Legal Considerations in the Use of Cone Beam Computer Tomography Imaging
Cone beam computed tomography imaging represents a paradigm shift for enhancing diagnosis and treatment planning. Questions regarding cone beam computed tomography's associated legal responsibility are addressed, including cone beam tomography necessity, recognition of pathosis in the scan's entire volume, adequate training, informed consent and/or refusal and current court status of cone bean computed tomography. Judicious selection and prudent use of cone beam computed tomography technology to protect and promote patient safety and efficacious treatment complies with the standard of care.

Inheriting the Unhappy Patient
A serious problem that challenges any interdisciplinary team is inheriting treatment that is already in progress but not proceeding appropriately in the eyes of the patient. When the patient senses that the initial treatment plan, progress, or sequence is irregular and convoluted, rather than smooth and well executed, they may seek a second opinion. How do you handle these opinions when you know that the treatment could be improved? Do you call the doctors currendy treating the patient? Do you refer…

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom And Its Application In Dentistry
This paper is an overview of dental digital asset management, discussing the processes of downloading, browsing, organizing, categorizing, rating, keyword usage, exporting, and backing up digital assets, all utilizing Adobe's Photoshop Lightroom software. Future articles will discuss the technical "how-to" aspects of the software.

Bridging Clinical Skills and Practice Success in Periodontics and Implant Therapy
Many in the dental profession have taken significant time and energy to develop their clinical skills, which can in itself be rewarding.

Digital Asset Management in Dentistry; Now that I’ve taken all these photos, what do I do with them? part 1 of 2
Digital cameras are commonly used today in dentistry, however, little has been written in the dental literature regarding Digital Asset Management (DAM).

Medicolegal Considerations in Dental Practice - Part 2
Dr. Edwin Zinman is currently a widely regarded dental malpractice attorney who has dedicated his career to advocating for both patients and dentists.

Esthetic Techniques and Materials
This presentation is a must for the dental team who is ready to go to the next level. The changes in the marketplace require us to communicate with our patients differently. It requires us to learn new procedures, learn to work with new materials, and have a higher level of communication with the dental laboratory. But mostly, it requires all members of the dental team to be aware of these new exciting times, and have the tools to build the practice of our dreams.

Implants and Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning for Optimum Outcome Results: The Team Approach - Part 1 of 2
Attendees will learn how connectivity and communication are vital "close the cracks" tools for enrollment and the establishment of Interdisciplinary Teams when assessing, cultivating, recommending and delivering more comprehensive care driven cases that transform, add value and benefit your customers with "Optimum Outcome Results".