Dr. Blaes has created a unique, innovative, insurance-free, fee-for-service general practice in St. Louis , Missouri , that emphasizes preventive, esthetic, reconstructive and implant dentistry. Because of his interest in new and innovative materials and techniques, Dr. Blaes began writing 'Pearls for Your Practice' in Dental Economics. The column quickly became a trusted resource for new dental materials and techniques. His lecturesand hands-on programs for dentists and auxiliaries have won rave reviews around the country. In addition to memberships in many professional organizations, Dr. Blaes is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and he servedon the board of the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration. Contact Dr. Blaes to lecture or present a Workshop for your meeting, email address: [emailprotected] for Genna Leutzinger