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CAD/CAM international C.E. magazine of digital dentistry North America Edition, No. 3, 2016

I 43 CAD/CAM 3_2016 profile_ technology I “The Planmeca FIT system allowed me to connect twolaptopstothePlanMill,”saidCorson,whofound the one room/one laptop setup with his previous CAD/CAM system was limiting his patient care and workflow.“Iwasgoingbetweenrooms,sobeingable to add a second laptop was huge. Plus, the Planmeca FIT is a great product. The break-even point is so low, and I make money every month having that unit. It’s had such a big impact on our practice that we are close to buying a second PlanMill 40.” Restorations placed on implants are still sent out to a lab, but the doctor utilizes Planmeca Romexis® and DDX software, which shortens the process by at leastaweekand,inhisopinion,createsbetter-fitting, more precise restorations. _Rapid growth in staff, space and hours When Corson opened the practice in November 2011, he employed just one assistant and one front- desk employee. He performed all procedures, from simple cleanings to complex procedures. During the next few years, he added several hygi- enists,completedtheothertwooperatoriesandwel- comed Dr. Kyle Miller into the practice. Henry Schein helpedCorsonwiththevaluationofthepracticeand in drafting the associate agreement with Miller. In 2013, Corson broke through a wall to expand into adjacent space and added three more operato- ries, bringing the total to eight. “One of my favorite things about the practice is looking down the hallway into the new treatment area,” Corson said. “Now that we’ve maximized the space, we are offering extended hours.” Corson and Miller work on a split-shift schedule, with Corson working 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Miller working 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. These expanded hours are convenientforpatientsandallowthedoctorstofully utilize all of the treatment rooms. _Ultimate goal to expand to multiple locations Withnofurtherexpansionspossibleinthecurrent space, Corson’s next goal is to expand his business through the acquisition of additional offices, and he would like to eventually have six locations under the Corson Dentistry banner. In addition to operating a successful dental business, he also finds himself sharing his expertise in technology, lecturing about the Planmeca FIT restorative system at dental events and sharing his approach to integrated technology in his practice. “Many young dentists who have started or want to start their own practices want to meet with him and pick his brain,” confirms Stanislawski.“They con- stantly seek him out, and he has a very open-door policy.” Corson maintains his mission is simple: offer comfortable, compassionate and convenient care to all patients. It must be working, because many patients drive a long way to see him. His successful formula—personality,goodsystemsandstaff,anda great location — has proven itself, beyond a doubt. _ Dr. Corson invested in the Planmeca ProMax to provide precision 3-D imaging to his patients. The powerful Planmeca Romexis Software offers patients a comprehensive view of their diagnosis.

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