PERSONALIZED MICROSCOPE TRAINING WITH STEFAN LUGER
Learn the techniques that will allow you to enjoy the most from your investment in your dental operating microscope. This intensive one-day course is designed for the new or current user who has never had formalized training on the scope. In addition to being taught everything needed to transition you into a scope user, you will also learn many advanced techniques as time allows.
This is the only individualized hands-on microscope training course in the nation where you are taught on your scope in your own office with your assistant by your side.
Together you and your assistant will learn to work as a team utilizing enhanced four-handed dentistry techniques. Because you will be applying what you have learned immediately you will have a more effective experience. The learning curve is shortened because you will be learning on your own equipment set up for you, rather than traveling to a distant location, taking notes, and attempting to apply what you have learned from a table mounted scope or equipment set up differently than that in your own office.
When I arrive, the microscope is first adjusted for maneuverability and then par-focused to your eyes which allows for switching from one magnification level to another without the need for refocusing. Then the video-camera is synchronized to the image, centered on the monitor and adjusted for proper North - South orientation so that what you see in the eye-pieces is what is shown on the monitor.
We adjust the operators and assistant’s stool for the best ergonomics and comfort. Operatory set-up is discussed for maximizing activities with a minimum of motion. The microscope’s position, dentist’s position, and assistant’s position is shown along with how to orient the patient for working on the maxillary and mandibular arches.
Demonstrated are the various reference points and approach angles that are needed for seeing all the surfaces of the teeth with minimal handling of the scope. One learns to move the mirror or patient before moving the scope. Dentists are taught how to work with their eyes remaining on the eyepieces as much as possible.
The assistant is taught how to preposition the patient properly. I teach them how to bring the patient into focus even while the dentist is working. Also shown is how the assistant can make small adjustments to the positioning of the scope again while the dentist is working which prevents him from breaking stride. Very much on the table is the “zone of influence” which is discussed and how it can either delay or accelerate the procedures along.
After an hour or so of going over the basics, we examine a patient under the scope and then the dentist does a scaling or a full examination in order to view every surface of every tooth. At this time, we usually call in the office staff for a quick demonstration of the equipment. I have found this to be very good for internal marketing.
The rest of the day is spent working on patients while I coach you and your assistant along. We correct and show different options for seeing the same area. We discuss and apply enhanced four-handed dentistry techniques as you are learning to work as a team. The goal is to continue working without breaking stride caused by reaching for instruments and materials. These chores should be performed by the assistant similar to the way a surgical nurse works with a surgeon in an operating room. One will find assistant utilization much more valuable than ever before.
New smaller instruments for the microscope are shown and demonstrated along with other dental topics of consequence to the scope centered practice. By the end of the day, we will have worked on variety of patients and you will be well on your way to becoming a scope user.
The fee for the course is $1500 USD plus travel related expenses. Depending on the connections, I usually arrive the night before and I visit the office to see that everything’s in order so we can start teaching the first thing in the morning. Around 4PM, I leave for the airport and you begin a wonderful journey.
Here is a dentist and his assistants in Singapore receiving training. I think he looks happy. You will be too!!