This course is an introduction to the Core Series for team members. Team members will be introduced to neuromuscular science in dentistry, occlusion and aesthetics, management of the dental practice, communication with patients, teamwork in the dental office, T.E.N.S.ing, aesthetics and the health of the patient, and hands-on myotrode placement.
The objectives of this course are for the participant to be able to:
- Understand the importance of recognizing malocclusion issues and the need for neuromuscular care for a patient.
- Help to eliminate the influence of insurance.
- Understand the use of T.E.N.S.
- Recognize the value of a solid team that communicates well and works toward a specific goal in the aesthetic dental practice.
- Help educate patients about their dental and occlusal issues.
Additional Topics discussed:
- Muscle Palpation
- Calculating LVI Golden Vertical
- Process of Mounting Models
- Proper Placement of T.E.N.S.
- Using visual aids
- Evaluate practice management systems
- Practice Philosophies
- Team Driven Co-Diagnosing
“The only way a dentist can be successful is to have a team that ‘gets it’ and makes it happen. The LVI team courses do just that. I’ve always said that without the team attending the LVI team courses, the dentists will never get the opportunity to \utilize all the wonderful clinical skills they learn at LVI. These courses teach systems that work, get the team working as a team, help the practice be more efficient and effective and create a team and dentist who are much happier with their careers.” — Sue Jenkins, Gray Plaza, ME
“As an office manager it was a great experience to see and understand the full extent of NM dentistry. Our whole team came and we’re excited to change our practice together.” — Liz Lovin, Danville, CA
- Dr. William G. Dickerson
- Dr. Heidi Dickerson
- Dr. Norman Thomas
- Dr. Shamshudin Kherani
- Dr. Mark Duncan
- Sherry Blair
LVI Global is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. LVI Global designates this activity for 24 continuing education credits.
