2009 Invisalign Summit for General Practitioners

"Seize the Day" was the theme for the 2009 Invisalign Summit and attendees did just that. Throughout the three days in Las Vegas, doctors and their staff shared ideas, compared cases, discussed best practices, and learned about the latest techniques and treatment options.

If you missed the 2009 Summit, or you attended but want a recap, you’ve come to the right place!

Breakout Sessions:

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Seizing Every Opportunity from the Hygiene Chair by Angela Wolf, RDH The hygiene chair is the gateway to fully integrating Invisalign into your practice. It has been proven that the bacteria living in the gums around crowded teeth are much more toxic and destructive than normal bacteria found in healthy mouths. Malocclusion is a dental disease that will inhibit your patients from ever reaching total body health; however, in our efforts to fight periodontal disease, malocclusion continues to remain one of the most overlooked risk factors. This seminar is for doctors and team members who want to take their soft tissue management program to the next level by seizing every opportunity from the hygiene chair. » View Presentation » Read Angela's Bio » CE Test: "Seizing Every Opportunity from the Hygiene Chair "	Treatment Monitoring: Top 10 Things That Can Go Wrong by Dr. David Galler You've used good practice management skills to sell the case. You've mastered the art of taking flawless impressions. You've modified and finally accepted the Clincheck. And you've survived placing attachments and performing IPR. But, now you are at Week Six, and you have no idea what to do! This course will focus on what to do at each subsequent aligner delivery appointment. It teaches the dentist how to "track" and monitor the case throughout treatment, how to tell whether the case is progressing as planned, and how get it back on track again. We will review the Top Ten reasons why an Invisalign case can get bogged down, and how to correct the problem so that treatment can proceed smoothly again.Mastering these skills will help eliminate mid-course corrections, reduce refinements, and ensure satisfactory results. » View Presentation » Read Dr. Galler's Bio » CE Test: "Treatment Monitoring: Top 10 Things That Can Go Wrong"

Invisalign is a Recession-buster by Dr. Steven Glassman Despite the current state of the economy, Invisalign has remained strong in many dental practices throughout the country. This presentation studies the successes of sample practices in very different markets in the U.S. and will share results and develop strategies for continued growth. Discover the secrets of a successful IPD (Invisalign Production Day), which include developing the practice brand and spreading the word through social networking and modern technology. » View Presentation » Read Dr. Glassman's Bio CE Test: "Invisalign is a Recession-buster"	Social Networking 101 by Jeff Behan The internet is an ever changing landscape providing the best (and least expensive) way to communicate with existing patients and to attract new ones. In this breakout, doctors and staff will take away insights for using YouTube and Online Social Networks, like Facebook, to harness the power of the Invisalign Brand and your patient’s ever-growing ability to be the marketing machine for your practice. » View Presentation » Read Jeff's Bio CE Test: "Social Networking 101"

Malocclusion is a Disease by Dr. David Ostreicher Increasing evidence suggests that periodontal disease is a risk factor for atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and low birth weight infants. Furthermore, evidence-based research also shows that eliminating crowding reduces periodontal disease. Invisalign treatment is becoming an important adjunct to conventional periodontal treatment. By reducing inflammation in the mouth, the patient will ultimately eliminate one of the many risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It is imperative that the GP dentist not only recognize the importance of reducing inflammation by utilizing the Invisalign system, but also informs the patient of the direct relationship of crowded teeth and periodontal disease to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and low birth weight infants. » View Presentation » Read Dr. Ostreicher's Bio CE Test: "Malocclusion is a Disease"	Invisalign’s Role in Comprehensive Care by Dr. Ben Miraglia Comprehensive care dentistry involves the careful and thorough planning of the periodontal, implant, restorative, and Invisalign phases of treatment. Sequencing these treatment modalities properly will greatly enhance the clinical outcome in complex cases involving multiple implants. The implants offer excellent anchorage, which results in significant and healthy tooth movements in reasonable amounts of time. The timing of the Invisalign phase of treatment can vary depending on the specific needs of the case. Invisalign’s role in comprehensive care dentistry is to improve periodontal health, correct the malocclusion, set up the case for final restorations and, of course, provide the patient with a cosmetically appealing result. » View Presentation » Read Dr. Miraglia's Bio CE Test: "Invisalign’s Role in Comprehensive Care"

Sales and Systems by Dr. David Gates Many doctors are unable to persuade patients to take action, because they have never been taught the skills necessary to communicate effectively when sales are involved. This very interactive presentation is for doctors and staff, and will teach attendees to implement consistent systems of communicating with the patient, ultimately getting them to say yes to treatment. In-office systems and protocols to effectively and smoothly deliver Invisalign treatment in your dental office will also be discussed. Be sure that your whole staff attends this lively and interactive presentation, which is sure to help more people say yes to Invisalign. » View Presentation » Read Dr. Gates's Bio CE Test: "Sales and Systems"	Practice Integration: “The Little Practice That Could” by Dr. Paul Black "The Little Practice That Could" dispels the myth that Invisalign excellence cannot be accomplished by a small practice in a small town. This session will be particularly useful for practices getting started or ones needing to be energized. Join Dr. Paul Black on his Invisalign journey and take your practice to the next level with his successful practice management systems. » View Presentation » Read Dr. Black's Bio CE Test: "Practice Integration: The Little Practice That Could"

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