COURSE 1 - THE CONCEPT

COURSE 1 - THE CONCEPT

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COURSE 1 - THE CONCEPT
  • A moment of disruption in dentistry

    We are living through the most exciting moment in history to be a dentist! At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman discussed this moment of disruption in dentistry and how our generation is reinventing dentistry for the better using technology and a holistic perspective.

  • The challenges of implementation

    One of the main challenges when it comes to working with Digital Smile Design? Successfully implementing the ideas that inspired you back in your own dental clinic. Christian Coachman discussed this idea at DSD Residency 1 2018.

  • Clinical and business impact

    The profession of dentistry is changing from the business side, the emotional side, the patient side. Christian Coachman discussed this transformation at DSD Residency 1 in 2018.

  • Getting out of my comfort zone

    At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman talked about getting out of his comfort zone and how his work as a ceramist took him all over the world.

  • Sharing vs. protecting

    Sharing is the best way to protect! Should dental speakers protect or share their ideas? Christian Coachman talked about how he has shared the DSD concepts and ideas with others from the start.

  • Expert vs. beginner’s mind

    If we can keep our beginner's mind, we can embrace the possibility of what's new. At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman talked about learning even when we are experts in our field.

  • The social media 'bubble'

    Christian Coachman explores the 'bubble' we experience on social media and why it means we should be open minded.

  • Getting out of your comfort zone

    What made you successful today will not guarantee success tomorrow. At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman discussed why dentists must get out of their comfort zone and understand how dentistry is changing in order to continue to succeed.

  • Efficiency and differentiation

    At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman discussed how to make yourself and your dental office more competitive by creating efficiency and differentiation.

  • Theory vs. practice

    Christian Coachman talks about dental principles and why the 'ideal' sometimes isn't feasible in practice in a dental clinic.

  • Analog learning and digital production

    We can deliver amazing dentistry without technology. At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman examined how while technology can take excellent dentists to the next level, to take advantage of it, we need to be good in the analog dentistry world.

  • Ethics above all

    Every single strategy, idea and solution should be protected by ethics. At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman talked about our responsibility as dentists and selling for the benefit of the patient.

  • Where do you want to be in 5 years? The new roles in dental profession

    To understand where we want to be in the dental profession in five years, we must understand trends in dentistry and create a strategy to get there. Christian Coachman talked about creating your vision for the future of your career and dental clinic, and the new professions in dentistry, at DSD R...

  • The architect of smiles and dreams

    At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman spoke about his path in dental school and how he decided that he wanted to become an 'architect' of the smile.

  • Getting future ready. What makes you special?

    At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman talked about knowing where you want your career and your dental clinic to be in the future and coming up with strategies for how you will get there.

  • Real value vs. perceived value

    Why do people believe dentistry is too expensive? At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman explored the difference between our real value and perceived value, and how creating incredible experiences at every stage of the patient journey can change this.

  • Changing society’s perception of dentistry

    Dentistry can change people's lives - so why doesn't society value it? At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman explored society's perception of dentists and the dental profession.

  • What is DSD? The methodology and the company

    At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman discussed the two DSDs: DSD methodology and ideas or DSD company.

  • Suffering from my own mistakes

    Everything we can do outside the mouth, to eliminate or reduce work in the mouth, is worth doing. At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman explained why and how we need to improve our processes to optimize the time spent working in the patient's mouth.

  • My facially driven smile architect journey

    At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman explained his journey as a facially driven smile architect and explored how taking the face as the starting point can help us to achieve the best integration between the smile, teeth, gum, lips and the face.

  • Design, plan and perform

    At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman discussed the process of smile designing, treatment planning and performing clinically, and why it's necessary to start from the face and design the smile before planning treatment.

  • Challenges of modern restorative dentistry: reconnecting with natural beauty

    How good are we as dentists at understanding natural beauty and copying it? At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman discussed his belief that dentists are only just beginning to really understand esthetic dentistry, and the importance of reconnecting with nature's natural imperfections to ...

  • Confident smile vs. perfect smile

    Our main priority shouldn't be a perfect smile, it should be a confident and healthy smile. At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman explored his belief that as dentists, we need to recover health and confidence for our patients.

  • The real challenge of interdisciplinary planning and asynchronous communication

    At DSD Residency 1 in 2018, Christian Coachman explored the meaning of interdisciplinary treatment planning and care, why it's the optimal solution for our patient, and how we can improve treatment plans by working in collaboration.