Description
Diagnosis – Treatment Planning – Case Studies
In this 8 hour course, Dr. Stevenson will provide you with a systematic approach to developing a diagnosis, and an innovative risked-based treatment planning algorithm. Your skills will be challenged with numerous clinical cases for discussion and feedback. This course is essential for applicants looking to perform at their highest level during exams and interviews. The Course Topics include:
- Comprehensive lecture on the SDS Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Current Diagnostic Criteria
- Radiographic interpretation
- Case Discussion Session
- SIX well-designed and comprehensive cases to complete as an assignment BEFORE the course
- The answers to the 6 cases as completed by Dr. Stevenson
- How to ace the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Exam) stationed scenario type exam
Learning Objectives
- Understand and apply the SDS DxTP algorithm on at least 6 actual cases
- Understand the new diagnostic criteria for Periodontal, Biomechanical, Functional and Esthetic pantheons
- Learn to create a Risk-based Treatment Plan hierarchy
- Learn how to write an ideal SOAP note
- Understand the “SUPREM” method of prioritizing the deliver of care
- Be able to interpret radiographs (PAs, BWX, OPGs) and find the hidden issues
- Know what an OSCE is and how to approach these timed stationed exams
