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Five Courses That Will Change Your Life!


All courses are LIVE patient programs. Learn the latest techniques, hands-on, while treating your own patient under the guidance of Dr. David Hornbrook and Dr. Mike Koczarski and their hand selected faculty.

• Course 1 - Functional Anterior Aesthetics (46 CE Credits)

Session 1 Session 2
Session 3
January 14-16*
February 11-13
March 10-12*
March 31
April 1-2
April 7-9*
April 28-30
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
May 5-7*
May 26-28
September 1-3*
September 22-24
November 10-12*
December 8-10

Tuition:
Doctors: $6,500
First Auxiliary Staff: $495
Each Additional Staff: $200

This is a comprehensive, six-day, live-patient treatment program where you will learn:

bulletSmile Design - Predictability from start to finish Avoid the "Prep and Pray" Approach to Anterior Aesthetics
bulletDetailed, Step-by-step instruction from preparation to "speed bonding" of all- ceramic restorations
bulletLab communication - How to get what you want out of your lab
bulletAn understanding of the latest aesthetic materials
bulletElimination of sensitivity associated with adhesive dentistry
bulletAdhesion and how it relates to Aesthetic Dentistry
bulletHigh Tech Dentistry - Laser imaging in dentistry
bulletPeriodontal Plastic surgery - and the creation of a balanced smile
bulletThe Endo-Aesthetic connection: elimination of Endo post
bulletFundamentals of Occlusion - How it relates to adhesive dentistry and smile designs
bulletPhotography - And digital imagery in smile designing
bulletHow to market the cosmetic practice from some of the nation's leading authorities
bulletCustomized anterior provisionals - An entire arch in 15 minutes
bulletInsurance - How to play the game and win

Course Lecturers include: Andrea Clasen, Lee Culp, Matt Roberts, Michael Koczarski, Alan & Sandy Richardson of Fortune Practice Management, Advanced Hygiene Concepts, Mike Ditolla, Jeff Gray, Gary Takacs, and many more…

Case recommendations include:
Veneer and anterior crown cases involving diastema closures, discoloration, minor instant orthodontics, tooth lengthening or combinations of these situations. Combination cases where crowns and veneers are needed are also acceptable. Each case must be pre-approved by your clinical instructor.


Course 2 - Functional Anterior Advanced Aesthetics (46 CE Credits)

Session 1
Session 2
March 17-19**
April 14-16
October 13-15**
November 3-5

Tuition:
Doctors: $6,500
First Auxiliary Staff: $495
Each Additional Staff: $200


For graduates of P.A.C.~live Anterior Aesthetics or an approved hands-on, live-patient anterior aesthetic program combined with a Master's ceramist Program. Each participant will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with one of the leading ceramists in North America.

This is a comprehensive, six-day program where you will learn:

bulletAdvanced Smile Design Techniques - To take you to the next level and beyond
bulletDark tooth block out techniques
bulletUnderstanding of color and how it relates to custom staining and tinting
bulletAdvanced Lab Communication - work with some of the world's leading ceramists
bulletPost-cementation recontouring - How to save a case with canting and other problems
bulletAdvanced laser training and soft tissue recontouring
bulletFull mouth rehabilitation without the use of metal restorations
bulletUnderstanding vertical dimension changes and how to establish them
bulletCeramic alteration workshop: add contacts, custom shading, etc.
bulletInstant Orthodontics - How to "straighten" crooked teeth in 2 visits
bulletAdvanced marketing techniques, and how to build the Ultimate Aesthetic Practice

Course Lecturers include: Andrea Clasen, Lee Culp, Matt Roberts, Michael Koczarski, Alan & Sandy Richardson, Advanced Hygiene Concepts, Mike Ditolla, Jeff Gray, and many more…

Case recommendations include: Veneer and anterior crown cases involving diastema closures, severe Tetracycline staining, endodontically treated anterior teeth, instant orthodontics, tooth lengthening and canting problems, or combinations of these situations. Restorative needs such as all-ceramic bridges, anterior resin-bonded bridges and the use of fiber-posts for endodontically treated teeth are great choices to consider. Unacceptable cases include full mouth reconstruction cases or those with debilitated posterior occlusion. Each case must be pre-approved by your clinical instructor.


Course 3 - The Ultimate Synergy (72 CE Credits)


Session 1
June 16-18***
July 14-16
August 4-6

Tuition:
Doctors: $9,950
First Auxiliary Staff: $7,900
Each Additional Staff: $495


Functional Advanced/Advanced Anterior Aesthetics -
The Aesthetic, Metal Free, Full Mouth Rehabilitation.

For graduates of PAC-live Advanced Anterior Aesthetics or an approved hands-on, live-patient anterior aesthetic program. This is the Ultimate course for those wanting to take their functional, aesthetic practice to the very highest level!

This is a comprehensive, nine-day program where you will learn:
bulletComprehensive Aesthetics from front to back
bulletOptimizing the preparation design for function and aesthetics
bulletComprehensive analysis and diagnosis
bulletThe role of CR and it's effect on success with aesthetics
bulletTaking control of the chewing function
bulletAvoiding pitfalls of parafunctional habits
bulletArticulator and instrumentation for case planning and laboratory use
bulletRelationships of occlusion and wear
bulletFunctional anterior zone and its role in phonetics
bulletUtilizing wax-ups to ensure success
bulletSequencing the full mouth rehabilitation
bulletEquilibration and bite adjustment
Course Lecturers include: Mark Montgomery, Ron Ritsco, Lee Culp, Matt Roberts, Marv Staggs, David Hornbrook, Michael Koczarski, and more…

Case recommendations include: Full mouth rehabilitation cases involving changes in vertical dimension or restoring the worn and unaesthetic dentition. Each case must be pre-approved by your clinical instructor.


Course 4 - Functional Posterior Aesthetic Restorations Emphasis on Indirect & Direct Resin Restorations (31 CE Credits)


Session 1
June 29-July2*
October 5-8*

Tuition:
Doctors: $3,000
First Auxiliary Staff: $250
Each Additional Staff: $125

This is a comprehensive, live patient treatment, four-day program where you will learn:
bulletLearn the latest techniques for indirect resin restorations
bulletHow to quickly and easily make posterior composites disappear
bulletCustom characterization of direct restorations - the easy way
bulletComplete elimination of post-op sensitivity with composites
bulletLab communication and effective color mapping for the posterior region
bulletAlternative choices to metal restorations in the posterior
bulletWhat's hot and What's not in tooth colored posterior restorations
bulletThe posterior endodontic indirect post and core system
bulletHow and when to combine anterior and posterior all-ceramic, non-metal restorations
bulletWhen to use indirect resin vs. ceramic

Course Lecturers include: Ed Lowe, Michael Koczarski, David Hornbrook, Mike Morgan, and more…

Case recommendations include: Can be a combination of inlays and onlays, direct composites and brigework. Look for quadrant and/or half mouth dentistry. Look for a combination of both direct and indirect resin restorations. Please keep in mind that an inlay or onlay retained posterior 3-unit bridge is an incredible candidate for this course. Each case must be pre-approved by your clinical instructor.


Course 5 - P.A.C.~staff: The Staff Program for the Aesthetic Practice
(This course is part of all the P.A.C.~live courses)


A TEAM focused on the same vision of aesthetic success is unstoppable! P.A.C-live is definitely a team program. Doctors are encouraged to participate with their entire team. Your clinical team will learn the cutting edge techniques to support the newly learned procedures, while the administrative team will gather new techniques on supporting the patient's understanding of aesthetic dentistry. Run in conjunction with P.A.C.-live aesthetic programs, P.A.C.-staff's emphasis for your team will include:
bulletHow to market aesthetic dentistry - for the entire team
bulletStaff Co-Diagnosis of aesthetic dentistry
bulletPatient communication to ensure treatment acceptance
bulletLive-patient assisting with the clinical faculty
bulletUpdates on OSHA recommended protocols
bulletUnderstanding the materials used in adhesion and esthetics
bulletImpression troubleshooting and bleaching
bulletBreakout session with the world leaders in aesthetics and adhesion
bulletWorkshops with the staff of some of the most progressive offices in North America

A recent addition to the P.A.C.-staff program is hygiene in the aesthetic practice. Led by some of the leading hygiene consultants in North America, they will cover such topics as:
bulletMastering the challenge of case presentations
bulletImplementing the "WOW" factor in the hygiene department
bulletRound table discussions on the latest modalities available in hygiene
bulletLasers, Periostat, Perio-chip, Atridox: when, where and why
bulletHands-on laser demonstrations Breakout session with the world leaders in aesthetics and adhesion

Course Lecturers include: Advanced Hygiene Concepts (Linda O'Grady and Valerie Williams), Vicki McManus, Andrea Clasen, Alan & Sandy Richardson, Nancy Downend, Amy Mitchell, Josie Morey, and many more…

Course material addressed in sessions are repeated throughout the year.

* No pre-requisite courses needed.

**Functional Anterior Course (or equivalent hands-on course) must be completed in order to register for the Functional Advanced Anterior Course.

***Functional Advanced Anterior Course (or eqivalent hands-on course) must be completed in order to register for the Ultimate Synergy.


Location, Location, Location!


University of the Pacific School of Dentistry The University of the Pacific School of Dentistry is located in the heart of beautiful San Francisco, California, home of the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf. San Francisco boasts internationally renowned shopping and extraordinary cuisine. All of this, coupled with the famous and nearby Napa & Sonoma Valley Vineyards. With all that San Francisco has to offer why not bring your entire family!

Westin St. Francis Hotel Rooms have been reserved at the Westin St. Francis overlooking San Francisco's Union Square. The San Francisco and Oakland International Airport's are located approximately 45 minutes from the hotel and university.

For all your travel arrangements and information, please call our agents at:
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (800) 777-6540.



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