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Implant Mentor Course

This six day surgical and restorative program is designed to place implant dentistry within the comfort zone of each participant from diagnosis and treatment planning to surgical placement and restoration.  A strong emphasis is placed on proper case selection and simplified surgical procedures.  The class size is limited to twelve providing an intimate learning environment conducive to assimilating a volume of information and practical workshop experience.  Upon completion of this course attendees have the option of enrolling in an individualized surgical mentoring program enabling them to further refine their skill sets under the tutelage of a board certified surgeon either in their own office or at the C.O.R.E. facility. 

Our course alumni have found their knowledge and experience gained to be essential in getting off on the right foot in providing implant care to their patients.

“I wanted you to know I enjoyed the educational experience immensely.  Your seminars have given me the tools, knowledge, and insight to perform an all inclusive treatment plan. Now I just need to do it.” Terry McCarthy DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Cerritos, California

Course Topics:

     
 
  • developing a philosophy of implant care
  • evidence based learning
  • biology of the bone, implant, and soft tissue zone
  • the patient interview
  • the records appointment
  • diagnosis and treatment planning
  • computer guided planning
  • case selection for predictable outcomes
  • case presentation and acceptance
  • implants in the esthetic zone
  • identifying and managing complications
  • controversies in implant dentistry
  • implant site preparation
  • overview of grafting procedures
  • surgical protocols
  • restorative options
  • implant maintenance, recall and record keeping
  • operatory setup, sterilization procedures, and inventory control
  • laboratory interaction and procedures
  • surgical and restorative hands-on workshops
  • guided surgery planning workshop
  • live surgeries
  • case presentations and discussion by participants and faculty
 
     

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C.O.R.E. faculty:

Jeffrey J. Pulver DDS  Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery  Course Director

Yoshihiro Goto DDS  Prosthodontics

Sam Poidmore DDS  Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Keith Reber DDS, PharmD  Restorative Dentistry

Gene Gilbert  AudioVisual Director

Christina Case   Nobel Biocare Technical Advisor

For more information please call our C.O.R.E. office at 714-771-7677

Computer Guided Surgery

This one day course is designed for the dentist new to computer guided implant dentistry who would like to incorporate this fascinating cutting edge technology into his or her implant armamentarium.  This is a didactic and practical hands on class with viewing of a live surgery.  The basic concepts of immediate loading with splinted fixed restorations and computer guided planning will be demonstrated.  The laboratory steps critical to successful execution will also be reviewed.  Eight hours of continuing education credit will be given to participants.

This course utilizes Nobel Guide Procera software for predictable and precise presurgical implant planning and fabrication of a provisional or final prosthesis(procera implant bridge).  This minimally invasive procedure is the fastest growing segment in implant dentistry.

Title:

Divine Guidance for Guided Implant Surgery

Location:        

Center for Oral Reconstruction and Education (C.O.R.E.))
1110 E. Chapman Ave.  Suite 100
Orange, Ca  92866

Faculty:      

Jeffrey J. Pulver DDS  Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Kelvin Nguyen CDT   Vision Dental Laboratory

Yoshihiro Goto DDS  Prosthodontics

Time:         

8:00am to 5:00pm

Tuition:        

$995.00  Tuition includes continental breakfast, lunch, certificate of attendance, individual mentoring on one guided implant case.  The class is limited to twelve participants to allow for an intimate learning environment with one on one instruction.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers/Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

         We offer a “lunch and learn” Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course along with management of medical emergencies in the dental office.  This class is very popular with our referring doctors and their staff as it integrates the essentials of cardiopulmonary resuscitation with practical information and take home pearls on managing a medical crisis in the office setting.  We use new Laerdal manikins, biphasic AED’s and upper airway devices for practice and the current 2005 guidelines from the American Heart Association are taught in a very easy going and comfortable environment. Participants enjoy lunch together with our staff and three units of C.E. credit are provided upon completion of the course.  Upon completion of this course attendees will receive a Health Care Provider BLS card from the American Heart Association, a  pocket mask, and quick reference for cardiac emergencies.

Title:         

Basic CPR for Healthcare Providers & Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

Location:        

Center For Oral Reconstruction & Education

Dates:         

Courses are scheduled Monday through Thursday as needed from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

C.E. credits:        

3 hours

Tuition:        

$65.00/person  
Course fee includes lunch, BLS card, certificate of attendance and Laerdal pocket mask

Office Anesthesia Emergency Prep Course

Emergency preparedness is crucial to the delivery of safe intravenous sedation and general anesthesia.  

This course provides an excellent platform for the anesthesia provider/dentist and staff to come together as an anesthesia team in developing the necessary skills sets for managing emergencies during outpatient anesthesia in the dental office.

This unique class utilizes a high tech computerized simulation manikin called SimMan(Laerdal) to provide a realistic hands on environment for training the office staff on medical emergencies.  Following lectures on the pertinent medical emergencies and protocols, various emergency scenarios are practiced in a life-like setting in our surgical suite using state of the art monitoring equipment integrated with the computerized SimMan.  The emergency drills are videotaped which allows critique and discussion afterwards in our conference room.  This practical form of learning has shown to be an excellent method of knowledge retention and will ensure your staff possesses a level of confidence essential for participating in the mandatory state dental board office anesthesia evaluation.  The doctor and staff are provided with a copy of their DVD drill for future use.

Topic: 

Practical Preparation for the State Dental Board Office Anesthesia Evaluation

Course Dates:

To be determined

Tuition:               

To be determined

This course is in the developmental stages and we hope to launch our first class in the spring of 2007.  Our goal is to host two offices for each course allowing for videotaping and critique of each office managing the emergencies required by the state dental board.  For more information regarding this course please contact Dr. Pulver at duxdoc@aol.com or 714-771-7677