DEKA Dental Academy
Partnering with Leading Educators
We are proud and honored to be partnering with leading educators in the dental industry with pricing, support, and education. If you are interested in pursuing continuing education, please inquire.
The DEKA Academy Empowers Your Practice
Purchasing new technology is an exciting time for a practice. With each new advancement in technology, a practice can offer more effective, faster, and safer treatments. It is an opportunity for a practice to have a significant impact on both patient care and the clinical workflow.
One of the biggest roadblocks to implementing technology is lack of training and ongoing support. The unfortunate reality is that after the initial training on new technologies, a significant number of offices are left to their own devices to implement and continue to learn with very little outside help – leading to frustration among team members.
The DEKA Academy wants your technology to become a centerpiece in your practice. As part of our DEKA family, you have exclusive access and preferred registration for all courses. And although the DEKA Academy was created to specifically support DEKA users in advancing their clinical skills and further the integration of the various technologies into their practices, all laser users are welcome.
Upcoming DEKA Academy Courses:
CO2 Clinical Courses
CO2 Clinical Laser Training - Practicum I
This course is designed to instill a deeper understanding of the proper use of the DEKA CO2 family of lasers in a wide range of clinical applications. This course is primary focused on live patient observation and will include extensive discussion of all performed procedures with respect to technique and settings.
WHEN:
Friday, September 29
8 AM – 4 PM
Lunch will be provided.
LOCATION:
Aurora Hills Dental
400 S Potomac Way
Aurora, CO 80012
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. John K. Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI, FAGD received his Master’s of Biomedical Science from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Biomedical Sciences. He was awarded his DMD degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and completed a General Practice Residency at Denver Health Medical Center. Dr. Zalesky went on to complete a second year, advanced training program, as Chief Resident at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine General Practice Residency, concentrating on Implants and Complex Prosthodontic cases. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Zalesky has been published in several respected dental journals. He currently serves as the President of the Colorado AGD, has consistently been listed as one of Colorado’s Top Dentists by 5280 magazine and was named 2023 Top 40 Under 40 by Incisal Edge Magazine.
CO2 Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT) for Dental Hygiene Course - Practicum II
This course will discuss in detail how lasers enhance the anti-infective model, understanding the host-immune response, biological testing methods, laser safety and comfort control, treatment planning and documentation, insurance coding and scheduling, case presentation to increase case acceptance, and marketing and implementation. This course will include live patient demonstration and chair-side laser training.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 21
9 AM – 4 PM
Lunch will be provided.
LOCATION:
The Vivos Institute
7001 Tower Rd. Denver, CO 80249
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Gwen is the Founder of Continuity Consulting, an educator and coach, a national speaker, as well as clinical hygienist in private practice. Gwen maintains her focus on the development and expansion toward excellence in periodontal care and aesthetic/restorative team support. This focus on excellence has taken her worldwide as an instructor and speaker on the subjects of laser-assisted periodontal health, practice management, leadership development, operational excellence, integrated marketing and team-based comprehensive dentistry.
Gwen brings this broad prospective of clinical, managerial and academic experiences to her work. As a consultant and coach, her focus is to inspire and empower dental teams with current research, technology, and the systems necessary to reach new levels of growth and success for their practice.
CO2 Surgical Tongue-Tie & Airway Course - Practicum III
This advanced course will instruct clinicians how to recognize airway problems through facial recognition, discuss the implications of nose vs. mouth breathing, how to perform a two minute airway assessment (hands on), discuss the five treatments of airway and breathing, and tongue tie identification & treatment. This course will include live patient surgical observation.
WHEN:
Friday, October 27
9 AM – 4 PM
Lunch will be provided.
LOCATION:
McRae Dental
1067 S Wells St, Meridian, ID 83642
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. McRae graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry in 1996. He has since built a successful practice in Meridian, Idaho, receiving recognition as the best dental practice in the Treasure Valley. He is a respected lifetime qualified member of the elite Crown Council Dental Association, American Dental Association, International Academy of Dental Implants (IADI), International Academy of Oral Medicine of Toxicology (IAOMT), and International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI). Dr. McRae has been a clinical mentor for cosmetic dentistry with the Hornbrook Clinical Education Group since 2005. He has taught aesthetic dentistry both nationally and internationally. Dr. McRae has had his work published in many publications including The Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is the past president of the International Academy of Dental Implantology (IADI), a diplomate of the IADI, and a fellow of the ICOI. He is the clinical director of implants for Utah Valley Dental Lab, as well as the developer.
Nd:YAG SmartPerio Intro Clinical Courses
SmartPerio DEKA PRT & Hygiene Applications
Taught from the perspective of a General Dentist, this course is designed to instruct the clinical use and protocols for use of the DEKA SmartPerio Nd:YAG laser for DEKA PRT (Periodontal Regenerative Therapy) as well as training for use in dental hygiene. Course will include both didactic and live patient application.
WHEN:
Saturday, September 30
8 AM – 4 PM
Lunch will be provided.
LOCATION:
5290 E Arapahoe Rd
Centennial, CO 80122
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Matthew Wimmer studied biomedical engineering at Marquette University prior to attending dental school at Tufts University. He makes maximum usage of technology utilizing CBCT, Microscopes, Lasers, and a full production digital dental laboratory with milling and 3D printing. He has extensive experience with diode, CO2 hard and soft tissue lasers, as well as Nd:YAG applications particularly for treating periodontal diseases and biostimulation. Dr. Wimmer maintains a private practice in Centennial, Colorado.
SmartPerio DEKA PRT & Hygiene Applications
Taught from the perspective of a General Dentist, this course is designed to instruct the clinical use and protocols for use of the DEKA SmartPerio Nd:YAG laser for DEKA PRT (Periodontal Regenerative Therapy) as well as training for use in dental hygiene. Course will include both didactic and live patient application.
WHEN:
Saturday, December 9
8 AM – 4 PM
Lunch will be provided.
LOCATION:
538 Savannah Hwy
.
Charleston, SC 29407
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Matthew Wimmer studied biomedical engineering at Marquette University prior to attending dental school at Tufts University. He makes maximum usage of technology utilizing CBCT, Microscopes, Lasers, and a full production digital dental laboratory with milling and 3D printing. He has extensive experience with diode, CO2 hard and soft tissue lasers, as well as Nd:YAG applications particularly for treating periodontal diseases and biostimulation. Dr. Wimmer maintains a private practice in Centennial, Colorado.
Nd:YAG SmartPerio Advanced Clinical Courses
Advanced SmartPerio DEKA PRT
The course is designed to instruct the clinical use and protocols for use of the DEKA SmartPerio Nd:YAG laser for DEKA PRT (Periodontal Regenerative Therapy), a deeper understanding of Periodontal disease, and additional applications for treating Peri-Implantitis. Course will include both didactic and live patient demonstration.
WHEN:
Saturday, December 2
9 AM – 4 PM
Lunch will be provided.
LOCATION:
1500 East Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 101
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Avi Schetritt is a board certified Periodontist. Dr. Avi is Chairperson of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) Table Clinic and Poster Presentations, and also a senior reviewer on the editorial board of Implant Dentistry, the official journal of the ICOI. He is a devoted educator, and lectures nationally and internationally on soft tissue procedures, bone regeneration, and implants. He has also authored several articles and textbook chapters on these topics. Memberships include Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI), American Academy of Periodontology, Canadian Academy of Periodontology, and Florida Association of Periodontists.
CO2 Facial Aesthetic Clinical Courses
DEKA Fractional Hand Piece – for use in Facial Aesthetics
WHEN:
Saturday, December 16
8 AM – 4 PM
Lunch will be provided.
LOCATION:
Dr. Todd Sawisch
701 E. Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
The course will be taught by Dr. Todd Sawisch, who has been using the DEKA CO2 Laser for facial resurfacing since 2004. Dr. Sawisch is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and the founder and surgical director of South Florida Oral & Facial Surgery, Dental Implant Center. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and is licensed and trained to perform all levels of anesthesia.
DEKA Italy Trip
DEKA Italy Trip
Join us for an upcoming DEKA Italy Trip and enjoy a wonderful experience in Florence, Italy and surrounding areas!
This exclusive and invitation-only experience combines a special look inside the incredible company of DEKA & El.En. Starting in Milan, exploring Florence, and ending in Como, we share all the best things that Italy and our special DEKA community has to offer — including exclusive education, incredible meals, and a curated experience that you will remember for years to come.
UPCOMING DATES:
November 12-18, 2023
January 21-27, 2024
May 19-25, 2024
September 29 – Oct 5, 2024
November 17-23, 2024
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Education & Training
We are proud to be partnering with leading educators, learning institutions, and distribution partners. DEKA is committed to utilizing all technology to its fullest potential.
DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
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