The Chicago Dental Society is an association for dentists in the metropolitan Chicago area; organizer of the Midwinter Meeting, the leading scientific dental meeting and
tradeshow; and an advocate for improving oral health for all. Since its founding in 1864, and incorporation in 1878, CDS’s mission has been to encourage the improvement
of the health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry and to represent the interest of the members of the profession and the public that it serves.

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	Event : CDS8
- Sort By - Session Title Session ID Session : CDS1201 F101AB "The Niche Dental Practice… a Detailed Explanation" Practice Management Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3 $60.00 Brad Durham, DMD, Savannah, GA Private practice Have you ever wanted to really differentiate your practice? To be insurance independent? Have new patients to seek you out and demand your services, even fly in to see you? How would it be for the best team members in the country to want to re-locate to be in your practice? Would you like to be able to afford the newest and best technology and be financially independent working because you actually love dentistry instead of needing the income? The speaker will provide simple details, systems, and strategies for developing your own niche practice. Session : CDS1202 F104AB "Miracles and Myths of Direct Restorative Materials" Latta Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3 $60.00 Mark Latta, DMD, MS, Omaha, NE Dean, Creighton University School of Dentistry This presentation will focus on the evidence base for using new materials and techniques. The morning lecture will focus on adhesives and anterior direct composites. The afternoon lecture will be on posterior direct restorations and dental curing units. Course objectives: • Participants will understand histological variances between enamel and dentin. • Participants will learn about Total Etch Systems versus Self etch adhesive systems. • Participants will learn about the new so-called “nano” and low shrinkage composite resins and their features and benefits. • Participants will learn the nuances regarding curing devices and factors that lead to under curing restoratives. Session : CDS1203 F105 "What is Your Practice Worth?" Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3 $30.00 Peter Ackerman, CPA, Chicago President, ADS You need to be able to reasonably estimate the fair market value of your practice in an ever-changing marketplace. Various methods of appraisals have been used over the years. Some of the methods used have fallen out of favor and more sophisticated appraisals have evolved. To establish the most accurate value possible, a combination of valuation methods is recommended. In this program, we will discuss several approaches including income, market, asset, and avoided cost valuation theories. Discussions will also explore partnership valuation and the significant affect a fractional interest sale has on a practice value. Session : CDS1203_MP3_MP4_COMBO F105 "What is Your Practice Worth?" MP3 audio and MP4 video combo purchase Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3,VIDEO $70.00 Peter Ackerman, CPA, Chicago President, ADS You need to be able to reasonably estimate the fair market value of your practice in an ever-changing marketplace. Various methods of appraisals have been used over the years. Some of the methods used have fallen out of favor and more sophisticated appraisals have evolved. To establish the most accurate value possible, a combination of valuation methods is recommended. In this program, we will discuss several approaches including income, market, asset, and avoided cost valuation theories. Discussions will also explore partnership valuation and the significant affect a fractional interest sale has on a practice value. Session : CDS1204 F106ACP "Tooth Fracture Prevention and Treatment" Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3 $15.00 John Agar, DDS, MA, Bloomfield, CT Professor, Director Graduate Prosthodontics, University of Connecticut Health Center Literature concerning tooth fracture and the cracked tooth syndrome (CTS) will be discussed in detail. The discussion addresses several questions. Objectives are review older and current literature, provoke thought about what is neglect or over treatment for teeth susceptible to tooth fracture and provide a rationale for various treatment modalities for CTS. Session : CDS1204_MP3_MP4_COMBO F106ACP "Tooth Fracture Prevention and Treatment" MP3 audio and MP4 video combo purchase Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3,VIDEO $35.00 John Agar, DDS, MA, Bloomfield, CT Professor, Director Graduate Prosthodontics, University of Connecticut Health Center Literature concerning tooth fracture and the cracked tooth syndrome (CTS) will be discussed in detail. The discussion addresses several questions. Objectives are review older and current literature, provoke thought about what is neglect or over treatment for teeth susceptible to tooth fracture and provide a rationale for various treatment modalities for CTS. Session : CDS1205 F109 "Dealing with Difficult People: Keys to Empowered Communication" Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3 $30.00 Bruce Christopher, MA, MA, LP, Minnetonka, MN Psychologist and Humorist Difficult people can be patients, co-workers, doctors, neighbors, even spouses. This program humorously reveals the six basic difficult personality styles. You will learn what they do, why they do it, and what you can do about it. Your team will learn how to stay empowered in the face of negative, reactive, and draining people and laugh while they do it. Session : CDS1206 F110 "Getting Your Patients to Say "Yes"" Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3 $30.00 Roger Levin, DDS, Owings Mills, MD Chairman and CEO, Levin Group, Inc. Roger Levin will share proven strategies for increasing patient acceptance of elective and large treatment cases. By implementing these powerful techniques, you’ll immediately jump start your production. This seminar is designed to help you start growing your practice again. Lecture objectives: • Implement proven techniques to increase production by 30 percent • Involve the entire team in increasing case acceptance for larger cases • Train your team to promote cosmetic and other elective treatment • Motivate more patients to accept cosmetic and elective dentistry • Make practice growth a reality again Session : CDS1206_MP3_MP4_COMBO F110 "Getting Your Patients to Say "Yes"" MP3 audio and MP4 video combo purchase Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3,VIDEO $70.00 Roger Levin, DDS, Owings Mills, MD Chairman and CEO, Levin Group, Inc. Roger Levin will share proven strategies for increasing patient acceptance of elective and large treatment cases. By implementing these powerful techniques, you’ll immediately jump start your production. This seminar is designed to help you start growing your practice again. Lecture objectives: • Implement proven techniques to increase production by 30 percent • Involve the entire team in increasing case acceptance for larger cases • Train your team to promote cosmetic and other elective treatment • Motivate more patients to accept cosmetic and elective dentistry • Make practice growth a reality again Session : CDS1207 F111 "Composite Restorative Dentistry: A Blend of Artistry, Science and Technique" Conference : The 147th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2012 Speaker(s) : Download Format(s) : MP3 $30.00 Robert Lowe, DDS, Charlotte, NC Private practice At the core of every esthetic dental restoration is tooth morphology. Dr. Lowe will discuss techniques to create morphologically precise direct anterior and posterior composite restorations. A simple “histologic” layering technique will be taught with the use of composite tints to create lifelike direct composite restorations. An emphasis will be placed on proper anatomic contour. The challenges of placing Class II direct composites (proximal contact and contour) and soft tissue management, including use of lasers, will also be discussed. The use of different esthetic materials in combination with finishing techniques will enable simple, yet “world class” placement of state-of-the-art restorations.

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