CURRICULUM

2-DAY  COURSE (Introductory)

FULL PROGRAM COURSE

The FACE Splint Technique Course

2-Day Course
(for application - click here)

Adjustment Free Restorative Dentistry with emphasis on Cosmetic Dentistry and Occlusion
         C.E. Credit - 14 units of California CE credit / An ADA CERP recognized provider.

THIS TWO-DAY SEMINAR WILL BE OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO PRACTITIONERS WHOSE GOAL IS TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY DENTISTRY AVAILABLE IN THE WORLD TODAY.      The objective of this course is to familiarize the participants with the general philosophy and rationale of a time tested approach to restorative treatment based upon solid principles that can be routinely demonstrated clinically. Skills necessary to master all phases of adhesive and aesthetic dentistry will be addressed as well. Diagnosis and treatment planning procedures that will allow you to avoid expensive and embarrassing failures will be presented. The participants will be shown by means of clinical cases, all of the necessary steps to insure the best possible chance for successful and rewarding treatment for both the patient and the practitioner.      Problems and problem cases will be discussed openly and candidly and methods for avoiding pitfalls will be emphasized. How to integrate these procedures into practice will also be discussed.      This course is of special interest to those practitioners whose goal is to develop and maintain a true quality practice. In today's changing world of HMO's, PPO's, capitation, managed care and other third party interference in the practice of dentistry, it is invaluable to have a forum in which the philosophy, skills and modalities necessary to develop an independent quality practice can be taught.

THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE PRESENTATION WILL INCLUDE...

Occlusion Session
This session will cover the importance of occlusion in all phases of dentistry with special emphasis on:
1. Treatments that ensure success in all aspects of restorative dentistry, ranging from single tooth restoration to full mouth reconstruction.
2. Diagnosis and treatment planning for both simple and complex restorative cases.
3. Evaluation of clinical cases to explore reasons for long term success or failure.
4. The rationale and methodology of splint treatment for comprehensive restorative and T.M.D. cases.

Cosmetic Session
This session of the seminare will provide detailed insight into the total spectrum of adhesive dental treatment with an emphasis on:
1. Current dentin bonding systems and light curing techniques.
2. Current materials available for direct and indirect posterior restorations.
3. Techniques for the preparation and placement of Class I and Class II direct composite restorations.
4. Techniques for the preparation, impressions, temporization, lab communication, material selection, and cementation of indirect posterior and anterior restorations.

Full Program Course
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This is an in depth restorative program that is considered to be unsurpassed in the world.
   1. Developing the Quality Practice
   2. Diagnosis and treatment planning from the very simple to most complex cases including
       orthodontic, orthognathic, surgical and periodontal considerations.
   3. Diagnosis and treatment of TMD
       a. symptomatic relief
       b. transitional care
       c. definitive treatment
       d. proper use of splints
   4. In depth adhesion and aesthetic techniques
   5. Imaging methods and interpretation. (dental, maxillo-facial, TMJ, and implant imaging).
   6. Mastery of fully adjustable articulator systems. (Why and when they are indicated).
   7. Quadrant dentistry.
   8. Full mouth reconstruction.
       a. diagnostic procedures.
       b. methods of premedication
       c. cavity preparation
       d. impression taking
       e. waxing, casting and porcelain procedures.
       f. how to establish vertical dimension.
       g. centric records and mounting procedures.
       h. temporization
       i. finalization of occlusion.
       j. cementation procedures.
   9. Equilibration-when it can be done and methods.
 10. Partial denture prosthesis.
 11. Full denture prosthesis.

A full mouth reconstruction case will be performed live on a patient at the 
          facility during the sessions.

The FACE Splint Technique Course  (for application - click here)

The F.A.C.E Splint will yield increased revenue with a very high degree of patient and dentist satisfaction. Dentists utilizing the F.A.C.E Splint have found it an excellent way to add value to their dental practices.

”But I already know how to make splints”
Yes, and you're probably doing the best you know how. Generally, occlusal appliances prescriptions read “splint” or “bite plane” and whatever the lab produces is delivered “as is”
to patients and forgotten. The great majority of “bite plates” used often create unanticipated results of breakage, pain, or worse, permanent pathologic TMJ and occlusal distortions.

DOCTOR! What if you could substantially increase the present and future profitability of your practice with less than a week of training? This course will provide the knowledge and techniques to enhance the therapeutic scope of your practice while increasing your net income without the high stress invasive work of giving injections, navigating torturous canals, or impressing margins.

This curriculum includes Lectures, Small Group Demonstrations, Hands-On Practice, and Follow-Up Mentoring Support to thoroughly prepare you to integrate the F.A.C.E Splint into your practice.
..Severely worn dentition.
..Symptomatic TMJs due to occlusal stimuli
..Stabilization of the TMJs before embarking on complex restorative treatment
..Stabilization of occlusion for improved results when treating Periodontal issues.
..Protecting Esthetic Porcelain & Resin Dentistry from the ravages of nocturnal Bruxing and Clenching.

The F.A.C.E Splint Course will teach and train you to produce and fit appliances that serve as Therapeutic, Health / Esthetic-Sustaining, & Practice-Building elements of your treatment plans.
..How the F.A.C.E Splint works.
..How to produce the F.A.C.E Splint in your own office.
..How to prepare a case for accurate lab production.
..How to precisely fit the lab-produced F.A.C.E Splint to your patients.
..How to change the occlusal scheme on the F.A.C.E Splint without remake.

With a track record of over forty years the precise, well made F.A.C.E. Splint has consistently given positive outcomes. Patients love and appreciate the results and
readily refer their friends and family. The designs and protocols that you’ll learn in this course have been used with outstanding clinical and profitable results the world over by
F.A.C.E-trained dentists.

"I’ve been making F.A.C.E Splints in my
practice for the past couple of years. Now, not
a week goes by that I don’t start at least
one F.A.C.E Splint. I find these splints to be
the “true magic” in dentistry. It still amazes
me to see what a profound impact it creates
in my patients ….. and on my bottom line.”
Amir Haghshenas, DDS
Los Gatos, California

The F.A.C.E Splint Technique Course is designed to assure your mastery of the protocols and the integration of these skills into your daily dental practice. Dentists who have studied at the F.A.C.E Institute rave about the Faculty’s dedication to the students’ learning and integrating the advanced skills into their daily dental practices.
..All material is presented in lecture and Q&A format followed by small group technique demonstrations and instructor supported participant clinical practice
..Every participant will, during this course have the opportunity to make three F.A.C.E Splints using different techniques.
..Full days of instruction: snacks, dinner one late night, and all four days’ lunches are catered-in to give more time for instruction and hands-on practical training.
..Upon registration, participants will receive a packet that includes housing information, map, driving instructions, course schedule and the list of instruments & supplies to
bring to the course.

“I have been a student in the F.A.C.E
program for this past year. (2005-06)
The techniques taught in this curriculum
have become my "bread and butter". They
are taught by experienced , personable and
competent instructors who practice everything
that is taught. …. I have never experienced
this level of commitment and
excellence in continuing education.”
Tom Tinney, DDS
Elk Grove, California