Patients are aesthetically driven more than ever. But aesthetics is beyond just the tooth itself or what the patient wants. And to share tips on how to have these discussions with patients, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Marcos Vargas, a professor in the Department of Family Dentistry at the University of Iowa. With his advice, you will think differently about aesthetics and anterior composites, and learn why composites are vital to your practice. To learn how to make your patients happy with your composites, listen to Episode 376 of The Best Practices Show!

Main Takeaways:
Aesthetics is not just about the tooth itself, but the entire face.
Never give the mirror to the patient! And keep it at your arm’s length away.
The “perfect” smile is different for each person.
Avoid patients who you can't make happy with your dentistry.
If you want to learn aesthetics, learn dental anatomy.

Snippets:
0:00 Introduction.
4:34 Dr. Vargas’s background.
8:04 Why this is an important topic.
9:38 Materials and techniques are better today.
11:30 How to approach anterior aesthetics.
13:30 How to talk to patients about anterior composites.
17:13 Balance function and aesthetics.
18:46 How to talk to patients who don't know what they want.
23:29 The time it takes for each visit.
26:33 The treatment planning process.
28:40 Treatment tips.
30:12 Learn dental anatomy.
33:10 Last thoughts.
35:41 What Dr. Vargas does and his contact information.

Reach Out to Dr. Vargas:
Hands-OnLine website: [ Ссылка ]
Dr. Vargas’s Facebook: [ Ссылка ]
Dr. Vargas’s social media: @marcosvargas999

Resources:
ACT Dental To The Top Study Club: [ Ссылка ]
Seattle Study Club: [ Ссылка ]
Rocky Mountain Dental Convention: [ Ссылка ]
California Dental Association: [ Ссылка ]
Phelan Dental Seminars: [ Ссылка ]

Dr. Marcos Vargas Bio:
Dr. Marcos Vargas attended Cayetano Heredia University School of Dentistry in Lima, Peru and graduated in 1985. He spent two years, 1990 to 1992, in the AEGD program at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. Dr. Vargas received his Certificate and Master’s Degree in Operative Dentistry in 1994 at the University of Iowa where he is currently a Professor in the Department of Family Dentistry. His primary research interests are in the areas of dental materials including glass ionomers, dentin bonding, composite resins, and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Vargas is also recognized for his expertise of Direct Restorative Treatment Procedures and conducts numerous lectures and hands-on seminars in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Vargas has published extensively in the areas of dental adhesion and resin composites for over 25 years. He maintains a private practice limited to operative dentistry with an emphasis on esthetic dentistry.

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