Gary Radz, DDS
Courses Offered
Gary Radz, DDS is an accomplished speaker available to speak at your event for half-day, full-day and multi-day lectures, custom courses, and hands-on workshops.
Creating a Cosmetic Practice Within Your General Practice
Today’s general dental practice has many patients that are interested in improving the appearance of their teeth. This full day lecture is created to give an overview of the many different types of procedures and materials that can be successfully used to enhance your patients’ appearance. From posterior direct composites to 10 units of porcelain veneers, this course will discuss case selection, material choices, predictable techniques, and offer helpful pearls of information that will allow dentists to be able to add more cosmetic services to their practices.
Throughout the program, Dr. Radz will also discuss how he has marketed his general practice to create a practice that is now over 50% elective dentistry, while maintaining a steady flow of new general dentistry patients.
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Highlights:
Highlights:
- Review and discuss the materials and techniques used to create highly esthetic restorations
- Discuss the indications and applications for conservatively designed porcelain veneers
- Review the latest in esthetic materials and the potential applications in cosmetic procedures
- Discuss the use of digital photography in office marketing, including a discussion of marketing ideas to increase the amount of elective work requested
Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for the Esthetic Based General Dentist
Dentistry now has a wide variety of new materials and technologies available to provide better, faster, and more predictable dentistry. This fast paced program is designed to share many useful materials now available as well as the tips and techniques to add speed and predictability. Additionally, new technologies are discussed with a focus on the practical application and integration of these technologies to increase profitability and patient satisfaction.
Highlights:
Highlights:
- Overview of the importance of bleaching in an esthetic practice
- Review of the current state of bonding agents
- Discuss materials and techniques for using composite resin for Class II’s, core build-ups, and post and core restorations
- Incorporation of the latest technologies into the practice workflow
- Review of the potential of NoPrep veneers, with a discussion on the myths and the realities
Smile Creation Using Minimal Preparation Designs and Thin Porcelain Veneers
Growing popularity in “no-prep” veneers has created a lot of attention within the dental profession and the general public. Many in the dental profession remain skeptical as to their ability to create clinically acceptable veneers. This course will discuss the use of minimal preparation veneers in cosmetic cases, and address the “no-prep” concept. Included within this discussion will be review of case selection, material selection, preparation, impression techniques, temporization procedures, and delivery techniques. The attendee will leave with a better understanding of the potential applications and uses of very thin veneers.
Highlights:
Highlights:
- Review the indications for “no-prep” and minimal preparation veneers
- Discussion of the porcelain systems used to create thin veneers
- Review preparation guidelines, impression technique, provisionalization ideas, and cementation procedures
- Develop an understanding and appreciation for the potential uses of thin porcelain veneers
Next Level Esthetics and Predictability: Merging Traditional Cosmetic Dentistry With the Latest Materials and Technology
In today’s dental market it is assumed that every general dentist is a cosmetic dentist. To meet patients’ expectations, it is critical to have a thorough understanding of the latest materials, techniques, and technologies. Advances in porcelain technologies now provide us with exceptionally durable materials that create excellent esthetic results. This course will discuss the old and new options for crowns, bridges, and veneers and the indications for each. Materials and techniques to help maximize success rates will be presented.Additionally, new technologies that can improve efficiency and patient satisfaction will be reviewed, including a discussion on how these can be incorporated into your practice. The goal of this program is for each attendee to leave with many different pearls of advice that can be immediately implemented into his/her practice.
Highlights:
Highlights:
- Discussion of why core build-ups and post and cores are critical to success
- Review of the materials available for crown and bridge cases, including the indications and limitations of each
- Presentation on proven techniques to create beautiful, conservative porcelain veneers; including a discussion on the potential applications of “no prep” veneers
- Introduction to digital dentures and the techniques required
- Discussion of the application of dental lasers to enhance case outcomes
- Opportunities to improve your workflow and operatory efficiencies by incorporating digital impressions into your office
Streamline Your Practice With Digital Impressions
Advancements in technology have allowed dental teams to replace traditional impression techniques and materials with simplified and cost-effective digital processes. Digital impressions have many advantages over traditional impressions. These advantages will be discussed, as well as how the operatory workflow can be altered to be more efficient and profitable. An emphasis will be placed on the practical application and integration of this technology into the practice. Additionally, a review on the future potential of digital impressions will be presented.
Highlights:
Highlights:
- Discuss the limitations of conventional impression materials and techniques
- Review of the workflow associated with digital impression systems
- Explore the advantages of digital scanning
- Discuss real world applications and results to demonstrate how better, more predictable restorations can be achieved using this technology.
The Sleeping Giant That Is in Your Practice
Public awareness of the dangers of sleep apnea is starting to increase. This increased awareness in the general public is being paralleled by an awareness of this disease within the dental profession. The dental office is uniquely positioned to be able to identify and discuss with patients the concerns and dangers associated with this all too often undiagnosed disease.
This program is designed to provide an overview of sleep apnea and help you understand how your practice can help save lives by finding patients with this life threatening disease. Discussion will include screening, testing, working with physicians, and developing the systems required to incorporate sleep apnea treatment in your practice. Attendees will be introduced to the materials, techniques, and dental appliances needed to provide treatment. The program will include a discussion on medical billing for reimbursement as well as development of a marketing strategy to grow this new part of your practice.
Highlights:
This program is designed to provide an overview of sleep apnea and help you understand how your practice can help save lives by finding patients with this life threatening disease. Discussion will include screening, testing, working with physicians, and developing the systems required to incorporate sleep apnea treatment in your practice. Attendees will be introduced to the materials, techniques, and dental appliances needed to provide treatment. The program will include a discussion on medical billing for reimbursement as well as development of a marketing strategy to grow this new part of your practice.
Highlights:
- Develop an understanding of sleep and sleep disorders
- Review screening, testing, and working with a referral network of physicians
- Introduce the materials and techniques required for the fabrication of a sleep apnea appliance
- Review the many different types of oral appliances
- Discuss medical billing for sleep apnea treatment
- Present of strategies for marketing sleep dentistry to your patients, your community, and local physicians and sleep labs
Elective, Cosmetic Dentistry for Adolescents and Young Adults
More and more dentists are seeing young patients that want to improve the appearance of their smiles. Unfortunately, orthodontics does not have the ability to cure all of young patients’ esthetic concerns. This full or half-day lecture discusses the materials and techniques that can allow a dentist to predictably use very conservative techniques to create beautiful smiles for young people.
Topics covered include esthetic recontouring, bleaching procedures, anterior direct bonding, the many uses of indirect composites and a discussion on the application of implants. The course discusses many different techniques and material, but will also have discussion on treatment planning, case, and material selection. This is an excellent course for dentists who are concerned with the overall treatment of young people with elective dental procedures.
Highlights:
Topics covered include esthetic recontouring, bleaching procedures, anterior direct bonding, the many uses of indirect composites and a discussion on the application of implants. The course discusses many different techniques and material, but will also have discussion on treatment planning, case, and material selection. This is an excellent course for dentists who are concerned with the overall treatment of young people with elective dental procedures.
Highlights:
- Discuss treatment options specific to this younger demographic
- Review the many different minimally- or non-invasive options available to make esthetic change
- Discuss the psychology involved when dealing with image-related issues with this demographic
- Discuss case selection considerations
- Review basic principles of bonded dentistry
Myths, Controversies, and Concepts Regarding No-Prep Veneers
No prep veneers are a hot topic within dentistry and among the general public. Certainly there is great appeal to this potentially noninvasive procedure. However, controversy and misconceptions can obscure the true realities of this service. This course is designed to address the myths and realities of no-prep veneers. Attendees will see examples of no-prep veneers that meet patients’ esthetic requirements, while also meeting the dentist’s demands for proper fit and esthetic results. During the course the concept of the Partial Prep (P2Veneer) will be introduced.
This program will cover case selection, lab communication, impression techniques, cementation techniques, finishing and polishing procedures, and marketing ideas. The attendee will leave with a better understanding of the potential that exists with a no-prep concept, as well as an understanding of its limitations.
Highlights:
This program will cover case selection, lab communication, impression techniques, cementation techniques, finishing and polishing procedures, and marketing ideas. The attendee will leave with a better understanding of the potential that exists with a no-prep concept, as well as an understanding of its limitations.
Highlights:
- Review the myths and realities associated with no-prep veneers
- Discuss case selection criteria
- Review ceramic options currently available
- Understand the materials and techniques required for proper delivery of no-prep veneers
- Discuss the use of a partial prep concept and its place within a “no-prep” concept
- Develop an understanding of the limitations of a no-prep design
No prep veneers are a hot topic within dentistry and among the general public. Certainly there is great appeal to this potentially noninvasive procedure. However, controversy and misconceptions can obscure the true realities of this service. This course is designed to address the myths and realities of no-prep veneers. Attendees will see examples of no-prep veneers that meet patients’ esthetic requirements, while also meeting the dentist’s demands for proper fit and esthetic results. During the course the concept of the Partial Prep (P2Veneer) will be introduced.
This program will cover case selection, lab communication, impression techniques, cementation techniques, finishing and polishing procedures, and marketing ideas. The attendee will leave with a better understanding of the potential that exists with a no-prep concept, as well as an understanding of its limitations.
Highlights:
This program will cover case selection, lab communication, impression techniques, cementation techniques, finishing and polishing procedures, and marketing ideas. The attendee will leave with a better understanding of the potential that exists with a no-prep concept, as well as an understanding of its limitations.
Highlights:
- Review the myths and realities associated with no-prep veneers
- Discuss case selection criteria
- Review ceramic options currently available
- Understand the materials and techniques required for proper delivery of no-prep veneers
- Discuss the use of a partial prep concept and its place within a “no-prep” concept
- Develop an understanding of the limitations of a no-prep design
Creating Natural Vitality Using Direct Composites
The recent dramatic improvements in composite resins now allow dentists to create lifelike restorations that in the past could only be created indirectly. This course is a full or half-day lecture designed to help dentists learn more about the expanded possibilities that direct composites can have for their patients. The lecture will discuss the techniques used similar to a ceramist in creating anything from an invisible Class I composite to 8 units of beautiful, conservative direct bonded veneers.
All attendees will leave with a better understanding of bonding systems, composite systems, practical techniques and material application, and a selection that will help them provide more lifelike restorations to their patients.
Highlights:
All attendees will leave with a better understanding of bonding systems, composite systems, practical techniques and material application, and a selection that will help them provide more lifelike restorations to their patients.
Highlights:
- Review current composite resin systems
- Review state of the art bonding systems now available
- Discuss the different techniques used in layering composites to create a natural effect
- Review light curing, finishing, and polishing
- Understand best practices for case and material selection
Recreating Natural Beauty: A Hands-on Course in Direct Bonded Composites
New micro-hybrid composites have the ability to create beautiful, lifelike restorations. This full or half-day course will discuss the materials and techniques needed to allow dentists to more successfully create composite resin restorations that mimic natural tooth structure. A lecture component will visually demonstrate the techniques utilized to predictably use composite restorations.
The hands-on section of this course will reinforce the techniques shown in lecture. The experience gained from the course will allow the attendee to immediately be more successful in their practices when using composite resins.
Highlights:
Highlights:
- Review current composite resin systems
- Review state-of-the-art bonding systems
- Learn the best application of composite resin technique: placement, curing, finishing, polishing
- Review current matrix systems and where to use what
- Discuss the use of “bulk fill” composite systems
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