Denver Spear Study Club

 Clinical photography is perhaps the single most important diagnostic tool we use in helping our patients understand the current condition of their mouth and what the possibilities are for a different dental future. In addition, clinical photography is an essential tool for interdisciplinary treatment planning and communication. This learning module will introduce your club to the fundamentals of clinical photography, from patient communication to treatment planning, to sharing cases with the rest of the club. The module is designed to encourage members of your club to engage with the club by bringing cases to discuss. 

 
Understand the impact of clinical photography on patient engagement Learn the images necessary for restorative treatment planning Steps for implementing photography in practice 

 Sanci wanted unsightly existing veneers replaced. She had severe tetracycline stain and wanted lighter teeth. She was ultimately treated with Invisalign to correct tooth position issues and had gingival tissue managed by the GP. 

• When can soft tissue be managed by the restorative dentist?
• Tooth preparation and management of TCN stained teeth
• Invisalign pros and cons
• Managing parafunction

 Occlusion is often the most confounding and complex part of understanding the issues which bring our patients to our offices. For most of us, it was a mystery in dental school and we were taught to just "make it fit". This module explores the most common functional issues and helps your club begin to identify how wear patterns are the clue to how to treat many seemingly difficult cases. Dr. Spear explains a very complex subject and suggests discussions topics that will bring clarity to case work ups and give your club greater confidence in evaluating cases.

Understand what to evaluate to make functional planning decisions. Understand when and how occlusal alterations should be considered. Treatment options available and how to choose among the options. 

MaryJane wanted her "crowns finished" in her upper arch. She had severely crowded and over-erupted lower interiors, loss of keratinized tissue in some areas and reluctance to restore her teeth she thought were already "done".

• Anterior guidance and the crowded dentition
• Lab relationships
• Orthodontics and the restorative casere your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.

Luis is a dentist who wanted a crown placed on an existing implant in the #8 position. Ultimately, he had comprehensive ortho to manage tooth-arch and tooth size discrepancies and periodontal therapy to manage gingival levels and implants. 

• Space management
• Implants in the esthetic zone and managing tissue around anterior implants
• Periodontal management of tissue levels for estheticsre your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.