Testimonials
When I first heard about the H and H impression technique in the early 90's, I was firmly entrenched in full arch hydrocolloid in green stone. and trimming every one of my own dies. Howard our hydrocolloid rep was very friendly, and using hydrocolloid, although it was quite labor intensive to pour each model within 10 minutes of removing it from the snaky black cooling hoses, made me feel that I was part of a sacred, ancient fraternity of professionals on a quest to achieve perfection in the form and function of the masticatory system. I dutifully sneered at anything that was not fully metal clad, and not fully heated and tempered when it came to impression materials.
I wish my patients had been more vocal, because now that I have turned coat and switched camps my prosthetics patients are saying to me "do I have to have that mouthful with the rubber hose again?" If I only knew then what I know now.
Eliminating immediate pouring, trimming, die ditching, taking two full arch and two quadrant impressions has allowed my patients and I to regain at least 90 minutes of our own free time per crown.
The truth is, I don't miss packing cord for one minute, and neither do my patients. I don't miss giving palatals for each crown prep. I certainly don't miss the setup and breakdown of the hydrocolloid conditioner, and the constant water replenishment. I do miss the lemon lime smell though. It smelled like a combination perfume shop and fish house.
In any case, now that my routine crown prep and buildup appointment is less than 50 minutes, even in a bloody field, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Hoos.
I came late to the party, but I think I made a grand entrance. My production shot up by no less than 20% after I adopted the H and H technique. I tried it slowly. I didn't trust it at first, so I tinkered with it every which way. I soon came to realize however, that the H and H technique was not only the equal of any 10 year old double cord packing hydrocolloid technique, it far surpassed it.
Marginal details that had torn off with hydrocolloid remained intact and resplendent with H and H. Lo and behold, vertical perio pockets on what I thought were non involved teeth became self evident. Arrestin started to become part of my crown and bridge armamentarium.
As I became more proficient with taking impressions in horrifically bloody fields, I realized that I could actually take an impression in an open flapped osseous periodontal surgical site. My first osseous surgery and 3 unit bridge prep and impression was so successful, that my patient actually complained that the total number of visits including surgery, prep, suture removal, and insert was an outrageous three. She wanted the whole thing done in two visits. No use telling her that my prior protocol involved 6 months and 8 visits. I had a hard time talking to her at all, I was so speechless whey I did the final cementation. The tissue was pink and perfect. The interproximal looked virginal, as if no #15 blade or diamond bur had ever passed that way before.
So when I saw Dr Hoos was lecturing in New York at Becker Parkin, I resolved to see him talk, and if possible to meet the good Doctor.
Most great speakers love their audiences. They like to warm up by talking about dentistry. Dr Hoos, no exception started the same way. Sprawling his 6 foot 5 frame in a borrowed chair, his folksy charm warmed up the group 15 minutes before show time.
The lecture, to my relief, was as rewarding as the technique to which I had wholeheartedly subscribed. We touched on electric handpieces, patient management, bon mots of plastic surgeons, life style choices, shade matchers, tweaking labs to make that emergency crown in 24 hours, IITYWTMWYIMAD and IADETYS, checkbook presentations, Pascal Magne, Dental Phobia and Hypnosis, Painless Injections, cheek retractors which induce CR, ovate pontics, impression trays, cement vs. adhesion, emergency patients, Snow White, vocabulary, BisTite, Die Spacers, Dentures, Albert Ellis, Dolar Space, HIP plane, Dr Knebelman, Hand thumb OVD, Gothic Arch tracing, Multiple Occlusal and Restorative Schemes, Palfique, Microscopes, Gratia, NTI, TMD, Schuyler, Dawson LVI, mylar, T-Scan, Acculiner, Wehmer, and scads more.
By the time 4:15 rolled around, I had accumulated several valuable tokens from the day. I had writers cramp. I had at least 10 or 15 gems to put to use right away. I had been reassured that the field of dentistry is ever broadening, always engaging, and I was traveling on the right tack. And I met in person a great dentist who in sharing his accumulated storehouse of knowledge laced with inventiveness and creativity is casting a broad swath of light on the sometimes shadowy field of dentistry.
Thanks Dr. Hoos. Keep up the good work. It sure is appreciated.
Robert Korwin, DMD
I took Jeffrey's course in LV this past weekend on implants for the general dentist.
I have to recommend to everyone that is even remotely interested in learning to place implants yourself to run immediately and sign up for this course. It is chuck full of pertinent info. He discusses several systems and why he prefers the ones he uses. He gives several case photo demos. Shows how to place implants and why it is well within the realm of GP's to be placing the implants ourselves. I walked away from this course with a very broad base of information and understanding of placing implants. I was impressed with the entire course. It was well planned and executed. The course materials were easy to follow and understand. The course did not give enough info for me to feel comfortable to rush home and place an implant today, however, I have the tools and understanding to at least begin to look for cases that I can do instead of the OS.
There were maybe 8 vendors there that gave remarkable deals to get involved with the basic systems. The Bien Air electric handpiece is phenomenal. It sliced through a pennny like it was butter.
There were 3 implant vendors there. I signed up for a mini residency course at a HUGE discount. Now I just have to find a patient that I want to spend a couple of days with!
There is just too much to say on the positve side for the course. Next time you see Jeffrey giving a course it would be in your best interest to think long and hard and then just sign up for it. He is an excellent speaker. The material was well presented in an informative and interesting manner. I never felt like taking a nap once!!!! That has to say something for Jeffrey!! He kept everyone's interest and attention.
Those that do your own sedations....... you can place an implant and take the final impression during the first sedation appointment!! Then 3 or so months later have the patient back for a simple crown cementaion!! Are you interested yet????
Dear Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Hoos,
It was a real pleasure to attend a lecture you gave in the Howard Beach area a while ago. It was presented through your friend, Dr. Mike Geuskin. I know you meet a lot of people, so I don't know if you recall who I am.
Your lecture was most informative, sorry if I asked too many questions. It's quite obvious you are full of talent and ready to show it. Thanks so much!!
Howard A. Cohen, D.D.S
Comments from Dr. Hoos'
Implantology for the General Practice Seminar:
- Wonderful experience in learning - more "fun" than work. My "learning" brain was turned on with hopes of an even more fulfilling professional life.
- A Fantastic and Worthwhile seminar. Dr. Hoos is a motivational speaker who inspires general dentists to go to the next level of placing implants. I am ready to start on my new adventure of placing implants & feel very excited about all the new procedures ahead.
- A great seminar for all dentists who think they may someday want to get started placing their own implants. It will motivate you to get going even sooner than you think!
- After seeing many articles on implants I decided to take another course on Implantology for the General Practice by Dr. Jeffrey Hoos. I took my first course on implants several years ago with Core-Vent implants and I did place them for about 1 year. After taking his course I found that placement is much simpler and more predictable. He has a great course and if you are thinking about placing implants in your practice, his course should be one of the first you must take.
- I learned a lot about implants, patient management & dentistry. Jeff is an entertaining & knowledgeable lecturer who tells you of his successes - and his failures. I didn't yawn once! That makes it good in my book.
- As a novice in the field of implants I think Dr. Hoos' course is an excellent introduction to both mini-implants and root form implants.
- Jeff's seminar was both enlightening and entertaining. Not only building my confidence for doing implants, but he gave practical tips to make dentistry easier and more enjoyable for years to come.
- Great course!!! It was a beautiful day in Vegas and I enjoyed the course so much I wouldn't think about leaving until the end.
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