University Series I

I’m Not Quite Healthy, but Not Quite a Cavity:
Understanding the vast continuum that separates healthy enamel on one side to a lesion in need of a drill and fill on the other. Advances in imaging, lasers, and artificial intelligence have made it much easier to identify incipient enamel lesions way before they become frank cavitation needing invasive interventions. Dr. Gupta introduces the numerous preventative strategies, when to use them, and how to properly implement them in a busy clinical operation.

Learning Objectives:
– Discover the extremely diverse offerings of topical preventative fluoride and silver diamide fluoride, and what the most appropriate clinical situations are for each;
– Learn about how AI radiology interpretation is a must-have for any cutting-edge clinical environment;
– Discover the most up-to-date research about the best possible home care regimen;
– Realize the financial opportunities that will allow for our new preventative philosophies to maintain clinical profitability.

I Want My Back Back:
Identifying and mitigating the factors that make even the most successful dentists miserable. Despite the benefits that dentists enjoy, many are miserable due to factors such as body pain, isolation, stress, and debt. Dr. Gupta shares stories of dentists who intentionally changed their lives.

Learning Objectives:
– Discover the #1 happiness and relationship killer that affects your ability to perform more comprehensive dentistry;
– Illuminate the long-term impact of poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle to the dental team;
– Gain a daily core strength routine that can affect your overall quality of life;
– Examine the culture, habits, and health of those living in Blue Zones;
– Identify steps to prevent and treat burnout.