Biomet 3i Implants
Apr/07/2012 10:26
Dr. Clark Brown has added the Biomet 3i implant line to implants available to his patients. Biomet 3i implants have an excellent guided surgery system for precise implant placement. In addition to the excellence of guided surgery, the Encode system of Biomet 3i allows Dr. Brown to take a CEREC image of the implant abutment at the time of surgery. This CEREC image can be used to make the final implant abutment and crown. This eliminates the need for additional appointments and surgery. For the right situation, this in an excellent implant system.
Click here to watch the 3i Patient Video.
Click here to watch the 3i Patient Video.
Biohorizon Implants & Infuse Bone Graft
Apr/07/2012 09:19
Biohorizons has been a leader in dental implants since 1997. Dr. Clark Brown is please to announce that he has added Biohorizon implants to his line of available implants.
Infuse is a bone grafting material that has recently received FDA approval for dental use. It has been used in orthopedic applications successfully for several years. Unlike traditional bone grafting materials, Infuse is a bone morphogenic protein that stimulates the patient's own bone growth.
Infuse is a bone grafting material that has recently received FDA approval for dental use. It has been used in orthopedic applications successfully for several years. Unlike traditional bone grafting materials, Infuse is a bone morphogenic protein that stimulates the patient's own bone growth.
3-D Summit
Mar/28/2012 14:19
Dr. Brown presented on CEREC-Galileos integration for perfect implant placement at the 3-D Summit in Ft. Lauderdale last week. There was a great crowd of dentists eager to incorporate digital dentistry into their practice.
Sirona Train the Trainer
Feb/19/2012 20:58
Dr. Clark Brown attended a three day Sirona "Train the Trainer" workshop given by Dr. Paul Homoly. This workshop was designed to improve teaching skills by making training more interactive. To date, there have been nine people nationwide who have received the trainer certification from the Sirona Digital Impression Trainer program.
Sedation Update
Feb/12/2012 09:54
Dr. Clark Brown just completed a day long update course on sedation techniques.
Seattle Study Club
Feb/08/2012 07:05
On Friday, February 10th, Dr. Clark Brown will be one of three presenters to he Seattle Study Club on digital dentistry. This day long seminar will include topics such as CEREC Connect digital impressions, CEREC in-office milling for one-day crowns, Galileos cone beam scans and CEREC integration, CEREC and implants, and digital dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. This seminar will be held from 9am-3pm at Patterson's Orlando facility.
Basic Training in Orlando
Jan/29/2012 14:58
Dr. Brown taught a basic CEREC class to 7 dentists and their staff at the Patterson Orlando facility. It was an outstanding group from central Florida to New York. All the students caught on very quickly and were able to progress to more advanced techniques. It was nice to these dentists moving their practices into the digital dentistry age.
Avadent Seminar
Jan/21/2012 11:09
Global Dental Sciences has developed a method to make dentures via a CAD/CAM process. The CAD/CAM process, termed Avadent, promises to produce the most accurate dentures available. Dr. Brown recently attended a day training in this process. The process currently can only be used on full top and bottom dentures, but it is expected to be able to be used on single upper or lower as well as implant supported dentures sometime in March. Traditional impressions are still required, but this process is one step closer to the ultimate in accuracy.
Tampa Speaking Engagement
Jan/21/2012 11:05
Suncoast Dental Studios and Sirona Dental sponsored a continuing education course on digital dental impressions. Dr. Brown was the featured speaker to this packed audience. There was a tremendous amount of interest by dentists liking to take their practice to the next level.
Dr. Brown Speaks on Cerec Connect
Dec/01/2011 22:37
Friendship Dental Labs in Hanover, MD sponsored Dr. Brown to speak to a group of dentists on the benefits of digital impressions using CEREC Connect.
Office Remodel
Nov/20/2011 20:27
We're in the process of remodeling the office. A new exterior color scheme with stone columns is coming and some interior updates as well. We're all looking forward to its completion, which should be in a couple of weeks. The office remains open and fully functional during this time.
Dr. Brown Speaks in Maryland
Nov/06/2011 08:20
Friendship Dental Lab of Rosedale, MD, hosted a digital restorative dentistry seminar to a group of about sixty dentists. Dr. Brown was the featured speaker. It was a great crowd with a lot of interest in digital dentistry.
CEREC Connect Speaking Engagement
Sep/21/2011 22:33
Dr. Brown has been selected by Sirona to speak on CEREC Connect at several events throughout the country. The first of several events was held on Monday in Chicago. CEREC Connect is a process whereby a digital impression is taken, instead of the traditional trays and impression material. The digital impressions are then electronically transmitted to the dental laboratory in a matter of seconds. The result is the accuracy of digital impressions, a quicker return of the final restoration from the laboratory, and need for traditional impression materials that often trigger gagging.
CEREC BlueCamp
Aug/21/2011 20:21
Dr. Brown attended the CEREC BlueCamp in Minneapolis. This was a three day course designed for the CEREC trainers. The new software version 4.0 is to be released in September. It is more powerful and allows for additional ease in designing and milling multiple restorations in a single visit. A select number of trainers attended this workshop.
Bicon Implant Seminar - Boston
Aug/17/2011 10:48
Bicon Dental Implants selected Dr. Brown and a few other dentists nationwide to attend a live surgical training at their facility in Boston. The facility and staff at Bicon were great, as was the training. Dr. Brown has placed Bicon implants since the late 1980’s. The company has continued to grow and incorporate newer short implants. There are many cases where using Bicon short implants eliminates the need for more extensive bone grafting procedures.
eMax CAD-on Certification
Jul/31/2011 21:47
Dr, Brown has completed Ivoclar's eMax CAD-on certification course. eMax is considered by many to be the most durable porcelain available today. It has been used for single crowns for several years. Ivoclar, the manufacturer of eMax materials, has developed a process where eMax porcelain, milled from the CEREC MCXL milling chamber can be fused to a Zircnia framework. Zirconia is used as the substructure, providing great strength, in all-porcelain fixed bridges. Traditionally, porcelain is hand layered on to the Zirconia. The porcelain strength is approximately 150-160 mPA. The eMax CAD-on technique not only provides the precision of the CAD-CAM milling technique, but provides a strength of 360 mPA. This technique also has the potential to decrease the time it takes to fabricate and deliver the final fixed bridge to the patient. Dr. Brown is pleased to be able to provide the latest in materials and techniques to his patients.
Botox
Jul/16/2011 09:25
Dr. Brown has competed a Botox certification course provided by the Esthetic Skin Institute in Ft. Lauderdale. Discover the proven results that 11 million women and men have experienced. With real, noticeable results, no surgery and no recovery time, there are many reasons why BOTOX® Cosmetic has been chosen by millions of women and their doctors.
ACLS
Jun/09/2011 21:00
Dr. Brown has completed a 16 hour update course in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This is a requirement to maintain a Florida conscious sedation permit. Todd Keith, the instructor, was outstanding. The course was lecture and practical examinations. The training was great.
T-Scan Occlusal Analysis
Jun/09/2011 20:56
Dr. Brown Completed a two day course in T-scan occlusal analysis in Wichita, Kansas. Occlusal problems plague many people, causing headaches, tooth aches and other assorted facial pain. Identifying occlusal discrepancies has been challenging and often guess work. The T-scan computerized system takes the guess work out of identifying these occlusal discrepancies. This course was a lecture, demonstration and hands-on workshop.
T-Scan III
Apr/05/2011 00:07
After extensive evaluation, Dr. Brown has added T-Scan III (by Tekscan) computerized occlusal analysis to his practice. T-scan III provides the state-of-the-art technology for the evaluation of a patient's bite. This is useful in obtaining an optimal bite for implants, TMJ dysfunction, Cerec restorations and general dentistry. A new web page has been added dedicated to the use of the T-scan III.
Dr. Brown Speaks in Daytona on CEREC
Apr/05/2011 00:05
A group of 21 dentists gathered at Vince Carter's Restaurant in Daytona Beach to hear about the benefits of CEREC one-visit dentistry. Dr. Brown was one of three featured speakers. The event was sponsored by Patterson Dental.
Dr. Brown Speaks in Jacksonville
Mar/13/2011 13:19
Dr. Brown presented a lecture and discussion on dental implant restorations and CEREC / Galileos technology to the Jacksonville CEREC Study Club. It was a great group of dentists who were excited to be able to use the latest technology in their practices.
CEREC Speaking Engagement
Mar/13/2011 13:08
I will be speaking to dentists on the benefits of CEREC technology at Vince Carter's Restaurant in Daytona on March 31 at 6pm. If you are a dentist interested in CEREC, call the Orlando Patterson branch to reserve your spot. Dinner is free.
ProBiora3 - end of cavities?
Mar/09/2011 22:21
ProBiora3 is being promoted as being a significant step forward to the elimination of cavities. ProBiora3 was developed by Oragenics in conjunction with the University of Florida. The idea is relatively simple. There are some 10 specific bacteria that are responsible for causing cavities and periodontal disease. If you can eliminate the "bad" bacteria, then you can prevent cavities and periodontal disease. But how do you eliminate the "bad" bacteria? If you can flood the area with "good" bacteria, they will overtake the "bad" bacteria. This is the similar to the probiotics (pro = good; biotics = bacteria) that many people take to populate intestinal flora. Before you run out to the local health food store and try chewing probiotic tablets, the mouth requires very specific bacteria to accomplish this task. ProBiora3 is reported to have the right bacteria in the right combinations.
The first step is to get a good cleaning. Depending upon your current periodontal condition, a simple prophylaxis or deep cleaning may be required. This is then followed by taking the ProBiora3's EvoraPro mint flavored dissolvable tablets every evening for the next ten days. After that, to maintain healthy flora, EvoraPlus should be used daily. For more information, click on any of the ProBiora3 links or ask us at your next cleaning.
The first step is to get a good cleaning. Depending upon your current periodontal condition, a simple prophylaxis or deep cleaning may be required. This is then followed by taking the ProBiora3's EvoraPro mint flavored dissolvable tablets every evening for the next ten days. After that, to maintain healthy flora, EvoraPlus should be used daily. For more information, click on any of the ProBiora3 links or ask us at your next cleaning.
Sedation Update
Mar/01/2011 21:16
Fear of dental treatment is common, even though most procedures can be painless. Overcoming fear is the purpose of moderate sedation. The administration of certain drugs or combination of drugs alleviates this fear in most people. Continuing education in sedation techniques is essential. Dr. Brown has just completed a 16 hour course in moderate sedation presented by the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. It was a great refresher course.