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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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Friday and Saturday, August 11-12, Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley hosted the Integrating Implants course at their Cary NC facility. Dr. Robert Stanley—the Smile Engineer—was pleased with the weekend of dental continuing education. He stated, “We have delivered this course many times and it keeps getting better.” At Stanley Institute, continuing education does not end when you leave the classroom. Students feel free to contact our instructors directly with specific questions about cases they encounter. “It’s such an honor to be able to partner with students when they return to their practice. I greatly value their commentary and use it to tailor my courses for an optimal experience,” continued Dr. Stanley.

Dr. Robert Stanley is a PhD engineer and integrates his engineering background for a straightforward approach to placing implants with predictable results. In addition to Dr. Stanley’s lectures on implant design and treatment planning, Zeb Thomeczek lectures on pharmacology in the dental setting and Gayle Banic discusses digital work flow from an Auxiliary perpective to round out the first day.  

Dr. Stanley noted that an intimate class size is one of the many things that sets Stanley Institute apart from other dental continuing education. “When you go to a large dental conference, the lecturers are often not available to speak to students one-on-one. As a lifelong learner, I find this is a shortcoming of large scale continuing education. No two cases are identical and it’s nice to be able to site specifics with the instructor.” said Dr. Robert Stanley. In offline conversations, he notes, “It’s not a one-way street. Everyone benefits from these types of dialogues. The courses become more value rich based on student feedback and the attendees are able to be mentored on actual patients scenarios.”

In addition to the smaller class sizes, and vigorous course structure, students are invited to Drs. Stanley’s home for a cocktail reception and later the group dines together at a local restaurant.  The informal setting evokes a family feel for participants and allows students to interact casually with instructors and other attendees. Dr. Melissa Morrison of Oak Park Dental in Madison Wisconsin said, “As a young dentist I was excited to be a guest in the presenter’s home. Drs. Stanley’s hospitality made everyone feel relaxed. Being able to network with other doctors that were further along in their dental career was invaluable and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know everyone outside the classroom.”

Day 2 includes two live surgeries and four hands on exercises. We’re fortunate to have great support from Biohorizons. They afford us instrumentation and send a representative to ensure ideal use of the equipment, as well as answer technical questions in real time. During the live surgeries, Dr. Rob and his Implant Coordinator are narrating every aspect of the procedure, from technique to tools, including practical best practice tips.

Dr. Bobbi Stanley speaks to students about the business side of dentistry. “At the end of the day, we are small business owners and our service is dentistry,” said Dr. Bobbi, “Being savvy entrepreneurs is the best way to provide consistent care to our patients through the highest technology, materials and best team members.” Her lecture includes sections on dental financing, marketing, human resources, and case presentation.

Visit our course page for more information about upcoming courses at Stanley Institute.

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Dr. Robert Stanley was honored to be asked to lecture for members of the FacialArt Forum in Bethesda Maryland on St. Patrick’s Day 2017.

Dr. Ryan Kazemi, an oral surgeon and implant specialist hosts lectures several times per year for general dentists that refer to his oral surgery practice. This lecture focused on full arch reconstruction, also known as All-on-4 or Teeth XPress. “This type of procedure is ideal for someone that needs a full set of teeth because of tooth loss due to injury, accident or decay. Full arch reconstruction allows dentists to completely restore a smile in as little as one day.” said Dr. Robert Stanley, a Cary NC dentist and dental continuing education instructor.

The course specifically focused on ways to reduce chair time for the patient and make dental implants more predictable, thus increasing dental implant bone integration and overall success. Dr. Rob lectured for more than four hours and was delighted to be asked to make an unplanned return to the podium after a brief lunch break. Highlights from the course included case presentations and videos from his Cary NC dental implant practice.

Dr. Rob reflected, “It was very rewarding to help other dentists be better able to serve their patient base. That is time well spent.”

Stanley Dentistry is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive dental practice located in Cary, NC. The practice focuses on general, cosmetic and implant dentistry, as well as braces, Invisalign and treating TMJ disorders and sleep apnea. If you or someone you know is looking for a dental home, Stanley Dentistry is now accepting new patients. Please contact Stanley Dentistry for a complimentary consultation. We are also pleased to offer complimentary second opinions.

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On February 10-11, Dr. Robert Stanley presented Stanley Institute’s introductory Dental Implant course, Take Your Dental Implant Business to the Next Level. The course was held in Cary NC and instruction centered on fully guided dental implants. This course has proven to be the most popular among Stanley Institute’s classes. Dr. Robert Stanley said, “There are so many dental CE courses available. We wanted to provide concise, practical information that dentists can employ on their first day back in the office and achieve predictable, aesthetically pleasing results that leave both doctor and patient thrilled.”

Course Objectives include:

TREATMENT PLANNING

• Risk Mitigation
• Health History
• Patient Communication
• When to Treat and When to Refer
• Treatment Planning with the End in Mind
• Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Placement
• Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Loading
• Treatment Planning for Ideal Esthetics
• CBCT and Other Radiographic Assessment
• Implant Size, Type, Position, Depth
• Screw Retained vs. Cement Retained
• Custom vs. Stock Abutments
• When to Load

DIGITAL WORKFLOW

• Digital Processing
• Cerec Implant Integration
• Lab Communication Protocol

GUIDED SURGERY

• Rationale for Guided Surgery
• Hands-on Implant Placement
• Real-time Patient Surgery
• Dr. Stanley’s 5 Thread Rule
• Implant Occlusion

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

• The Financial Cents of Implants
• Pricing Dental Implants
• Medical Billing

MARKETING

• Digital Photography
• Implant Presentation Case Acceptance
• Internally & Externally Marketing

PHARMACOLOGY

• Pre-meds
• Sedation
• Pain Management

Stanley Dentistry Nurse Anesthetist Zeb Thomeczek delivered the pharmacology/sedation dentistry lecture while Certified Dental Assistant Gayle Banic discussed workflow and CEREC same day crown integration for implant restoration.

Each session at Stanley Institute includes a dinner reception for attendees. Dr. Bobbi Stanley said “The Friday night dinner is one of my favorite parts of the course. It really is one of the components that sets Stanley Institute apart from other Dental CE courses. We can enjoy professional collaboration in an intimate, casual setting. That’s where some of the best conversations occur!”

Day 2 is action packed with more hands-on clinical exercises that show the difference between placing guided and non-guided implants. Students are able to observe a live patient surgery. During the procedure, students were led through the process of placing a fully-guided implant and were able to interactively discuss the process with Dr. Rob in real time.

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

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