Books, Tapes, and DVDs

“Thank you so much for sending me your book. I really appreciate it. It’s a great book for us, dentists who see the patients with special needs, and also for the lay people who have to deal with these children.” -- Dr. Daniela Rodriques Silva, Assistant Prof. of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

Books and Audio Tapes

Video Tapes

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We can now accept credit card orders by phone. To place
your credit card order, please call Lynn Feinstein, assistant director, IADE, at (847) 537-7695.

Book cover BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE

About the author: Dr. Fred Margolis has been an assistant professor of pediatric dentistry at Loyola University School of Dentistry. Dr. Margolis is a nationally renowned speaker and has appeared on television and radio in addition to many articles in professional and lay publications.

The book, Beautiful Smiles For Special People is a course manual which will give the reader the knowledge and confidence in treating special patients. Individual chapters include Behavior Management Techniques and Preventive Dentistry, in addition to information about various disabilities and their relationship to dental problems. An excellent source of references and information is also included.

The audiotape, Beautiful Smiles For Special People, compliments the above book and is an easy to understand question and answer format.

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VIDEOTAPES (VHS Format) NOW AVAILABLE:

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES FOR THE PEDIATRIC DENTAL PATIENT: LECTURER- MARGOLIS

ABSTRACT: Utilizing slides, real-life anecdotes, and videotapes the participant will learn how to utilize various techniques to teach the patient that dentistry does not have to be fearful and can even be fun! The welcome letter and a computer-generated personalized book about going to the dentist are great beginnings for the first time patients. When to have parents in the operatory and how to utilize familiar objects will be illustrated. How to assess the child's potential behavior will be taught. Radiographic techniques will be covered. Vocal intonation, mouthprops, body wraps, and rubber dam techniques will be reviewed. Various techniques for giving "painless" injections will be illustrated. Both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic techniques will be discussed, including nitrous oxide sedation.

ESTHETIC DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: LECTURER-MARGOLIS

ABSTRACT: Today's parents demand the restoration of their children’s teeth for function and esthetics. Self-image of our patients is very important. Glass ionomers, resinomers, composites, and various types of crowns will be illustrated on children and adolescents. Esthetic facings for stainless steel crowns will be illustrated and chairside/laboratory steps necessary will be given. Treatment planning of these restorations will be taught, as well as the proper tooth preparation and steps necessary for esthetic, long-lasting restorations. Esthetic space maintainers will be shown and the participant will learn the ease with which these can be fabricated.

TRAUMATIC INJURIES OF THE PRIMARY TEETH AND PULPOTOMY TECHNIQUES FOR PRIMARY TEETH: LECTURER-MARGOLIS

ABSTRACT: Using patient's photos, radiographs, and case histories, various types of traumatic injuries and their treatment will be reviewed. Invulsions, dislocations, avulsions and other types of traumatic injuries will be discussed. Various radiographic techniques for hard and soft tissue injuries will be illustrated. The dark primary incisor and treatment of trauma to primary teeth will be discussed. Pulp therapies of traumatically injured teeth will also be reviewed. Step-by-step instructions for pulpotomies of primary anterior and posterior teeth will be illustrated. Vital and non-vital pulpotomy techniques will be included.

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EDUCATIONAL DVD'S

DISC 1:

Chapter 1: Dryfield Illumination and Mouthprop (ISOLITE)
Chapter 2: Segmental Matrix System (GDS)
Chapter 3: Post-Composite Sealant (Permaseal)
Chapter 4: Local Anesthesia Techniques for Pain Free Injections

This disc includes methods for performing restorative dentistry more comfortable for the dentist and patient. ISOLITE is a combination mouthprop, illumination and high-speed evacuation device to allow a dry, illuminated method of practice. The segmental matrices offer a device to give excellent contacts for your interproximal posterior restorations. Placing a sealant around the occlusal margins of your completed restoration will help prevent microleakage and post-operative sensitivity. In addition, a smooth shiny restoration will be the result of using a post-operative sealant. The use of topical and local anesthesia will be illustrated, giving various tips on how to give less painful injections.

DISC 2:

Chapter 1: Explanation of the laser to patients
Chapter 2: Gingivectomy - 12 year old
Chapter 3: Labial Frenectomy and Gingivoplasty
Chapter 4: Maxillary Labial Frenectomy
Chapter 5: Mandibular Labial Frenectomy
Chapter 6: Excision of Gingiva of Unerupted Incisor

An explanation of the way the laser works and what the patient should expect during laser use is described in Chapter 1. The Erbium lasers are used to perform soft tissue surgeries in Chapters 2-6. The various laser settings and laser tips will be illustrated for each surgical procedure.

DISC 3:

Chapter 1: Explanation of the laser to the patient
Chapter 2: Local Anesthesia Technique for Soft Tissue Surgery
Chapter 3: Lingual Frenectomy - 7 year old male
Chapter 4: Lingual Frenectomy - 15 year old male
Chapter 5: Excision of Fibroma - 10 year old male

An explanation of the way the laser works and what the patient should expect during laser use is described in Chapter 1. The use of topical and local anesthesia will be illustrated, giving various tips on how to give less painful injections. The Erbium lasers are used to perform soft tissue surgeries in Chapters 2-6. The various laser settings and laser tips will be illustrated for each surgical procedure.

DISC 4:

Chapter 1: Cavity Preparations with Waterlase MD
Chapter 2: Laser Anesthesia for Cavity Preparations
Chapter 3: Explanation of the laser to the patient
Chapter 4: Waterlase MD Testimonials- 9 and 17 year old patients

The Waterlase MD is used to "anesthetize" the tooth and prepare the tooth for the restoration without the use of local anesthesia. In Chapter 2, the use of topical and local anesthesia will be illustrated, giving various tips on how to give less painful injections. The various laser settings and laser tips will be illustrated for each surgical procedure. An explanation of the way the laser works and what the patient should expect during laser use is described. In the final chapter, a child and teenager are interviewed about their experience with the Waterlase MD used for their cavity preparations.

These DVD's are professionally edited and prepared for optimum quality.

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