Welcome to the Hands On Training Institute Newsletter.

Here you will find updates about the institute, information about our corporate partners, new product information and of course, the H.O.T tip . . . directly from the desk of Dr. Hebel and Dr. Gajjar

So, let's get started . . .
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H.O.T tip...
from the desks of Drs. Hebel & Gajjar

Grafting Success!

If you’re having trouble with grafting, make sure that you’re following all the steps!!

One of the key steps to grafting success is commonly overlooked . . . site preparation.

Integration of graft material, whether it is an allograft or autograft, requires blood flow to consolidate the graft. Without a blood supply from bone, the graft cannot easily be integrated into the surrounding area, and vascularization becomes very difficult. The graft is more likely to be resorbed or turned into connective tissue rather than bone without proper site preparation.

Decortication of the receptor site allows blood to flow through and vascularization to occur. Many practitioners, forget this vital step. Without decortication, the success of the graft is reduced.

Tips on decorticating the receptor site:

1. Use a small round bur to make puncture holes through the cortical bone
2. Penetrate through the cortical plate until blood starts to flow through the hole
3. Create puncture holes over the entire area to be grafted
4. Watch out for the roots of existing (adjacent) teeth
5. Don’t forget to leave enough intact cortical bone in the area of your screw fixation (for autogenous grafts)

And the final tip . . .

Make sure you give the graft enough time to consolidate. Sometimes, patients pressure us into rushing the healing time and jumping ahead with treatment. Make sure that you explain to them that a few extra months of healing can make the difference between success and failure . . .

New Video Testimonials

These video testimonials are UNCUT and UNCENSORED!!

Check out what people are saying about our programs. You'll want to sign up today!!

Mini Residency on the Road

The Hands On Training Institute is going on the road. We have partnered with Nobel Biocare and will be offering a mini-residency program in Yorba Linda, California and Mahwah, New Jersey

The mini-residency will be 2-four day sessions and will be offered in the spring and fall of each year.

These programs will be starting in the Fall of 2005 and a general mailing will be done in the next few weeks across the US.

Beat the rush and get your name on the waiting list to hold your spot.

Call 1-888-806-4442

Stay tuned for more information!!

New Auxillary Dental Implant Program

By popular request, we are starting an auxillary program, designed for dental assistants and patient coordinators.

Educating your staff is the most effective way to accelerate your implant practice.

This 2-day program will provide your staff with the tools they need to effectively communicate with patients about dental implants and provide you with the support you need to make dental implants an integral part of your practice.

Our first program begins in May. Find out more or call 1-888-806-4442 to get your staff signed up.

Digital Photography Program - April 8, 2005

We're still accepting registrations for the upcoming 1-day photography
program.

Practice your dental photography skills, work with a digital camera and learn how you can use your digital photographs for patient communication and marketing your practice.

"The course was fantastic. The clinical and technical information was very thorough and beneficial."

Dr. Albert Thacker
Grand Cayman, BWI

This program is for doctors and staff. Get signed up today!!

Leasing Program

The leasing program is so good – it's almost too good to be true!!

Here are some common questions about the Nobel Biocare and Hands On Training Institute cooperative leasing program . . .

How does the leasing program work?
The basic leasing package includes all the equipment needed to start doing implant surgery in your practice – the Nobel Biocare surgical set up, along with 20 implants and Sessions 1 & 2 of implant training at the Hands On Training Institute.

What does the basic leasing package cost?
About $470.00 CDN a month.

Can I lease other items?
In your lease, you can include other equipment from Nobel Biocare. You can also include other training sessions as well as the Click & Print Patient Education software package. The monthly cost is adjusted accordingly.

What are the advantages of leasing?
By leasing the equipment, implants and education, you can become involved in implant dentistry without large up front expenses.

Did you say I can make money with this program?
By placing even one implant a month, you can generate enough income to cover the cost of the lease and generate a profit of approximately $1900.00 CDN.

The leasing program is becoming a very popular way for dentists to become involved in implant dentistry. Click here to download a PDF file for more details, or contact your local Nobel Biocare representative.

It really is too good to pass up!

New Corporate Partner

Sonicare has joined our team, here at the Hands On Training Institute!

Philips Oral Healthcare is the maker of the Sonicare® toothbrush. The Sonicare toothbrush has patented sonic technology with high-speed bristle motion and dynamic cleaning action. The Sonicare toothbrush is backed by more than 60 published studies and abstracts conducted by 119 different investigators at 22 universities worldwide.

Sonicare also sponsors a variety of CE courses. If you have an organization or study club, and would like more information, call Sonicare to provide a free program for you

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