Category Archives: Dental News

Clinical Instructor Biography: Dr. Michael Kraus | Aesthetic Advantage

Aesthetic Dental Courses, Cosmetic Dentistry Courses, Dental College, Dental Continuing Courses, Dental Continuing Education, Dental Health, Dental News

multiple smiles

After graduating from the Columbia School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Dr. Michael Kraus has dedicated himself to his private practice for over 23 years. He has been a clinical instructor at the prestigious Columbia University and New York University’s Rosenthal Institute. Alongside that, he is an instructor at the Atlantic Coastal Research Clinic in Palm Beach, Florida for dentists around the world.

In 2001, Dr. Michael Kraus opened u his Madison Avenue office to accommodate the needs of his patients through his cosmetic and restorative dentistry passions. As one of the original laser instructors in the United States, he continues to impress his patients with his newly equipped and fully updated bleaching and soft tissue lasers for comprehensive dentistry. Dr. Kraus addresses the needs of the entire oral cavity and pride’s himself in his commitment to his patients and their overall health.

With his already impressive career at hand, you can also add author to Dr.Kraus’s list of accomplishments. He co-authored the book “Any Woman Can! How to Get a New Look and a New Life,” a guide to reinventing oneself. Furthermore, Dr. Kraus has appeared on a multitude of television and radio shows throughout his career, appearing as a dental expert on talk shows such as “A Makeover Story.”

Dentist, Instructor, Author; Dr. Kraus seems to have done it all. He is also quite the philanthropist, volunteering numerous times for community organizations. He is currently a member on the board for the Center for Living, and organization in which rehabilitates young people with addictions, as well as “City Kids of NYC.” He donates much of his time to “My Sister’s Place”, a charity that offers help and support to abused women. Dr. Kraus lectures on health related tops such as bulimia, addiction, and oral health topics and how they correlate to heart disease.

For more information about dental continuing education call Aesthetic Advantage in New York, NY call 212-794-3552 or visit www.aestheticadvantage.com.

Aesthetic Advantage of New York, NY also proudly serves Atlanta, Florida, Chicago, Pennsylvania, Boston, Rhode Island, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, and surrounding areas.

How has the financial crisis impacted the dental industry? | Aesthetic Advantage | New York

Dental News, , , ,

Ever wondered how the financial crisis has impacted the dental industry? The following article details the impact it had and how to overcome it.

Source: DentalEconomics.com – “The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the US Dental Industry”

“The financial crisis of 2007-2009, which is regarded as the worst crisis since the Great Depression, had devastating effects on the U.S. economy and led to the global recession of 2009. Unemployment surged, financial institutions collapsed, and consumer confidence slumped as a result of the crisis. Also, the economic downturn had negative effects on the U.S. dental industry, causing patient visits, practice collections, and net income to plummet.

The U.S. dental industry

When the financial crisis hit the U.S. economy, the dental industry was already in a bleak financial state. According to a recent study by the American Dental Association (ADA), the average net income for general practitioners has exhibited moderate or no growth since the early 2000s. In addition, net income, which measures how profitable it is to run a dental practice, started to decline sharply in the mid-2000s. More specifically, the average net income dropped 13% during 2006 to 2009 (from $219,501 to $191,495).

The decline in net income for dental practices is attributed to several factors including 1) declining utilization of dental care by the adult population, 2) increased financing by lower paying public programs and less out-of-pocket payments, and 3) a change in procedure mix. For example, dental expenditures per capita started to slow down in 2002, several years before the financial crisis. The declining utilization of dental care is driven by the increase in the number of people lacking dental benefits and the austere financial climate.

The financial and clinical impact of the crisis

Critical performance measures such as practice collections, patient visits, and doctors’ gross production plummeted in the wake of the financial crisis. Practice collections alone dropped 5% between 2009 and 2010 (Fig. 1). However, the dental industry has exhibited strong growth since the crisis. Collections are up 8%, doctors’ gross production is up 12%, and patient visits are up 7% since the slump in 2010. The recovery is driven by a steady increase in both patient flow and gross production per visit, which is a result of the better overall economy. For example, the U.S. unemployment rate has decreased from 10% in 2010 to 7.5%, resulting in an increase in the number of people with dental benefits. According to Sikka Software’s client data, the percentage of cash patients in the dental industry has decreased from 20% to 17% during the same period, which constitutes a drop of 15%.”

dental-financial-new-york

To continue reading this article click here.

Improve you practice and increase patient numbers by continuing your dental education. Call Aesthetic Advantage to enroll in their dental continuing education classes at 212-794-3552. Visit the website to learn more at www.aestheticadvantage.com.

 

Aesthetic Advantage | Using Computerized Occlusal Analysis | New York

Dental News, , , ,

aesthetic-advantage-alvin-neff

One of our very own hands on continuum Senior Clinical Instructors here at Aesthetic Advantage wrote the following outstanding article on using computerized occlusal analysis:

The interpretation of articulating marks has long been an inexact science. It requires subjective analysis with possible iatrogenic consequences. This protocol has led dentists to make irreversible adjustments to human anatomy without measuring and analyzing the existing problems and hopeful outcomes. Dentists have been taught to ask patients questions: How does that feel? Do you notice any one tooth hitting too much? Which tooth do you feel is touching first?

But patients are not trained in occlusion, and the literature supports that this method can be unreliable. Even experienced dentists cannot direct occlusal adjustments by proprioception alone. Therefore, dentists should consult the literature and question further the theories they were taught in dental school and textbooks regarding articulating paper. It has been documented in the literature that articulating paper is a poor indicator of occlusal disharmony. Studies show that mark size varies with the same applied load or different thicknesses of paper. Mark interpretation is operator-subjective and paper cannot measure the timing or forces of occlusion. A complete occlusal adjustment by today’s standards should include computerized occlusal analysis.

This author has used computerized occlusal analysis instrumentation (T-Scan® III, Tekscan Inc, South Boston,

MA) for several years as a more accurate way to refine occlusion. Despite its proven force reproduction capability, this technology has been underused in the profession. In the author’s opinion, it is the only accurate way of measuring the timing sequence or force of occlusal contacts. It can be used with any occlusal philosophy to determine interocclusal relationships. Instrumentation to analyze occlusal forces was introduced by Tekscan Inc in 1984 as the T-Scan® I. Over the past 24 years, the technology has evolved into a very precise diagnostic and treatment tool, which can be incorporated into any restorative practice.

Continue reading this article by clicking here.

Expand your dental education by enrolling in the Aesthetic Advantage hands on dental continuum. Call today at 212-794-3552. Visit the website to learn more about the Aesthetic Advantage Dental Education and view course dates, www.aestheticadvantage.com.

Classes in New York, London, and Florida.

 

Aesthetic Advantage, NY | Using Visual Technology for Case Presentation

Aesthetic Dentistry Education, Dental News, Uncategorized, , , ,

aesthetic-advantage-cosmetic-imaging

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.”

Continue reading the article by clicking here.

Enroll today in an Aesthetic Advantage course and learn from the best aesthetic and cosmetic doctors in the country. Call today at 212-792-3552. Visit the website at www.aesthaticadvantage.com.

Students are welcome to enroll at the following locations, New York, Manhattan, Palm Beach Florida, and London England

How many CE hours do I need for my continued dental education? | New York, NY

Aesthetic Dentistry Education, Dental News, , ,

aesthetic dentistry educationMany dentists ask us what the requirements are when it comes to their CE Credits.

While we can’t promise that this list is 100% accurate, we do attempt to keep it as up-t0-date as possible.

Here is a list broken down by state-

ALABAMA:

Dentists:

20 CE hours annually (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – affidavit submitted by October 1st annually

Max. of 4 CE hours annually on courses covering insurance, government regulations, and tort liability and/or risk management

4 CE hours annually allowed for pro bono charitable work at non-profit clinics within Alabama; 1 CE hour per 4 hours of service

2 CE hours biannual in infection control as related to dentistry

CPR Requirement: Biannual, at Basic Life Support (BLS) level, AHA or ARC equivalent course (classroom element required)

Dental Hygienists:

12 CE hours anually (6 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – affidavit submitted by October 1st annually

Max. of 4 CE hours annually on courses covering insurance, government regulations, and tort liability and/or risk management

Max. of 6 CE hours annually on courses on restorative dentistry

4 CE hours annually allowed for pro bono charitable work at non-profit clinics within Alabama; 1 CE hour per 4 hours of service

2 CE hours biannual in infection control as related to dentistry

CPR Requirement: Biannual, at Basic Life Support (BLS) level, AHA or ARC equivalent course (classroom element required)

 

ALASKA:

Dentists: 28 CE hours (14 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due by 12/31 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 14 CE hours (7 can be taken online or through correspondence) – due by 12/13 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009)

 

ARIZONA:

Dentists: 72 CE hours (24 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) required every three years – each dentist has individual license expiration date.

Dental Hygienists: 54 CE hours (24 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) required every three years – each dental hygienist has individual license expiration date.

 

ARKANSAS:

Dentists: 50 CE hours – all CE can be taken online (except dental CPR recertification, which is required and needs to be in a classroom) – due every two years by 12/31 of even years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 40 CE hours all CE can be taken online (except CPR recertification, which is required and needs to be in a classroom) – due every two years by 12/31 of even years (ex. 2008).

Registered Dental Assistants: 2 CE hours due every two years.

 

CALIFORNIA:

Dentists: 50 CE hours (25 hours can be taken online or through correspondence – required courses are: 2 hours of California Infection Control, 2 hours of California Dental Practice Act, and CPR is required in the classroom) required every two years – due by individuals birthday, every other year.

Dental Hygienist: 25 CE hours (12 can be taken online or through correspondence required courses are: 2 hours of California Infection Control, 2 hours of California Dental Practice Act, and CPR is required in the classroom) required every two years – due by individuals birthday, every other year.

Registered Dental Assistants: 25 CE hours (required courses are: 2 hours of California Infection Control, 2 hours of California Dental Practice Act, and CPR is required in the classroom) required every two years – due by individuals birthday, every other year.

 

COLORADO:

No CE requirements for the state.

 

CONNECTICUT:

Dentists: 25 CE hours (all can be taken online) – due every two years on individuals birthday, starting 10/2/2007.

Dental Hygienists: 16 CE hours required (none can be taken online) – due every two years on individuals birthday, starting 10/2/2007.

 

DELAWARE:

Dentists: 50 CE hours (20 hours can be taken online or through correspondence, and 10 of these 20 have to be testing hours) – due every two years by 3/1. Each individual has their assigned expiration year.

Dental Hygienists: 25 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence, and 5 of these 10 must be testing hours) – due every two years by 3/1. Each individual has their assigned expiration year.

 

FLORIDA:

Dentists: 30 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR which is required and must be taken in a classroom). Required courses are: 2 hrs of Medical Errors, 1 hour of HIV Review, 1 hour of Domestic Violence, and CPR (in classroom). Due every two years on 3/1, on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 24 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR which is required and must be taken in a classroom). Required courses are: 2 hrs of Medical Errors, 1 hour of HIV Review, 1 hour of Domestic Violence, and CPR (in classroom). Due every two years on 3/1, on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

 

GEORGIA:

Dentists: 40 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR, worth 4 hours, which must be taken in a classroom through American Red Cross) – due every two years on 12/31 of odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

Dental Hygienists: 40 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR, worth 4 hours, which must be taken in a classroom through American Red Cross) – due every two years on 12/31 of odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

 

HAWAII:

Dentists: 32 CE hours (16 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years on 12/31 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

Dental Hygienists: 32 CE Hours (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years on 12/31 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

 

IOWA:

Dentists: 30 CE hours (12 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years on 6/30 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 20 CE Hours (12 can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years on 6/30 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

Registered Dental Assistants: 20 CE Hours (12 can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years on 6/30 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

 

IDAHO:

Dentists: 15 CE hours (all credits can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every year, each individual has their own expiration date.

Dental Hygienists: 12 CE hours (all credits can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every year, each individual has their own expiration date.

 

ILLINOIS:

Dentists: 32 CE hours (16 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years by 9/30 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 24 CE hours (12 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years by 9/30 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

 

INDIANA:

Dentists: 20 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence). Required course is CPR (must be completed in a classroom) – due every two years, each individual’s renewal date is on their birthday, on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 14 CE hours (7 hours can be taken online or through correspondence). Required course is CPR (must be completed in a classroom) – due every two years, each individual’s renewal date is on their birthday, on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

 

KANSAS:

Dentists: 60 CE hours (all credits can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years on 12/1 of even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours (all credits can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years on 12/1 of even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

 

KENTUCKY:

Dentists: 30 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Required courses are: 1 hour of Infection Control and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS. Due every two years on 12/1 on odd numbered years (ex. 2007).

Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Required courses are: 1 hour of Infection Control and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS. Due every two years on 12/1 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

 

LOUISIANA:

Dentists: 40 CE hours with at least 20 hour of clinical coursework (10 hours of clinical courses can be taken online or through correspondence). Due every two years on 12/31.

Dental Hygienist: 24 CE hours with at least 12 hours of clinical coursework (6 hours of clinical courses can be taken online or through correspondence), Due every two years on 12/31.

 

MAINE:

Dentists: 40 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – CPR is mandatory every two years. Due 12/31 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours (5 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – CPR is mandatory every two years. Due 12/31 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

 

MARYLAND:

Dentists: 30 CE hours (15 hours can be taken on line or through correspondence) – required course is 2 hours of Infectious Disease Control. The 2-year period in which the continuing education shall be completed ends on December 31 of the year preceding the year in which the license is due for renewal. A licensee seeking renewal may receive up to 8 continuing education hours for providing volunteer pro bono dental services.

Dental Hygienist: 30 CE hours (15 hours can be taken on line or through correspondence) – required course is 2 hours of Infectious Disease Control. The 2-year period in which the continuing education shall be completed ends on December 31 of the year preceding the year in which the license is due for renewal. A licensee seeking renewal may receive up to 8 continuing education hours for providing volunteer pro bono dental hygiene services.

Get more information on  MD Dental Continuing Education Requirements.

 

MASSACHUSETTS:

Dentists: 40 CE hours (8 hours can be taken online or through correspondence), due December 31st, every two years.

Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or through correspondence), due December 31st, every two years.

 

MICHIGAN:

Dentists: 60 CE hours (20 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Due every 3 years.

Dental Hygienists: 36 CE hours (12 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Due every 3 years.

Registered Dental Assistants: 36 CE hours (12 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Due every 3 years.

 

MINNESOTA:

Dentists: 50 CE hours – due every two years.

Dental Hygienists: 25 CE hours – due every two years.

Registered Dental Assistants: 25 CE hours – due every two years.

 

MISSISSIPPI:

Dentists: 40 CE hours (all hours can be taken online except CPR, which is required in a classroom) – due by 11/1 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009)

Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (all hours can be taken online except CPR, which is required in a classroom) – due by 11/1 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Registered Dental Assistants: 12 CE hours due every two years.

 

MISSOURI:

Dentists: 50 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Required course is Nitrous Oxide Sedation in Dental Offices, and 40 of the CE hours have to be knowledge and skills in treatment, health and safety of individual patient. Due every two years on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 25 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Required course is Nitrous Oxide Sedation in Dental Offices. Due every two years on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

 

MONTANA:

Dentists: 60 CE hours (cannot be taken online) due every three years. Each individual has their own expiration date.

Dental Assistants: 36 CE hours (cannot be taken online) due every three years. Each individual has their own expiration date.

 

NORTH CAROLINA:

Dentists: 15 CE hours (all CE hours can be done online or through correspondence) – due every three years. Each individual has their own expiration date.

Dental Hygienists: 6 CE hours (all CE hours can be done online or through correspondence) – due every three years. Each individual has their own expiration date.

 

NORTH DAKOTA:

Dentists: 20 CE hours (6 hours can be taken in a classroom or through correspondence) – Due on 7/1 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).

Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (6 hours can be taken in a classroom or through correspondence) – Due on 7/1 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

 

Registered Dental Assistants: 8 CE hours required.

 

NEBRASKA:

Dentists: 32 CE hours (10 hours can be done online or through correspondence) – due every two years, on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

Dental Hygienists: 32 CE hours (10 hours can be done online or through correspondence) – due every two years, on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE:

Dentists: 40 CE hours (8 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years.

Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years.

 

NEW JERSEY:

Dentists: 40 CE hours (20 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years by 10/31 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009)

Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) required course is: Nitrous Oxide refresher – due every two years on 1/1 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008)

Registered Dental Assistants: 10 CE hours (5 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) due every two years.

 

NEVADA:

Dentists: 20 CE hours (6 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every year.

Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (6 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every year.

 

NEW MEXICO:

Dentists: 60 CE hours (30 hours can be taken online) – due every 3 years by 6/30 – each individual has their own expiration year.

Dental Hygienists: 45 CE hours (22 hours can be taken online) – due every 3 years by 6/30 – each individual has their own expiration year.

Registered Dental Assistants: 30 CE hours (15 hours can be taken online) – due every 3 years by 6/30 – each individual has their own expiration year.

 

NEW YORK:

Dentists: 60 CE hours (18 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Required course is “Infection Control” – due every 3 years. Each individual has their own expiration date.

Dental Hygienists: 24 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Required course is “Infection Control” – due every 3 years. Each individual has their own expiration date.

Licensees are not required to complete continuing education during their initial three-year registration period (except for professionals previously licensed in other states).

 

OHIO:

Dentists: 40 CE hours, including 7 hours of Substance Abuse and 7 hours of Infection Control – due every two years.

Dental Hygienists: 12 CE hours – due every two years.

 

OKLAHOMA:

Dentists: 60 CE hours – Required courses are: 3 hours of Medical Emergency, and 2 hours of Patient Management. Due every 3 years, each individual has their own expiration date.

Dental Assistants: 40 CE hours – Required courses are: 3 hours of Medical Emergency, and 2 hours of Patient Management. Due every 3 years, each individual has their own expiration date.

 

OREGON:

Dentists: 40 CE hours (all credits can be taken online) – due every two years on 3/31 – expiration year varies per individual.

Dental Hygienists: 24 CE hours (all credits can be taken online) – due every two years on 9/30 – expiration year varies per individual.

 

PENNSYLVANIA:

Dentists: 30 CE hours (15 can be taken online or through correspondence) due every two years.

Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (10 can be taken online or through correspondence) due every two years.

Expanded Function Dental Assistants: 10 CE hours (5 can be taken online or through correspondence) due every two years.

 

RHODE ISLAND:

Dentists: 60 CE hours (6 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every 3 years.

Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours – due every 3 years.

 

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Dentists: 14 CE hours (all CE hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every year by 3/1.

Dental Hygienists: 7 CE hours (all CE hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every year by 3/1.

 

SOUTH DAKOTA:

Dentists: 100 CE hours (75 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every 5 years, date is different for every individual.

Dental Hygienists: 75 CE hours (50 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every 5 years, date is different for every individual. Required course: 5 hours of Radiography.

Registered Dental Assistants: 60 CE hours required every 5 years.

 

TENNESSEE:

Dentists: Dentists are all required to fulfill 40 hours of continuing education during the two calendar year cycle (January 1 of an odd year – December 31 of an even year) and keep a current C.P.R. card at all times. A minimum of 2 of the required 40 biennial hours must be obtained in the area of chemical dependency education.

Dental Hygienists: Dental hygienists are all required to fulfill 30 hours of continuing education during the two calendar year cycle (January 1 of an odd year – December 31 of an even year) and keep a current C.P.R. card at all times. A minimum of 2 of the required 30 biennial hours must be obtained in the area of chemical dependency education.  Beginning January 1, 2011, dental hygienists can obtain no more than 50% of their continuing education via online or web-based.  This requirement does not apply to dentists and registered dental assistants.

Registered Dental Assistant: All registered dental assistants are all required to fulfill 24 hours of continuing education during the two calendar year cycle (January 1 of an odd year – December 31 of an even year) and keep a current CPR (at the BLS for Healthcare level) card at all times. A minimum of 2 of the required 24 biennial hours must be obtained in the area of chemical dependency education.

 

TEXAS:

Dentists: 12 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or through correspondence – CPR must be taken in a classroom) – due every year, each individual has their own expiration day. every year for Dentist and Hygienist.

Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or through correspondence – CPR must be taken in a classroom) – due every year, each individual has their own expiration day.

Registered Dental Assistants: 15 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or through correspondence – CPR must be taken in a classroom) – due every year, each individual has their own expiration day.

 

UTAH:

Dentists: 30 CE hours (all CE can be taken online or through correspondence – courses must be Clinical and not Practice Management) – due 5/31 of even-numbered years.

Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours (all CE can be taken online or through correspondence – courses must be Clinical and not Practice Management) – due 5/31 of even-numbered years.

 

VIRGINIA:

Dentists: 15 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through correspondence, CPR refresher is required) – due 3/31 every year.

Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through correspondence, CPR refresher is required) – due 3/31 every year.

 

VERMONT:

Dentists: 40 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Due every two years on 9/30 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

Dental Hygienists: 40 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – Due every two years on 9/30 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).

 

WASHINGTON:

Dentists: 21 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through correspondence – required courses are: HIV/Aids Review is required only one time) – due every year, dates are different for every individual.

Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through correspondence – required courses are: HIV/Aids Review is required only one time) – due every year, dates are different for every individual.

 

WISCONSIN:

Dentists: 30 CE hours biannually

Dental Hygienists: 12 CE hours biannually

 

WEST VIRGINIA:

Dentists: 35 CE hours (17 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years.

Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through correspondence) – due every two years.

 

WYOMING:

Dentists: No CE hours for renewal. Only CPR is mandatory

Dental Hygienists: No CE requirements.

To learn more about the Rosenthal Institute and further your dental education, contact Aesthetic Advantage in New York to enroll in their state of the art dental continuum. Call today at 212-794-9600 or visit our website.

Aesthetic Advantage also proudly offers classes in London and Palm Beach.

Upcoming lecture event- Not to be missed!

Aesthetic Dentistry Education, Dental Health, Dental News,

Profit drawing“The Profit Masters Of Dentistry Seminar”

October 4-5, 2013

Speakers Include:
Dr. Brady Frank
“Making Implants The #1 Profit Center In Your Practice”

Dr. Woody Oakes, & Sasha Burau, MBA
“Work Smart, Buy Smart, Achieve 55% Overhead & Boost Profits”

Dr. Michael Apa & Dr. Brian Chadroff
“Treatment Decisions For Challenges In The Aesthetic Zone”

Shelly Ryan
“Increase Profits By Reducing Cancellations & Failed Appointments”

Bertha Triche, RDH
“Digging For Diamonds – Mining Profits From Preventative Services”

Dr. Bill Kimball
“7 Magic Profit Centers Most Practices Are Missing”

Location:
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
901 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
http://www.hiltonmv.com/

Excellence in Dentistry Group
For discounted room reservations
$139/night
email JudyP@hiltonmv.com

Event Hours:
Friday, October 4 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 5 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Click on the link that follows for more information: Profit Masters of Dentistry Seminar

Also visit the link below for addition informative Seminars

http://www.theprofitabledentist.com/San-Diego-Seminar.asp

Steps in Creating a Beautiful Smile | Aesthetic Advantage | New York, NY

Aesthetic Dentistry Education, Dental News, , , ,

The single most important factor in creating a beautiful smile is the ability to visualize the final result before you begin. Laboratory communication, including photographs and models of the approved temporaries, is key to success. A thorough lab prescription detailing shade, texture, central length, incisal translucency, and any other pertinent information helps to facilitate a predictable result.

To develop properly proportioned teeth, it is essential to properly address many characteristics, such as contours, shade, size and length of centrals, phonetics, and occlusion. This leads to a key artistic technique—the art of recontouring—with both temporaries and, if necessary, the final restorations.

Click here to continue reading the article.

Periodontitis Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease – New York, NY

Dental News,

As we have covered before in this blog, the mouth can give dentists signs of overall health issues in the body. A new study is beginning to investigate the link between Alzheimer’s and periodontitis. Periodontitis is an inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support teeth. It is presumed that periodontal infection can cause inflammation in the brain and worsen dementia. This is also affected by the age of the patient, older patients will suffer from more pronounced loss of cognitive functions. As a dentist, remember that patient’s mouth show a lot more than just teeth, they can provide clues to life threatening conditions. To find out more about Aesthetic Advantage’s educational programs, call us at (212) 794-3552 and we will be glad to assist you.

Content Received from DentalTribune.com

Plasma Brush Painlessly Cleans Out Cavities – New York, NY

Dental News, , ,

Here at Aesthetic Advantage of New York, NY we encourage our students to remain updated on new technology and practices. A new plasma brush is being developed by engineers at the University of Missouri and their research collaborators at Nanova that will make the replacement of fillings less painful and new fillings stronger and more durable. The plasma brush uses creates a chemical reaction that disinfects and cleans out cavities in less than 30 seconds. This chemical reaction also changes the surface of the tooth creating a better bonding for filling material. The use of this brush would reduce costs as well as time, which would be a great benefit for patients and dentists alike. Also, since a tooth can only withstand two or three restorations before it has to be extracted, the use of the plasma brush would make fillings stronger and increase their lifespan. If all studies succeed and FDA approves its use, researchers project the release of the plasma brush as late 2013.

Content Received from DentalTribune.com