About Dr. Reid
Donald N. Reid D.D.S. FICOI
Microscope Pioneer • TMJ Expert • Implantologist
Dr. Reid is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, graduate of the Center for Advanced Dental Studies, Misch International Implant Institute and is a both pioneer and a founding Father of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry.
He is a long standing member of the American and California dental societies, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
After serving with the US Marines in Viet-Nam, Don graduated from UCLA with a BS in Chemistry.
He graduated from Temple University in 1978 where he served as an associate clinical professor. After completing a general practice residency with the United States Navy, Dr. Reid began private practice in 1981.
The practice is driven by its philosophy and mission to offer complete diagnosis and educational opportunities for supporting comfortable, healthy and esthetically pleasing dentistry for a lifetime.
Dr. Reid created BiteFX software animations depicting all the destruction effects caused by malocclusions or Temporal Mandibular Disorders. Dr. Reid’s software received world acclaim by the foremost authority and influential clinician in the history of dentistry, Dr. Peter Dawson. Dawson’s Center as well as universities and private institutions around the globe are using Dr. Reid’s software to enhance student’s comprehension of the human masticatory system.
He is involved with both university and private institution research in areas of radiology and dental materials.
Dr. Reid lectures internationally on topics such as:
• Diagnosis
• Evaluation and Treatment of Bite Disorders
• Behavioral Integrity-Driven Practice Development
• Architectural Principles of Esthetic Smile Designs
• and Health Centered Dentistry.
He is published in leading dental journals and magazines.
Dr. Reid teaches hands- on programs for complete reconstructive dentistry as well as advises colleagues with clinical dilemmas.
These lectures are held at The nSequence Center for Advanced Dentistry, located in Reno, Nevada, which is a multi‐faceted organization that has become an industry leader in its 26 years of serving dentists locally, nationally and worldwide.
The Center houses a world class education center for post graduate continuing education for all dental professionals. The high‐end implant and esthetic digital dental laboratory utilizes the latest technologies and materials in its delivery of final prosthesis for restorative patient care. The 3‐D diagnostic imaging center offers a complete line of services as a master site for third party virtual implant planning, as well as intraoral and extraoral image data processing. The combination of these services allows the clinician to place one phone call to nSequence for any guided surgery case from treatment planning to delivery.
nSequence has become a valued partner in their broad spectrum of research and development efforts with many of today’s strategic market makers.
Dr. Reid and his wife, Marilyn, reside full time in Lake Tahoe and have 4 daughters and one son.
Microscope Pioneer
Dr. Reid is a founding Father and lifelong member of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry.
Why Dr. Reid Became a Microscope Dentist
In early 2000, Dr. Reid’s wife, Marilyn, was diagnosed with a benign tumor of the brain. During their quest to find the best surgeon in the world, Dr. Reid was encouraged to explore the tremendous benefits of the microscope by the physician who performed Marilyn’s’ successful surgery. Because of the enhanced information from magnification, Marilyn was skiing 6 weeks after the surgery. The exact same operation performed in 1970, before neurosurgeons microscopes, had an 80% mortality rate.
The desire to be a better clinician inspired Dr. Reid to purchase, train and now use an operating room microscope for all of his procedures. He believes microscopes will be the standard of care one day in dentistry as it is in neurosurgery. His goal is to influence that paradigm shift.
The Origin and Heritage of the Academy
The Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry was established in 2002, under the name “Congress of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry” and through the leadership of Dr. David J. Clark who had the vision to establish an official voice for dentists from around the world who have microscope-centered practices. Dr. Clark contacted Dr. Reid and asked he become a founding father and clinical speaker at the inaugural meeting which had 76 people from the United Sates and Canada.
Since that first meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, the membership has grown into the thousands and still growing. The purpose of this organization is to achieve, by mutual study and cooperation, activities reflecting a high and ethical standard of practice as well as teaching and research in the art and science of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry.
How Microscopes Benefit Dental Clients
“Anything the eye can see the hand can do” is a favorite quote of Dr. Reid’s. Simply stated, magnification means more information. A tenfold increase in size really means a one hundredfold increase in information.
For example, if you were to view a 1 inch by 1 inch photogragh of your best friend’s face from 14 inches, each rod and cone in your eye would receive 625 pixels of information. If that photo was blown up ten times to 10 by 10 inches, each eye receiving unit would get 62,500 pixels or an increase of information by 100 times!
Click HERE for a visual example that demonstrates how Dr. Reid restores teeth with high magnification.
TMJ Expert
What is TMJ?
TMJ is an acronym for temporomandibular joint, which is a fancy way of saying jaw joint. Clinically, we refer to problems associated with the TMJ (jaw joint) as TMJ Syndrome or TMD (disorder). But many patients just call it “TMJ”. Often, TMJ Syndrome presents itself as a popping sound and sensation near the jaw joint.
Who can have TMJ Syndrome?
TMJ problems can afflict people of all ages, although patients under 40 are more susceptible and it occurs more frequently in women.
What are the Symptoms of TMJ Syndrome?
TMJ Syndrome symptoms include:
• Headaches
• Earaches, stuffiness, or ringing in the ears
• Pain or soreness in and around the jaw joints
• Dizziness
• Numbness in fingers and arms
• Difficulty swallowing
• Limited movement or locking of the jaw
• Clicking or grating sounds in the jaw joints
• Pain behind the eyes
• Neck, shoulder, or back pain
• Facial pain
• Unexplained loosening of teeth
Left untreated, the TMJ symptoms increase in number and severity as you get older.
What should I do if I suspect TMJ Syndrome?
In order to determine the best course of treatment, an accurate diagnosis is imperative. Consult with Dr. Reid to determine if you are suffering from TMJ Syndrome. Many times all that’s needed is a simple adjustment to your bite (the way your teeth come together), or a small mouthpiece that corrects the way your jaw joint closes.
Implantologist
In 2003, Dr. Reid received Fellowship recognition from the International Congress of Oral Implantology, ICOI. Dr Carl Misch, founder of the Misch International Implant Institute, recommended Don for the award and also presented it to him. Don joined by his wife, Marilyn enjoyed the post ceremony dinner dance held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas
The ICOI, founded in 1972, is not only the world’s largest dental implant organization but is also the largest provider of continuing dental implant education. They have members in over 80 counties.
The requirements for fellowship recipients are completion of dental implant training in both surgical and prosthetic disciplines, recommendation by another ICOI member of Diplomate status and passing written exams in each discipline.
Dr. Reid has completed all training offered by the Misch International Implant Institute in Beverly Hills, Michigan which includes surgical, prosthetic, advanced bone grafting, and soft tissue management. The Misch Institute, is recognized worldwide as a premier training program.
Dr. Reid is one of only 4% of general dentists in the United States that perform both surgical placement and prosthetic restoration of dental implants.
