Dr. Leonard Hess began teaching continuing education courses in 2005, and the topics include occlusion, smile design, treatment planning, preparation design, and practice integration of complete dentistry.
He’s taught full-day continuing education courses at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s national meeting, The Greater New York Dental Meeting, AACD National Meeting, Pacific Dental Conference, Ontario Dental Association meeting, and The Yankee Dental Conference.
Dr. Hess also has taught courses in Japan, Germany, Poland, China, and Canada.
Dr. Hess is currently serving as the Senior Clinical Director at The Dawson Academy. He also owns Union County Center for Comprehensive Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Complete Examinations in Dentistry
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How To Track Key Dental Practice Performance Metrics
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Top Phone Greeting Tips for Dental Practices
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How to Master a Complete Dental Examination
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How Do You Know If You Achieved Centric Relation?
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TMJ 101: The Best TMD Treatment Options For Dentists
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What is Fremitus and Why Should You Check For It?
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Dentist Education: How Do I Predictably Prep Second Molars?
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Sequencing a Full-Mouth Rehab: Anterior or Posteriors First?
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Q&A with Dr. Hess: Patients Who Have More Pain After Wearing a B-Splint
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How to Best Work with Patients on Clear Aligners
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Misconceptions about Dental Insurance
By: Teresa Duncan One of the big issues that new dentists face is learning the ins and outs of insurance — it’s a lot of paperwork! A lot of dentists find themselves confused fighting a mountain of red tape. 4 Common Dental Insurance Misconceptions In case this sounds like you, here are four common misconceptions…
The Real Cost to Acquire a Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen The dental school graduate is ready to acquire a dental practice and wants to understand how much it really costs: You have been a dental school graduate for the last five years and have been working as an associate in someone’s dental practice. The clinical skills you have learned have gotten you…
Clinic Advice for D3s & D4s
By: Savannah Craig Starting clinic can come with a lot of conflicting feelings. It is exciting to finally be treating patients, but it can also be a stressful experience. Everyone enters clinic with a different level of confidence, skill, and a unique patient pool. Treating patients can be a very rewarding experience, but it can…
The hidden cost to acquire a dental practice
By: Bruce Bryen A dental school graduate that has worked as an associate and learned from a mentor or owner may now be looking for that first dental practice acquisition. There are many things to think through before buying a dental practice, since this is probably the largest purchase and borrowing step that has ever been…
Does Your Back Hurt? This Simple Product Can Save Your Back!
By: Amber Auger, RDH Near to my heart is helping hygienists have healthier, happier careers, and I believe it starts with an honest assessment of our health. It’s difficult to find joy at work when dealing with back pain, and sadly most hygienists report chronic pain. Previously, I’ve shared my experience working in a small…
5 Tips to Quit a Dental Practice with Grace
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Advice for Applying to a GPR / AEGD Program
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What To Do the Summer Before Dental School
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Imposter Syndrome as a Dental Student
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