Dr. Lori Trost
915 S. Main
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-6161

Style of Dentistry – Conservative esthetic – minimally invasive
Style of Presenting – Energizing the audience, especially teams

Upcoming Schedule | Lecture Topics


Dr. Lori Trost maintains a private practice in Columbia, IL that merges contemporary esthetic dentistry with a minimally invasive approach to patient care. Her writings and vision for dentistry have found her published in JADA; Canadian Journal of Oral Health, Dental Economics, WDJ, RDH, Dental Town, and a variety of manufacturer journals. She is a REALITY evaluator and a past editor of WDJ, Woman Dentist Journal. Lori also regularly participates on a variety of Key Influencer Panels.

Most recently, Dr. Trost has founded pinktooth.net – the online resource for all women in dentistry. This entrepreneurial effort has been recognized by the ADA in honoring her with a Shils Foundation Award for Leadership and Vision.

Dr. Trost is a member of the ADA, AGD, and is a Fellow in the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics. Lori not only values the need for continuing education, but also actively participates, lectures and instructs on a variety of dental procedures, products, technology, and team integration.

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Lecture Topics

Blood, Sweat, & Smiles
“How to Create an Energized and Harmonized Dental Team”

This course involves concepts, methods, and motivation required to create extra-ordinary dental teams. Appreciate dental team members’ potential as a whole, but more importantly the synergy benefit of individual roles. Dentists will learn to develop the intricate balance with their team that is predictable and profitable, while recognizing the differences between accountability and admiration. Team members will discover personal empowerment and savvy techniques to attain professional satisfaction. Participants should expect to easily implement these ideas and methods upon returning to their practices to achieve the ultimate roadmap for practice success!


Course recommendation:
For all team members

The Use and Do’s of Current Dental Products
“Learn to Integrate, Master and Personalize Today’s Clinical Products”

Today’s products require a constant updating and knowledge curve that can sometimes be not only confusing, but mind-boggling. This course is designed to simplify for team members what’s on the market, when and why to use it, and how the patient can benefit from your choices.


Course recommendation:
Dentists, hygienists, assistants

 

Preserve and Conserve
Current Methodology for Caries Detection and Treatment

Leave behind the antiquated mindset of dental caries detection and treatment. Learn new technologies and methods to diagnose changes in tooth structure and the oral environment. Discover current products that answer to evidence based dentistry. Understand the unique balance that exists for each patient and their own challenges to preserve and maintain tooth structure and oral wellness for a lifetime.


Course recommendation:
Dentists, hygienists, assistants

Move It and Smile
“Easy Techniques to Implement Minor Tooth Movement into Your Practice”

Find out what minor esthetic tooth movement is and how you, your patients, and practice can benefit. Become skilled at case selection, tray fabrication, and tooth movement. Leave prepared to implement these easy and predictable esthetic outcomes in your practice while energizing your team.

Course recommendation:
For all team members

 

How to Make a Great First Impression

This course will help the practitioner and dental assistant to better prepare, isolate, and navigate making good impressions. Learn about what materials are best suited for predictable results and eliminate a variety of factors that cause impression failures. Gain confidence with new found techniques and watch your lab become more impressed!

Course recommendation:
For all team members



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