Do I have to offer general anesthesia to treat my patients?
- No, you don’t!
- There are ways to utilize oral sedation, IV sedation, and/or hire an independent contractor.
About
Meet Dr. Maureen Toal
Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry
Dr. Toal graduated dental school from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Then she completed her General Practice Residency at John Cochran VA Medical Center and Reavis Barracks, VA. Her four-year preceptorship was at Lutheran Medical Center. She started in private practice with her father in St. Louis, learning clinical skills and hospital dentistry.
In 1990, Dr. Toal moved to Arizona. In 1996, she set up a one-of-a-kind operating room in her dental facility that allows her to utilize all forms of anesthesia.
Dr. Toal has the unique ability to treat her patients in a hospital setting and has had hospital privileges at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Paradise Valley Hospital, and Abrazo Scottsdale.
Dr. Toal has combined hundreds of hours of continuing education with more than 30 years of practical hands-on experience to create “Toal Method.” This 3-day course was designed to empower dentists to treat all types of patients using all forms of anesthesia in a safe, predictable and stress-free manner.
Toal Method seminars also focus on the operational efficiency of using anesthesia for improved practice profitability.
An Introduction to Toal Method
Our 3-Day Seminar
This 3-day seminar is a comprehensive course that will teach dentists and their auxiliary how to increase their production, reduce their stress, and deliver better predictable results for their patients.
Course contents:
- How to use all forms of anesthesia with the support of skilled medical dental professionals, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
- PROPER MAGNIFICATION
- 6 HANDED DENTAL PROCEDURES
- Clinical organizational skills
- Clinical checklists for predictability
- Comprehensive treatment planning
- Treat the mouth like one organ system, removing all infection, giving balance of stresses and increase strength and function in the oral cavity
- Proper use of antibiotics
- View HANDS ON PROCEDURES WITH A LIVE PATIENT UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA
Our Online Course
This online course is a 2-hour long course and allows one to learn at their own pace with easy online access.
Course contents:
- TREATING THE MOUTH AS ONE ORGAN SYSTEM
- PROPER USE ANTIBIOTICS/MEDICATIONS
- USE OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
- USE OF 6 HANDED DENTISTRY
- INTRODUCTORY COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT PLANNING
- A WAY OF TEACHING HOW TO TREAT PATIENTS COMPREHENSIVELY USING ALL FORMS OF ANESTHESIA
Price: $499 per licensed dentist; $299 for dental students and residents
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and how am I going to get these patients to treat?
- You will start with your own patients and implement TM to increase your production.
- When you become proficient with TM, you can offer your services to dentists who are limited, treat them, and then you can refer back to that referring dentist; it is a win-win for all parties.
Currently I don't do root canals; will this course show me how?
No. Yet, how to hire an independent contractor is discussed in detail.
Do I have to have 6 handed dentistry to deliver treatment under IV?
No, you don’t have to. Yet, I find the benefits of 6 handed dentistry increases your production, decreases fatigue and stress, and allows for an overall positive experience for the patient staff and operator.
Is a hygiene assistant really profitable?
- Yes.
- The patient is in the chair for a lesser amount of time.
- The assistant can take x-rays, clean up, and set up while the hygienist performs the bulk of the cleaning; this decreases workload on all parties.
I already planned my large cases to reduce the amount of patient visits, so what is the difference between what you will be teaching and what I do in my office?
- I am offering a more organized approach to clinical dental procedures comprehensively. This includes periodontics, endodontics, restorative, crown and bridge, oral surgery, and implant planning.
- The course teaches more organized methods with six handed dental staff procedures.
- By using different forms of anesthesia, the patient can have more treatment completed in 1-2 visits.
What is involved in my certification and or permit requirements for oral, IV, and general anesthesia?
In the online course, a detailed explanation of all forms of anesthesia is discussed.
Can I benefit from TM if I don’t want to use anesthesia?
Yes, you will benefit from this course as it provides details of organization, checklists, six handed dental procedures, and much more to make you the doctor more predictable in you dental procedures.
Will you be giving me papers or forms to take home and implement in my practice?
- Yes, information in a packet form will be given for the course and includes:
- History and physical paperwork,
- Comprehensive treatment planning,
- And tangible items to help you implement concepts from this course.
Let’s Get Started!
Transform your practice with the Toal Method! Our proven system equips dentists to efficiently treat any and all dental cases in one to two visits. Reduce stress, boost profitability, and provide exceptional care to a wider range of patients.