Sterngold and Precision Dental Restoration are hosting Dr. Mark Murphy in January. His lecture, The New Standard of Care for Edentulous Patients : Implant supported Overdentures, will be followed by a hands-on workshop in the afternoon.

In this seminar, Dr. Mark Murphy will inspire clinicians with solutions for the edentulous patient. He will outline the steps for planning and restoring implant overdenture cases of simple to medium complexity.

Learn how to use CT Scan technology for accurate implant placement and time savings. The meeting will be held at Creekside Golf Club, breakfast and lunch will be served.

Dr. Mark Murphy is a presenter for National Dental Network and the National Lab Network, and practices dentistry in Rochester, Michigan. Mark graduated from UDM School of Dentistry in 1981 and continued teaching part time for several years. He served on the Visiting Faculty of the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education since 1991.

Mark has lectured throughout North America on Practice Management, The Philosophy of Dental Practice, communication, quality issues facing dental practices and labs today, occlusion, TMD and Esthetics.

Topics Covered:

• Mini Implants
• Flap design technique
• Attachment Pickup procedure
• Punch technique for implant placement
• Angel correction technique
• CT Scan technology
• Increasing practice revenue
• Marketing to the consumer

Spend a winter weekend learning the art of digital photography.

In this two day workshop, Dr. Faust will focus on the practical information needed to integrate digital photography into your practice.

Use visual communication as a tool to effectively describe shade, contour, facial structure and surrounding dention. All of this information is critical when delivering an anterior cases.

Dr. Faust will also explain how to use software to image a rehabilitated smile. This allows the patient to see results without any financial commitment.

Getting great before and after photos is a way to build trust with your patients. Dr. Faust will share tools for getting great, studio quality photos in your own office.

The tuition for the course is $1150. One staff member is included in the tuition, $350 each additional guest. The workshop will be held at Methven Vineyards in Dayton, Oregon.

For lodging accommodations, all out of town attendee should contact the Phoenix Grand Hotel 503-540-7800. Transportation from the hotel to the Vineyards will be provided.

Dr. David Faust is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He has practiced in Yardley, Pennsylvania since 1988. His focus is in functional, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. He was clinical faculty with Pac-Live and is currently clinical faculty with the Hornbrook Group.

Annual membership includes eight meetings throughout the year. A wide range of topics are covered, please see our Education page for the 2009 schedule.

Membership cost is $1495, sign up for an annual membership before January and save $100. Group practices receive a discount. All referrals will receive $100.

Call Becky Staggs for registration details 503-375-3301