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"When the student is ready, the master appears."It's been said that the best way to imagine the future is to create it. That's why dentists from near and far join us in our Allstar Smiles Learning Center for the post-graduate programs put on by Dr. Simos and visiting lecturers on how cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art techniques & materials can be employed for the benefit of patients-and the dental practice.
– Buddhist proverb
"Sam, thank you so much for your guidance. You are a great person to work with, and I truly enjoyed learning from you. My patient is so happy with her new smile! Thanks for helping to make it happen. I truly appreciate your guidance!"
– Dr. Samaddar, Washington DC
Allstar courses
Our upcoming schedule of current courses and lecture offerings is listed below*. To schedule one-on-one instruction courses with Dr. Simos, or to customize a course for your group or study club, please contact us directly at 630.378.9987.Mar 21 - 22 2013
EXCELLENCE IN BONDING: BOOST YOUR SKILLS & YOUR PRACTICE
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
ANN ARBOR, MI
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
- Learn why, when given the option, you should adhere.
- Learn why indirect self-cure mechanisms rule in indirect dentistry.
- Learn the importance of dual cure systems in less light accessible areas.
- Learn how to adhere to different substrates: enamel/dentin, zirconia, metal, lithium disilicate, and feldspathic porcelain.
- Learn the evidence-based protocols to successful adhesion.
ANN ARBOR, MI
Apr 11 - 12 2013
EXCELLENCE IN BONDING: BOOST YOUR SKILLS & YOUR PRACTICE
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
ANN ARBOR, MI
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
- Learn why, when given the option, you should adhere.
- Learn why indirect self-cure mechanisms rule in indirect dentistry.
- Learn the importance of dual cure systems in less light accessible areas.
- Learn how to adhere to different substrates: enamel/dentin, zirconia, metal, lithium disilicate, and feldspathic porcelain.
- Learn the evidence-based protocols to successful adhesion.
ANN ARBOR, MI
Apr 19 2013
THE ORAL-SYSTEMIC CONNECTION: REVAMPING YOUR HYGIENE PROGRAM FOR SUCCESS
After reading the latest research, few can argue the connection between periodontal disease and many systemic maladies. Yet, according to the American Dental Association, The most overlooked and under diagnosed area in most dental offices is periodontal disease. This course examines what can be done to create a proactive protocol and evidence based treatment for periodontal disease. We give solutions to communication problems that can arise from discovering periodontal disease and how to discuss this with the patient. This course discusses modular, non-surgical periodontal therapies that are proven to work and give life to any office hygiene program.
Objectives
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
After reading the latest research, few can argue the connection between periodontal disease and many systemic maladies. Yet, according to the American Dental Association, The most overlooked and under diagnosed area in most dental offices is periodontal disease. This course examines what can be done to create a proactive protocol and evidence based treatment for periodontal disease. We give solutions to communication problems that can arise from discovering periodontal disease and how to discuss this with the patient. This course discusses modular, non-surgical periodontal therapies that are proven to work and give life to any office hygiene program.
Objectives
- Learn the foundation to the oral-systemic connection
- Learn what your patients are hearing and how to talk to them about the O-S connection.
- Learn the 11 different bacteria in the oral cavity and how to identify and treat them
- Learn modular, non-surgical protocol for AAP categories of pathology.
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
May 17 2013
THE ORAL-SYSTEMIC CONNECTION: REVAMPING YOUR HYGIENE PROGRAM FOR SUCCESS
After reading the latest research, few can argue the connection between periodontal disease and many systemic maladies. Yet, according to the American Dental Association, The most overlooked and under diagnosed area in most dental offices is periodontal disease. This course examines what can be done to create a proactive protocol and evidence based treatment for periodontal disease. We give solutions to communication problems that can arise from discovering periodontal disease and how to discuss this with the patient. This course discusses modular, non-surgical periodontal therapies that are proven to work and give life to any office hygiene program.
Objectives
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
After reading the latest research, few can argue the connection between periodontal disease and many systemic maladies. Yet, according to the American Dental Association, The most overlooked and under diagnosed area in most dental offices is periodontal disease. This course examines what can be done to create a proactive protocol and evidence based treatment for periodontal disease. We give solutions to communication problems that can arise from discovering periodontal disease and how to discuss this with the patient. This course discusses modular, non-surgical periodontal therapies that are proven to work and give life to any office hygiene program.
Objectives
- Learn the foundation to the oral-systemic connection
- Learn what your patients are hearing and how to talk to them about the O-S connection.
- Learn the 11 different bacteria in the oral cavity and how to identify and treat them
- Learn modular, non-surgical protocol for AAP categories of pathology.
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
Aug 16 2013
EXCELLENCE IN BONDING: BOOST YOUR SKILLS & YOUR PRACTICE
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
- Learn why, when given the option, you should adhere.
- Learn why indirect self-cure mechanisms rule in indirect dentistry.
- Learn the importance of dual cure systems in less light accessible areas.
- Learn how to adhere to different substrates: enamel/dentin, zirconia, metal, lithium disilicate, and feldspathic porcelain.
- Learn the evidence-based protocols to successful adhesion.
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
Sep 20 2013
THE LATEST TRENDS IN DENTISTRY: WHAT YOUR PATIENTS WANT & HOW TO DELIVER
Today more than ever, patients are armed with information about the latest dentistry has to offer. Patients no longer think of dentistry as a reactive 'needs' based profession, rather they think of us as a 'wants' based profession that can deliver anything from a perfect smile to replacing, like new, a lost tooth. This course is designed to inform both dentist and team what patients around the country are asking of their dental care professionals, and to illustrate how to incorporate these services into the dental practice, delivering what the patient wants and increasing the practice bottom line.
Objectives
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
Today more than ever, patients are armed with information about the latest dentistry has to offer. Patients no longer think of dentistry as a reactive 'needs' based profession, rather they think of us as a 'wants' based profession that can deliver anything from a perfect smile to replacing, like new, a lost tooth. This course is designed to inform both dentist and team what patients around the country are asking of their dental care professionals, and to illustrate how to incorporate these services into the dental practice, delivering what the patient wants and increasing the practice bottom line.
Objectives
- Learn the 4 most popular services that are on the minds of every patient you see.
- Learn how to incorporate these services into your practice
- Learn how to communicate about these and other services with your patients so they understand and are a part of the process.
- Learn how every member of your team must be a part of the success of your communication process.
- Learn how to teach the team to use the tools necessary to communicate and get the patient to say 'yes to the best'.
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
Jan 16 - 20 2014
THE LATEST TRENDS IN DENTISTRY: WHAT YOUR PATIENTS WANT & HOW TO DELIVER
Today more than ever, patients are armed with information about the latest dentistry has to offer. Patients no longer think of dentistry as a reactive 'needs' based profession, rather they think of us as a 'wants' based profession that can deliver anything from a perfect smile to replacing, like new, a lost tooth. This course is designed to inform both dentist and team what patients around the country are asking of their dental care professionals, and to illustrate how to incorporate these services into the dental practice, delivering what the patient wants and increasing the practice bottom line.
Objectives
HAWAII DENTAL ASSOC. HONOLULU, HI
Today more than ever, patients are armed with information about the latest dentistry has to offer. Patients no longer think of dentistry as a reactive 'needs' based profession, rather they think of us as a 'wants' based profession that can deliver anything from a perfect smile to replacing, like new, a lost tooth. This course is designed to inform both dentist and team what patients around the country are asking of their dental care professionals, and to illustrate how to incorporate these services into the dental practice, delivering what the patient wants and increasing the practice bottom line.
Objectives
- Learn the 4 most popular services that are on the minds of every patient you see.
- Learn how to incorporate these services into your practice
- Learn how to communicate about these and other services with your patients so they understand and are a part of the process.
- Learn how every member of your team must be a part of the success of your communication process.
- Learn how to teach the team to use the tools necessary to communicate and get the patient to say 'yes to the best'.
HAWAII DENTAL ASSOC. HONOLULU, HI
Jan 16 - 20 2014
EXCELLENCE IN BONDING: BOOST YOUR SKILLS & YOUR PRACTICE
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
HAWAII DENTAL ASSOC. HONOLULU, HI
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
- Learn why, when given the option, you should adhere.
- Learn why indirect self-cure mechanisms rule in indirect dentistry.
- Learn the importance of dual cure systems in less light accessible areas.
- Learn how to adhere to different substrates: enamel/dentin, zirconia, metal, lithium disilicate, and feldspathic porcelain.
- Learn the evidence-based protocols to successful adhesion.
HAWAII DENTAL ASSOC. HONOLULU, HI
Mar 14 2014
THE ORAL-SYSTEMIC CONNECTION: REVAMPING YOUR HYGIENE PROGRAM FOR SUCCESS
After reading the latest research, few can argue the connection between periodontal disease and many systemic maladies. Yet, according to the American Dental Association, The most overlooked and under diagnosed area in most dental offices is periodontal disease. This course examines what can be done to create a proactive protocol and evidence based treatment for periodontal disease. We give solutions to communication problems that can arise from discovering periodontal disease and how to discuss this with the patient. This course discusses modular, non-surgical periodontal therapies that are proven to work and give life to any office hygiene program.
Objectives
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
After reading the latest research, few can argue the connection between periodontal disease and many systemic maladies. Yet, according to the American Dental Association, The most overlooked and under diagnosed area in most dental offices is periodontal disease. This course examines what can be done to create a proactive protocol and evidence based treatment for periodontal disease. We give solutions to communication problems that can arise from discovering periodontal disease and how to discuss this with the patient. This course discusses modular, non-surgical periodontal therapies that are proven to work and give life to any office hygiene program.
Objectives
- Learn the foundation to the oral-systemic connection
- Learn what your patients are hearing and how to talk to them about the O-S connection.
- Learn the 11 different bacteria in the oral cavity and how to identify and treat them
- Learn modular, non-surgical protocol for AAP categories of pathology.
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
May 9 2014
EXCELLENCE IN BONDING: BOOST YOUR SKILLS & YOUR PRACTICE
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
- Learn why, when given the option, you should adhere.
- Learn why indirect self-cure mechanisms rule in indirect dentistry.
- Learn the importance of dual cure systems in less light accessible areas.
- Learn how to adhere to different substrates: enamel/dentin, zirconia, metal, lithium disilicate, and feldspathic porcelain.
- Learn the evidence-based protocols to successful adhesion.
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
Jun 12 - 14 2014
THE LATEST TRENDS IN DENTISTRY: WHAT YOUR PATIENTS WANT & HOW TO DELIVER
Today more than ever, patients are armed with information about the latest dentistry has to offer. Patients no longer think of dentistry as a reactive 'needs' based profession, rather they think of us as a 'wants' based profession that can deliver anything from a perfect smile to replacing, like new, a lost tooth. This course is designed to inform both dentist and team what patients around the country are asking of their dental care professionals, and to illustrate how to incorporate these services into the dental practice, delivering what the patient wants and increasing the practice bottom line.
Objectives
FLORIDA NATIONAL. DENTAL ASSOCIATION ORLANDO, FL
Today more than ever, patients are armed with information about the latest dentistry has to offer. Patients no longer think of dentistry as a reactive 'needs' based profession, rather they think of us as a 'wants' based profession that can deliver anything from a perfect smile to replacing, like new, a lost tooth. This course is designed to inform both dentist and team what patients around the country are asking of their dental care professionals, and to illustrate how to incorporate these services into the dental practice, delivering what the patient wants and increasing the practice bottom line.
Objectives
- Learn the 4 most popular services that are on the minds of every patient you see.
- Learn how to incorporate these services into your practice
- Learn how to communicate about these and other services with your patients so they understand and are a part of the process.
- Learn how every member of your team must be a part of the success of your communication process.
- Learn how to teach the team to use the tools necessary to communicate and get the patient to say 'yes to the best'.
FLORIDA NATIONAL. DENTAL ASSOCIATION ORLANDO, FL
Jun 12 - 14 2014
EXCELLENCE IN BONDING: BOOST YOUR SKILLS & YOUR PRACTICE
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
FLORIDA NATIONAL. DENTAL ASSOCIATION ORLANDO, FL
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
- Learn why, when given the option, you should adhere.
- Learn why indirect self-cure mechanisms rule in indirect dentistry.
- Learn the importance of dual cure systems in less light accessible areas.
- Learn how to adhere to different substrates: enamel/dentin, zirconia, metal, lithium disilicate, and feldspathic porcelain.
- Learn the evidence-based protocols to successful adhesion.
FLORIDA NATIONAL. DENTAL ASSOCIATION ORLANDO, FL
Aug 8 2014
THE ORAL-SYSTEMIC CONNECTION: REVAMPING YOUR HYGIENE PROGRAM FOR SUCCESS
After reading the latest research, few can argue the connection between periodontal disease and many systemic maladies. Yet, according to the American Dental Association, The most overlooked and under diagnosed area in most dental offices is periodontal disease. This course examines what can be done to create a proactive protocol and evidence based treatment for periodontal disease. We give solutions to communication problems that can arise from discovering periodontal disease and how to discuss this with the patient. This course discusses modular, non-surgical periodontal therapies that are proven to work and give life to any office hygiene program.
Objectives
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
After reading the latest research, few can argue the connection between periodontal disease and many systemic maladies. Yet, according to the American Dental Association, The most overlooked and under diagnosed area in most dental offices is periodontal disease. This course examines what can be done to create a proactive protocol and evidence based treatment for periodontal disease. We give solutions to communication problems that can arise from discovering periodontal disease and how to discuss this with the patient. This course discusses modular, non-surgical periodontal therapies that are proven to work and give life to any office hygiene program.
Objectives
- Learn the foundation to the oral-systemic connection
- Learn what your patients are hearing and how to talk to them about the O-S connection.
- Learn the 11 different bacteria in the oral cavity and how to identify and treat them
- Learn modular, non-surgical protocol for AAP categories of pathology.
ALLSTAR SMILES LEARNING CENTER BOLINGBROOK, IL
Sep 12 2014
EXCELLENCE IN BONDING: BOOST YOUR SKILLS & YOUR PRACTICE
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
OHIO DENTAL ASSOC. COLUMBUS, OH
Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion! Whether it be direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long- term dental restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for optimized adhesion. This presentation breaks down and simplifies the components of successful adhesion through the exploration of the best materials currently available and the protocols and techniques that accompany these materials.
Objectives
- Learn why, when given the option, you should adhere.
- Learn why indirect self-cure mechanisms rule in indirect dentistry.
- Learn the importance of dual cure systems in less light accessible areas.
- Learn how to adhere to different substrates: enamel/dentin, zirconia, metal, lithium disilicate, and feldspathic porcelain.
- Learn the evidence-based protocols to successful adhesion.
OHIO DENTAL ASSOC. COLUMBUS, OH
TBA
Additional Dates/Offerings
*Please note schedule may be subject to change.