Dr. Ted J. Murray, DDS, MAGD
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33
Years in Practice
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681
Hours of Continued Education
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Hours of Continued Education in last 2 years
Address:
4200 Asbury Road
Dubuque IA, 52002-
Phone:
800-956-8203
Continuing Education
Below are listed the top continuing education courses taken by Dr. Dr. Ted J. Murray, DDS, MAGD. 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.
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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.
22 hours
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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.
48 hours
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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.
32 hours
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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.24 hours
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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.
48 hours
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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.
22 hours
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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
48 hours
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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 fees23 hours
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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.
23 hours
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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.
15 hours
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ART OF DIRECT RESIN
Las Vegas Institute (LVI)
This is a 3 day hands on course teaching dentists how to do more conservative esthetic smile designs using materials different than Veneers and Crowns. It also helps the dentists: • Gain an appreciation of conservative direct resin restorations
• Learn the essential features of a naturally shaded composite system
• Understand the stratification of opacities to achieve life like restorations
• Apply these conservative techniques efficiently in a general practice
• Increase the joy of dentistry by enhancing patients’ smiles20 hours
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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.
28 hours
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Level I Postgrad. Prog. Esthetic Dentistry
University of Minnesota
The Post Graduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry Level I, is a lecture and laboratory series of training programs for the dentists to sharpen their skills in the field of cosmetic dentistry, materials and newer techniques. This is a 12 day course. These dentists have shown dedication to their field by going above and beyond the call of duty in terms of educating themselves to provide excellence to their patients. This is Level I or III.
100 hours
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Level II Postgrad. Prog. Esthetic Dentistry
University of Minnesota
The Post Graduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry Level II is a hands on 12 day clinical course, while being mentored by some of the leading clinicians in the world. These dentists will sharpen their skills in the field of cosmetic and restorative dentistry by first watching their instructors performing these procedures and then working on their own patients, and at the same time watching their colleagues performing different procedures. This is a very unique course and these dentists have one of the highest levels of training in the field of cosmetic dentistry. This is Level II or III programs.
100 hours
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Level III Postgrad. Prog. Esthetic Dentistry
University of Minnesota
The Post Graduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry Level III is the highest level of training within this institution. This shows the highest level of desire to provide excellence to ones patients. This is a 12 day series of courses where the dentists will get to work one on one with some of the top clinicians and instructors in the world in different procedures relating to cosmetic dentistry, such as fabrication of esthetic removable dentures, bite disease, technologies, research and root canals and esthetic dentistry. This shows that this dentist is at the highest level of training and is very unique in his training. You are being treated by someone who is highly qualified and trained.
112 hours
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Anterior cosmetic direct bonding
Center for Esthetic Excellence
This is a 2 day hands on and lecture course on direct (in office) ways to enhance a patient’s smile, without the need for veneers. This is a more affordable, more conservative way to do cosmetic dentistry. What it means to you is that this dentist has many tools in his tool box to provide you with your best options to help you achieve your dream smile.
16 hours