As dentistry strives to think "outside the box" new techniques and standards of care are able to provide our patients with health, function and esthetics. The dental practitioner is faced with many clinical, psychological and business challenges. Dr Mechanic will provide course participants with a "how to" approach providing your patients with the kind of dentistry they desire and deserve. He will share with you what it takes to manage a successful dental practice.
Presenting you with a "cookbook" and a "no holding back" approach this program will show you everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
During this course, the following information will be covered:
Office design
The exceptional dental team
Marketing your practice
Patient psychology
Examination and case presentation
Smile design
The important role of dental temporization
The lower arch is the key!
Orthodontic extrusion
Altering gingival levels
Shifting midlines
Impression taking
Bite registration
Bonding to porcelain
The missing lateral incisor
Preparation principles
Lab communication
Treating family and friends
Pushing the limits of what is possible
Implants
Creative orthodontics
What you must know about occlusion
Learning objectives:
This course is designed to open your eyes to creative treatment
planning and show you how to avoid remakes, patient dissatisfaction
and frustration. It will show you how to eliminate adjustments and
avoid taking multiple impressions.
The importance of temporization as a guide to predictable dentistry
will be stressed. A well made temporary restoration provides the
laboratory technician with a blueprint for tooth length, width,
thickness, arch form, midline cant and occlusion. Techniques and the
restorative process from impression taking to insertion of the case
will be addressed.
Dr. Elliot Mechanic received his Bachelor of Science (1975) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (1979) degrees from Montreal's McGill University.
Dr. Mechanic is recognized for his "advanced" cosmetic dental services and his devoted commitment to his loyal clientele.
Dr. Mechanic has created some of the most beautiful smiles in the world including many media personalities.
Dr Mechanic believes that improving a person's smile through natural looking cosmetic dental techniques has a positive impact on their overall appearance and self-confidence.
Dr Mechanic and his work have been profiled in magazines and on television and radio.
Dr. Mechanic is known as a trendsetter in the ever changing world of dentistry and maintains membership in numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, European Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry, International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics, Academy of Laser Dentistry and The Canadian Dental Association. He is the Co-founder of the Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry.
A native Montrealer, Dr Mechanic is married to Mireille and has four daughters
CURRICULUM VITAE – DR ELLIOT MECHANIC
Born May 30th, 1954
McGill University -
Bachelor of Science 1975
Doctor of Dental Surgery 1979
Private practice – Montreal, Quebec, 1979 to present
Author of the book "Esthetic Dentistry / Smile design: The patient guide"
Co-founder of the Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry
University of Toronto – Director of the Advanced Restorative Esthetic Continuum
Esthetic editor of Oral Health Dental Journa
Advisory board to Dentistry Today
Lectures on esthetic dentistry internationally
Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Society for Dental Esthetics, Pierre Fauchard society, the Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry, The Canadian Dental Association, International Congress of Oral Implantalogists
Fellow of the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics
Fellow and accredited member of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry
Premiere (Seattle) Dental Study Club – 1990 to present
Dental articles published
Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Fall 2003. The "magic" combination: Dentist, Technician and patient
Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Spring 2004. Creative uses of dental imaging
CERP, December 2004. Advanced Esthetic Dentistry: Changing lives, Large diastema closure
ELLIOT'S COOKBOOK FOR TODAY'S RESTORATIVE ESTHETIC DENTAL PRACTICE: