Special Training

• General Dentistry

  General Dentistry

  If you’re just looking for a routine health check for your teeth or need fillings / (caps) crowns / bridges & routine cleaning.

• Cosmetic Dentistry

  Cosmetic Dentistry

  If you’d like to improve your smile, have straighter or whiter teeth, or enhance the appearance of your teeth in any other way.

Continuing Education

Below are listed the top continuing education courses taken by Dr. Randy A. Jones, DMD, LVIM. 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.

• CORE I
  CORE I

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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.

• CORE II
  CORE II

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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.

• CORE III
  CORE III

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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.

• CORE IV
  CORE IV

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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.

• CORE V
  CORE V

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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.

• CORE VI
  CORE VI

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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.

• CORE VII
  CORE VII

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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

• TMD
  TMD

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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

• SCAN INTERPRETATION
  SCAN INTERPRETATION

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  This is an intense 3 day course on using Computerizd Jaw Tracking and reading the tension of the muscles of the head and neck and sonography of the TMJ by the TMD treating dentists. This course will allow the dentists to better understand and diagnose patients with TMJ issues.

• ORTHO I
  ORTHO I

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  This three-day course that will enlighten doctors to the possibilities of integrating orthodontics into the dental practice and serve as an adjunct to aesthetic dentistry not previous embellished. Through diagnostic instrumentation and modern orthodontic appliances participants will discover the use of braces and appliances for the occlusal stabilization only found by the application of the principles of neuromuscular dentistry. THIS IS THE FIRST OF THE 3 SERIES COURSES IN THIS FIELD

• ENDO ROOT CAMP
  ENDO ROOT CAMP

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  In this two-day, comprehensive endo course, dentists will learn the secrets of practical, predictable endodontics. The intense, hands-on portion assures they will have the confidence perform endodontic procedures.

• LASER CERTIFICATION
  LASER CERTIFICATION

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  This course helps the dentists develop a practice that incorporates Laser technology for restorative and hygiene procedures. This two-day program is designed for both the Doctor and Team. The dentists will learn to implement this new technology in various applications safely and effectively and acquire skills by working hands-on with live patients.

• PEDO ORTHO
  PEDO ORTHO

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  This unique, three-day course is designed to provide a specialized educational opportunity for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric orthodontic patients. It is the only course of study of its kind offering systematic instruction to course participants on treatment from a neuromuscular perspective.

• ESSENTIALS I
  ESSENTIALS I

  Pankey Institute

  Exploring occlusal disease and when its management is vital to the success of dentistry and doctor-patient relationship. This is the first part of a 4 part series.

• MASTERING OCCLUSAL CONCEPTS
  MASTERING OCCLUSAL CONCEPTS

  Pankey Institute

  Mastering Occlusal Concepts is a golden opportunity to review concepts and continue practicing occlusal appliance and equilibration techniques with the assistance of experts at The Pankey Institute.

• DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
  DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

  Pankey Institute

• FUNCTIONAL OCCLUSION
  FUNCTIONAL OCCLUSION

  The Dawson Center

  This seminar is the gateway to a proven path of clinical and professional excellence. As the foundational seminar in the “Concept of Complete DentistryTM Series,” the will learn the timeless message that good dentistry, esthetic dentistry, complete dentistry must begin with a thorough understanding of occlusion and the functions of the masticatory system. A comprehensive understanding of how the TM joint, muscles, proprioceptive input, lower anterior teeth, upper anterior teeth, lower posterior teeth and upper posterior teeth are designed to function in harmony with one another is the cornerstone of the Dawson philosophy.

  Each student will learn to produce beautiful, functionally correct restorative dentistry in an efficient, predictable and profitable fashion.

• ART & SCIENCE OF EQUILIBRATION
  ART & SCIENCE OF EQUILIBRATION

  The Dawson Center

  This 3 day, hands-on program is limited to 20 dentists who will learn how to implement a process of occlusal therapy and finding the optimum bite position for their patients.

• TREATMENT PLANNING I
  TREATMENT PLANNING I

  Kois Center

  This course is designed to focus on the four essential components in the decision making process: esthetics, function, periodontology and biomechanics. An evidenced based scientific approach to risk management will be developed to create more predictable outcomes from treatment. THIS IS THE PART I OF A 9 PART SERIES OF COURSES

• OCCLUSION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
  OCCLUSION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

  Seattle Institute

  This course will provide participants a scientifically based approach to the management of occlusion in practice. THIS IS PART 3 OF A 6 SERIES OF LECTURE COURSES. THE NEXT LEVELS ARE THE MASTERY LEVEL

• LEVEL I
  LEVEL I

  The Rosenthal Institute

  This is the beginners program for cosmetic dentistry with the Rosenthal Institute. This is a hands on live patient program where the dentists will bring their own patients and will perform smile design on complicated cases using the Rosenthal Techniques.

• Hands on Implant Placement and Bone M...
  Hands on Implant Placement and Bone Management

  Implant Seminars

  This is a hands on cadaver dental implant seminar

• LEVEL I - ORTHODONTICS FOR GENERAL PR...
  LEVEL I - ORTHODONTICS FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

  Rondeau Seminars

  The purpose of this comprehensive 4 session, 8 day program is to teach general and pediatric dentists how to diagnose and treat simple orthodontic cases.

• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Cosmetic Dentistry

  Lecturer and Educator

  This dentist spends most of his time training other dentists in the art of Cosmetic Dentistry. This means to you that you are being treated by someone who is one of the leaders in this field.

• Core I Audit
  Core I Audit

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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.

• Core II Audit
  Core II Audit

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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.

• K7 Training
  K7 Training

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  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.

• Revolutionary Hygiene
  Revolutionary Hygiene

  JP Institute

  This is a course on new advances in dental hygiene, use of laser in treating gum disease and new technology and advances for treatment of gum disease. The benefit to you is that these dentists are using the newest and most modern techniques and technologies to provide you with optimum care, using the least invasive measures.

• LVI
  LVI

  Lecturer and Educator

  Hands on Instructor for numerous Cosmetic Dentistry, TMJ therapy, and Full Mouth Reconstruction courses at the Las Vegas Institute. This means to you that this dentist has extensive knowledge in this field. Also, while teaching other dentists, this dentist gets exposed to dealing with the most complicated cosmetic and reconstructive cases as well, which will add to his or her experience and training.

• Invisalign Certification
  Invisalign Certification

  Align Technology

  This is a training course in the use of invisalign and certification. Only Invisalign Certified Dentists are allowed to perform this procedure to make sure the quality of care is provided.

• Cerec Integration
  Cerec Integration

  Great Lakes Education Center

  This is a comprehensive 2 day, advanced hands on course in the use of Cerec (same day crowns or inlays or onlays and avoiding need to take mold of the mouth).

• Courses in Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthod...
  Courses in Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Implant Dentistry

  Various Institutions

  These are various courses that the doctor has taken in different areas of expertise. This shows his dedication to excellence. To maintain a dental license a dentist is required to take 25 hours of continuing education per year. This shows how many more courses that the doctor has taken above and beyond what an average dentist would take. This proves that he is a well rounded dentist with expertise in many different areas of expertise.

• The Power of NMD
  The Power of NMD

  Myotronics Conference 2008

  2 day seminar consisting of 7 lectures at 2 CE credits each.

• Adult CPR
  Adult CPR

  American Red Cross

  American Red Cross :Adult CPR

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Accolades

• LVIM
  LVIM

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  The objective of the LVIM program is to recognize those individuals who can provide a high level of comprehensive aesthetic neuromuscular diagnosis and treatment. It also recognizes their efforts to promote the advancement of neuromuscular dentistry.
  As the number of LVI graduates treating musculoskeletal dysfunction of the head and neck increases, LVI has recognized the need to implement an accreditation process to assess competency, ensure continuing education knowledge, and maintain a high standard of care among those treating their patients with neuromuscular dentistry principles.
  The LVI Accreditation Program allows the dentists to have a “Mastership of Aesthetics and Neuromuscular Dentistry” distinction among their colleagues. A written examination, along with an oral examination and submission of 3 Cases of Full Mouth Rehabilitation are requirements for the LVI Mastership. This Mastership ensures the dentists understanding of principles of full mouth rehabilitation and these skills have been verified by this grueling examination process approved by their peers.

• CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
  CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  This is a very special accolade as one is chosen from thousands of highly trained dentists by the Las Vegas Institute to help teach and train other dentists from across the globe the art and science of Cosmetic Dentistry and Full Mouth Rehabilitation as well as TMJ therapy. This means to the patient that this dentist is constantly up to date with the newer and better materials and advances in dentistry. To teach others is one of the best ways for one to improve their skills. These dentists get to oversee over 20 cases at each teaching sessions. These are usually some of the most challenging cases. As a result, you may rest assured that these dentists have seen and helped and completed many cases such as yours or even more complicated.

• LVI FELLOW
  LVI FELLOW

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  Has completed the following courses at the Las Vegas Institute, must complete all 7 Core Programs at LVI to be considered an LVI FELLOW and has passed a vigorous written examination

• PPE/PPM Certified
  PPE/PPM Certified

  PPM

  PPM or Pure Power Mouthguard is a new, revolutionary way for athletes to gain more power, balance, and endurance. This revolutionary technique uses the science of Neuromuscular Dentistry to provide optimum results to the athletes.

• REGIONAL DIRECTOR
  REGIONAL DIRECTOR

  Las Vegas Institute (LVI)

  This is a special accolade as one is chosen from among the elite Clinical Instructors at the Las Vegas Institute to help teach and train dentists not only at the Las Vegas Institute, but additionally to conduct post-graduate training for dentists in Cosmetic Dentistry, Full Mouth Rehabilitation as well as TMJ therapy in select cities throughout the United States and Canada.
  You can be assured these dentists are leaders in their field of education and have made a major committment to helping other dentists improve their skills.

• America's Top Dentists
  America's Top Dentists

  Consumer Research Council of America

  Consumers’ Research Council of America has compiled an accurate list of Top Dentists throughout the United States by utilizing a point value system. This method uses a point value for criteria that we deemed valuable in determining Top Dentists.

• Featured Lecturer
  Featured Lecturer

  IACA

  IACA 2010 featured speaker on advanced smile design concepts

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