Paul Caselle

Increase productivity by offering a wider range of soft tissue and periodontal procedures. You can do it with greater confidence and increased patient comfort using lasers.

Many dentists are reluctant to offer soft tissue procedures because of anticipated complications. Lasers, however, offer the benefits of less bleeding, less pain, and faster healing than traditional methods. As a general practitioner who has utilized lasers in his own practice for over 10 years, Dr. Paul Caselle will highlight how lasers can be used in the dental setting to enhance the patient experience.

Laser concepts will be covered, including how to get the desired laser tissue interaction to achieve treatment objectives. Examples of everyday procedures you can do in your office will be illustrated so you can comfortably meet your patients’ needs. Dr. Caselle will cover restorative dentistry in multiple quadrants without the need for local anesthesia, soft tissue procedures such as frenectomy, biopsy, venous lake, periodontal treatment including deep pocket therapy with new attachment, as well as crown lengthening. Cases will show usage of the Waterlase iPlus and Epic Diode Laser. In addition, treatment of aphthous ulcers, herpetic lesions and desensitization will be discussed. The attendee will have an understanding of how lasers will increase the value of the patient experience.

Learning Objectives

• Understand basic laser concepts, techniques, and benefits
• Learn how to determine which laser to use for what procedure
• Develop a comfort level to add procedures that you’re not currently offering
• Achieve a new level of excitement for dentistry and an enhanced patient experience!

Suggested Format: Up to Half-Day (1-3 hours)
Suggested Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants

What solution can you offer patients with spaces or crowded, rotated teeth… other than crowns or veneers? What if you could comfortably and confidently provide an orthodontic solution with consistent results? Or, is the thought of doing orthodontics frightening?

In a general practice it is common to see patients who have

• orthodontic relapse and are interested in esthetic correction
• never received orthodontic treatment but are interested now
• rejected crowns and veneers because treatment is too aggressive / invasive
• crowded teeth, making adequate homecare difficult and leading to tooth decay and periodontal problems

In this content-rich presentation, Dr. Caselle illustrates orthodontic treatment modalities and systems that eliminate much of the uncertainty of treatment and can actually make limited orthodontic treatment fun and rewarding. You don’t need to be an orthodontist to do the treatment we’re talking about!

Learning Objectives

• Understand the variety of orthodontic system options available
• Learn the why and how of limited orthodontics and what cases to avoid
• Recognize the communication skills required for meeting patient needs
• Learn how to present treatment options and manage patient expectations
• Identify the items to include in your patient informed consent form

Suggested Format: Up to Half-Day (1-3 hours)
Suggested Audience: Dentists, Hygienists

The variety and complexity of dental practice management decisions can be overwhelming.

Dentists are focused on patient care and very often are not prepared, comfortable or confident in running a business which is equally important to a successful career. Neglecting the business side of your practice can result in more stress and loss of production and income.

Creating the value proposition for a business requires a strategic plan which begins with three core elements:

1. HIRING: It’s a Process

• Importance of having and how to create job descriptions
• The what and why of the employment handbook
• Tips for a successful interview

2. TECHNOLOGY: Evaluation and Implementation

• Explore available technologies and their benefits
• Creating an implementation plan that ensures return on investment
• Utilizing a patient communication platform to increase case acceptance

3. MANAGEMENT: A Leadership Challenge

• Organization and systems to increase efficiency
• Key Metrics to measure success
• Moving out of the Comfort Zone
• Creating a strategic plan for success

Suggested Format: Up to Half-Day (1-3 hours)
Suggested Attendees: Dentist and Team

Course Handouts Include: Form examples, templates, and other tools/resources to help participants implement new skills and systems when they return to the office.

Get your prescription for a healthier practice.