October 10, 2013
Michael D. White, CDT presented "Solutions for Implant-retained and Implant-supported, Full Arch Fixed Restorations" to a group of over 20 dentists and associates at Verch Dental Ceramics. Some of the topics discussed included treatment plans for the implant-supported fixed denture, protocols for full arch tooth replacement, factors affecting abutment selection and modification, as well as digital solutions for the partially and fully edentulous patient. Participants earned 1.5 CE credits and enjoyed food from Viviano's in Chesterfield. Mr. White is currently the Technical Advisor for DENTSPLY Implants for the Western United States and has been with Astra Tech Dental since 2009. He began his career as a laboratory technician in 1971 and through the years has taught porcelain courses both nationally and internationally and has lectured throughout the United States. |
September 5, 2013
Verch Dental Ceramics welcomed back Justin Smith of Nobel Biocare to present an evening program focusing on the All-On-Four treatment concept. The program objective was to present how we can reach more full arch patients and to discuss the process needed to restore these cases. All of the steps in the All-On-Four restoration process were presented, as well as ways Verch Dental can help simplify the process, and ways to market large cases to patients. Dinner and drinks were provided, and participants received two (2) CE credits. |
October 11, 2012
Justin Smith of Nobel Biocare, along with special guest Dr. George V. Duello, presented "Restoring the Full Arch with Locator Abutments" to a group of dentists here at Verch Dental Ceramics. Topics that were discussed included taking impression with locators, prosthetic options and materials needed, as well as chair side conversions and an overview of the overdenture market. The lecture included a hands-on demonstration. Attendees received two (2) hours of CE credit. Dr. Duello has been in private practice in the St. Louis area since 1983 and holds four advanced education degrees from UMKC. A member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and Greater St. Louis Dental Society, Dr. Duello is also a member of the Missouri Society of Periodontists, Midwest Society of Periodontology, the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Fellow of The American College of Dentists. Dr. Duello is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is currently the Director of the Gateway Study Club in St. Louis. |
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September 13, 2012
Verch Dental Ceramics welcomed Dr. Stephen Wagner to the lab as he presented "Predictable Prosthesis - Creating Implant-based Complete Dentures". The lecture covered a practical and common sense approach to caring for the edentulous patient. Guests learned the treatment options available for prescribing implants to support removable complete dentures, and received two (2) hours of CE credit. Dr. Wagner is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics in his 33rd year of private practice in Albuquerque, NM. He serves on the Review Board of the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. |