Dr. Marc Geissberger


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Dr. Marc Geissberger was born in San Francisco and raised in Marin County. He attended Marin Catholic High School. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, California. After completing his undergraduate degree he attended the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1991. While in dental school he served as class president his first two years and as student body president during his final year. Additionally, he was elected into Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Tau Kappa Omega dental honor societies for scholastic excellence. In 1994 Dr. Geissberger earned a Masters of Arts in Educational Psychology from the University of the Pacific School of Education.

Dr. Geissberger has practiced in Marin since 1991. He splits his time equally between his private practice and teaching at University of the Pacific where he currently is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry. He has maintained a faculty appointment continuously since 1991.

Dr. Geissberger has been awarded fellowship in the International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He has won several teaching awards and completed a fellowship with the American Dental Education Association’s Leadership Institute. He has served at the President, President-Elect and Vice President of both the Supreme Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon and University of the Pacific’s Alumni Association. He currently serves as Pacific’s treasurer.

Dr Geissberger teaches several continuing education courses for fellow practitioners. He has presented 85 lectures and hands-on workshops to colleagues in the United States, Canada and Taiwan. He has co-authored and published 6 scientific papers and is currently writing a text book on Aesthetic Dentistry.

Dr Geissberger enjoys time spent with his wife, Christine and their three children, Justin, Robbie, and Annika. They enjoy travel, golf, gardening, and working on old cars. Dr. Geissberger also enjoys painting. You can see several of his works hanging in the dental office.

Lecture Topics

Mastering the Placement of Direct Posterior Restorations

This course can be given as full day program or half-day program. The program can be a lecture only course or a combined lecture and hands-on program.

The evolution of composite resins has ushered in a new age of restorative dentistry. With the increasing complexity of resin bonding systems and composite resins clinicians are constantly challenged to keep up with this rapidly developing and exciting area of restorative dentistry. This course is designed to help clinicians achieve a high level of success with the placement and longevity of modern restorative materials. During this program clinicians will learn how to:

  • Assess new materials
  • Differentiate between various bonding systems
  • Maximize preparation design for both longevity and esthetics
  • Select proper shades and opacities of materials
  • Place composite effectively
  • Select appropriate matrix systems
  • Establish optimal proximal contacts
  • Create Life-like occlusal anatomy
  • Finish and polish composite to a life-like luster

Clinicians will leave this program armed with numerous clinical tips and techniques that can quickly be adapted into clinical practice. Additionally, clinicians will have the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions when selecting restorative materials.

Mastering the Placement of Direct Anterior Restorations

Full Day or Half-day Lecture Outline

New materials emerge on the market on a regular basis. Clinicians are constantly challenged to make informed decisions regarding what techniques and materials should be incorporated into their daily practice for the direct restoration of anterior teeth. While this is often a daunting task, this course will provide clinicians with the necessary information to make informed decisions regarding material and technique selection for restoring anterior teeth with composite resin. Through the use of clinical video, this program will outline several clinical protocols that can be easily and successfully incorporated into even the busiest of practices. During this program clinicians will learn how to:

 

  • Assess new materials
  • Select the appropriate bonding systems
  • Maximize preparation design for both longevity and esthetics
  • Select proper shades and opacities of materials
  • Layer materials to establish flawless results
  • Select appropriate matrix systems
  • Establish optimal proximal contacts
  • Create Life-like occlusal anatomy
  • Establish a life-like finish on anterior restorations

Clinicians will leave this course with several clinical techniques that can be readily incorporated into any clinical setting. This program is designed to assist clinicians by demystifying material selection and placement.

Mastering the Placement of Anterior Composite Restorations: a hands-on Program

Full Day or Half-day Outline

The evolution of composite resins has ushered in a new age of restorative dentistry. With the increasing complexity of resin bonding systems, composite resins and the increased esthetic demands of today’s patients, clinicians are constantly challenged to keep up with this rapidly developing and exciting area of restorative dentistry. This course is designed to help clinicians achieve a high level of success with the placement and longevity of anterior composite restorations. Special attention will be placed on creating appropriate tooth preparations and material placement to create invisible, life-like restorations. During this program clinicians will learn how to:

 

  • Assess new materials
  • Differentiate between various bonding systems
  • Maximize preparation design for both longevity and esthetics
  • Select proper shades and opacities of materials
  • Place composite effectively
  • Select appropriate matrix systems
  • Establish optimal tooth morphology
  • Create life-like tooth anatomy
  • Finish and polish composite to a high luster

 

Clinicians will leave this program armed with numerous clinical tips and techniques that can quickly be adapted into clinical practice. Additionally, clinicians will have the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions when selecting restorative materials.

 

Treatment Planning, Designing and Delivering Complex Restorative and Multidisciplinary Cases

This course can be given as full day program or half-day program. If the audience size is under 50 individuals, Turning Point audience participation devises will be used.

Full Day or Half-day Lecture Outline.

Treatment planning, designing and managing complex restorative and esthetic cases can be a daunting task. While each practitioner may have their own treatment preferences, several universal design and treatment principles can be applied to the treatment of all complex cases. These principles will be introduced through this exciting, interactive presentation using cases that include multidisciplinary needs and diligent management to achieve optimal results. Sequencing treatment with multiple specialties (orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and endodontics) will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed on specific techniques and design concepts to aid practitioners in achieving optimal functional and esthetic results.

During this program clinicians will learn how to:


  • Diagnose a variety of complex clinical situations
  • Sequence complex cases to optimize clinical outcomes
  • Design a case with the final product in mind
  • Select appropriate materials based on functional needs and esthetics
  • Manage and quarterback all members of the treating team, including specialists
  • Work effectively with laboratory support team to achieve lasting, esthetic results
  • Optimize case acceptance through an increased understanding various patient types

 

Clinicians will leave this course with a greater understanding on the appropriate steps necessary to manage complex cases.

 

Photography in Clinical Practice

This course can be given as full day program or half-day program. It is best suited for a class size of between 20-40. This course is given as a hands-on program.

Full Day or Half-day Lecture and Hands-on Outline.

 

Photography is now an integral part of the modern dental practice. This powerful tool is essential for patient communication, case documentation and optimal growth of the dental practice. With the use of digital cameras and color printers, clinicians can create quality images quickly and inexpensively. This course is designed to train beginning to intermediate dental photographers on the proper techniques to obtain quality intra and extra oral dental images. Particular emphasis will be place on exposure, framing and composition. Clinicians will be exposed to numerous “point and shoot” and DSLR camera systems. Additionally, the necessary camera equipment will be discussed including: photographic backgrounds, cheek and lip retractors, ring flashes, and photographic contractors. The techniques in capturing various dental images will be discussed and outlined in a simple, easy to follow technique. During this program clinicians will learn how to:

 

  • Select the appropriate camera equipment for their particular needs
  • Capture well-exposed, quality dental images
  • Program and set-up cameras to optimize depth of field
  • Use digital dental images to increase case acceptance
  • Select the appropriate printer systems and photographic paper

 

Health, Nutrition and Exercise for the Dentist, Their Staff and Patients

This Lecture course can be given as full day program or half-day program.

 

Roughly 30% of all Americans are now considered overweight. The number of morbidly obese individuals has increased every year from the time statistics have been recorded. America’s appetite is steadily increasing. Couple this with the fact that most Americans have jobs that require little to no physical activity and you have an alarming situation. This course will outline the health crisis facing Americans and discuss the potential role dentists can play in assisting their staff and patients in working towards total systemic health. The evidence that has emerged in the last decade linking dental health and systemic health is now irrefutable. Dentists are now viewed as an integral part of the total health care team and often the first to identify potentially life-threatening conditions. As role models to our staff and patients, it is essential that we adopt a healthy life style and mirror the behavior we desire for out patients. This course will discuss the steps all can take to achieve optimal health and physical well-being. During this program clinicians will learn how to:


  • Establish a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their family
  • Encourage staff and patients to modify behaviors to increase their own physical health
  • Set measurable exercise and dietary goals to optimize results
  • Discuss diet, nutrition and systemic health with their patients
  • Relate diet and exercise to oral health
  • Motivate patients to change modifiable behaviors to improve their oral and systemic health
  • Live a healthy, active lifestyle and promote healthy living to their staff and patients

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