Dr. John Flucke
209 NW Blue Parkway
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
816-525-7373

Style of Dentistry – High tech and cosmetic dentistry
Style of Presenting– Highly interactive – fun – high techs

Upcoming Schedule | Lecture Topics


Dr. John Flucke is a general dentist in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He has been involved with computers, the Internet and computerized dentistry for 13 years.

Dr. Flucke is a Technology Evangelist for the dental professional. He serves as Technology Editor to Dental Practice Report and is the Technology Editor for the Missouri Dental Association publication, Focus MDA. He has also been a featured author in numerous other dental publications. As Web Anchor and Editor at Large for www.dentalproducts.net, he features cutting edge products during his “Going to the Show” segments for DPR@ctive in which he does video interviews with manufacturers about their latest products at the largest trade shows. These digital videos are then available for viewing via streaming video from dentalproducts.net.

He consults with many high tech dental manufacturers and provides feedback on clinical usage of new techniques and devices.
Dr. Flucke has spoken at many major dental meetings including the ADA Annual Session, Greater New York Dental Meeting, The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, The Yankee Dental Congress, and the Chicago MidWinter Meeting.

Dr. Flucke is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is Immediate Past President of the Greater Kansas City Dental Society and is Chairman of the Missouri State Peer Review Committee.

Upcoming Schedule

11/05/2010 High Tech


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Lecture Topics
Clinical Applications of Dental Lasers Lasers are gaining popularity in dentistry, but questions still abound. Spend a ½ day lecture with Dr. John Flucke and learn what lasers can do for your patients and your practice. Procedures, techniques, and the science behind the different devices available will be presented in an objective and easy to understand interactive presentation. Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the laser wavelengths available for dentistry
  • Learn procedures each type of laser can perform
  • Learn the science & why lasers work
  • Learn tips & tricks to make laser procedures easier
  • Leave with an understanding of lasers th
    • at can guide your clinical usage or purchasing decision

Predictable Low Stress Endodontics for the General Practitioner
In this hand on course, learn how to make endodontics, predictable, profitable, and low stress.  Dr. Flucke will cover topics such as: diagnosis, canal location, instrumentation, irrigants, intra-canal medicaments and obturation.  As a general practitioner Dr. Flucke understands the endodontic challenges faced by other “in the trenches” GPs.

Course Benefits include:

·         Proper Case Selection
·         Learn Diagnostic techniques
·         Isolation Tips and Tricks
·         Learn Instrumentation Techniques
·         Irrigation choices and delivery
·         Obturation Technique

 

Practice Digital Dentistry in the Operatory of the Future – Burn Electrons, not your Stomach Lining
Learn the advantages and the design of a digital operatory.  See a real-world scenario of a fully integrated digital operatory and how technology can improve patient treatment and increase efficiency.

Dr. Flucke will cover the design, devices, and strategy of bringing all aspects of technology to your fingertips.  Spend a fun and interactive half day with dentistry’s “Technology Evangelist”.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn digital operatory design
2. Learn digital treatment strategies
3. Learn to increase efficiency
4. Learn to give patients a “Wow” experience with technology 

 

Firewalls to Prevent Front Office Fraud
Don’t think it can’t happen to you!  Dr. Flucke will discuss common sense and high tech ways to help protect your office from embezzlement and theft through security in your front office area.  Topics include office policies, needed reports, electronic monitoring, electronic & computer security, and real world stories of how fraud has been committed.  You will leave with a level of comfort in how to prevent fraud and theft from happening in your office.

  • Learn essential reports to review
  • Learn ways to improve computer security
  • Learn ways to avoid outside threats
  • Learn ways to use technology to keep your finances secure

 

A Complete Guide to High Tech Dentistry in a Paperless Office
Learn strategies for total integration of digital dentistry and digital records.  Dr. Flucke will cover all the necessary components and techniques of converting a paper based office to a digital one, including the high tech operatory.
Some of the topics covered include: backup strategies, conversion from paper to digital charts, digital radiography, digital operatory layout, digital patient registration, digital record keeping, efficiency and organizational advantages, and more.


Day-to-Day Technology that can Improve your Practice
Learn about many technologies that can improve your efficiency and patient care.  Learn about digital operatories and lasers.  However, there are many pieces of the “technology puzzle” and not all require a huge investment in financial resources or staff training.  Dr. Flucke will also cover digital drug databases, advances in endodontics, and insights into different products to decrease your stress level while raising your quality of care.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Advantages of digital operatories
2. Uses of different laser wavelengths
3. Advantages of digital drug databases
4. Cutting Edge Endodontic Products
5. Affordable High Tech “pearls”



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