Subject:  Implants   |  Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants   |  CE Credits: 3 hours Lecture

Course Description:

As we all know, implants have become a mainstay of dental practice over the past several years. The success rate affords us many options when it comes to replacing missing teeth. This course will help the dental team realize the many possibilities of restorative implant dentistry. We will talk about the single implant restorations as well as some full arch options. We will also discuss the role of the entire team in this process. By the end of the course, the dentist should feel confident that he or she can treatment plan these better. The dentist and team will also realize the rewards of completing such cases. This course is designed for all members of the dental team.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn to implement technology to properly treatment plan implant cases and increase acceptance
• Understand restorative considerations and materials used in treating implant cases
• Visualize how digital dentistry can improve the results of these cases, including scanning, CBCT and 3D Printing
• Review full arch implant cases and options for treating

About the Speaker:

Dr. Duplantis received his D.D.S. degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School in 1999. He then continued with Post-doctorate training at Baylor College of Dentistry, earning a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2000. He has also received his Fellowship degree from the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been in private practice since 2000 in the North Fort Worth, Texas area. In private practice, he treats all ages with an emphasis on restorative and aesthetic dentistry.

Dr. Duplantis has been a member of several Aesthetic and Restorative Continuums over the years he has been in practice. He is currently a member of the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Duplantis has always had an interest in “high-tech” dentistry and has been incorporating CAD/CAM and digital technology in his practice since 2004. Dr. Duplantis has written and published several articles regarding digital dentistry and workflows for various dental publications. In addition to technology, Dr. Duplantis has a keen interest in restorative implantology, CBCT, impressioning, adhesion and materials, and he is also published in these regards. He has helped various manufacturers on numerous projects and evaluations regarding different aspects of clinical dentistry and serves as a Key Opinion Leader for several dental corporations. Recently, he co-founded “Dentists IN the Know” which is a social media group to help inform and educate dentists and dental team members.

Dr. Duplantis resides in Keller, Texas with his wife, Ellen, and his children, Austin and Ava. He enjoys traveling, golf and many other outdoor activities in his spare time.

Financial Relationship – Honorarium: iTero, Glidewell Dental, Shofu Dental Corporation