As a dentist, personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist, Dr. Geissberger brings a unique perspective to the subjects of caries, diet and the oral environment. Through this enlightening program, Dr. Geissberger will discuss various disease conditions that plague the entire dental population, and identify several at risk populations. The importance of oral pH will be discussed and strategies for altering an unfavorable oral environment will be outlined. Additionally, the dental team will learn progressive strategies to help their patients achieve oral balance and curb their disease processes. Nutrition and diet control will be discussed extensively. 
At the completion of this program, clinicians will:

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence. Establishing a wellness program for yourself and your practice can have lasting, profound results. A healthy, fit and engaged dental team brimming with energy and enthusiasm can provide great care for their patients and act as role models for healthy behavior. This program will examine the health and wellness trends of Americans and explore possible corrective strategies designed to enhance the well-being of all. Particular emphasis will be placed on a step-by-step approach to set, modify, monitor and achieve reasonable changes to one’s current level of overall wellness and physical activity. Additionally, all participants will learn ways to promote wellness and physical health of all they encounter on a daily basis. 

Many disease processes can cause the loss of vertical dimension of occlusion. Attrition, Germ, Bulimia, Bruxism, and Acid Erosion can all contribute to the process. Identifying and treating the condition requires proper diagnosis, jaw positioning and case design. This program will give a brief overview of a number of techniques and materials that can be used to restore vertical dimension. A step-by-step process of restore vertical dimension will be outlined and discussed. Particular attention will be paid to determining etiology and difficulties clinician may face in restoring vertical dimension.  

This fast paced, informative session will introduce the participants to several new philosophies, materials and techniques in preventive and restorative dentistry designed to simply clinical practice and yield predictable clinical outcomes and problem free restorations. Various clinical tips and techniques will be introduced designed to eliminate common problems associated with routine clinical procedures. The will include: diagnosing and managing caries, periodontal disease and occlusion, creating perfect Class II restorations, mastering flawless crown and bridge impressions, enhancing esthetics in anterior direct bonding cases and proper adhesion and curing protocols.  Additionally, this course will cover the latest development in all porcelains, cements, impression materials and CAD/CAM technology and elucidate their influences on the modern practice of dentistry. 

The use of composite resin material as a direct restorative for anterior and posterior restorations has dramatically increased in the market place. With self-etching technology emerging as a viable alternative to traditional techniques and the development of new technology to assist clinicians with bulk fill techniques, it is easy to be get confused and fall behind. What materials will you advocate for use in your practice? What has the literature been revealing on materials in current use? Should practitioners change their current techniques? What preparation design will you utilize? This lecture/hands-on will attempt to make sense of all of the products and techniques available in today’s market place and will focus on materials and their applications as well as a brief review of some of the literature. Emphasis will be placed on new developments in the composite area as well as outline what developments to watch for in the coming years. 

The use of composite resin material as a direct restorative for anterior and posterior restorations has dramatically increased in the marketplace. With self-etching technology emerging as a viable alternative to traditional techniques and the development of new technology to assist clinicians with bulk-fill techniques, it is easy to get confused and fall behind. What materials will you advocate for use in your practice? What has the literature been revealing on materials in current use? Should practitioners change their current techniques? What preparation design will you utilize? This program will attempt to make sense of all of the products and techniques available in today’s marketplace and will focus on materials and their applications as well as a brief review of some of the literature. Emphasis will be placed on new developments in the composite area as well as outline what developments to watch for in the coming years. 

Has your practice seen a decline with our downturn in economic growth? Most practices have experienced between 10-25% decrease in revenue over the last two years. Now more than ever, excellent communication, dazzling case presentations and a complete understanding of patients is essential for survival. Through and exciting, fun and entertaining program, Dr. Geissberger will teach you the necessary skills in patient communication, treatment plan development and delivery that will propel you and your team to new levels of productivity and ultimately improved patient care. 

During this program practitioners will learn:

• How to assess patient desires and how to customize their case presentations to maximize case acceptance.
• How to fully diagnose loss of vertical dimension, compensatory eruption, altered passive eruption, wear, gerd, bulimia and other non-cariesrelated dental diseases.
• How to manage and restore these disease processes.
• How to incorporate the latest technology into practice to maximize clinical productivity and outcomes.

Treatment planning, designing and managing complex restorative and esthetic cases can be a daunting task. While each practitioner may have their own treatment preferences, several universal design and treatment principles can be applied to the treatment of all complex cases. These principles will be introduced through this exciting, interactive presentation using cases that include multidisciplinary needs and diligent management to achieve optimal results. Sequencing treatment with multiple specialties (orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and endodontics) will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed on specific techniques and design concepts to aid practitioners in achieving optimal functional and esthetic results.

This course is designed to assist practitioners in creating and maintaining a successful implant program within their general dental practice. A discussion of the choices between conventional dentistry and implant dentistry to replace missing teeth will be explored. Particular attention will be given to learning how to build treatment plans based on patient evaluation, bone quality, prosthetic and material options and economics. This course will cover esthetic considerations in the anterior zone with single-tooth and multiple implant restorations. Additionally, options for short span fixed prostheses and removable prostheses will be discussed. Both cement and screw retained options will be discussed. 

New materials, technology and techniques are developing at such a rapid pace that practitioners can become overwhelmed. Add to this the increased expectations of esthetic patients and the clinical performance of materials and the entire experience can be challenging.This program will describe changes that have occurred over the last several years in the esthetic area and discuss patient factors that can significantly impact clinical success. New developments in technology and techniques will be outlined and demonstrated. Strategies and future trends that can keep you on the “cutting edge” will be presented. Additionally, my top ten list of things to have or do in order to be competitive in the esthetic arena will be shared. 

This fast paced, informative session will introduce the participants to several new materials in the arena of indirect restorative dentistry. Tips and techniques for these materials will be discussed during this presentation. Pros and cons of each material will be discussed. This course will cover the latest development in all porcelains, cements, impression materials and CAD/CAM technology and elucidate their influences on the modern practice of dentistry. 

This fast paced, informative session will introduce the participants to several new materials and techniques in restorative dentistry designed to simply clinical practice and yield predictable, problem free restorations. Various clinical tips and techniques will be introduced designed to eliminate common problems associated with routine clinical procedures. The will include: creating perfect Class II restorations, mastering flawless crown and bridge impressions, enhancing esthetics in anterior direct bonding cases and proper adhesion and curing protocols.  Additionally, this course will cover the latest development in all porcelains, cements, impression materials and CAD/CAM technology and elucidate their influences on the modern practice of dentistry. 

Involving the whole team in Aesthetic Dentistry can be exciting and rewarding for all involved. A artistic approach to aesthetic dentistry is essential. This presentation will cover new techniques that have been developed to aid patients in visualizing potential aesthetic modifications of their dentition. We outline ways to involve the entire team in the treatment planning and delivery phases of aesthetics restorations.

Life without color would be drab and virtually intolerable. This presentation outlines the basic principles of color and applies them to the everyday practice of dentistry. Color perception and acuity will be discussed in detail. Clinicians will better understand how important color is in the successful practice of dentistry. The presentation will give useful tips to ensure that the esthetics of each restoration is maximized. Clinicians will have a greater understanding of the importance of balancing translucency, transparency and opacity in achieving good color matching. The importance of color in office design will be discussed. Additionally, digital technology created to increase the quality of the shade selection process will be discussed. (Half Day Program)

This presentation will review the ethical principles that guide us as practitioners. Each of us will confront potential ethical situations centered on aesthetic dentistry. We will develop some central concepts and suggest ways of incorporating them into our daily practice. Practitioners should leave with a better understanding of today’s ethical issues. 

The Whitening Craze continues. What materials will you advocate for your patients? Should practitioners offer a variety of options to their patients? This program will attempt to make sense of all of the products and techniques available in today’s marketplace. The lecture will focus on materials and their applications as well as cost analysis of various systems. Laser bleaching, light assisted bleaching, power bleaching, over the counter bleaching, take-home bleaching and other systems will be discussed at length. Strategies on how to increase the whitening component of private practice will be discussed.

During this program practitioners will:

• Understand the differences between over the counter bleaching products and dentist dispensed products.
• Be able to weigh the pros and cons of in office whitening vs. home whitening.
• Garner a better understanding of the effectiveness of all whitening techniques.
• Learn how to control post operative sensitivity for their whitening patients.

Well-fitting indirect restorations rely on a lawless impression. Reports from laboratory technicians indicate that some 68% of conventional impressions submitted to laboratories have flaws that would potentially compromise the final results of the restoration.  This program will focus on proper impression techniques for both conventional and digital impressions. Emphasis will be placed on outlining proper techniques for capturing flawless impressions with both conventional and digital techniques. Particular emphasis will be placed on incorporating digital impression technology into practice for all forms of restorative dentistry from single units to multiple restorations. The use of digital impression technology for clear aligner orthodontics will also be discussed.