Understanding the Role of Clear Aligners In Interdisciplinary Treatment and General Practice
All of us have experienced patient consultations where orthodontic treatment would provide a tremendous benefit to the patient and yet so often the patient refuses to wear braces. As a consequence, the final treatment result suffers great compromise. In some cases the desired tooth movement can be relatively straightforward and accomplished in relatively short time period. In other more complex cases, a greater understanding of biomechanics in necessary to achieve proper tooth position which would offer dramatic assistance to other members of the interdisciplinary team and greatly improve their ability to provide their highest quality treatment.
Patients who are considering restoration of their dentition often have concerns regarding the potential orthodontic component due to the treatment time, cost and appearance of the appliances required for optimal treatment. This presentation will include numerous patients where these objections were minimized by using innovative strategies without sacrificing the quality of treatment. Removable aligner applications and other combination treatments will be presented and discussed including the orthodontists and GPs role.
Learning Objectives:
To provide an overview of the scope of removable aligner treatment as it pertains to interdisciplinary treatment.
To illustrate the advantages clear aligners have over traditional orthodontic treatment in treating a variety of cases.
To assist in securing improved case acceptance for interdisciplinary treatment. To understand case selection and clear aligners role in the general practice.
Drew attended the University of Missouri - Kansas City for his DDS degree and received his certi:icate and masters of science in orthodontics and dentofacial or- thopedics at Loma Linda University. He owns four private practices in Santa Barbara, California.
Drew has distinguished himself as a leader in the innovative use of both clear aligners and :fixed appliances in :first-phase, adolescent, and complex interdisciplinary treatment. He has lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of orthodontic topics including diagnosis, treatment, and practice management.
Drew is one of the nation’s top clear aligner providers, a published author, and has designed and developed products and techniques in his :ield. He is also a faculty member in orthodontics at Loma Linda University. In addition to working in his practice and frequent lecturing, Drew is director of Santa Barbara Dental Study Group, where he serves as an advisor on orthodontic diagnosis and treatment technique.
Designed for the entire team, this essential course is filled with the best words and phrases to use in everyday situations. Attendees will learn how to respond politely and effectively to patients’ concerns regarding scheduling, fees, insurance, and more. The course will also address how to confidently explain the value of dental treatment. Presented within a framework of outstanding customer service, this course is overflowing with real-life, practical examples of communication skills that help build trust with patients. Attendees will also learn active listening skills, the right questions to ask patients, how to communicate effectively with patients in writing, and invaluable tips for diffusing difficult situations in the dental office. As a bonus, the course will also demonstrate how to improve team communication to reduce stress and increase production.
David Schwab, Ph.D., is a professional speaker, author, and consultant who helps dentists grow their practices, educate their patients, and train their teams so that the practices will be more profitable.
An internationally known seminar speaker, Dr. Schwab presents practical, user-friendly practice management and marketing seminars for the entire dental team. Fast-paced, filled with humor, and overflowing with “pearls,” Dr. Schwab’s seminars are as popular as they are useful. His lecture topics include developing brand identity, effectively using social media, revving up internal marketing, improving verbal skills, providing team leadership, and increasing case acceptance.
Dr. Schwab also works extensively with referral based practices to help dental specialists develop and maintain strong referral relationships. He works with specialists and small groups of general dentists to systematize referrals and develop outreach programs that attract more referral sources.
Prior to starting his own company, Dr. Schwab served as Director of Marketing for the American Dental Association and as Executive Director of the American College of Prosthodontists. He has also worked with numerous dental schools, major corporations, and private dental practices.
At the present time he runs a marketing consulting firm, David Schwab & Associates, Inc. The company provides in-office seminars, online training and consulting, customized patient education videos, and other practice management services.
Recognized as a prolific author, Dr. Schwab’s practice management and marketing articles have appeared in numerous publications, including the Journal of the American Dental Association, Dental Economics, the Seattle Study Club Journal, and the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. His website, www.davidschwab.com, features blogs, articles, and videos.
Dr. Schwab holds a Ph.D. in English from Northwestern University.
A native of New Orleans, he currently lives in the Orlando, Florida area with his wife and two children.
Dr. Garine graduated from Cairo University School of Dentistry in Egypt. Dr. Garine joined the Dental School at the University of Western Ontario, London Ontario, where he earned his dental degree.
Graduating first in his class, Dr. Garine received the Dr. Gerald Z. Wright Award for excellence. He then joined the Eastman Dental Center at University of Rochester, in NY where he spent three years specializing in the area of Prosthodontics.
Dr. Garine spent the following year teaching at the University of Rochester and completed the Implant Fellowship, for which, he received the Dr. Gerald N. Graser Fellowship Award.
Dr. Garine’s research in implant dentistry has received several awards and was published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
Dr. Garine is the Director of the Seaside Study Club (local chapter of the Seattle Study Club in Jupiter, FL), a clinical assistant professor at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY and an adjunct clinical assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma.
He currently resides in Palm Beach Gardens with his wife Jasmin, their daughter Sabrina and son Phoenix. They enjoy traveling around the United States and other countries during their time off.
Dr Garine graduated from Cairo University School of Dentistry in Egypt in 1995 (BDS). After moving to Canada, he joined the Dental School at the University of Western Ontario, where he earned his DDS and received the Dr Gerald Z. Wright Award for Excellence. He then joined the Eastman Dental Center at University of Rochester in NY where he spent 3 years specializing in prosthodontics. Dr Garine spent the following year teaching at the University of Rochester and completed the implant fellowship for which he received the Dr Gerald N. Graser Fellowship Award. Dr. Garine is the director of the Seaside Study Club (local chapter of the Seattle Study Club® in Jupiter, FL) and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. He maintains a private practice in Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL limited to prosthodontics and implant dentistry.
Dr. Ryan M. Walsh grew up in Sioux City, IA. He attended the University of Iowa where he completed both his Biology and Dental (DDS) degrees. Dr. Walsh relocated to Texas to continue his education at Texas A&M College of Dentistry (formerly Baylor College of Dentistry) where he received his specialty Certificate in Endodontics and Master’s of Science in Oral Biology.
Dr. Walsh is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry where he teaches in the clinic and lectures to dental students. Dr. Walsh is actively involved in research relating bioceramic materials and clinical outcomes. He also participates in the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network, which is a nationwide group of dental providers committed to advancing knowledge of dental practice with evidence based research.
Outside of private practice, Dr. Walsh enjoys traveling, cooking, the performing arts and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Dr. Walsh enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three young daughters.
