Courses Available Through PSILENT PRODUCTIONS


GETTING PAST "UH-OH," "NO" AND "HELICOPTERS"
Behavior Management in the pediatric dental setting
Pediatric dentistry is unique in that each appointment requires that the dentist must successfully
communicate with both children and parents and manage the behavior of both as well as self. In
this program, principles of behavior management are discussed and demonstrated in video
footage showing actual patients in treatment and how to best handle them. While dentistry
often focuses on the technical aspects of our work, in this specialty, it is only through effective
handling of patients that our technical work can be at its best. And the parents? They are the
entertainment and promotional program, not the “problem” that most people believe.

EATING AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT  (Presented by Mary Ellen Psaltis)
Of course it does. Learn what happens when you eat. Food is foundational for your well-being. It can
turn on or off your genetic heritage. What you eat determines the quality and activity of your biome,
which directs your immunity system and much more. You feed your brain. You are experiencing
the effects of your food choices whether or not you recognize them.
It's wonderful to eat for power, pleasure and purpose. Use up-to-date information to create strategies
to add quality to your quantity of life. Eating is not a burden. In fact, the joys and unintended
consequences might surprise and delight you.
The dental office is a potential power center for supporting the well being of those that work there
and everyone who comes through the doors.

SO LITTLE ROOM, SO MUCH TO SEE
(The complete pediatric dental examination)   
Every pediatric dental examination is like a new patient examination simply because of the
dynamics of growth and development. Furthermore, there is much to see in the mouths of
children other than caries and loose teeth. This program thoroughly covers all aspects of
the pediatric dental examination including recognition of anomolies, growth and development,
symmetry and balance of the dentition and other components that make examinations on
children far from routine. Both clinical and radiographic photographs illustrate the areas of
discussion

BRAIN DRAIN? OR BRAIN GAIN!  (Presented by Mary Ellen Psaltis)
Are you optimizing your brain power? The choices you make every day create the path for your brain's
healthful longevity - or not. You can use brain science and epigenetic information to make smarter,
more effective lifestyle and food choices. We will examine the impact of thoughts, intentions, food
selections, physical activity and environment on your brain health and ultimately on your entire life.

THINK AND WORK LIKE A PEDIATRIC DENTIST
The world of pediatric dentistry is surprisingly different than that of adult dentistry. Aspects
of caring for children that make it unique are concepts such as dental age, stainless steel crowns,
communicating with parents and other oddities. During this program we will explore some of
the ways pediatric practitioners view their patients as well as ways to keep appointments
efficient and successful.For all dentists who see children, this will be an important addition
to their clinical and management skills.


HEALTH BY THE NUMBERS (Presented by Mary Ellen Psaltis)

Bring your willingness to look at your health-related numbers that go past your height and weight.
How many vegetables do you really need? How much is enough fiber? Let's dive into our biome.
We can count sugars, analyze sleep quality and other daily activities that add up every day for
your overall well-being. It is important to know where you are in order to move ahead.
Utilize current nutrition information to create accountability, design personal strategies and
dispel myths.

BUT AREN'T THEY JUST BABY TEETH?
You’ve heard these words before and can’t help thinking to yourself, “Oh no, another
ignorant parent.” Parents who pose this question (and others) are not really ignorant—
they are often working from old beliefs or their own experiences. The ability to answer
these common questions insures a greater understanding of the pediatric dental issues at
hand and creates a positive relationship through effective communications. This program
is based on questions routinely heard from parents of pediatric dental patients and covers
a broad spectrum of topics. Included are primary anterior trauma, treatment planning,
“rotten teeth,” timing of initial examinations and more. The scientific basis and the rationales
for treatment is a significant part of the lecture. Practitioners who treat children will benefit
from this engaging course.
(This is a six hour program-- in the three hour format, as many of the 20 questions that time
permits are answered. For some meetings, the presentation is separated into two three-hour
presentations. In this case, the second half, which is a continuation of the material, is entitled,
CAN'T WE JUST PULL THEM

BABY STEPS
(Infant and Preschool Dental Care for the General Dentist)
Emphasis is now being placed on establishing a dental home for all children upon eruption of the
first tooth or at 12 months of age. It is essential that all dental care providers become skilled at
the steps necessary to make these visits successful for both the child and parents. This course
discusses developmental ages, appropriate guidelines and clinical tips.

PROBLEM PATIENTS? NO PROBLEM!  (Presented by Mary Ellen and Greg Psaltis)

Most of us love our work, but don’t always like the people who receive it. Dealing with
patients (and staff) can sometimes be the most difficult part of our day. As professionals,
we learn much about technical skills, but very little about what will keep patients coming
to your office—excellent communications. Learn to identify hidden agendas, why patients
behave in different ways and the shortcut clues to dealing effectively with them. These skills
will enhance your communication when presenting treatment plans, scheduling and teaching
oral hygiene techniques. Audience participation exercises and role plays by the speakers
demonstrate the techniques during the program so that application of the information can be 
immediate. Are patients really the problem or is it our understanding of them?

PROBLEM PARENTS? NO PROBLEM!  (Presented by Mary Ellen and Greg Psaltis)
This is the same information as the above program, but the emphasis here is on the
parents of pediatric patients. The concepts presented in "Problem Patients? No Problem!"
are discussed, but examples and specific scenarios are set up to reflect how to
effectively handle parents of young patients

SUGAR BUGS AND SLEEPY JUICE

(A Potpourri of Practical Pediatric Dental Pearls)
Caring for pediatric dental patients is far more than simply filling baby teeth. It is an entire art form that
includes communications, unique skill sets, a different perspective and clinical equipment that facilitates
the actual treatment. In this program, the many aspects of success with the child patient will be discussed,
including management tools, dealing with parents, equipment, materials, local anesthesia skills, plus the
astonishing satisfaction that grows out of the relationship that is developed with the child patient. This
course is a “must” for practitioners who see pediatric patients.

RESTORE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN PEDIATRIC RESTORATIVE CARE 
An extensive review of all procedures in pediatric restorative dentistry, including Diagnosis
(clinical and radiographic), Treatment Planning (including cases that participants diagnose and
treatment plan from bitewing x-rays), primary anterior and permanent posterior restorations, primary
pulp therapy, stainless steel crowns,  and preventive restorations with air abrasion technology.

PREVENTIVE AND INTERCEPTIVE ORTHODONTICS
This three hour presentation deals with all aspects of early orthodontic considerations for
the child patient. It is not a comprehensive orthodontic course. This lecture enables the
audience to be familiar with all forms of space maintainers and many simple active
appliances. There is also a segment on the diagnosis of early orthodontic referrals,
emphasizing which components of the patient's growth pattern is most likely to be helped
by early treatment and which ones can wait.

A NEW GPS

Whether you are in your first year out of your training program or just short of retirement,
this presentation is for you. Stimulate your thoughts and activate practical, achievable steps
to increase your enjoyment of work and assure that your investment of time, money and
effort will continue to pay off over a lifetime. Drawing upon the advice of several dental
experts (as well as others from outside), the material will help you establish a plan to
enhance your professional and personal life. Both realistic and fun, your new GPS will
guide you to the place you’ve always wanted to be.


HEART WORK ISN’T HARD WORK

Perhaps you’ve read or heard about health care professionals who have traveled to foreign
countries to provide humanitarian treatment to the disadvantaged. How in the world can they
do that, you wonder. In this program, learn about several existing programs that would allow
you to participate immediately. These programs range from caring for patients in your own office
to established programs both within the United States as well as internationally. Included is also
detailed information about how Dr. Psaltis created two programs in Mexico, one of which is now
providing comprehensive care to more than 500 children each year in Los Cabos. Legalities, logistics
and the rich rewards will be discussed with visual support of photographs and videos of the programs
in action. This is a program that will touch your heart and possibly have you taking your dreams of helping others to the next step


LIVE YOUR DREAMS
(Cures for common practice headaches)

You love your work, but do not share the same feelings about some of those bothersome
aspects of “running a business.” This lecture explores the most common non-clinical areas
that prevent many dentists from obtaining complete joy and satisfaction in their workplace.
Specific handouts will aid the attendees in working toward solutions to these compelling
areas of frustration. Included are conversations about Conditions of Employment, vision,
Team building, effective communication with patients, controlling personal financial stresses
and other administrative aspects of private practice.



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