Episode 564 · May 15, 2024

Opening the VDO is Simple and Fast: Gives You Prosthetic Convenience and is Good For Your Patients!

Opening the VDO is Simple and Fast: Gives You Prosthetic Convenience and is Good For Your Patients!

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Dr. Stephanie Vondrak

Dr. Stephanie Vondrak

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Dr. Vondrak believes education is paramount to comprehensive patient care and has pursued over 600 hours of post-doctorate education in TMD, occlusion, orthodontics, and sleep apnea including the Pankey Institute, the Schuster Center, and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Dr. Stephanie Vondrak owns and operates a private practice in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Advanced services offered in her practice include: Temporomandibular Joint Therapy, Sleep Apnea Appliances, Orthodontics, Invisalign, cosmetic and therapeutic Botox/Xeomin, injections, Craniofacial Growth Appliances, ALF therapy, and Cosmetic/Rehabilitative Dentistry.

Credentialed, Dr. Stephanie Vondrak has earned Fellowship Status with American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and Diplomate status by the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. In addition, Dr. Vondrak is recognized as a premier provider for Invisalign orthodontics, is a Key Opinion Leader for Tokuyama.

Dr. Stephanie Vondrak has published numerous articles on the benefits of wellness-driven dental care including the Omaha World Herald, Livewell Nebraska and Metro Quarterly. Dr. Vondrak is honored to lecture for the University of Nebraska Medical Center General Practice and Oral Surgery Residencies and advanced educational programs for Creighton University. In 2013, Dr. Vondrak was chosen by the Midlands Business Journal as a "40 under 40" award recipient for excellence in professional development as an entrepreneur.

Episode Summary

We've all seen patients with a worn dentition with loss of vertical dimension of occlusion. Is this a big deal? Well, it can cause TMJ issues and even sleep issues. And when it comes to preparing a single crown, we're often challenged with little occlusal clearance. So what is the simplest and best way to open up the VDO prior to doing your restorative dentistry? To tell us all about it is our guest Dr. Stephanie Vondrak. Dr. Vondrak owns and operates a private practice in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She has pursued over 600 hours of post-doctorate education in TMD, occlusion, orthodontics, and sleep apnea including the Pankey Institute, the Schuster Center, and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.

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dentaldentistViva Learning OriginalsCrown/Bridge/Veneers/IndirectDirect RestorativesOral Medicine

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