Last Chance Dental CE Featuring The Dr. Joseph M. Greene, Jr. Memorial Lecture December 7-8, 2017 Presented by Augusta University, The Dental College of Georgia and the Division of Professional and Community Education at the J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia.
PURPOSE Lifelong learning in Dentistry is an ongoing challenge as technology and treatment modalities are constantly improving and expanding. Last Chance Dental CE features a wide variety of clinical topics to meet the needs of dentists who desire to improve their diagnostic and treatment skills, and ultimately their efficiency and productivity. This program will provide a wide variety of topics ranging from ergonomics to predictable extractions in addition to updated information pertinent to every general dentist. We are excited to provide such a diverse program for 2017 that will include topics of interest for every dentist, and are confident that it will be an enriching and productive experience. OBJECTIVES Discuss the Beers Criteria, START/STOPP Criteria and its relevance with geriatric dentistry and review over-the-counter drugs commonly used by older adults Manage patient selection to ensure competent and safe surgical care including post-op complications Recognize appropriate indications for socket preservation and perform them with more confidence Determine the restorative potentials of zirconia and highlight its limitations with respect to other restorative materials Know the effect of postural strain as it relates to clinical dentistry Demonstrate corrective exercises to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders Describe how best to use contemporary restoratives including bulk-fill restoratives, bioactive materials, sonic and thermoplastic posterior composites and more Describe conservative clinical techniques for esthetic improvement including white spot removal, tooth whitening, porcelain veneers, and Carolina bridges (all-porcelain bonded pontics) Chronicle steps for treating high risk caries patients including use of xylitol, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride, probiotics, and more We gratefully acknowledge Clinician s Choice Dental Products for their generous support to this course.
Guest Faculty Dr. Harold Heymann, Inaugural Thomas P. Hinman Distinguished Professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He is a Fellow in the ICD, ACD, Academy of Dental Materials, and is a Fellow and Past-President of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Heymann is Co-Senior Editor of Sturdevant s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry textbook and is a consultant to the ADA. He has authored over 200 scientific publications, given over 1,450 lectures worldwide, is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, and has received the Gordon J. Christensen Award for excellence as a CE speaker. Dr. Jordan Mellinger, received a BS in Exercise & Sports Science along with Athletic Training at the University of Georgia in 2009. He worked with Division 1 athletes at UGA along with completing a summer NFL internship with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He later earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at MCG in 2012 and has been on staff at Sports Medicine since that time. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and participates in outreach programs to the local high schools including coverage and clinical education. Dr. Mellinger specializes in the treatment of spine, orthopedic, and sports injury with return to play. Mr. Ted Hanson, graduated in 1994 from King College in Bristol, TN with a BA in Psychology and completed his BS in Physical Therapy at MCG in 1997. Mr. Hanson has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and currently serves as a Senior Physical Therapist in the Sports Medicine Department of West Wheeler Rehabilitation. He is a Certified Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) clinician and his clinical expertise is in applying the MDT principles to the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine. He is regularly involved in Augusta University s Physical Therapy program as a part-time classroom instructor and clinical instructor. AU Faculty Dr. Monica Chana, Assistant Professor with joint appointments in the Department of Oral Health & Diagnostic Sciences and the Department of General Dentistry. She received her dental degree from The Dental College of Georgia, and completed advanced education training in General Dentistry with a focus on medically compromised patients in public health settings through NYU s Lutheran Dental Medicine program based in Atlanta, GA. She teaches courses in geriatric dentistry and community oral health, as well as working in the dental student clinics. Her clinical practice is focused on the geriatric and medically compromised population.
Dr. Michael Pruett, Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences at the Dental College of Georgia, and Director of the General Practice Residency Program. He received his DMD from the MCG School of Dentistry and completed a two-year GPR at the University of Virginia. He became the Director of Dentistry at Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut while also serving as the Assistant Program Director of the GPR program at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He maintains an active private practice with emphasis on implant placement/ restoration, hospital dentistry, management of medically compromised patients, and restorative/sedation dentistry. Dr. Pruett is a member of numerous dental organizations and was selected as The Dental College of Georgia s Distinguished Alumnus for 2013. Dr. Ahmed Zaher, Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences. He received his dental degree at Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt. He completed his prosthodontics residency at Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. His teaching and research interests include fixed and removable prosthodontics, implant prosthodontics and ceramic materials. COURSE C0-DIRECTORs Dr. Barry D. Hammond, Professor in the Department of General Dentistry and Director of Dental Continuing Education. Dr. Rhoda J. Sword, Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences. Registration Please see Registration Form for schedule of Fees. The registration fee, less a $75 administrative charge, is refundable if notice of cancellation is received by Friday, November 7, 2017. Augusta University is not responsible for any circumstance making it impossible to attend their continuing education courses due to acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder or curtailment of transportation facilities. If Augusta University cancels a continuing education activity you will be refunded your registration fee.
Location Lecture Sessions will be held in the J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons on the Augusta University campus. In response to your request on the Registration Form, we will send you lodging information for several area hotels, along with a map of the Augusta University campus indicating available parking. Parking locations will be sent with your confirmations. Target Audience Dentists and other dental professionals. Credit The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University designates this activity for 15.25 continuing education credits. 01/01/14 12/31/17 The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends from 01/01/14 12/31/17. Special Needs Augusta University Division of Professional and Community Education complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967. Comfort Zone Association for Continuing Dental Education Augusta University is a member of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize everyone s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or sweater in case the room is too cool for your comfort.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Location: Sessions will be held in the J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons, Augusta University Thursday, December 7, 2017 7:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:45 a.m. Introduction to Course Drs. Barry Hammond and Rhoda Sword 8:00 a.m. Medications in the Elderly Dr. Monica Chana With the Graying of America and the increase in polypharmacy, keeping up with the most current medication recommendations for patients has become more and more complex. A brief overview of the Beers and START/STOPP Criteria for geriatric patients and the relevance of these criteria to patients in the dental office will be discussed. We will also review commonly misused over-the-counter medications and the potential impact of these medications on elderly adults. 9:00 a.m. Predictable Dentoalveolar Surgery for the General Practitioner Dr. Michael Pruett Most general practitioners have the skills needed to perform basic dentoalveloar surgery within their practices. In this program, many of the most commonly performed dentoalveolar procedures (extractions, socket preservation, pre-prosthetic surgery) will be reviewed to enable the practitioner to incorporate many of these basic procedures into their everyday practice. Additionally, management of patients preand postoperatively as well as management of surgical complications will be discussed. 10:00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Predictable Dentoalveolar Surgery for the General Practitioner Dr. Michael Pruett (Continued) Noon Lunch (Provided) 1:00 p.m. Is Zirconia the Universal Ceramic Material? Material Update Dr. Ahmed Zaher During the last decade, zirconia ceramic material has been used extensively in different restorative aspects in dentistry; from single crowns to full arch implant supported restorations. The high success rate reported in studies makes us wonder if zirconia can be the universal restorative material or does it still have limitations?
3:00 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Musculoskeletal Injury in Clinical Dentistry Dr. Jordan Mellinger and Mr. Ted Hanson This program is a systematic, evidence based treatment approach which will review how practicing clinicians work that may not be favorable to long term musculoskeletal health. What can we implement now to minimize injuries that can place our careers in jeopardy? Measures will be discussed to alleviate pain or discomfort from existing injuries, and methods will be illustrated to correct strain to prevent future injuries or re-injuries. 4:45 p.m. Q & A / Closing Remarks 5:00 p.m. Adjourn Friday, December 8, 2017 7:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Conservative Adhesive and Esthetic Dentistry: Proven Solutions for Clinical Success! Dr. Harold Heymann This lecture will provide real-world, time proven information on a variety of topics critical to consistent long-term success in conservative restorative and esthetic dentistry. It will begin with an evidence-based overview of adhesive dentistry focusing on what works and what doesn t. It will cover adhesives, MMP s, composites, crown materials, matrix systems and caries risk. The course will review nasal spray anesthetics, the use of silver diamine fluoride and other innovative technologies as well as methods for white spot removal. 10:00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Conservative Adhesive and Esthetic Dentistry: Proven Solutions for Clinical Success! Dr. Harold Heymann (Continued) Noon Lunch (Provided) 1:00 p.m. Conservative Adhesive and Esthetic Dentistry: Proven Solutions for Clinical Success! Dr. Harold Heymann (Continued) 3:00 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Conservative Adhesive and Esthetic Dentistry: Proven Solutions for Clinical Success! Dr. Harold Heymann (Continued) 4:45 p.m. Wrap up/questions 5:00 p.m. Adjourn
REGISTRATION FORM Last Chance Dental CE December 7-8, 2017 Check Appropriate Fee(s): Before November 7 After November 7 Dentist $395 $445 Hygienists/Dental Assistants $195 $225 Recent Graduates (2016-2017) $295 $345 Total $ Billing Address Name First Middle Last Degree Street Home Address Office Address Clinic Address City State Zip County Telephone no. Fax no. Email Last four digits of Social Security number Specialty Private Practice or Hospital My check for $ payable to Augusta University is enclosed, or Please charge $ to my: VISA MasterCard American Express Discover Credit card number Expiration date CCV# Send Registration Form to: Augusta University, Division of Professional and Community Education 1120 15th Street, FI-1066, Augusta, GA 30912 Fax registrations with payment by credit card to 706-446-1055 or register online: augusta.edu/ce. Check here to receive information about lodging options in Augusta.
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