A Whole-View Approach to Interdisciplinary Care
Course Description
Effective patient care often requires perspectives from multiple dental specialties. The 360° T.A.P. sessions bring together leading clinicians from across the spectrum of dentistry to evaluate complex cases, discuss treatment options, and highlight how interdisciplinary collaboration leads to stronger outcomes. Through real-world cases and open dialogue, participants will gain insight into the nuances of treatment planning that extend beyond their own specialty.
These sessions emphasize the importance of looking at the “whole picture”—biological, functional, esthetic, and financial—while leveraging the collective expertise of multiple disciplines.
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize the advantages and limitations of treatment planning from a single-specialty vs. interdisciplinary perspective.
2. Identify strategies for effective communication and case coordination among dental specialists.
3. Evaluate case studies to determine optimal pathways for long-term patient health and stability.
4. Apply whole-view, 360° thinking to their own practice when collaborating with colleagues in other disciplines.
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Session Format / Outline
· Introduction & Framework (10 minutes) • Why 360° T.A.P.? The case for whole-view planning • Specialties vs. disciplines – broadening the lens
· Case Presentations (30–40 minutes) • Complex interdisciplinary cases presented by specialists
• Step-by-step walkthroughs of diagnostic and treatment planning • Panel input from multiple specialties
· Interactive Panel Discussion (20 minutes) • Open-microphone Q&A with participants • Comparing approaches across disciplines
· Key Takeaways & Closing (10 minutes) • Summary of best practices • How to integrate 360° T.A.P. into your own referral/clinical network
Suggested Taglines for Marketing
· “From Every Angle, Every Specialty”
· “Whole-View Treatment Pl