Dr. Mascherin has begun a series of advanced restorative courses at the esteemed Las Vegas Institute.  The Las Vegas Institute specializes in advanced cosmetic dentistry and prosthetics, preparing dentists to reconstruct the entire mouth using the latest materials available in dentistry.  LVI's teachings focus on placement of the most modern cosmetic porcelain restorations, assuring that patients achieve maximum comfort and function in the process.  The training at LVI is based on the principles of Neuromuscular Dentistry.  This discipline involves finding the position at which the muscles are relaxed and at rest, then reconstructing the patient's restorations to this proper position.  An incorrect bite, with resulting tension and spasm of the muscles, can result in headaches, muscle and joint pain, neck and shoulder pain and a variety of other maladies.  The Las Vegas Institute teaches advanced cosmetic and reconstructive courses designed to give patients the perfect smile.  We appreciate Dr. Mascherin's continued dedication to life-long learning, and her desire to provide excellent quality care and service to our patients.

Dr. Mascherin attended an advanced “Soft Tissue Grafting for Teeth & Implants” surgical course given by Edward Pat Allen, D.D.S., Ph.D. in May of 2007, at Newport Beach, CA. This course focused on the latest and most advanced surgical techniques, which are designed to successfully treat patients suffering from root exposure, gum recession and soft tissue problems. Last September of 2006, Dr. Mascherin completed a course on cosmetic gum surgery, also given by Dr. Allen. These continuing education courses in oral surgery offer state-of-the-art procedures to perfect the highest level of expertise Dr. Mascherin provides for her patients.