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. Martha Cortes, 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 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
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.
19 hours
This seminar will provide the students with the procedural knowledge to do contemporary restorative procedures at the highest level. Each student will leave with a clear understanding of the four options of treatment: Reshaping, Repositioning, Restoring and Surgical alternatives.
19 hours
This course will provide the participant with the necessary information to solve complex dental problems. A programmed approach to treatment planning will be presented so that each student will learn how to solve the 4 functional and 12 esthetic goals when given any set of circumstances. Extreme occlusal wear, anterior open bites, deep overbites, extreme overjet and Class III malocclusions will be discussed. Neutral zone and vertical dimension will be covered in detail as it pertains to the treatment of the above problems.Special emphasis will be placed on best restorative options, and when orthodontic/orthognathic alternatives should be considered. Each participant will learn how and when to open the vertical dimension of occlusion and when it should not be opened. A programmed approach to full mouth reconstruction, whether it is teeth, dental implants, precision attachment partials or a combination, will be a cornerstone of this program.
19 hours
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
27 hours
Understanding the role occlusion plays relating to wear, mobility, TMD, stability, and restorative failure is critical. By focusing on diagnosis, the practitioner will be able to develop the parameters to create more successful restorative results and know when complex treatment may not be necessary. This course will also provide a hands-on workshop for bite management and jaw relation records following deprogramming. THIS IS PART 2 OF 9 PART SERIES COURSES
27 hours
Understanding the dental gingival complex is critical for predictable management of the soft tissue. Discover why some anterior crown margins become exposed while others stay stable for years. THIS IS PART 3 OF A 9 PART SERIES OF COURSES
27 hours
This is part I of a 4 part series of courses. In this course the dentists will learn: • To present natures Biologic Model of Occlusion
• for optimum dental health, beauty, and function.
• To present the Principles of Bioesthetic Dentistry.
• To show you Ultra-healthy, Functional and Esthetic Natural Dentitions of patients of all ages.
• To present the OBI methodology for diagnosis
• and treatment planning.
• To demonstrate Bioesthetic Dentistry at work in everyday practice through clinical cases, from simple to complex.
• To validate how esthetics and function inter-
relate to achieve the best result for our patients.
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48 hours
This is part 2 of a 4 part series of courses. This “hands-on” clinical workshop will teach procedures and instrumentation necessary for a dynamic relational study of the teeth and TM joints. The objective is to help dentists become capable of making dependable, comprehensive, three-dimensional dentognathic diagnoses before treating functional and esthetic problems.
48 hours
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.
48 hours
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.
1000 hours
This is a live patient treatment course for the dentists to learn techniques in IV sedation for patients who are fearful and those who need extensive dental treatment and have phobias. There are very few dentists in the US that have this type of a training, which makes this dentists services and qualifications very unique.
56 hours
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.
13 hours
These are courses in Neuromuscular Dentistry, Scan Interpretation, advanced orthopedics to aid the dentists to deal with complicated cases and patients who suffer from TMJ. This means to you that this dentist is dedicated to learning the latest advances in the field of TMJ therapy.
15 hours
This is a generalized course on different uses of lasers in dentsitry
24 hours
Dr. Weiser is an internationally recognized lecturer on the use of Lasers in dentistry. He has been teaching his techniques to dentists from across the world for the past 5 years. This means to you that Dr. Weiser not only is dedicated to learning and excellence but also he teaches his unique techniques to other dentists.
16 hours
16 hours
n Chirodontics® Dental Techniques, we learn all the aspects of the Dental Syntax in detail. TMJ analysis and various treatment strategies are thoroughly explored. This section includes the latest in computer diagnostic testing procedures and how to take the 5 different mandibular bite registrations for various conditions and appliances.
AccuLiner® maxillary Facebow mounting and Tri-Planer Analysis is covered in detail as well as Radiographic Tri-Planer techniques. This allows the practitioner to determine whether a distortion is “Skeletal”, “Cranial” or “Dental” in nature. We will also cover the common difficulties in transitioning through the Chirodontic® phases of care.
“Light-wire Appliances” are a very useful tool in Cranial Orthopaedics, and we will teach when and how to use these appliances from a “Cranially Driven” perspective.
Finally, you will learn various techniques to help “finish” your cases quickly and efficiently, maintaining the cranial correction and neuro-muscular function you worked so hard to achieve. THIS IS A HIGH LEVEL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS/TMJ therapy.
16 hours
Chirodontic Cranial Techniques – 2 day course
In “Chirodontic Cranial Techniques”, Dr walker will teach more specific diagnosis of difficult cranial patterns and their manual corrections. He will cover Infant Cranial Manipulation, Respiratory Tri-Planer Corrections, and Cranial Trauma Patterns.
Cranial nerve Examinations and Headache differential diagnosis will also be taught.
Advanced diagnosis using kinesiological “flow charting” will be explored to determine the nature and correction priorities of these cranial patterns.
This course is primarily a cranial manipulation workshop and not to be missed! THIS DENTIST HAS HIGH LEVEL TRAINING IN TREATING TMJ DISEASE VIA USAGE OF ORTHOPEDIC ROUTES WHICH ARE NOT TAUGHT IN MOST TRAINING.
16 hours
In this 3 day seminar Dr Walker explores the nutritional needs of the patient, with an emphasis on pain control, soft tissue and joint healing and total health strategies. By understanding how the body actually works, we can apply this knowledge to maximize our clinical outcomes. TAKING THIS COURSE ALLOWS THIS DENTIST TO LOOK AT THE PATIENT AS A WHOLE IN TREATING TMJ DISEASE AND SHOWS A HIGH LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE BY THIS DENTIST.
24 hours
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).
14 hours
This is an intense 2 day course on the usage of CEREC (same day crowns and inlays and onlays as opposed to taking mold of the mouth and teeth)
14 hours
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.
1922 hours