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See Us at the CDA Presents: Anaheim 2010
May 13th -16th, 2010
In the Exhibit Hall at Booth # 246

Case of the Month

Esthetic Options During a Down Economy
This case exemplifies the importance of having as many clinical tools as possible. After completing Invisalign, this female patient was interested in improving the esthetics of her lower teeth. My initial suggestion coincided with the patients desire to use porcelain veneers to close gingival embrasures and to even out length and shape of teeth. Due to the high cost of porcelain veneers, the patient had decided not do any treatment and leave teeth as they were.

As a second option we offered direct bonding, which would not close gingival embrasures fully, but would give her even, pretty teeth, the embrasures were not visible when she smiled. This second option was more desirable to her because it was about half the cost of porcelain veneers, and would also provide her with the desired results.

The case was done in less that 2 hours using Kalore form GC, a composite material with many esthetic and clinical benefits. Below are the before and after photos.

Teeth

The patient was very satisfied. This case is an excellent example of how important it is to have many clinical skills, like the ability to do beautiful layered direct composites. With the slow-down of the economy, I have found that I am performing at least twice as many direct composite esthetic procedures compared to the work I was completing 3 years ago. I am very happy to continue to make my patients smiles more beautiful, even in these difficult financial times. I offer direct composite workshops both at USC and UCSF. Please contact us if you would like more information.


A Success Story From Our Community Forum


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“I was out for the occlusion course in June, and I am so much more organized and efficient in my treatment planning. My staff is much more educated from the info I brought back, and we are all able to more confidently present occlusal treatment to patients. I have several patients who no longer have headaches, even without splints! I had all the technical knowledge before, but from Dr. Ruiz I gained the practical implementation know-how (and I learned he does a mean Forever in Blue Jeans rendition!). I love your forms, your brochure, the Panadent articulator, and you guys! Stay with your mission -- you are truly changing the lives of dentists and patients! It hasn't hurt my production either!!”
– Dr. Cheryl Freeman, D.D.S., Asheboro, North Carolina

Supra-gingival Dentistry is here to stay!

For years Dr. Ruiz has been advocating the great benefits of supra-gingival dentistry and the profession is starting to listen as is evident by the cover interview on the March edition of Dentistry Today on that subject.

                 Dentistry Today March 2010

Learn the great benefits these innovative techniques have for your patients and for you. It will truly revolutionize the way you do dentistry; it will make it easier, faster and more predictable.


Upcoming Courses/Specials

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Supra-gingival Dentistry in Los Angeles, CA

Easy, Predictable Porcelain Veneers, Onlays, and Full Crowns

May 20, 21-22, 2010 • 1 Day Lecture + 2 Day Workshop • 21 CE Hours

Learn  how properly performed non-metal restorations make dentistry more predictable and trouble-free; as well as healthier for the patient than any traditional restoration has ever been.

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Implementing Occlusion for Everyday Dentistry & Advanced Occlusal Disease Management Workshop in Los Angeles, CA

June 24, 25-26, 2010 • 1 Day Lecture + 2 Day Workshop • 21 CE Hours

Proper implementation, diagnosis and treatment of Occlusal Disease could be a great benefit to your patients, making dental work more relaxing, predictable and enjoyable.

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Supra-gingival Dentistry in New York, NY

Easy, Predictable Porcelain Veneers, Onlays, and Full Crowns

July 16, 2010 • 1 Day Lecture  •  7 CE Hours

Learn  how properly performed non-metal restorations make dentistry more predictable and trouble-free; as well as healthier for the patient than any traditional restoration has ever been.

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