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Snoozing Your Way Through Dental Appointments | New York, NY

August 31, 2020Aesthetic Dental Courses, Aesthetic Dentistry Education, Dental College, Dental Continuing Courses, Dental Continuing Education, Dental Health, Dr. Larry RosenthalAesthetic Advantage, aesthetic dental courses, aesthetic dental education, aesthetic dentistry, anesthetic, dental anxiety, dental care, dental health, dental hygiene, IV sedation, nitrous oxide, oral care, oral health, oral hygiene, pain management, patient care, patient needs, patient-driven care, sedation dentistry, sleep dentistryAesthetic Advantage

Of all the health professionals feared most by adults, the dentist is at the top of the list. Dental Anxiety (DA) is the actual diagnosis for this fear and adults everywhere have it. Dental professionals everywhere have been busy making huge strides in order to calm those fears. Some are turning their dental offices into more of a spa feel than a dental one. Aromatherapy, soothing music, weighed blankets – if you can think of a soothing way to relax, chances are your dental professional has it. And if you still need “something stronger”, there’s sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is the way your dentist relaxes you enough to handle the dental procedure through the use of medication, in addition to the numbing agent applied to the area that will be worked on to alleviate any pain caused by the procedure. The use of sedation is to make you as comfortable as possible as they do their job and to make recovery time minimal.

If you don’t need much to relax you, chances are you will receive nitrous oxide, or laughing gas. It is given to you as you breathe through a mask, so zero pain or needles are involved. If you need to be calmed with more than a little gas, the next step up is an oral sedative so no pain or needles are involved to make a patient groggy, but you will be awake during the procedure. IV sedation takes affect a lot quicker, but the dentist also has the ability to adjust the amount as needed. Administered by medications prior to your procedure, deeper sedation methods will render you unconscious and unable to be awakened easily.

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A Systematic Approach to Full-Mouth Reconstruction of the Severely Worn Dentition | New York, NY

April 29, 2020Aesthetic Dental Courses, Aesthetic Dentistry Education, Cosmetic Dentistry Courses, Dental College, Dental Continuing Courses, Dental Continuing Education, Dental Health, PublicationsAesthetic Advantage, aesthetic dental education, dentition, Dr. Jay Lerner, Dr. Larry Rosenthal, faculty publications, full mouth reconstruction, New York College of Dentistry, New York NY, patient care, patient needs, patient-driven care, publicationsAesthetic Advantage

Restoration of the severely worn dentition is one of the most challenging procedures in dentistry. In order to successfully restore and maintain the teeth, one must gain insight into how the teeth arrived at this state of destruction. Tooth wear can result from abrasion, attrition and erosion. Research has shown that these wear mechanisms rarely act alone, and there is nearly always a combination of the processes. Evaluation and diagnosis should account for the patient’s diet, history of eating and gastric disorders, along with the present state of the occlusion. Emphasis must be placed on the evaluation of occlusal prematurities preventing condylar seating into the centric relation position. Behavioral factors that may contribute to parafunctional habits and nocturnal bruxism are also important to understand and manage in order to successfully restore and maintain a healthier dentition. Once a complete understanding of the etiology of the dentition’s present state is appreciated, a treatment plan can be formulated, taking into account the number of teeth to be treated, condylar position, space availability, the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and the choice of restorative material.

While all occlusions wear to some degree over the lifetime of the patient, normal physiological wear usually does not require correction. Severe or excessive wear refers to tooth destruction that requires restorative intervention. Severe attritional wear can result from occlusal prematurities that prevent functional or parafunctional movements of the jaw. This wear can be seen at the site of the prematurity or on the anterior teeth as a result of the “hit and slide” forward. Restoration of the worn anterior teeth then becomes a challenge as the availability of space for prosthetics becomes limited. If lengthening the teeth is a goal in order to achieve a more esthetic smile, then the question of the need to alter VDO subsequently arises.

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Patient-Driven Treatment Options | New York, NY

December 31, 2019Aesthetic Dental Courses, Aesthetic Dentistry Education, Cosmetic Dentistry Courses, Dental College, Dental Continuing Courses, Dental Continuing Education, Dental Health, Hands on Dental Courses, PublicationsAesthetic Advantage, aesthetic dental education, Dr. Larry Rosenthal, faculty publications, New York College of Dentistry, New York NY, patient care, patient needs, patient-driven care, publications, treatment optionsAesthetic Advantage

Before we wrap up 2019, let’s take a look at how treatment options are tailored to our patient’s needs. Not only are our patients coming to us for their dental health, but they also want to have a smile they can be proud of. For many, visiting the dentist is a dreaded task. We need to change their minds. This is why it is so important to offer our patients the best care possible.

The practice of dentistry allows its practitioners the opportunity to diagnose and treat many dental problems. The methods that dentists typically select are the ones they feel most comfortable with, the ones they know will provide immediate results, and the ones they know will last the longest. Dentists look at each individual case presented to them and seek an evidence-based solution to correct the problem.

As new techniques and materials become available in dentistry, dentist now must choose between applying the treatments they are comfortable doing or to challenge themselves to learn to use new techniques and materials. By continuing education in a profession that’s constantly changing, dentists can provide endless possibilities for their patients.

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Why We Need Patient-Driven Treatment Options | New York, NY

June 30, 2019Aesthetic Dental Courses, Aesthetic Dentistry Education, Cosmetic Dentistry Courses, Dental College, Dental Continuing Courses, Dental Continuing Education, Dental Health, PublicationsDental Technology, faculty publications, New York NY, patient care, patient needs, patient-driven, patient-driven care, publications, treatment optionsAesthetic Advantage

Dr. Harry Long wrote the following article regarding patient-driven treatment. In it, he explains that dentistry is a sector of the health care industry that prides itself on being able to be flexible in order to cater to a patient’s needs. Because of the flexibility, and ever-changing technological advancements, dental professionals have the ability to take a more personal approach when designing their patient’s treatment options. Taking the time to get to know the patient, their concerns and questions all help to give them the best possible options.

Dr. Long explains his points through two case studies. The first, a 26-year-old woman with a collapsed arch form and classically crowded dentition. The second, a 30-year-old man with collapsed maxillary and mandibular arch forms, along with crowded dentition and irritation of the interdental papilla. Both treatment options were patient-driven in order to cater to the patient’s needs.

“Ultimately, each practitioner must choose his or her own best way to get to where the profession seeks to go collectively— which is the best possible outcome for the patient.”

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Using Visual Technology for Case Presentations | Northridge Dentist

November 30, 2017Aesthetic Dentistry Education, Dental News, Publicationsclinical instructor, dental continuum, dental education, digital photography, faculty, faculty publications, Northridge CA, patient care, patient-driven care, publications, visual technologyAesthetic Advantage

One of the most critical skills a dental professional must learn is to be compassionate to their patient’s dental fears or hesitations when it comes to dealing with necessary dental procedures. They are unaware of what is going on inside their mouth – all they know is that there is pain in there somewhere and they would like you to fix it. It is your job to put their minds at ease in the most basic way possible. One of these ways is to SHOW them what is going to happen through the use of visuals. If they can see what is going to happen and you address all of their questions and concerns, the procedure will go much smoother than if you explain things with technical jargon.

Dr. Albert Neff, Senior Clinical Instructor for Aesthetic Advantage in New York, NY has published the following article on the use of digital photography for case presentations.

“Case presentations that use visual technology can become the integral component of success for the modern-day practice. Our patients must be able to clearly see their existing conditions, understand treatment recommendations, and visualize the anticipated results before they can accept and approve treatment. Historically, dentists have used complicated dental terminology, x-rays, and study models to communicate a proposed treatment plan. Patients were expected to accept recommendations without being able to visualize the anticipated results. Patients often left the dental office confused about treatment recommendations and uncertain about the final outcome.”

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