Dr. John Zalesky
General Dentist
Aurora, CO
Lecture Topics
- Restorative Dentistry
- Implants & All-on-4®
- Full Mouth Rehabilitation
- Lasers
- Aligners
About Dr. Zalesky
Dr. John Zalesky received his Master’s of Biomedical Science from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Biomedical Sciences. He was awarded his DMD degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and completed a General Practice Residency at Denver Health Medical Center. Dr. Zalesky went on to complete a second year, advanced training program, as Chief Resident at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine General Practice Residency, concentrating on Implants and Complex Prosthodontic cases. Additionally, he collaborated with Head and Neck Oncology at UC Health to create a continuing education course entitled, “Head and Neck Radiation: The Collaborative Relationship for Patient Treatment between General Dentists and Radiation Oncologists.” He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Zalesky has been published in several respected dental journals.
Dentistry has been Dr. Zalesky’s ultimate career goal since a young age. His decision was reached as a result of the positive experiences he had with several dental professionals who corrected major issues with his teeth and who all became and remain important role models in his life. Dr. Zalesky enjoys the variety and challenges that each patient brings to the practice – each with their unique needs and circumstances and he is able to provide exceptional, high quality care. He performs a variety of procedures including advanced surgery, implants, Pinhole Surgical Technique, all-on-four, full mouth rehabilitation, and orthodontics. Dr. Zalesky pays the highest attention to detail and incorporates the latest technology and research into his practice. He believes in building lasting relationships with every patient.
Currently, he divides his time between his private practice and teaching part-time as a faculty at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He is the Immediate Past President of the Colorado Constituent of the Academy of General Dentistry. He now resides as the Executive Director and Treasurer for Region 14 of the Academy of General Dentistry which oversees Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. He is a Key Opinion Leader for DEKA Dental Lasers, Carestream Dental and is a speaker for Catapult Education's Speakers Bureau. Dr. Zalesky has consistently been listed as one of Colorado’s Top Dentists by 5280 magazine and was named 2023 Top 40 under 40 by Incisal Edge magazine.
Dentistry has been Dr. Zalesky’s ultimate career goal since a young age. His decision was reached as a result of the positive experiences he had with several dental professionals who corrected major issues with his teeth and who all became and remain important role models in his life. Dr. Zalesky enjoys the variety and challenges that each patient brings to the practice – each with their unique needs and circumstances and he is able to provide exceptional, high quality care. He performs a variety of procedures including advanced surgery, implants, Pinhole Surgical Technique, all-on-four, full mouth rehabilitation, and orthodontics. Dr. Zalesky pays the highest attention to detail and incorporates the latest technology and research into his practice. He believes in building lasting relationships with every patient.
Currently, he divides his time between his private practice and teaching part-time as a faculty at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He is the Immediate Past President of the Colorado Constituent of the Academy of General Dentistry. He now resides as the Executive Director and Treasurer for Region 14 of the Academy of General Dentistry which oversees Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. He is a Key Opinion Leader for DEKA Dental Lasers, Carestream Dental and is a speaker for Catapult Education's Speakers Bureau. Dr. Zalesky has consistently been listed as one of Colorado’s Top Dentists by 5280 magazine and was named 2023 Top 40 under 40 by Incisal Edge magazine.
Honors and Achievements
Discover Dr. Zalesky's Latest Courses
Re-Thinking Oral Rehabilitation: Successful Treatment of Edentulism with a Digitally Driven Twist NEW!
As the largest portion of our population ages, the demand for full mouth rehabilitation is expected to grow rapidly and significantly. Many patients may be unable or unwilling to undergo the expense and length treatment involved for full arch fixed reconstruction. Conventional and Implant Overdentures are an important option for the treatment of the edentulous arch. The problem is, most dentists do not feel confident or competent providing this treatment. When fabricated and fitted properly, they can greatly enhance the quality of life in both form and function for our patients.
This course will review a detailed, step-by-step protocol for effective and practical conventional denture and implant overdenture treatment. Innovative digital denture techniques for faster and more accurate outcomes will be presented. Attendees will learn how to evaluate and treat patients more safely with fewer complications. There will be a hands-on component utilizing implants in a mandibular model.
Educational Objectives:
This course will review a detailed, step-by-step protocol for effective and practical conventional denture and implant overdenture treatment. Innovative digital denture techniques for faster and more accurate outcomes will be presented. Attendees will learn how to evaluate and treat patients more safely with fewer complications. There will be a hands-on component utilizing implants in a mandibular model.
Educational Objectives:
- Understand the clinical steps restoring with conventional and implant overdentures
- Become comfortable, confident and competent with case selection, treatment planning of conventional and implant removable prosthetics
- Apply simplified and accurate denture protocols in fewer visits using traditional chairside techniques and digital technology
- Learn the entire process of locator attachments, denture fabrication and maintenance
- Hands-on: Perform pick-up of locator housings and retention caps on your own denture model
Prep and Impress for Success NEW!
Whether you are a new dentist or have been in practice for many years, you are assured to pick up some valuable pearls from this hands-on course that you will be able to incorporate with confidence. Preparation design and impressions are vital factors for the success of both single tooth and full arch cases. This course takes an in depth look at the importance of precision in creating well designed tooth preparations, along with accurate analog and digital impression techniques for a predictable and repeatable workflow. After all, any case is only as good as the prep and impression it starts with!
Educational Objectives:
Educational Objectives:
- Review characteristics of “Ideal Preparations”
- Describe an efficient and effective crown preparation technique that can be performed with consistent success
- The importance of precision in creating ideal crown and bridge restorations
- Why proper preparation is critical to a successful outcome and longevity of restorations
- Why it is important to take accurate impressions both digitally and analog
- How to take master digital and analog impressions
- Hands-on: Prepare teeth and obtain both an analog and digital impression
Intro to All-on-4® Concept NEW!
It has become a realistic goal and expectation of patients to never have to go without teeth at any time during their lifetime. The ability to provide patients with a full arch immediate restoration at the time of multiple extractions is a predictable and successful option. The All-on-4® treatment concept provides predictable rehabilitation of fully edentulous or soon-to-be edentulous patients with 2 tilted implants in the posterior region and 2 straight implants in the anterior region in either the maxilla or mandible. This procedure was developed to restore patients with a fixed esthetic and functional prosthesis in just one day and helps avoid more complex surgeries such as grafting procedures.
Educational Objectives:
Educational Objectives:
- Understanding the All-on-4® treatment concept
- Establish a foundation to complete a successful case of All-on-4® treatment
- History of the All-on-4® treatment
- Explain the necessity for proper Treatment Planning
- Identify the Importance of bone resorption
- Identify the patient eligible for All-on-4® treatment
- Define implant positions for ideal results
- Understand Surgical and Prosthetic challenges
- Review of potential complications
- Review post-op protocol and recare
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