Peter Auster, DMD

(Lecture)

Learning Objectives:

Learn what has happened since the early days of covid to make your dental life an easier one

AI in Dentistry: the future is now, and it is pretty amazing!

Single shade composites; heated composites, Zirconia cements, temp cements, a MUCH better retraction paste; desensitizers; bulk fills; better bite materials; diode lasers; curing lights

Are electric toothbrushes necessary? A comparison and conclusion.

Should you buy that scanner now? A veteran’s report.

Learning Objectives:

Steps to take if you don’t love what you do

What is dental imposter syndrome and how to confront it

When to start planning for retirement and how (even if you are 30 years old)

Suggestions to make your dental day a better one: sleep apnea; digital/laser options, more challenging products; AI?

AI (Artificial Intelligence) has entered our world in a big way with Alexa, Siri, and “Hey, Google” becoming part of everyone’s world. It has now rocketed itself into dentistry as well! Multiple companies have leveraged this technology in ways that can help our practices immensely. Dr. Auster discusses multiple company's products and will help you determine if they are ready for primetime…in YOUR practice.

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to determine if your practice can benefit from AI now

How a young dentist or reticent hygienist in your practice can thrive with AI learning

Learn how the morning huddle using AI technology can catapult your office

Understand which AI technologies are ready today and which are not

Learn how an immense international database can help you diagnose easier

Program: 1 hr (live or virtual)

A huge paradigm shift has rocked the world of composite dentistry. Prior to the pandemic, most composite systems included 25-40 shades. In many cases, that number has been reduced to 5,3 or even 1 shade and the results are BETTER! Dr. Peter Auster, who was in on the beginning of this change, will guide you on a fun journey from 40 shades to ONE. Which products work best? What techniques lead to an invisible margin? Learn why this is truly the GOLDEN AGE OF COMPOSITE DENTISTRY!

Learning Objectives: 

Learn how single shade systems can save you LOTS of money

Identify the best new composite for every type of restoration

How to create the Screw Hole/Post Hole Miracle (step by step)

Surprising techniques that help speed up everything

Learn about great BRAND-NEW bonding agents, better etchants, great new pulp caps, bulk-fills, flowables, Bioactive options, white spot cures that make great restorations predictable.

Dentistry is changing…really fast! This rapid moving info-driven presentation will send attendees home with LOTS of pearls: new techniques; ways AI can inflation-proof your practice; fabulous new products, great new Indirect and Direct materials and tips to make your dental world happier. They all come together in a fun, interactive afternoon.

Learning Objectives:

Learn when and how to use great new translucent zirconias

Learn to incorporate 30 better, more economical products into your practice

Why you should throw out your old cements and use brand-new options

How to get on the exciting train of AI-assisted dentistry

Introducing: 1 second light curing!

Concrete ways to change your negative mindset to excitement about dentistry

What is my best material choice for that case? The options are many…the answers come in this interactive hands-on presentation. Each year, manufacturers bring us great new alternatives. Learn what works best NOW for Class 1Vs, diasthemas, tough posterior contacts and abfractions. Participants will learn to master some of the newest product offerings, experience new age translucency matching and handle bold new materials that just may change how you think and practice.

Learning Objectives: 

New materials, are we experiencing a paradigm shift?

Learn when and how to use bulk fill flowables

How to create perfect posterior contacts every time-you’ll do it today!

From Concise and Adaptic to today-a crazy composite history

Silicone Stent to enamel shell to beautiful class 1V TODAY

Fabulous rapid polishing-the key to great cases.

We face difficult cases every day in our offices. We must determine where we “want to go” and how to reach that goal. A long-time Academy leader shares the tips and pathway to becoming the dentist you always dreamed you would be. Gain confidence today as we review multiple cases.

Learning Objectives:

Learn a systematic way to simplify and treat ANY case

How to phase cases for any budget with injection molding

How to determine which indirect material to use for each case.

When to use deprogrammers as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool

How to attract more cosmetic patients and get your staff excited to encourage them

Appropriate uses for today’s new Zirconias and brand-new cements

Bioactive/Biomimetic Dentistry: The Time is NOW!

Imagine a “jump-start” to revitalize your dentistry and your life. This fun presentation provides concrete tips to make every dental day better via new techniques, practice management tips, and great new products. Expect a lot of “gems” and solid information to use on Monday morning.

Learning Objectives:

How to take charge of your dental world- eliminate the negative and add what makes you smile

30 better, brand-new, more economical products to use on Monday Morning

Learn about the latest esthetic zirconias…what are 3y/4Ys and 3Y/5Ys? When to use each

Cementation 2023: Learn why it’s time to throw out ALL pre-pandemic cements and get newer, better ones

Learn why it’s time to adapt AI dentistry in every office- yes, NOW!

Why most of us left dental schools with “dental imposter syndrome- and how to triumph over it