Is your schedule bogged down due to difficult, lengthy orthodontic finishes?

It is often not the mechanics of treatment, but rather because a deeper diagnosis has been missed.

The holistic approach goes beyond dentofacial orthodontics to shift from viewing malocclusion as the primary problem orthodontics should fix to crooked teeth being a symptom of an underlying cause. It is estimated that the rate of malocclusion in America is 90%. The focus must be on seeking solutions through collaborative care to address the overall health concerns that contribute to the symptom of crooked teeth. We can elevate our patient care by viewing the patient as a whole and mouth health as an indicator for one’s overall health.

In this course, discover the connections between proper rest oral posture, mouth breathing, and restricted oral tissues and their impact on creating stunning, healthy, sustainable smiles. Discuss Dr. Catherine Murphy’s Triad of Care for cooperatively addressing breathing, eating, and sleeping concerns. Learn how to identify and diagnose improper oral rest posture and other orofacial myofunctional disorders. Understand how to build a team of professionals in your referral network who can best help your patients implement restorative and corrective strategies.

Love to treat kids? But wish you didn’t have to do fillings on them?

Looking for a way to serve your pregnant patients, infants, and toddlers at a higher level?

Dentists that develop an in-office perinatal and infant oral health program have the ability to provide timely information that could improve the health of the next generation. The first 1,000 days spans pregnancy through the second birthday and provides numerous opportunities for the family dentist to assess their patient's ability to properly eat, sleep, and breathe. In this eye-opening presentation, learn what you need to know and do to develop a perinatal and infant oral health program in your practice without new equipment or increased costs!

Explore the connection between maternal oral health and pregnancy health. Illuminate the symptoms and complications associated with sleep disordered breathing in the infant, toddler, and pregnant mother. Discover dietary strategies for promoting oral health in pre-teeth infants, including breast feeding. Evaluate for and know when to refer mouth breathing patients to help avoid future oral adverse conditions, such as cavities and malocclusion. Highlight screening and collaboration opportunities with specialists in your community.

84% of dentists have reported feelings of burnout.
(Dentistry Today, 2019… and, this was pre-pandemic!)

Insomnia. Neck and back pain. Generalized depression. Not enough hours in the day. Dentistry is a demanding profession: physically, mentally and emotionally. Studies clearly indicate burnout in dental professionals is on the rise.

We can do better than this! In just 3 minutes (.002% of our day), we can reset our mindset and clear the chaos, empowering greater health, resilience, and harmony.

In this presentation, learn a self-care routine that requires only 3 minutes per day. Recognize mindfulness practices which enhance outlook and generate health benefits. See that pausing daily to practice mindfulness causes a ripple effect in our lives. Experience more joy. Be more productive. Enjoy a greater sense of self-worth and self-satisfaction.