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Dr. Bobbi Stanley was honored to speak at the International Association of Orthodontics annual meeting in Kauai, Hawaii. She lectured on the topic of “Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of TMJ Disorder”.

The International Association for Orthodontics (IAO) was founded in 1961 to promote international cooperation in the orthodontic field of dentistry. The IAO is comprised of general dentists, pediatric dentists and other dentists that provide orthodontic care to patients.

The International Association for Orthodontics is the oldest and largest of the national and international non-specialty orthodontic groups and exists to provide training and support to over 4000 dentists in more than 50 countries. Additionally the IAO studies and promotes awareness of the cause, treatment and prevention of malocclusion of the teeth and the resulting dysfunction, such as dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Dr. Stanley will be discussing how headaches and sleep apnea may be lesser-known indicators of temperomandibular disorder (TMD). Her presentation will be part of a larger speaker series at the meeting that will focus on common signs and symptoms of morbidity for difficult TMD, airway and class II orthodontic cases. Following the presentations, the group will be publishing an article in a scientific journal.

In addition to spotting signs of TMD, the dentists will focus on using orthodontics and managing the airway for better systemic health through improved oral health.

Dr. Bobbi Stanley is a Fellow with the International Association of Orthodontics, as well as a Senior Instructor at their Milwaukee Wisconsin headquarters.

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Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley and Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Gayle Banic traveled to Orlando, FL on January 11 to attend the 2018 International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) Winter Symposium where the focus was Maxillary Arch Reconstruction: Single Tooth to Full Arch.  ICOI is recognized as the world’s largest implant association and is the leading provider of dental implant continuing education in the world. In addition to continuing education opportunities, attendees were introduced to the latest innovations in dentistry by the preeminent authorities in dental equipment, tools and materials.

On the main podium speakers ranged from Dr. Michael Pikos who delivered a lecture about Fully Guided Full Arch Immediate Implant Reconstruction to Dr. Michael Tischler whose presentation centered around avoiding complications with Full Arch screw retained zirconia bridges. Additionally there were a myriad of presentations geared to dental auxiliaries that Gayle Banic attended.

Drs. Stanley are both diplomates with ICOI. The fully guided full arch immediate implant reconstruction protocol is one that is very familiar as it is the approach they use in delivering dental implant solutions in their Cary NC family dental practice and the standard being taught in the dental implant continuing education courses at Stanley Institute. “The ICOI experiences are always top notch. From the speakers to the facilities, the symposium is always a well-coordinated event”, said Dr. Robert Stanley. “We appreciate the caliber of speakers they bring to the stage because their philosophy and methodology is the same as ours at both our practice and Stanley Institute,” he continued.

By far, the highlight of the event was being able to recognize and celebrate Stanley Institute alumni Dr. Christopher Durusky, Dr. Jana Gyurina and Dr. Julia Mulnick as they received ICOI Fellowship status. “As partners with ICOI, it is an honor to see these dentists’ hard work and dedication come to fruition in such a significant way. They have earned a substantial achievement and we couldn’t be more proud. It’s a privilege to come alongside them as they accomplish this career milestone,” said Dr. Bobbi Stanley

Stanley Institute offers a variety of continuing education courses geared to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced placement of dental implants. In addition to clinical skills related to implantology like bone grafting, pharmacology and sinus lifts, the institute offers courses on a range of dental related topics such as the business of dentistry, including dental marketing, team incentives and dental financing, as well as,  dental photography classes. In 2018 Dr. Bobbi Stanley will begin offering orthodontic courses.

For more information about upcoming classes and to register, contact Continuing Education Director Catherine Shireman.

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Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry is pleased to announce that Dr. Bobbi Stanley has been named a 2018 leader in Continuing Education by DentistryToday!

She and her husband Dr. Robert Stanley are co-founders and lead instructors at Stanley Institute and owners of one of the largest comprehensive dental practices in the Southeast.

Additionally they are both Adjunct Professors in the Department of Prosthodontics at their alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry.

In tandem with her duties at Stanley Institute, Dr. Bobbi is a Senior Instructor at the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and The Facial Beauty Institute in Memphis, Tennessee.

“I love dentistry and I love teaching. With the opportunities at Stanley Institute and IAO, I am able to do both while helping my colleagues be more successful! It is very fulfulling,” Dr. Bobbi said. “I am looking forward to the new courses we are adding for 2018, especially the business courses that will help dentists better navigate the unique challenges of being a business owner and dentist,” she continued.

Stanley is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI) and a Fellow at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Stanley’s greatest joy is her husband and four children. She recently completed her first Ironman competition and is a licensed sport pilot.

Congratulations Dr. Bobbi Stanley!

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The first few days of November were busy at Stanley Institute as Dr. Robert Stanley and Dr. Bobbi Stanley hosted dentists and their auxiliaries from around the United States at their courses, Full Mouth Immediate Implant Reconstruction – Fully Guided and the accompanying Developing a Dental Implant Coordinator-Exclusively for Dental Auxiliaries.

On Friday, November 3, Dr. Robert Stanley’s opening lecture for dentists centered around initial consultation and treatment planning for full mouth candidates. Dr. Stanley, the Smile Engineer, exclusively performs fully guided surgeries and stressed the importance of CBCT in patient commitment, case planning and ultimately case acceptance, as well as predictable outcomes.  Dr. Bobbi Stanley joined the conversation with guidance on financing options and insurance coding. “Dentists really have two full time jobs– business owner and practicing dentist. To continue practicing dentistry, they must be successful business owners. After almost 25 years in practice, we’ve learned what to implement and what to avoid. We’re passionate about sharing our love of dentistry and business with colleagues,” said Dr. Bobbi Stanley.

Both Drs. Stanley are proponents of educating the doctor and team for complete mastery. Additionally, a fully trained staff promotes synergy between dentist and implant coordinator.  To that end, Dr. Bobbi Stanley led the Auxiliary course with Certified Dental Assistant, Gayle Banic. Lectures included best practices for digital technology for placing implants and digital workflow using CBCT. There were hands-on demonstrations on how to take digital impressions with CEREC and Trios Digital Scan. The group reviewed standard implant packaging and optimal surgical set-ups.  “Stanley Institute is about simplifying the process of placing dental implants. We practice, and teach, fully guided dental implant placement because it is reliable and predictable. We are also very focused on practical tips such as how to unpack the implant kit and set up the surgical tools for better work flow,” said Dental Assistant Gayle Banic.

On Friday evening, the group enjoyed dinner at a local restaurant for a time of professional collaboration and camaraderie.

On Day 2, dentists in attendance watched as Dr. Robert Stanley detailed the importance of instrumentation in fully guided fully mouth procedures. Relying on his extensive background in engineering, he also shared tips and tricks with attendees on extraction and bone reduction techniques. After walking through the process of fully guided implant placement, the dentists were able to engage hands-on, using cases provided by NDX n-Sequence. The kits simulated placing implants on a patient, with full mouth models available to each practitioner. This allowed for the doctors to ask important questions, and for Dr. Robert Stanley to continue to offer guidance, tips, and share his extensive knowledge of full mouth immediate implant reconstruction.

In the afternoon session on Day 2, Dr. Bobbi Stanley discussed the importance of appropriate continuing care for Full Mouth Implants and how providing comprehensive dental services is truly a focus on patient well-being.  Biohorizons Director of Full Arch Solutions, Marcus Hines, presented doctors with information on effectively marketing full arch solutions.

Day 3 kicked off with Certified Nurse Anesthetist Zeb Thomeczek presenting about the role of anesthesia and the anesthesia professional in the general dental practice. His lecture included a discussion of the importance of preoperative medical clearance and PRF Spin Protocols. He ended with a hands-on IV blood draw experiment. Dr. Bobbi Stanley reviewed post-operative pain management protocols with an apt dialogue regarding the growing opioid abuse epidemic and responsible narcotics prescribing.

Industry leaders Biohorizons, i-Cat, Benco, nSequence and Salvin, sponsored the three-day course. Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley rely on the equipment, implants, and supplies from these companies for successful dental implant placement at their Cary NC comprehensive, family dental practice Stanley Dentistry.

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On Saturday, May 13, Dr. Dania Tamimi presented CBCT Bootcamp: Implants Edition in partnership with Stanley Institute.

Dr. Tamimi currently works with Beamreaders and has published several books on dental radiology for the clinician. She has a dental degree from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1999 and trained at Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine where she earned a doctorate of medical science (DMSc) and certificate of fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2005. She is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR).

The one-day continuing education course provided an in-depth review of important concepts in implant imaging, including:

• To navigate and extract clinically correct images from a CBCT data set
• To establish a systematic review method to avoid overlooking important diagnostic information
• In understanding radiographic anatomy as it relates to implant dentistry
• To identify pathology and how it may affect the implant treatment plan
• To identify when to seek help with CBCT evaluation

Dr. Robert Stanley commented, “Dr. Tamimi has a very personal teaching style, which immediately relaxes the students and facilitates an interactive learning environment. She took a topic that some would argue is less interesting and presented practical information to help a clinician provide better patient care. Simply put, being able to harness the full capabilities of the Conebeam CT machine translates into better dentistry.”

At Stanley Institute, we are passionate about learning and sharing our expertise with others. Our focus is on equipping general dentists with a deeper breadth of knowledge thus enabling them to continue to grow and excel in their field expand their practices and provide more comprehensive care to their patients.

If you are interested in joining us for our next continuing education course, review our course offerings or contact us to get more information or join the waitlist for our next CBCT Bootcamp.

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On September 28, Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley traveled to Los Angeles on behalf of Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry to speak at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry.  In attendance were students, faculty, industry leaders and distinguished guests. Among those attending, many were postgraduate students in the specialty programs of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics and the dental implant residents. UCLA is arguably one of the top dental schools in the nation with their prestigious implant residency only accepting two students per school year into the program.

The purpose of the trip was to attend the 3^rd annual Welcome Reception for incoming Oral Surgery residents sponsored by Biohorizons and featuring Dr. Robert Stanley—the Smile Engineer, as the keynote speaker.  In years prior, Dr. Andrew Farrier of Teeth Xpress and Santa Monica based Oral Surgeon Dr. Howard Park were guest speakers; Dr. Stanley is the first non-UCLA alumnus to speak at the event. Biohorizons, a worldwide leader in dental implants, is committed to improving the quality of life for patients with missing teeth by providing clinicians with innovative and evidence-based dental implants and tissue regeneration products.

Drs. Stanley were treated to a lovely cocktail reception at W Hotel in Los Angeles and had the privilege of being able to meet many of the evening’s guests prior to the presentation.

Dr. Robert Stanley spoke about dental implant design. As a PhD Mechanical Engineer, Dr. Rob is uniquely qualified to speak about the intricacies of implant design and how that foundation effects final patient outcomes in implant dentistry.  “I am very passionate about implant design and it’s not a topic that is widely discussed in the industry”, said Dr. Stanley. “As an engineer I am trained to begin with the end in mind. As a dentist, I know the most important factor for patients (and dentists) is flawless delivery. Flawless delivery must start with a solid foundation.,” he continued.

In dentistry, there is a common perception that all implants are the same. Dr. Stanley recalls his advanced engineering training and contends that is simply not the case. While failure rates are not reported, it can be deduced that improved functionality is the reason dental implants are trending towards one similar common look & design. Successful outcomes are dependent upon many factors, such as health condition of the patient, including lifestyle choices and chronic medical conditions, where the implant is placed (location and bone density), healing time and whether or not the implant is placed using guided or non-guided surgical techniques, as well as design.  The contributing factors are complex and multi-faceted yet the outcome is measured simply—success or failure.

It is nearly impossible to gauge the exact impact design has on final delivery but Dr. Stanley hypothesizes that the market shift in dental implant design is because the science behind the common design lends itself to better outcomes. Dr. Robert Stanley stresses that “clinicians should make wise decisions based on evidence and scientific research, not marketing.”

The audience was thoroughly engaged and Dr. Stanley continued his instruction with a lengthy Q & A session. “Dr. Robert Stanley has a unique way of presenting dental implants so that it is easy to understand for anyone. He approaches dental implants from an engineering point of view but presents it in a commonsense way” says Dr. Bobbi Stanley. After the speech concluded, the group was entertained with dinner and live music.

The trip wasn’t all work and no play. Drs. Stanley are training for the Louisville Ironman later this month and were able to enjoy a 4 hour bike ride along the California coast (started in Santa Monica).

Dr. Robert Stanley is a practicing dentist in Cary, North Carolina and founders of Stanley Institute. He and his wife Dr. Bobbi Stanley own one of the largest comprehensive dental offices in the state and are the proud parents of four.

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