Years in Practice
Hours of Continued Education
Hours of Continued Education in last 2 years
Below are listed the top continuing education courses taken by Dr. Dr. Chris Mohler, DDS. Continuing education is important when looking for a top dentist. Read up on this dentists education and see if he/she is the right dentist for you.
A 3 day intense course on how to diagnose and determine bite or occlusal disease. the relationship of body and the bite, the muscles of the head and neck to the teeth. This is the introductory course into how to correctly find the proper bite and recognize complications before they arise.
22 hours
This six-day intense course features live-patient treatment where the dentist will bring their own patients to the institute. Recommended cases include 8-10 units of porcelain veneers/crowns or a combination of both for a smile design. These cases are completed under the guidance of a clinical instructor.This intense, hands-on, live-patient treatment program concentrates on developing a critical eye for aesthetic excellence. The dentist will not only benefit from personal instruction on their own case, but they will view and help diagnose over 300 restorative units from the other attendees.
48 hours
Excellence in aesthetic restorations can be achieved simply and predictably when the dentist knows what to do and how to do it. Many times dentists mix wrong materials, use the wrong type of crown or restoration when there are better more conservative approaches available.This is a four-day, live-patient treatment course where the dentist will bring their own patients to the institute, in the conservative restoration of back teeth using the latest aesthetic materials that are placed in functional harmony. Direct and indirect restorations, materials science/choices and the principles of adhesion are covered in depth. Dentists will learn how they can provide exceptional aesthetic restorative dentistry without sensitivity that will benefit their patients and fill them with pride.
32 hours
This program investigates the in-depth scientific principles of neuromuscular dentistry. This hands-on program will focus on the need to find the orthopedic position of the jaw in space:
This course teaches the dentists how to perfect their bite taking techniqe This course enahnces their knowledge of TMD denitstry as it relates to aesthetic dentistry.The curriculum will lead dentists to the ultimate goal of effectively treating patients predictably and conservatively through muscle physiology and neurophysiology. The scientific principles and clinical use of EMG, CMS, ESG and Jaw Tracking will be investigated and understood. • Define best practices in the use of good occlusal techniques in preparing a patient for restorative care.
24 hours
This six-day, live-patient treatment program where the dentists will bring their own patients for treatment will show dentists the initial aspect of doing a smile makeover. They will handle more complex cases (bruxers, restoring vertical dimension, restoring severely dark teeth without black lines around the gums, creating life like, natural looking bridges, etc.) treating function as well as aesthetics. Perhaps the most important aspect of the program is, understanding why cases succeeded, and why they fail and how to prevent that failure before it happens. Dentists leave with an understanding of why so many people need this type of treatment. Fine tune their skills and take their cases from good to outstanding.
48 hours
The dentist will be given the knowledge and tools to adjust occlusion to microns, rather than millimeters. This is an absolute must program for any dentist managing aesthetic and complex occlusal cases.
22 hours
The dentists will learn to accurately equilibrate their cases for maximum function and prove it. It is about understanding and mastering the epitome of care and treatment that a restorative dentist can provide their patients. Full Mouth Reconstruction is the culmination and implementation of their occlusal training combined with the application of their restorative training. This is the highest level of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry at LVI.What this means to you is that you are choosing a highly trained dentist who is passionate about providing excellence to their patients who has gone above and beyond required level of training so you may receive the best dentistry has to offer.This course is the Mount Everest of Cosmetic Dentistry. There are less than 300 dentists per year who go through this course at LVI. These dentists have the highest level of training in the field of cosmetic and functional dentistry
48 hours
This is an intense 3 DAY course of treatment of TMJ. The dentists will learn:
• how to identify upper airway obstruction in the development of malocclusion , micrognathia and reconstruction failures
• Describe etiology and correction of tongue thrust
• Understand the role that malocclusion plays in TMD growth and development of the cranio-facial structures
• Recognize retruded mandibles and over-closed bites
• Describe degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) other than systemic disease
• Understand myofacial pain dysfunction
• Evaluate the 12 cranial nerves as they relate to the TMD patient
• Perform radiographic evaluations, diagnose and treat TMJ conditions
• Interpret records, documentation, and data gathering protocols
• Treat TMJ neuromuscularly and non-surgically
• Stabilize the musculoskeletally-comprised patient
• Understand medical dental legal protocols – how to handle subpoenas, attorneys, depositions, reports, and fees
23 hours
This is one of the most respected comprehensive training programs in implant dentistry. Presenters include approximately 31 renowned university faculty, as well as world-class clinicians. Instructors are among the country’s top authorities in implant dentistry. The course will provide over 300 hours of lecture, laboratory sessions, live surgical demonstrations and home/office assignments. It will be presented in 10 parts, once a month, over a 10-month period.
315 hours
This is an interactive 3 day course teaching the dentists the use of the advanced K7 jaw tracking, computerized system. The K7 is used in treatment of TMJ and evaluation of bite disease, headaches, etc by evaluating the muscle tension, the amount of muscle activity, the jaw movements, and the noises and amount of damage within the TMJoint. This course helps the dentists with the proper diagnosis of a problem as opposed to guessing.
28 hours
This is the first level course in training in Sedation Dentistry. Many dentists provide Sedation Dentistry with no training. This is a hands on program that will teach the dentists the protocol, pharmacology, and the proper training on how to provide safe sedation techniques to their patients.
24 hours
This is a hands-on session limited to a few dentists who want to improve their skills and abilities using the Myomonitor/ TENS and K7/Jaw Tracking Scan 4/5 for treating patients with bite disease or TMJ related problems. The goal of this program is to train dentist and their skills in the use of capturing a physiologic bite at the “Next Level” using NM technology. Learning the skills and visual awareness of mandibular positioning and jaw relationships are crucial to all clinicians doing advanced restorative treatment including establishing bite relationships involving occlusally compromised joint cases. This is a highly advanced course in this field and shows the level of expertise of this dentist for treating patients who suffer from bite disease, TMJ related problems as well as those who wish to have cosmetic or reconstructive dentistry.
16 hours
Bite transfer management is the key to precise multi-dimensional occlusal management of any comprehensive reconstruction. It requires an understanding of specific steps and protocols to get the results of precision and predictability.
This course teaches the dentists how to master the art and science of cosmetic and functional dentistry by changing the bite to its proper physiologic position to allow the patients to be able to enjoy a pain free, esthetic and a healthy occlusion. This shows the dedication of this dentist to providing excellence by learning how to do micromanagement changing their patients’ bite (the way teeth come together).
16 hours
This is a 2 day hands on course. It is designed to help the clinician understand the differences between various occlusal schemes of 1) cervical problems, 2) primary TMJ disorders, 3) Class II, division 2 and 4) anterior open bite conditions. This shows the dedication of these dentists to their profession, and their desire to provide the best dentistry has to offer to their patients.
16 hours
Orthodontic is more than just learning which bracket or wire system to use. It is about developing the knowledge, skills and ability to visualize the whole treatment – how to “orthopedically” develop the surrounding tissue and arches to a physiologic quantifiable position. This is the foundational course that orients the dentist to realize the goals of dental orthopedics. This course teaches dentists who practice orthodontic therapy to look at their patients as a whole, not as teeth.
16 hours