February 2, 2018

Presented by Dr. Brian Gray

COURSE DESCRIPTION

By now, everyone has heard of Invisalign and other methods of clear aligner therapy.  Whether you have some interest in the subject, are starting to use it in your practice, or have a long history of using this technology, this course is for you!

This presentation discusses the intersection in modern dentistry of exquisite art and rapidly changing science.  Dr. Gray will cover scanning, digital smile design, the new restorative Clincheck platform, the virtual articulator, and micro-detailed bite analysis.  He will dive into how minor tooth movement can dramatically affect your simple and complex restorative treatment planning, as well as cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Gray provides an overview of the history and future of Invisalign that will bring Invisalign “rookies” up-to-speed on how clear aligner therapy can benefit your practice, and your patients (including all specialties!).  All members of the team will benefit from this presentation, as it will cover how to make Invisalign more efficient in your office.

Learning Objectives:

• Provide a general overview of the Invisalign System for doctors and their teams, in particular specialists and non-users.
• An introduction to different Minor Tooth Movement systems available.
• Review the history, development and present state of minor tooth movement in dentistry.
• Dispel myths and assumptions associated with the Invisalign System.
• Provide guidance on case selection to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Share how all dentists, including orthodontic specialists benefit from Invisalign in the general practice setting.
• Determine Why, How and When to use orthodontic treatment to aid in Esthetic cases.
• Treatment planning cosmetic restorative cases.
• Achieving an ideal finish.
• Maintaining your beautiful result with proper occlusion and retention

THE SPEAKER

Dr. Brian Gray is a 1986 graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry.  He is a Master and LLSR in The Academy of General Dentistry, and a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, International College of Dentists and Academy of Dentistry International. 

The American Dental Association appointed him as one of two practicing GPs to the Council on Scientific Affairs.  Dr. Gray is also an instructor at the L.D. Pankey and Dawson Institutes, and 9 Universities.  He is a graduate of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum and the Pankey Continuum.  A number of dental manufacturers and non-profit clinical research facilities rely on his input for product evaluation, research and development.

Dr. Gray has spoken on new dental technologies in over 200 U. S. cities and 10 countries since 1994.  Dentistry Today has honored Dr Gray annually as one of America’s Top Clinicians in Continuing Education since 2006.  A number of networks and magazines have sought his input concerning cosmetic dental issues.  Dr. Gray is published in many journals, including The American Dental Association and The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.  He longest tenured faculty member at Align Technology and has certified over 21,000 general practitioners in the Invisalign process since 2001.  Dr. Gray is an Invisalign Premier Provider and maintains a full time fee-for-service private practice in Washington, DC.