Dr. Scherer

Raul G.

Dr. Finlay Sutton

Dental Vibes

Viva Learning

Teeth Talk Girl

Leeds University School of Dentistry

Dr. Jason Hoium

Steven T. Cutbirth, DDS

Periodontics

Practice Management and HR

Removable Prosthodontics

Implant Restorative

Dental Assisting

Infection Control

Operative Dentistry

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Patient demonstration of LOCATOR R-Tx®, a new and contemporary version of the well-known LOCATOR® abutment from ZEST Anchors. This video demonstrates the basic technique for removing healing abutments, placing and torquing LOCATOR R-Tx Abutments, preparing the denture after reline for housing pick-up, and attachment processing with CHAIRSIDE® Attachment Processing Material. Additionally, clinical techniques are described to successfully pick-up LOCATOR R-Tx Denture Attachment Housings into a denture to convert it to an overdenture.
Learn more about LOCATOR R-Tx®: https://www.zestdent.com/index.php/products/zest-anchors/implant-attachment-systems/locator-r-tx-removable-attachment-system.html   

Learn more about CHAIRSIDE® Restorative Materials: https://www.zestdent.com/index.php/chariside-restorative-materials

Zest LOCATOR R-Tx Technique - Placing Abutments & Pick-up of Housing in Denture

Technique demonstration illustrating the essential steps for a clinician or technician to reline a Zest Dental Solutions LOCATOR® (Legacy) or LOCATOR R-Tx® Removable Attachment System case. This comprehensive video includes the basics of working with ordering LOCATOR and LOCATOR R-Tx abutments and materials needed to make this procedure simple!

Learn more about LOCATOR R-Tx®: 
https://www.zestdent.com/index.php/products/zest-anchors/implant-attachment-systems/locator-r-tx-removable-attachment-system.html 

Learn more about LOCATOR (Legacy): 
https://www.zestdent.com/index.php/products/zest-anchors/implant-attachment-systems/locator-implant-attachment-system.html

Learn more about CHAIRSIDE® Restorative Materials: https://www.zestdent.com/index.php/chariside-restorative-materials  

Dr. Scherer’s Same-Day LOCATOR Laboratory Reline Protocol:

Step 1: Coordinate same-day or evening laboratory reline, see the patient in the early morning or late afternoon.

Step 2: Remove healing abutments, size LOCATOR or LOCATOR R-Tx abutment tissue heights. (May need to be done prior to reline visit if you don’t keep stock/inventory)

Step 3: Irrigate implant with water or irrigating solution, place LOCATOR or 
LOCATOR R-Tx abutment, hang-tighten

Step 4: Make radiograph (PA/PAN) confirming full-adaptation, torque to manufacturer’s recommended value

Step 5: Remove existing denture liner (hard or soft liner), place block-out spacers & housings onto abutments, use CHAIRSIDE Light-Body PVS to check for any areas of denture contact

Optional Step: If you need to change denture borders, air-dry denture, place PVS adhesive, and use CHAIRSIDE heavy body to inject onto borders and border mold on edentulous ridge

Step 6: Size recesses appropriately (if needed), air dry, and apply PVS adhesive

Step 7: Inject CHAIRSIDE Medium-body PVS into intaglio of denture, seat onto edentulous ridge, instruct patient to bite down lightly and border mold edges. 

Step 8: After complete polymerization remove prosthesis, remove spacers & housings, spray & send to laboratory (optional step: include laboratory parts) for hard reline

Step 9: After receiving back from lab, use pressure-indicating paste and adjust to fit to tissues, use CHAIRSIDE Denture Prep & Polish Kit and CHAIRSIDE Attachment Processing Material to process housings to denture

Laboratory Reline for LOCATOR and LOCATOR R-Tx Dentures: Step-By-Step Technique

Demonstration of CHAIRSIDE®, a unique Attachment Processing Material from Zest Dental Solutions. This video demonstrates the basic patient clinical technique for attaching a denture to a 2 implant LOCATOR® overdenture.

Learn more about Zest Dental Solutions: https://www.zestdent.com/ 

Learn more about CHAIRSIDE® Restorative Materials: https://www.zestdent.com/index.php/chariside-restorative-materials 

Learn more about Zest’s Attachment Systems: https://www.zestdent.com/index.php/implant-attachment-systems

Pick-up of LOCATOR® Denture Caps using Zest's CHAIRSIDE® Attachment Processing Material

Fulcrum line and a little bit of mechanics.

Kennedy Class II - RPD Design

Remember that we will have a fulcrum line and that we have to design our RPD properly to mechanically protect the abutment teeth as we start losing more and more teeth. When we just have the molars left, then we start considering that the case will turn into a complete denture potentially in the future.

Kennedy Class IV - RPD Design

Same case, different positions of clasps depending on the position of the undercuts.

Kennedy Class I - RPD Design

In this video, Dr. Raul discusses design methods for Kennedy Class III RPD. Where to put the clasps and what type of clasps to utilize.

Kennedy Class III - RPD Design

In this video I explain the basics to draw and know the designs and uses of clasps.

RPD Clasps Drawings

You either love dentures or you hate them…nonetheless, dentures truly can change the lives of your patients. Removable dentures have the power to restore function, be aesthetic and give your patients their real smile back! 

In this 52 minute gem, Dr. Finlay gives 7 incredible tips to make fabrication of dentures simple and most importantly predictable.

Finlay's 7 top tips in removable prosthodontics

6 clinical steps are required to carve the wax rim to prescribe the artificial teeth positions. Scooping out the palatal surface of the wax rim is often missed - to prescribe an overbite resulting in perfect teeth positions.

Carving a full upper wax rim against the lower natural dentition

My patient’s 12 month treatment journey. The transition from an immediate complete upper denture to a definitive complete upper denture.

Synopsis: Finlay will give a detailed and practical walk through of the stages he used to provide a patient with an upper complete denture exhibiting superb aesthetics and optimal function.
Interesting topics to be covered:
1. A novel two stage technique for making accurate definitive impressions for the immediate upper denture.
2. The detailed steps for carving the wax rim using dentate photographs leading to a totally natural looking denture mimicking the natural teeth.
3. Establishing centric relation precisely using a gothic arch tracing central bearing point.
4. Treatment timeline for chairside reline, laboratory reline and provision of the definitive prothesis will be discussed.
5. Manging the patient expectations – Under promise and overdeliver.

My patient’s transition from an immediate complete upper denture to a definitive complete denture.

A clinical walk through of common problems and their solutions when making complete and partial dentures. Full of practical advice which can be put straight into practice.

Tips and Tricks in Removable Prosthodontics

This shows how I manage patients with a severe gag reflex using calm management techniques and acupuncture. The patient was restored with a unique window denture system.

Severe gag reflex - impression making using acupuncture and restoring with a window denture.

This was the longest and most challenging complete denture case I've ever treated. It took over 1 year to get there!
There is a clear description of gothic arch central bearing point and how to achieve the correct VDO using primary jaw registration at visit 2 and checking at visit 3.

Fin's most difficult denture patient ever! 

I share the techniques I use to achieve predictable results with implant supported complete and partial dentures. This is a distillation of 20 years experience showing solutions to the mistakes I have made with implant supported over-dentures. I present the steps involved in planning, implant positioning, attachments, impression making, occlusal registration, tooth positioning and internal strengthening of the prostheses.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn how to use attachments such as Locators® in the best way.
2. Learn how to make dentures fit the implants and the supporting soft tissues properly.
3. Learn methods for optimising the aesthetics of implant supported dentures.
4. Have improved understanding of metal reinforcement to strengthen the dentures.

Fin's Webinar 5 Implant supported overdentures – protocols of ensuring success

This is a step by step walk through of the clinical stages to treat three removable prosthodontic cases. Each case has been chosen specifically for StRs in Restorative Dentistry/Prosthodontics or Postgraduates doing MSc/MClinDent higher training as they contain novel/interesting approaches to treatment not seen in textbooks. The aim of this webinar is to show high end removable prosthetics in a private setting where treatment can provided without compromise.
Learning Outcomes
1. Have improved understanding of modern complete denture and partial denture designs.
2. Have a greater understanding that well-made removable dentures can be a valid alternative to implant supported restorations.
3. Have increased understanding of novel impression techniques and accurate recording of centric relation with gothic arch tracing.
4. Have improved communication with the dental technician
5. See the Scandinavian design approach to RPDs.

Advanced Prosthodontics 

Immediate dentures are often some of the most difficult and least well tolerated dentures that we give our patients. I share with you the techniques and methods Rowan Garstang (my dental technician) and I use to achieve predictable results with immediate dentures. I show how I make superb impressions – even with mobile teeth in the way. The process from diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment provision is shown in detail. This is full of tips, techniques and practical advice which can be implemented straight away into practice.
Objectives
To see the step by step process Finlay uses to produce immediate dentures which are as stable, comfortable and secure as possible
To appreciate the methods for taking superb impressions even with mobile teeth and bridges.
Help with planning cases to achieve optimum aesthetics and function of immediate dentures
Know the best time to reline or remake the dentures
Have happier patients with improved outcomes
Better communication with your dental technician
Increased professional satisfaction when providing immediate dentures

Fin's Webinar 4 Superb immediate dentures 

This webinar is a fun walk through of the 7 most important factors in producing superb complete dentures. This webinar is aimed at dental students. Finlay (prosthodontist) and Sam (dental technician) show the 7 steps used to make fantastic looking and great functioning complete dentures. They demonstrate how they achieve prosthodontic privacy by restoring the oral architecture giving patients natural aesthetics. They cover impression making and prescribing the artificial tooth positions using dentate photographs.

Webinar on Complete Dentures for dental students by Finlay Sutton and Sam Hesketh

Complete dentures – I present the clinical steps used to maximise the stability and retention of complete dentures. I demonstrate how I achieve prosthodontic privacy by restoring the oral architecture giving patients natural aesthetics. I cover impression making, prescribing the artificial tooth positions using dentate photographs and how to accurately record centric relation using gothic arch tracing. This lecture is also of benefit to implant dentists for optimising tooth positions prior to fixture placement.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn how to maximise complete denture retention and stability
2. Have improved ability to make dentures look like beautiful natural teeth
3.Learn a reliable technique to record the jaw relations accurately using gothic arch tracing
4.Have improved patient outcomes with patients through enhanced clinical techniques and patient management

Fin's Fantastic complete dentures 

In this video, Dr. Fin presents techniques to make partial dentures that function like “removable bridges”, proving they are still a viable alternative to dental implant supported restorations. 

Learning Objectives:

How you can create partial dentures which work like removable bridges, protecting the periodontium of compromised abutment teeth. 

To appreciate that well designed and well-made removable dentures are a valid alternative to implant supported restorations 

How you can utilize a partial denture design which anticipates future abutment failure allowing artificial tooth additions onto cobalt chromium minor connectors of the denture at a later date.

Best Tips for Removable Partial Dentures with Tricky Abutment Teeth

I share the techniques I use to achieve predictable results with implant supported complete and partial dentures. This will be a distillation of 20 years experience showing solutions to the mistakes I have made with implant supported over-dentures. I will present the steps involved in planning, implant positioning, attachments, impression making, occlusal registration, tooth positioning and internal strengthening of the prostheses.

Learning Outcomes:
5. Learn how to use attachments such as Locators® in the best way.
6. Learn how to make dentures fit the implants and the supporting soft tissues properly.
7. Learn methods for optimising the aesthetics of implant supported dentures.
8. Have improved understanding of metal reinforcement to strengthen the dentures.

Finlay Sutton - Implant Supported Overdentures

Here are some quick tips for scaling and root planing with local anesthesia. In this Dental Minute video, Dr. Cutbirth shows you how to perform a deep cleaning. 

Tips for Scaling & Root Planing with Local Anesthesia

This video explores the current guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients requiring extractions or other treatments that generate Bacteremia such as scaling and root planing.

When Should You Be Prescribing Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Even though we work so hard and so closely with the dentist, dental assistants continue to be under appreciated AND underpaid.  We feel your struggle! In this video we talk about the best way to approach such a difficult subject with the boss AND we share our strategies on how to get the raise you deserve! Below👇🏼 are the times we discussed each topic

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4 Things to consider prior to asking for a raise:
- 0:50 Self Evaluation #1
- 1:20 Self Evaluation #2
- 1:48 Self Evaluation #3
- 2:11 Self Evaluation #4

4 Scenarios to overcome during your review meeting:
- 3:16 Scenario #1
- 3:46 Scenario #2
- 4:22 Gabby's personal example!
- 6:11 Scenario #3
- 7:48 Scenario #4


How To Ask For a Raise | 4 Tips to Get the Raise you Deserve

Webinar highlight from "Oral Health and Prevention Aspects to the Disruption of Biofilm" with Shannon Pace Brinker. Watch the full webinar and earn 1 CEU at the link below.

https://vivalearning.com/member/classroom.asp?x_classID=3776

Helping your Patients Understand Caries and Prevention with Shannon Pace Brinker

Dr. Kachalia presents Dexis CariVu a modified DIFOTI scanner that uses fluorescence to give some early indication of interproximal caries. Should you get one? This video goes over the use-cases and limitations of this technology.

DEXIS CariVu - Technology overview

Digital scans and restorations are the future that is already available to general dentists. It is important to embrace this technology as it can really make cases simple and efficient for both the patient and the dentist.
In this 1 hour webinar, you will walk through an entire digitally restored case from A-Z.

Plan, Print, Drill: Efficient Restoratively Driven Digital Implant Planning and Guided Surgery

Lots of you have requested videos showing what's in my op... so I've made it into a video series!  This video (part 3) is all about how we organize our sterilization room!  It also includes different things that have helped me with my appointment routines and day flow!


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Sterilization Room - How to keep things organized

I collaborated with Dr. Romualdo to give you "Helpful Phrases For Your Dental Appointment" in both English and Spanish.  

A huge thank you to Dr. Romualdo/Undentista!  Don't forget to subscribe to his channel!  He makes AMAZING dental YouTube videos!

1.  How often do you brush your teeth?
¿Cuan a menudo te cepillas los dientes?

2.  You should brush your teeth 2 times each day.
Debes cepillarte los dientes 2 veces al día.

3.  Are you allergic to anything?
¿Eres alérgico a algo?

4.  When was the last time you saw a dentist?
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que vio a un dentista?

5.  Bite down slowly.
Muerde despacio.

6.  Bite again.
Morder de nuevo.

7.  Does this hurt?
¿Te duele?

8.  Does it hurt anymore?
¿Ya duele?

9.  Open your mouth please.
Abre tu boca por favor.

10.  Open wider please.
Por favor más grande.

11.  Close your mouth a little.
Cierra tu boca un poquito

12.  Turn your head to the right.
Gira tu cabeza hacia la derecha.

13.  Turn your head to the left.
Gira tu cabeza hacia la izquierda.

14.  Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes.
No comas ni bebe nada por 30 minutos.

15.  Do not brush tonight.
No cepille esta noche.

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Helpful Dental Phrases in English and Spanish

Video demonstrating the use of forceps for dental extraction. Filmed at Leeds Dental Institute.

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