Continuing Education

Dr. Dick Barnes believes that all dentists should enjoy their profession, but has found over the years that many are frustrated. In his quest to assist dentists in achieving the success and enjoyment they deserve, he has inspired a program that has helped thousands of dentists enjoy financial security, professional advancement and patient satisfaction.
Dr. Barnes ‘down to earth approach to marketing dentistry and his common sense motivational techniques provide consistent increases in income and patient flow. Specifically, the Dick Barnes technique gives dentists a chance to view new perspectives on their practice. By concentrating on simple yet proven ways to motivate patients and staff, Dr. Barnes offers easily implemented changes that will increase production and actually decrease stress and hours at work. Dentists spend much time learning the skills of various phases of dentistry only to become frustrated when patients say “ No” to the needed treatment. Dick teaches you a technique in case presentation in which the patients say “YES “every time.
Convincing a patient to have the care he or she needs is a basic part of Dentistry. Your technical skill and knowledge may not be enough to allow you to be a patient motivator. Dr. Barnes can help you gain the capability of helping your patients want and accept your treatment plan every time. No one can promise you success without hard work. However, Dick Barnes can promise unequivocally that you can learn to work smarter so your hard work pays off the way you want it to!!!

• Diagnosis appointment and charting
• Implementing a proven structure designed to increase retention of new patients
• Creating desire for Cosmetic Dentistry
• The latest in cosmetic restorations including preparation techniques

Are you working “in ‘ your practice rather than “on it”? Doctor and staff should spend the time necessary to grasp the business side of your practice. Analyze your practice from a business perspective and take solid steps toward increasing profitability.
Most dentists are “cost-based” rather than “revenue savvy”. Learn how to see the big picture. In addition, fee profiling, procedure mix enhancement, new financing options, scheduling, and hygiene department strategies will also be explored. Strategies, ideas and valuable “pearls” will be covered that are easily implemented and understood.
Broken appointments are often the “economic killer” of a practice, but they can be greatly diminished with the ideas presented. Tax laws encourage keeping up with the newest technology and equipment—are you and your CPA up to date? Strengthen the knowledge of your entire team – now is the time to take specific, proven and profitable actions concerning your practice for the future
Dr. Charles Blair is the co-editor of the tax column for DENTAL ECONOMICS magazine.

Isn’t It Wonderful When Patients Say “YES” is for dental teams who want better case acceptance for Complete Dentistry –Cosmetic, Implant and Restorative.
Case Acceptance for Complete Dentistry is the heart of successful practices. Without it, nothing happens: with it everything is possible. This seminar will Light Your Fire.

5 CEU credits will be awarded to those attending each of these 5-hour seminars

These seminars are available to our members as a member benefit of MCDS.

Dennis P.Tarnow presently is the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry. He is also Professor of Periodontics and Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry. Dr.Tarnow has a certificate in Periodontics and Prosthodontics and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He has a private practice in New York City. Dr.
Tarnow has published numerous articles on perio-prosthodontics and implant dentistry and has lectured extensively both in the United States and abroad.

Course Outline

Implant dentistry is continuously evolving into a more predictable form of therapy. New and innovative techniques now allow for better esthetics and greater patient comfort. This course will present the most up-to-date information available as it relates to the following questions:

• Should osseointegrated implants be splinted to natural teeth??
•Are H.A.coated implants superior to pure titanium implants?
• How to attain ideal esthetic single tooth restorations..
•What styles of occlusion should be used with implant-supported bridges?
• Should you use porcelain, acrylic, or metal occlusal surfaces?
•What type of temporization is best before and after implant placement?
•What are the periodontal considerations around implants?
• How do implants affect treatment planning for the advanced perio-prosthetic case?
• Surgical techniques and histological evaluation of the sinus lift procedure..
•Treating the serial extraction case.
•When do we extract a tooth and place an implant.
• Do we need attached gingiva for long-term implant survival??
•The interdental papillae problem between implants.
• Use of chin blocks for ridge augmentation..
• Grafting of extraction sockets – Does it help??
• Immediate vs.. Delayed Socket Placement.
•Absorbable vs.Non-absorbable Membranes.
• Can we treat ailing implants successfully??
• Is cementable or screw retained bridgework better??
• Is age or osteoporosis a risk factor for implants??
• Is smoking a risk factor for implants?? • Can we load implants earlier??
• Can we immediately load implants??
• Can we use transitional implants for fixed provisionals??

Contact Marlene, our MCDS Executive Secretary at 732-238-1255 if you have any questions regarding these exciting programs.

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