Marc Geissberger, DDS
Lecture Topics
- Case Acceptance
- Clear Aligners
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Technology
- Implants
- Practice Management
- Profitability and Finances
- Prosthodontics
- Restorative Dentistry
- Team Building
- Wellness and Self Improvement
About Dr. Geissberger
Dr. Marc Geissberger taught at University of the Pacific for 30 years and ran Pacific’s prestigious complex and esthetic rehabilitation program. He is also a researcher and a published author in the areas of dental materials, contemporary fixed prosthodontics, and esthetic dentistry. He serves as a consultant for many dental materials companies and helps guide product development.
During his 30 years in academia, he has maintained a private practice geared toward restorative dentistry with his brother and fellow Pacific alum Dr. Jeffrey Geissberger. He believes his continual involvement in providing patient care as well as a role in academia has given him a unique balance that allows him to blend the best of both worlds.
Dr. Geissberger is a member of the Catapult Education Speakers Bureau, has won several teaching awards, and has presented over 450 lectures and hands-on workshops to colleagues in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Peru, Denmark, and Taiwan. He has co-authored and published numerous scientific papers and a textbook entitled Esthetic Dentistry in Clinical Practice for Wiley-Blackwell which is currently available in 4 languages (English, Spanish, Polish, and Turkish).
Dr. Geissberger earned a master’s degree in educational psychology in 1994 and has been a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with the National Academy of Sports Medicine since 2008. He completed his Fitness Nutrition Specialty (FNS) training in 2011.
Dr. Geissberger’s goal is to provide an educational experience for your group in a non-intimidating format that focuses on providing the clinician with the latest techniques and information that can be immediately incorporated into everyday practice. Presentations tend to be rich in information and Dr. Geissberger pledges to both entertain and educate simultaneously. All topics can be customized to the specific interests of the group and many topics can be paired with a hands-on workshop.
During his 30 years in academia, he has maintained a private practice geared toward restorative dentistry with his brother and fellow Pacific alum Dr. Jeffrey Geissberger. He believes his continual involvement in providing patient care as well as a role in academia has given him a unique balance that allows him to blend the best of both worlds.
Dr. Geissberger is a member of the Catapult Education Speakers Bureau, has won several teaching awards, and has presented over 450 lectures and hands-on workshops to colleagues in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Peru, Denmark, and Taiwan. He has co-authored and published numerous scientific papers and a textbook entitled Esthetic Dentistry in Clinical Practice for Wiley-Blackwell which is currently available in 4 languages (English, Spanish, Polish, and Turkish).
Dr. Geissberger earned a master’s degree in educational psychology in 1994 and has been a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with the National Academy of Sports Medicine since 2008. He completed his Fitness Nutrition Specialty (FNS) training in 2011.
Dr. Geissberger’s goal is to provide an educational experience for your group in a non-intimidating format that focuses on providing the clinician with the latest techniques and information that can be immediately incorporated into everyday practice. Presentations tend to be rich in information and Dr. Geissberger pledges to both entertain and educate simultaneously. All topics can be customized to the specific interests of the group and many topics can be paired with a hands-on workshop.
Honors and Achievements
Discover Dr. Geissberger's Latest Courses
Clear Aligner Therapy in the General Dental Practice – Roadmap to Success NEW!
Now, more than ever, adult patients are seeking straight, white teeth. Establishing and maintaining a clear aligner program in a flourishing restorative practice can meet these patient needs and enhance the overall success of any practice. This program will outline the steps required to establish and grow this aspect of general dental practice. Particular emphasis will be placed on how to identify restorative cases that would greatly benefit from clear aligner therapy prior to restorative dentistry.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the steps required to add clear aligner therapy to any general dental practice
- Learn communication skills for the entire team that helps promote this treatment option to all patients
- Understand which restorative cases would benefit significantly from clear aligner therapy
- Learn the subtle differences between many of the systems available in today’s market place
- Learn how to manage clinical cases to maximize clinical results and shorten treatment time
Injection Molding: Incorporating Innovative Concepts for Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry in Clinical Practice NEW!
This fast-paced program will introduce clinicians to multiple injection molding techniques and applications. Treatment planning and case selection for anterior esthetic cases, loss of vertical dimension cases, wear cases, and full mouth reconstruction will be reviewed.
Focus will be placed on how to prepare for clinical cases using the injection molding method. Materials and armamentarium that lend themselves to injection molding will be explored. Proper bonding, placement and finishing techniques will be discussed and practiced.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how injection molding fit into your clinical practice with step-by-step techniques
- Learn how injection molding maximizes your clinical outcomes and profitability from simple to complex casework
- Practice multiple techniques using injection molding principles
- Practice with various materials that are designed ideally for injection molding
- Learn protocols for finishing and polishing to yield the most esthetic results
The Oral Cavity Under Acid Attack: Identifying, Understanding and Treating Caries, Erosion, and other Acid Related Diseases
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:
At the completion of this program, clinicians will:
- Understand the difference between a balanced oral environment and one that is susceptible to disease
- Develop strategies which can be implemented in practice to help patients achieve oral balance
- Develop a program for caries eradication that can be easily implemented into private practice
- Develop strategies to begin to discuss the oral implications of poor eating strategies and provide some tips
- Learn which materials should be used how to properly restore dentitions plagued with the effects of erosion, abrasion, GERD and bulimia
Wellness – Better Health, Better Care: Promoting Physical Health for the Dental Practitioner, their Team and Patients
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.
During this program practitioners will:
- Learn how to build and retain a thriving team
- Assess their own personal wellness
- Expand their understanding of the link between systemic health and oral health
- Develop personal strategies to modify current behaviors towards a healthier existence
- Understand the key components of living well
- Learn how to motivate others to initiate changes designed to create wellness
- Develop strategies to promote systemic health by emphasizing know likes to oral health
Why Are My Teeth Getting so Short? - Managing, Altering and Improving Vertical Dimension...An Overview
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.
During this program practitioners will:
- Learn how to diagnose vertical dimension
- Differentiate between loss of vertical dimension and compensatory eruption
- Gain a better understanding of the contributing etiologies to loss of vertical dimension
- Explore different approaches to restoration vertical dimension of occlusion
- Learn new techniques and materials to assist in simple, predictable results
Maximizing Clinical Outcomes for Your Patient Population: Providing State of the Art Care...with Sound Diagnosis, Prevention Strategies and Restorative Treatment
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.
During this program practitioners will:
- Learn to enhance their disease management strategies
- Understand the steps involved in creating the perfect Class II composite restoration
- Master appropriate bonding and curing protocols
- Learn predictable techniques designed to capture flawless impressions the first time they are attempted
- Review appropriate layering techniques to enhance esthetics of anterior bonding cases
- Gain knowledge of modern ceramic materials and understand limitations and strengths of each type of material
- Develop a better understanding of the indications and contraindications of each material
- Improve their understanding of the plethora of modern cements and which clinical situations are indicated for their use
- Navigate the technological advances in CAD/CAM Dentistry and figure out which systems may be most appropriate for their practices
- Learn predictable techniques designed to capture flawless impressions the first time they are attempted
Cutting Edge Techniques and Materials to Maximize Success of Posterior Composite Resin Restorations
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.
During this program practitioners will understand:
- Self-etching principles and how they are applied to composite resins
- What is required of materials to be utilized for bulk-filled and the differences between several current materials
- How to successfully and predictably place a bulk-filled restoration
- Proper placement techniques that maximize clinical outcomes and esthetics
- How to select and place an appropriate matrix system
- How to create and maintain correct posterior anatomy and contours
Maximizing the Placement of Anterior and Posterior Composites
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.
During this program practitioners will understand:
- Self-etching principles and how they are applied to composite resins
- How to reproduce natural tooth characteristics using composite resin
- How to improve the appearance and longevity of composite restorations
- What is required of materials to be utilized for bulk-fill and how to place them correctly
- Proper placement techniques that maximize clinical outcomes and esthetics
- How to control post-op sensitivity
- The mechanisms of bonding systems and learn to control sensitivity
- The differences between the various composites available to clinicians
Quarterbacking Difficult Restorative Cases in Tumultuous Financial Times
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:
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 Delivering Complex Restorative and Multidisciplinary Cases
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.
During this program practitioners will learn how to:
- Diagnose a variety of complex clinical situations
- Design a case with the final product in mind
- Select appropriate materials based on functional needs and esthetics
- Manage and quarterback all members of the treating team, including specialists
Incorporating Implant Dentistry Into Your General Practice
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.
During this program practitioners will understand:
- Which cases are better suited for conventional or implant dentistry
- The sequence for treatment planning and delivering predictable implant results
- How to maximize the working relationship with periodontics, oral surgeons and orthodontists
- Abutment design and selection
- Prosthetic design and material selection.When to splint multiple units
- When to use a screw-retained design versus a cement-retained design
What’s New in Esthetic Dentistry
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.
During this program practitioners will:
- Gain a working knowledge of the new advances in materials in the esthetic area
- Understand the trends and developments that lie ahead and develop strategies to adapt to these changes
- Gain better insight into what motivates the esthetic patient and how to deal with difficult clinical situations
New Materials in Indirect Restorative Dentistry
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.
During this program practitioners will:
- Gain knowledge of modern ceramic materials and understand limitations and strengths of each type of material
- Develop a better understanding of the indications and contraindications of each material
- Improve their understanding of the plethora of modern cements and which clinical situations are indicated for their use
- Navigate the technological advances in CAD/CAM Dentistry and figure out which systems may be most appropriate for their practices
New Advances in Direct and Indirect Restorative Dentistry: Overcoming Common Pain Points, Pitfalls and Problems in Private Practice
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.
During this program practitioners will:
- Understand the steps involved in creating the perfect Class II composite restoration
- Master appropriate bonding and curing protocols
- Learn predictable techniques designed to capture flawless impressions the first time they are attempted
- Review appropriate layering techniques to enhance esthetics of anterior bonding cases
- Gain knowledge of modern ceramic materials and understand limitations and strengths of each type of material
- Develop a better understanding of the indications and contraindications of each material
- Improve their understanding of the plethora of modern cements and which clinical situations are indicated for their use
- Navigate the technological advances in CAD/CAM Dentistry and figure out which systems may be most appropriate for their practices
- Learn predictable techniques designed to capture flawless impressions the first time they are attempted
Anterior Aesthetics as an Art Form, Treatment Planning for Aesthetic Dentistry: An Artists Approach
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.
During this program clinicians and staff members will:
- Learn the definition of esthetics in both dentistry and art
- Learn the scientific basis of esthetics in art and the world around us
- Develop a better understanding of the mathematical principles of esthetics compared to the esoteric esthetic concepts
- Understand the cultural differences in esthetic concepts
- Be able to evaluate the esthetic disposition of all patients
- Learn how to determine the esthetic values of each patient
- Learn to provide patients with a better understanding of aesthetic possibilities
- Learn how to create an office environment that promotes esthetics
Color In Dentistry: Its Role in the Aesthetic Arena
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)
During this program practitioners will:
- Understand the basic principles of color
- Learn the skills required to achieve exceptional color matches
- Understand the limitations of current restorative materials in achieving acceptable color results
- Navigate the technological advances in shade selection utilizing digital equipment
Ethical Dilemmas in Aesthetic Dentistry
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.
During this program practitioners will:
- Review the code of ethics governing the practice of dentistry
- Discuss ethical dilemmas they face on a regular basis
- Learn communication skills designed to assist practitioners when confronting ethical situations
- Learn how to create a win-win situation with all parties involved in ethical situations
- Review some potential ethical situations each practitioner will encounter
- Develop strategies for each participant to raise the level of ethical dentistry within our field
Making Sense of the Whitening Craze: Materials and Methods A to Z
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:
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
Digital vs. Conventional Impressions: Pitfalls, Pain Points and Pluses
Well-fitting indirect restorations rely on a flawless 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.
Clinicians will learn:
- Simple techniques to overcome the potential pitfalls of impression capturing
- How to overcome the pain points encountered with either a conventional of digital impression
- The benefits to both approaches to clinical impressioning
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