"I loved being a part of the course Dr. Martel is excellent at sharing information. Best part about the course is learning not only the big things like learning how to think and plan complex cases but also what to say in certain situations or learning pearls that are eye opening. The more I heard and picked up the more opportunities it opened for me when I went back to my practice and saw more of what’s happening in patient cases."

"I wanted to pass along some thoughts on the experience I had learning implant dentistry from you starting in 2012. There is no person in my 24 year career as a dentist who has had a greater impact on the way I practice dentistry today. Before I attended your program I was afraid to take on anything more than a couple of implants and felt like the more complex cases were for prosthodontists. After attending your mini residency program for many years, my implant practice has grown from 30-40 implants restored per year to 250-350 per year. Until I met you I had never restored a full arch with implants and today I routinely do between 20-30 full arch cases annually and going up by the year. You have given me the confidence to feel like I am the expert in implant dentistry that my patients deserve. A day doesn't go by when I don't hear your voice in my head when I am treatment planning, that as dentists we are not here to fill holes but to treat the entire mouth with the best dentistry we have to offer.

The MRP we had was so well done because it took the multi-disciplinary approach to treatment planning. I feel extremely comfortable with the team approach and routinely incorporate ortho, endo, and perio concepts to give my implant patients the ideal results. The best part of the program has been your friendship and guidance whenever I was in need of advice, you have always been there to share all of your experience. That went a long ways especially when we were starting the program. I am grateful to have learned from you, and I know that without you I wouldn't be the dentist that I am today."

Harjeet S. Brar D.D.S.
Brar Family Dentistry

"Over the years, I have attended many mini residency programs and continuing education meetings. Many of which Dr. Vic Martel has been the expert speaker for the programs. His presentation skills and slide presentations are amongst the best I’ve ever seen.

One of Dr. Martel‘s biggest attributes is his knowledge on all things dentistry, from occlusion to implants and everything and everything between. I have attended no less than a dozen MRP’s that Vic has given, and there isn’t a single time that I haven’t pulled away a few pearls.

Every time Vic gives a lecture, he definitely covers the material, but inevitably there is something being discussed in the meeting that he takes the time and breaks away from his traditional lecture and pulls up a case that he has experienced himself to better aid the conversation. This is such a valuable resource to witness when this happens. Vic is so personable. He pulls this off without a hitch. I have seen Vic give many presentations, and it is so refreshing to see that he stays current in all the newest techniques and technologies so all of us in attendance can feel relevant in our own offices. On some occasions something may come up about a material, billing code, etc. he will research it and email me back with his thoughts. Dr. Martel has become a mentor of mine and has taught me a lot. Dr. Vic Martel is a real pro."

Tony Prestipino CDT

"The true impact of the MRP is that it teaches comprehensive treatment planning and educates dentists on different ways to look at their existing patient population. While many doctors are first intrigued by the prospects of doing larger cases, they quickly learn the vast amount of help they can provide to their existing patient base is by simply treating the whole problem instead of just the obvious ones. The 4-5 residency format creates a platform for doctors to treatment plan their cases and observe how their colleagues see and discuss treatment options to their patients. The interactive format allows the experienced and young dentists to come together and share best practices along with key observations about what a comprehensive path forward looks like for their patients. There is a visible progression of each participant from the start to the finish of the program, and they leave at the end more confident in their ability to help their patients.

As an observer looking in, I was able to watch as my customers grew their confidence in having these discussions with patients and see how they incorporated the skills they learned during the MRP. The increase in cases being treated, the variety of singles, implant bridges, and full arches that were moving on to completion increased exponentially in the surgical offices. This helped them not only with implants but in their whole practice as the doctors began to treat for the long term.

Many Specialists feel as though their practice direction and growth trajectory is the ideal pathway forward. What they quickly learn through the MRP is that by educating their referral base and elevating their skills on comprehensive treatment panning, they can actually maximize their time better and their profitability per patient increases. Understanding what is an immediate concern to the patient, as well as forward looking to what is on the brink of failure are some of the key skills taught during the MRP. Over the 5 sessions doctors also gain confidence in having difficult discussions with patients, overcoming their discomfort about cost of treatment, discussing all treatment options and not making assumptions about what you think your patients want. The program not only teaches patient treatment planning, but also making sure the patient has all the information they need when they meet with the specialist.

The Mini Residency Program as designed by Dr. Vic Martel helps patients get the best treatment options available to them and helps doctors maximize their time and efforts to drive profitability within their practices."

Chris Bouchard, Former Regional Sale Director Straumann

"Dr. Martel did a wonderful job breaking down occlussal concepts and how they relate to the TMJ. The takeaways were practical and easy to implement in the office. He promotes peer discussion and multi specialty treatment planning. I highly recommend Dr Martel!

I would like to take this oppurtunity to to give my thoughts on attending Dr. Vic Martel's seminars. I first attended Dr. Martel's seminars in 2014. The events were lively, full of discussion, and a great boost to my understanding of treatment planning implant cases. Ten years later and the seminars continue to add to my dental practice by teaching me advanced thinking when I look at a case or treatment plan. The use of our "own" cases to discuss add so much more understanding and involvement to the seminars.

Dr. Martels exuberent attitude toward teaching the material makes it enjoyable and insightful. He invites questions at every turn and encourages the attendees to contact him at anytime to discuss any case they may have."

Joseph F Verzino, DMD
Waterbury, Connecticut

"My large GP/specialist/lab study club group has had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Martel as our lead instructor/facilitator a number of times over the years. The results with our members have simply been transformative. His style and content are easy to absorb and put into practice and the subject matter always remains current and cutting edge. Implant restorative technique, photography, business modalities, materials and methods--the list goes on as to what they're experts at.

Dr. Martel is a clear national leader in dental education and practice enhancement strategies. I wholeheartedly recommend him if you're looking for an overall growth partner."

Jamie Sheehey
Study Club Consultant, Boston Area

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Welcome

The Martel Academy is dedicated to the advancement of postgraduate education and exists to help improve the dental healthcare of every patient.

In this current time of limited gatherings, we strive to continue our mission with state-of-the-art Virtual Education Meetings to help dentists around the country continue learning in this most difficult time.

Martel Academy was founded over 10 years ago to provide dental education that is fundamental to all aspects of the successful comprehensive restorative dental practice. Each course will teach its participants the essential principles and skills required for total quality dental care. Every speaker has been hand selected and are experts in their fields.

Martel Academy can also completely customize every lecture to meet the needs of the specific audience and can fulfill any number of time requirements from 1-2 hour Virtual Programs to full and half day Live Sessions. We strive to constantly be on the cutting edge of dentistry and help every practice become the best they can be.

Meet Our Speakers

Course Topics

Implant Therapy: When, How and Why? – Dr. Martel

Program Description:
In addition to the actual clinical procedures, diagnosis and treatment planning are essential elements for clinicians to consider in implant treatment. This program will illustrate some of the diagnostics needed prior to considering implant treatment. Treatment options will also be illustrated and discussed.

Program Objectives:
At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

Understand the physical and radiographic examination requirements associated with treatment planning for edentulous and partially edentulous patients
Understand the surgical and restorative components used in implant treatment. Identify patients who may be candidates for implant treatment
Understand any medical concerns that may preclude implant treatment
Identify the essential diagnostic steps required for implant treatment
Discuss specific treatment issues with surgical and dental laboratory colleagues

Restoring the Full Arch Implant Patient – Dr. Martel

Program Description:
As the US population ages, we are seeing a greater number of patients with failing dentitions. With that many are looking for implant therapy. This presents a challenge on the proper treatment planning for each patient. In this course we will discuss the variety of treatment plans for long term success.

Program Objectives:
At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

Understand the physical and radiographic examination requirements associated with treatment planning for edentulous and partially edentulous patients
Understand the surgical and restorative components used in implant treatment
Identify patients who may be candidates for implant treatment. Understand any medical concerns that may preclude implant treatment
Identify the essential diagnostic steps required for implant treatment. Discuss specific treatment issues with surgical and dental laboratory colleagues

The Art and Science of Anterior Implants – Dr. Martel

Course Description:
Implant dentistry is a part of our everyday practice today. There are numerous challenges when restoring an implant in the esthetic zone. The goal of this course is to aid the practitioner in achieving predictable and beautiful implant restoration in the anterior smile.

Program Objectives:
At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

Preservation of bone to enhance esthetics
Understand the surgical and restorative components used in implant treatment
Identify patients who may be candidates for implant treatment
Identify the essential diagnostic steps required for implant treatment
Discuss specific treatment issues with surgical and dental laboratory colleagues

Occlusion in the World of Implant Dentistry – Dr. Martel

Course Description:
In addition to the actual clinical procedures, diagnosis and treatment planning occlusion is an essential element for clinicians to consider in implant treatment. This program will illustrate the occlusal concepts needed prior to and during implant treatment. Treatment options will also be illustrated and discussed.

Program Objectives:
At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

Basic TMJ exam and screening prior to treatment
How to work up a case with occlusion in mind
Identify patients with TMD prior to implant treatment
Taking an accurate CR Bite and Facebow in minutes
Setting occlusions for various implant cases

Occlusion for the General Practice – Dr. Martel

Occlusion for the Dentist - Session I

Why Study Occlusion?
Elements of Occlusion
Occlusal Philosophies
Steps to a Stable Occlusion
Why Centric Relation
Anatomy of the TMJ
Muscles of mastication
The TMJ Exam

All Afternoon sessions will be hands on with students working on each other. Occlusion for the General Dentist - Session II

Articulators
Facebow Transfers
Mounting Models in Centirc Relation
Restoring the Worn Dentition
Round Table Q & A

Comprehensive Implant Restorative Continuum – 5 full-day program – Dr. Martel

Session 1: Implants, How, When, & Why?

Introduction to the CIRC
Rational for Dental Implants
Discovering Implant Patients Within Your Practice
The Art of Communication
Proper Fee Setting to Profit with Dental Implants
Patient Selection and Medical Considerations
Proper Case Work UP for Treatment Planning︎

Sessions 2, 3: The Art of Comprehensive Treatment Planning

Treatment Planning Simple to Complex Implant Cases
Step by Step Sequencing to Proper Treatment Planning
Implant Mapping and Surgical Considerations

Session 4: Successful Implant Prosthetics

Restorative Procedures for Multiple Implant Cases
Abutment Selection in Implant Dentistry
Cementation of Implant Crowns, Good or Bad?
Impression Techniques︎
Cement vs. Screw Retained?
Treatment Plan Additional Cases

Session 5: Occlusion In Implant Dentistry

Treatment Plan Additional Cases
Occlusion in the World of Implant Dentistry︎
Step by Step Final Delivery Procedures︎

This program is designed to dramatically increase the number for implant procedures you perform in your practice and improve the quality and longevity of your final restorations. You will also gain the confidence to treat all your patients in a more comprehensive manner, improving patient overall health and the financial well-being of your practice.

Click Here to Listen to Podcast: How to Grow Your Implant Practice Through Educating Your Referring Doctors

Advanced CIRC – 5 full-day program – Dr. Martel

Course Description:

The Advanced CIRC is a continuation of the Basic CIRC. It is a five-session course, which is most effectively held on a quarterly basis. The purpose of the course is to continue the educational process started in the CIRC with a heavy emphasis on treatment planning of dental implants, practice growth and development. Participants will be encouraged to bring cases to each session for treatment planning. The requirement for treatment planning at least one case still stands. In order for everyone to learn as much as possible, a definite hands-on approach is needed.

Goals and Objectives:

Continuation of the CIRC
To increase proficiency in identifying dental implant patients
To increase proficiency in patient communication
To increase proficiency in treatment planning dental implant patients
To learn to transition patients from teeth to dental implants
Perform hands-on exercises during sessions
To keep up to date with new technologies and technique

Digital Photography / Digital Image Management – Dr. Goldstein

(This course is lecture only. All aspects of digital photography are covered from camera selection and set-up, to computer software set-up demonstrating how to organize, find and share images)

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

Equipment selection and setup for macro photography
Camera setup, lenses, flash systems, and detailed fundamental photography principals
Understanding terminology: white balance, ISO, resolution, file types (JPEG, RAW, TIFF), exposure modes, flash settings, compact flash cards, reformatting, metadata, EXIF data and many, many more
Using photography for patient case presentations and marketing (in-office, web, and social media, etc)
Understanding flashes and the principals of light