Out of Your Way and On Your Way to Success, and a contributing author for Dental Economics, AGD Impact, First Impression, Pink Tooth and the Observer. She also publishes a monthly newsletter entitled "Show Your Shine".

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Michael Sernik, BDS / Kent Johnson, DDS ; LVIM

Dentists! Just do the dentistry and let the team build your practice using the magic of Primespeak.

Advanced Verbal Skills for the Team.
Patients can misinterpret even a casual recommendation from the dentist as a form of sales pressure.

Dr. Michael Sernik and Dr. Kent Johnson, will demonstrate how to quickly motivate the patient without any possibility of them feeling sales pressure.

Embedding the skills.
Mastering excellent verbal skills is an essential requirement for all high-performance
teams.

Dr.'s Sernik and Johnson will explain how to set up a simple on-going training process that can be easily integrated within the schedule so that the whole team can deliver a consistent message to help motivate patients to want the treatment they really need.

Learning Objectives:

• How to motivate patients to want the right treatment, without any feeling of sales pressure.
• How to set up an internal training session so that skills can be perfected without
having to close the office.
• How to empower team members to brief patients more effectively before seeing the dentist.

Speaker Bio - Kent M. Johnson, DDS, LVIM:

Dr. Kent Johnson is an honors graduate of the University of Southern California Dental School. Over a twenty- year period practicing in Southern California, he built one of the most successful practices in the nation. He now maintains a full-time dentistry practice in Park City and instructs on LVI’s elite Full Mouth Reconstruction team, the highest- level course offered at the Institute. He is also a member of the International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics.

 

 

 

Speaker Bio - Dr. Michael Sernik, BDS:

Dr Michael Sernik from Australia has lectured extensively in major conventions in Boston, NY, Las Vegas, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand. He is the creator of the primespeak communications training system and a director of primespeak.com, the structured online program that delivers ongoing training for the dental team.

Special emphasis is placed on the primespeak verbal communications method that helps the dentist motivate patients to choose the treatment they really need.

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David Miller, DDS; LVIF

Expanding the Boundaries of Neuromuscular Dentistry

Neuromuscular dentistry played a role in the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl victory.  The Saints improved their athletic performance with a neuromuscular orthotic.  Recently, these principles have been used more and more to help patients with movement disorders, such as Parkinson's Tourette's syndrome and facial dystonias.  NMD is also being used to help Multiple Sclerosis patients. Treatment and research into this area of medicine is in its infancy.   Learn how you too can help these patients in your practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn to treat movement disorders.
• Learn to treat MS.
• Learn current theories behind the treatment.

Speaker Bio:

David Miller DDS is a 1980 graduate of the University of Illinois Dental School. He has a general practice in Roseville, CA with an emphasis on TMD and Neuromuscular Dentistry. Dr. Miller received his LVI Mastership in 2011. He is also a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, of ICCMO and the American Association for Functional Orthodontics. Dr. Miller is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and the American Academy of Pain management. Dr. Miller has over 4500 hours of CE, has published on a variety of dental topics and has lectured at national and international dental meetings. Dr. Miller regular speaks on Risk Management at LVI and frequently acts as an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases.

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Norm Thomas, DDS; PHd.O.Path; MD; S.Sc (Hons , Anat,Physiol) FRCD; FADI; MICCMO; DAAPM; CMAc / John Pawlowicz, DMD; LVIF

When the Rubber Hits the Road: A Perspective of Neuromuscular Dentistry & Anatomy

Speaker Bio - Dr. Norman Thomas:

Norman Thomas graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery with honors and the Dental Gold medal in 1957. He was then awarded a Nuffield Fellowship (Oxford) to continue medical studies gaining an honors degree in Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry. Between 1962 and 1968 he continued his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Oral Medicine. He subsequently pursued residency and research programs at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Medical College of Virginia, USA, and the Faculty of Medicine and Oral Sciences at the University of Alberta where he is now Professor Emeritus.

From 1970 to 2002 Norman served on the Medical Research Council of Canada, and the Canadian Dental Association gaining a Certificate of Merit from the latter and several Fellowships in the medical sciences and dentistry. He is a Life Member of the Alberta Dental Association and continues in the specialties of Oral Pathology and Medicine. In 1988 Norman was appointed Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta, Canada, from which year he has served as Chancellor of the International College of Head and Neck Orthopedics in which he has lectured in USA, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Dr. Thomas has long been an advocate of learning and is in fact a dedicated life-long learner himself. He is the Director of Research at LVI and shares his passion and vast expertise and knowledge with dentists from around the world. He is an inspiration to dentists and takes great pleasure in the chance to once again meet his old dental students as they continue their quest to be the most educated dentists they can be. Based on the foundation of research and science, Dr. Thomas lectures with passion and conviction and is one of the true gems of the profession!

Speaker Bio - Dr. John E. Pawlowicz:

Talented and experienced, Dr. Pawlowicz, has been practicing the art of dentistry since 1993. He earned his DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Subsequently, he received a General Practice Fellowship from UPMC Montifiore in 1993. Dr. Pawlowicz uses a unique blend of dental expertise, modern procedure, and approachability to design winning smiles for his patients. He combines neuromuscular dental technology with state of the art cosmetic dentistry to treat TMJ and myofacial pain, while restoring a beautiful smile. Dr. Pawlowicz began furthering his excellence at the renowned LVI Institute and has completed the entire curriculum, as well as, additional courses such as:

• Esthetics
• Cosmetics and smile design
• Neuromuscular TMJ dysfunction
• Adhesive Dentistry
• Optimal Dentures
• Advanced Occlusion
• Implants
• Over 1000 hours of advanced Dental Studies

Education:

• University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine 1993
• UPMC Montefiore General Practice Fellowship 1993
• Period Institute for Surgical and Non-Surgical Periodontics
• Endodontic Coursework at Boston University Goldman School of Dentistry
• LVI Global

Dr. Pawlowicz is a member of the following:

• LVI Clinical Instructor
• American Dental Association
• PA Dental Association
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Received Fellowship from LVI Global
• Received Mastership from International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics
• Academy of Laser Dentistry
• Academy of General Dentistry

He currently has completed over 1000 hours of advanced study and coursework. He is a LVI Global Instructor for Adhesive Dentistry, Occlusion/Bite Rehabilitation as well as Optimal Denture Treatment. He is a Delegate of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, Director of the Western Pennsylvania Dental Society, Consultant to Dentsply, and a Regional Director for LVI Global.

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The ability to improve upon our patients cosmetic needs beyond just offer smile improvements has become very important. Most of our patients not only want a great smile but now are asking the question "What about these lines that show up when I do smile?" This course will offer ideas of how Botox and dermal fillers can help our patients and allow them to reach their goals.

We will go over the basics of how these products work. We will discuss how, when and where to use them.

The course will end with a live demonstration of the application of Botox and a dermal filler on a patient.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn principles of basic applications for Botox and Dermal fillers.
• Understand the anatomy of areas where these products are used.
• Observe live administration of these products and how the earlier lecture material applies to a patient.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Kevin Winters attended Kansas State University where he played on the football team before going to dental school at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. After participating in a one year general practice residency at the University of Louisville, he started a family practice in Claremore, Oklahoma. After many years there, Dr. Winters opened a new scratch practice in Tulsa in 2009 focusing on cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Winters is one of the original clinical instructors at LVI having started 15 years ago. He has lectured internationally, published many articles, served as a high school football coach and raised 2 incredible kids.