Dr. Christopher Marchack
About the Clinical Expert
Dr. Christopher B. Marchack is a 1987 graduate of the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry. He received his prosthodontic certificate, in 1992, from the University of Southern California. Dr. Marchack belongs to numerous professional organizations including the Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Prosthodontics, the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration, and the Southern California Osseointegration Study Club. Dr. Marchack is a fellow of the American College of Dentist and the International College of Dentist.
Academic Qualification
- Graduate of the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry
- Prosthodontic Specialty from the University of Southern California
Publications
- The 10-Year Evolution of Guided Surgery
Christopher B Marchack
- Computed Tomography-Based, Template-Guided Implant Placement and Immediate Loading: An 8-Year Clinical Report
Christopher B Marchack, Peter K Moy
- A subtractive radiographic template for computer-guided surgery
Christopher B Marchack, Allan Charles, Alex J Matosian
- A single appointment protocol to create a partially edentulous CAD/CAM guided surgical template: A clinical report
Christopher B Marchack, Allan Charles, Andreas Pettersson
… among many others.
Awards & Recognition
- In 2008, Dr. Marchack was the recipient of the Judson C. Hickey Scientific Writing Award, given by the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, for the best dental technique article for 2007.
- He is on the editorial review board of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
- Dr. Marchack currently serves as Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Department of Continuing Education.
- He is an adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences
- Clinical Instructor at the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences
- He sits on the editorial review board for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants
… among many others.
StudyClub Topic
Topic
What would you do?… why all patients should have the different options presented to them
Description
A short while ago, my aunt who lives in Canada, sent me an email, in a frantic tone. She said she had just come back from her general dentist after a “cleaning appointment”. During her appointment, she said the doctor came in and said she had to have a tooth extracted and we need to schedule that appointment with the oral surgeon immediately, otherwise there will be pain, discomfort, and infection. When she left the office, an appointment was made with the oral surgeon. My aunt said she was in a blur and things happened so fast. She did not know why, or if the tooth will be replaced. She left the office with great uncertainty.
Patients can be overwhelmed by treatment recommendations suggested at certain times. It can be hard for them to process it. Hence, it is important to clearly communicate the patient with a full condition assessment and explain the exact reason for why a certain treatment option is recommended so that it would make them feel much more at ease with the proposed plan.
Can this scenario happen in our practice or yours? What would you do?… Why?
Learning Objectives
- Discuss why patients should have treatment options?
- Discuss why communication with our patients affects their perceptions?
- Create thoughts for an open discussion
Time
January 21st, 2021
6:30 PM ET to 8:30 PM ET (2 hours)
6:00 PM PT to 8:00 PM PT (2 hours)
CE Credits Offered for this Session: 2
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