Description
Join the experts at Spear for a two-day event (Recorded) focused on helping you learn how to better treatment plan and present the plan to your patients to increase case acceptance.
During this in-person workshop held at Spear’s beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, campus, you will learn from Dr. Frank Spear, Dr. Gregg Kinzer, and Dr. Ricardo Mitrani how to use treatment-planning decision trees, and gain confidence and understanding in knowing which treatment options are available for common and complex dental problems.
You Will Learn:
- How to work with a decision tree: A road map that walks a clinician through all the treatment options for a specific problem and provides them with the risks and benefits of each treatment option. Also, a step-by-step process of what to evaluate clinically to determine which option may be best for your patient.
- More than 20 decision trees: Covering everything from excessive or inadequate tooth display to a single missing central incisor and what needs to be evaluated to select the best method of replacement.
- How each decision tree is designed around a key set of clinical parameters, and by learning those parameters, each time you have a case with those problems the same decision tree can help you work through the treatment-planning process.
- Which decision tree is appropriate for the case you are treatment planning, along with the parameters involved in that tree. Each decision tree includes photos of patients with the condition. By comparing photos of your patient with those in the decision tree, you can quickly identify if this is the appropriate tree to work with.
- How to show and discuss the different treatment options with your patients so they are engaged in the process, not scared away, yet understand the risks and benefits of treatment. For each technique addressed by the decision trees there are before and after example photos.
- The importance of predicting the outcome of treatment prior to commencing treatment, and what are realistic outcomes for many different treatment options we have today, specifically concerning the restoration of worn dentitions and tooth replacement in the esthetic zone.
- How new techniques and materials may change the predictability of many of our treatment options in the future.
- How to set fees for complex interdisciplinary type cases.
The Art of Treatment Planning and Case Presentation
Presented By: Dr. Frank Spear, Dr. Gregg Kinzer, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani
1 Video – Duration: 12 hours – File size: 1.9 GB










"This course has been incredibly helpful in guiding me through the process of comprehensive treatment planning. I’ve learned how to present orthodontic options in a way that resonates with my patients, leading to better outcomes and increased satisfaction."
"The course is practical and full of real-world examples. I love how the instructors break down the psychology of case acceptance and give actionable steps to improve both planning and presenting treatment to patients. It’s a game-changer for my practice."
"This course has helped me think about treatment planning in a more systematic way. The focus on organizing cases and presenting them effectively has allowed me to significantly improve patient understanding and treatment acceptance."
"I’ve always struggled with presenting cosmetic cases, but after taking this course, I now feel more confident in explaining options to patients. The course’s emphasis on patient psychology and communication was especially beneficial."
"I now have a clear structure to follow when planning treatments, and the way I present options to my patients has completely changed. This course has increased my patients’ trust and my ability to articulate complex dental procedures in an understandable way."
"The Art of Treatment Planning and Case Presentation is an essential course for any dentist. It provides solid strategies for both clinical planning and patient communication. The results in my practice have been immediate—patients now fully understand and accept their treatment plans."
"The course gave me a much better understanding of how to present long-term treatment plans, especially when dealing with periodontal treatments that require multiple steps. The patient communication techniques were especially helpfu
"This course was a revelation! It taught me how to create more cohesive and detailed treatment plans while also focusing on how to present them in an engaging way. My patients are more confident in the treatment process thanks to these techniques."
"I’ve always found case presentations to be challenging, but this course taught me how to simplify complex cases and communicate them clearly to patients. My case acceptance rate has gone up significantly since I applied what I learned here."
"As an orthodontist, treatment planning can be complex, but this course provided tools to streamline the process. The tips on presenting treatment plans to patients in a way that makes them feel heard and understood have made a huge difference in my practice."
"The course goes beyond just planning—it’s about crafting a narrative around the treatment. I now present treatment plans in a more structured and patient-friendly manner, which has led to better patient engagement and satisfaction."
"I’ve been practicing for over 20 years, and this course provided fresh insights into treatment planning. The practical tips on case presentation were especially helpful—now my patients understand their options clearly and feel more confident in proceeding."
"The focus on both the art and science of treatment planning really stood out to me. I’ve learned how to better explain treatment options to patients, making them more involved in the decision-making process. This course has been invaluable."
"The course provides an incredible framework for organizing treatment plans and presenting them effectively to patients. I now feel much more confident in discussing complex cases, which has led to increased case acceptance and patient trust."
"This course completely transformed the way I approach treatment planning. The step-by-step methodology taught by the instructors allowed me to create comprehensive plans for complex cases with ease. Highly recommended!"