January 15, 2010
Lecture Course
Dental Digital Diagnosis and Treatment: New Tools for
Predictable Results
STEPHEN M. SCHMITT, D.D.S., M.S.
OVERVIEW
Dental treatment in the 21st Century has advanced to a high level of predictability and in many ways become the “Golden Age of Dentistry.” New techniques not only repair dental disease but also create beautiful and pleasing smiles. Unfortunately, the challenge for any dentist is to be able to understand what is wrong and to determine the proper course of treatment. Advances in digital imaging, computer aided design, Internet communication, digital manufacturing and new materials have made an ideal opportunity to simplify the diagnostic process, improve outcomes and once again make the practicing general dentist, the leader of the restorative team.
OBJECTIVES
To understand how digital imaging works
• 2D Digital Imaging
Digital Photography
Digital Radiography
• 3D Imaging
Conventional CT
Cone Beam CT
Laser scanning
• Diagnosis and Treatment via the Internet
To understand the process of imaging and restoring all the teeth and supporting structures using digital techniques
• Unified treatment planning for edentulous patients
• Computed tomography – Virtual design via the Internet
• Computer generated surgical guides
To understand digital manufacturing processes
• Material removable – number controlled milling machines
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NobelBiocare
Material addition – layered manufacturing
Integrated Prosthesis Construction
To understand how to transition from failing teeth to esthetic implant retained artificial teeth
• Initial exam, impressions and photos
• Esthetic evaluation and planning
• Golden proportion in dentistry
• Immediate Dentures
• Immediate Load Restorations
• Construction of Definitive Full Arch Restorations
PRESENTER
STEPHEN M. SCHMITT, D.D.S., M.S., received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry in 1975. He earned his specialty Certificate in Prosthodontics in 1982 at the Wilford Hall United States Air Force Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, and his Masters of Science degree in Prosthodontics from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch. Currently, Dr. Schmitt maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics and dental implants in San Antonio, Texas. He is also the President of Tel Med Technologies, a company that uses digital imaging and design to
create dental restorations.
TIME
Check-in and Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School
TUITION
Dentist: $260.00
KDR Award Dentist: $234.00
CREDIT (Course Code: 128779A)
AGD Code: 690 Hours: 7
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