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Radiology Certification Course* Hide content Radiology Certification Course* Hands-on course-class size limited Audrey J. Furkart, D.M.D., M.S.Former Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Former Radiation Safety Officer, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Richard W. Shea, D.M.D. Former Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, West Roxbury, MA Brian M. Shea, D.M.D. Former Clinical Instructor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, West Roxbury, MA Michael Putt, D.M.D. Adjunct Instructor, Department of General Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, Wayland, MA Shannon Meloon Balletto, C.D.A., B.S. Infection Control Administrator, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Brendan Gouin, D.M.D. Adjunct Instructor, Department of General Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, Charlestown, RI Prerequisite This is not an introductory course. The applicant should have a working knowledge of dental X-ray machines and their use. Applicants should also be familiar with dental radiology-related concepts and terminology. An optional 15-question pretest is available upon request. Please call 617.636.6629 or e-mail dentalce@tufts.edu for more information. The lecture session includes X-ray properties and the generation of X-rays Radiation protection Radiation biology Darkroom procedures Intra-oral radiographic techniques using film and digital sensors Technique/processing errors and troubleshooting using film and digital sensors Film-based and digital extra-oral radiography and panoramic radiography Direct digital radiography for dentistry The clinical session includes Written examination Demonstration of intra-oral techniques Practical exercise using digital sensors on phantoms Demonstration of development and review of films Mandatory lecture Course Number: E800002 Friday, March 1, 2013 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Choice of: Clinical Session I – FULL Course Number: E800002A Saturday, March 2, 2013 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This session is full. Clinical Session II – FULL Course Number: E800002B Saturday, March 16, 2013 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This session is full. Clinical Session III: – CANCELED Course Number: E800002C Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This session has been canceled. Tuition: $225 Assistants (includes continental breakfast only) Credit: 16 Hours – Participation Please note: Course participants are advised that due to the technical language used in both the written and clinical exams, proficiency in English is strongly recommended.Preference for the clinical session must be specified on registration form. Registration is available on a first come, first served basis. This course meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Dentistry. It also meets the requirements for the state of New Hampshire. It provides an excellent review for hygienists and for those planning to take the DANB examination. Participants are advised to check with their individual state board requirements. Hide content	March 1, 2013
Nitrous Oxide Certification Course* Hide content Nitrous Oxide Certification Course* Hands-on course – class size limited to 16 Morton B. Rosenberg, D.M.D. Professor and Head, Division of Anesthesia and Pain Control, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Associate Professor of Anesthesia, Tufts University School of Medicine C.S. Maller, D.M.D. Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology; Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology Patrick D. McCarty, D.D.S. Dr. McCarty provides sedation/anesthesia services in dental offices throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island with McCarty Anesthesiology. In addition, he is on the Anesthesia Staff at the Franciscan Hospital for Children and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Department of Pediatric Dentistry William A. MacDonnell, D.D.S. Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice in Dental Anesthesia, West Hartford, CT This course conforms to the American Dental Association (ADA) Guidelines for Teaching the Comprehensive Control of Anxiety and Pain in Dentistry. It therefore fulfills the educational requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. Upon successful completion of a post-test, participants will receive documentation of course completion. Prerequisite: Participants must be certified in CPR prior to registration. Topics will include: • Historical, philosophical, physiological, and psychological aspects of anxiety and pain control • Patient evaluation, selection, monitoring, and records • The stages of drug-induced C.N.S. depression through all levels of consciousness and unconsciousness • Review of pediatric and adult respiratory and circulatory physiology and related anatomy • Pharmacology of agents used in inhalation sedation • Indications and contraindications for use of inhalation sedation • Review of dental procedures possible under inhalation sedation • Prevention, recognition, and management of complications and life-threatening situations • Administration of local anesthesia in conjunction with inhalation sedation techniques • Introduction to potential health hazards of trace anesthetics • Discussion of abuse potential and hallucinatory effects Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Describe the basic components of inhalation sedation equipment and their functions • List and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of inhalation sedation • List and discuss the indications and contraindications of inhalation sedation • List the complications associated with inhalation sedation and discuss the prevention, recognition, and management of these complications • Administer inhalation sedation to patients in a clinical setting in a safe and effective manner • Discuss the abuse potential, occupational hazards, and other untoward effects of inhalation agents Course Number: E800003 Dates: Friday, March 1, 2013 & Saturday, March 2, 2013 Times: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuition: $1595 Doctor Credit: 16 Hours-Participation AGD Code: 132 This course is full Hide content	March 1-2, 2013
How Dentists Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes. Hide content How Dentists Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes G. Kent Mangelson, CFP, Author, Senior Advisor G. Kent “GK” Mangelson is an expert in the area of lawsuit protection and tax reduction strategies. He has authored and co-authored several publications and training manuals on the subject including The Advanced Tax and Asset Protection Training Manual and The Asset Protection Bible. As one of the nation’s top asset protection advisors he has spent over 30 years helping professionals properly structure themselves for lawsuit protection, tax reduction, and estate planning. Course Summary: This course teaches proven and effective strategies to prevent and protect against lawsuits, allowing dentists the peace of mind necessary to focus on improved patient care. Tax reduction and estate planning strategies adapted to dentists are also taught. Specific topics covered in this course include: Lawsuit Protection • Sources of lawsuits dentists are exposed to and how to prevent them • How dentists can protect 100% of their professional and personal assets from lawsuits • How dentists can protect their practice, property, and personal assets in the event of a judgment in excess of liability insurance or an exclusion in a policy • How to avoid the most common asset protection mistakes made by dentists and their advisors • How dentists can minimize vicarious liability for the acts of other professionals and staff Tax Reduction and Estate Planning • Five strategies dentists can use to reduce income taxes each year • How dentists can eliminate the capital gains tax on the sale of a business, real estate, stocks or other assets • Tools dentists can use to pass assets to heirs tax free • Techniques for avoiding probate and eliminating all estate taxes • How to effectively use corporations, trusts, wills, and family limited partnerships Learning Objectives: 1. Maintaining focus on improved patient care rather than lawsuit defense 2. Structure practice for lawsuit protection and prevention 3. Reduce liability insurance costs 4. Minimize taxes Course Number: E800026 Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuition: $125 Doctor; $75 Auxiliary/Staff/Hygienist Credit: 3 Hours – Lecture AGD Code: 550 Hide content	March 13, 2013
A Complex Course on How Mouthguards are Utilized in Dental Practice with Specific Indications for Bruxism, Sports, Sleep and Temporomandibular Disorders.* Hide content This course has been postponed A Complex Course on How Mouthguards are Utilized in Dental Practice with Specific Indications for Bruxism, Sports, Sleep and Temporomandibular Disorders Follow up course of Efficient and Predictable Use of Mouth Guards in Dentistry (D800053) Hands-On Program – Maximum 24 Noshir R. Mehta, B.D.S., D.M.D., M.D.S., M.S. Professor. Director, Craniofacial Pain Center; Associate Dean for Global Relations, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Diplomate American Boards of Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine Leopoldo P. Correa, B.D.S., M.S. Associate Professor, Department of General Dentistry; Head, Dental Sleep Medicine Section of The Craniofacial Pain, Headache, and Sleep Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Athletic Mouth Guards There are many different options that patients can consider when choosing a mouth guard for themselves or their children. Athletic mouth guards are not “one size fits all” propositions. They should be specifically prescribed and designed according to many factors such as age of patient, sport being played, level of competition, and previous history of injury. This course will describe the different types of athletic mouth guards in the market place and provides information that will enable the dentist to give patients the opportunity to make an informed choice as to what they need for true protection. While it focuses on fabrication techniques in the dental office, the course will provide a dentist who chooses to have mouth guards fabricated in a qualified laboratory with information he/she needs to trim and adjust the appliances more effectively. Mouthguards for Temporomandibular Disorders Oral appliances are often provided to patients with TMJ pain and TMJ disorders where muscular or intra-capsular derangements are present. These appliances are used either during the day or depending on the clinical indication and patient expectations. The two fundamental types of appliances used to treat TMJ disorders are either a stabilizing splints and repositioning devices. The fabrication and adjustments of different mouth guards will be discussed including the importance of patient clinical history and patient compliance history. Oral Appliances for Bruxism Sleep disorders Management of bruxism sleep disorders with oral appliance therapy can be complex, often requiring numerous and lengthy office visits, which can be frustrating for both the patient and the clinician. This program will provide clinicians with a systematic approach, from clinical assessment to management of potential side effects will be presented and discussed using evidence-based clinical cases. • Oral appliance design • Mechanism of action • Oral devices for snoring and sleep apnea. • Dentists role in the management of sleep disordered breathing Hands-On portion will include: • Examination of masticatory muscles, TMJ and neck • Fitting and adjustments of night guards for bruxism • Fitting and adjustments of daytime TMD mouth guards • Problem-solved clinical cases • Bite registration techniques Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to do the following: • Recognize the differences and variations in fit and levels of protection offered by different mouth guards. • Understand the role of the health professional in decision-making as to which types of mouth guards should be used in specific situations. • Know the difference between vacuum fabrication and pressure fabrication of athletic mouth guards. • Realize the importance of a properly fitted mouth guard and the athlete’s compliance in wearing it. • Recognize the differences in fit and internal adaptation of different mouth guards. • Understand the role of the health professional in providing pressure-laminated mouthguards. • Realize the importance of a properly fitted mouth guard and compliance. • Knowledge of the steps involved in the fabrication, trimming and delivery of a Mouthguards. Course Number: E800024 Dates: Friday, March 15, 2013 and Saturday, March 16, 2013 Time: Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuition: $1095 Doctor Credit: 11 Hours – Participation AGD Code: 180/181/182/183/184/185 Hide content	March 15-16, 2013 (Postponed)
YOU CAN DO IT! Today’s Pediatric Dentistry… That You Can Use in Your Office Tomorrow!* Hide content YOU CAN DO IT! Today’s Pediatric Dentistry… That You Can Use in Your Office Tomorrow!* Under the educational direction of: David Tesini, D.M.D., M.S. Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; private practice in Sudbury, MA. Arnold Weiss, D.D.S., M.Sc.D. Limited to private practice in pediatrics Additional Speakers: John Ficarelli, D.M.D. Limited to private practice in pediatrics in Brookline, MA Nick Senzamici, D.M.D. Limited to private practice in pediatrics Jess Kane, D.M.D., M.S. Limited to private practice in pediatrics in Sudbury, MA This full-day course will give the practicing dentist the information needed to understand the rationale for treating all ages of children, and to learn the appropriate techniques for obtaining the optimal behavior from toddlers through teens. Specific clinical techniques will be taught that will enable the practitioner to give standard of care treatment to these children and young people. Learning objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: ● Complete clinical pediatric dental procedures under optimal conditions. ● Determine the appropriate behavioral approach to an individual child. ● Add new procedures to the armamentarium of the general dentist. ● Minimize the dentist’s difficulty and stresses in dealing with children. 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Introduction Why Pediatric Dentistry in Your office? Dr Tesini 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Nuts and Bolts: Prevention, the Diaper, and the Age 1 Dental Visit Dr. Tesini 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. “Yikes! Is it a cavity?” Dr. Senzamici 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Behavior Guidance for the Challenging Patient Dr. Weiss 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pediatric Dental Trauma Dr. Ficarelli 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Restorative Decisions Dr. Weiss 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pedo Pulps Dr. Senzamici 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Taking the mystery out of Early Orthodontic Treatment Dr. Kane 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Two Simple Orthodontic Procedures You Can Do Dr. Ficarelli and Dr. Kane 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Practice Management Tips for Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Senzamici 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Journal Review: “What Pediatric Dentists Are Reading and What You Should Know Dr Tesini Course Number: E500022 Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuition: $295 Doctor; $145 Auxiliary/Staff/Hygienist Credit: 6 Hours – Lecture AGD Code: 430 Hide content	March 20, 2013
Dental Sleep Medicine Annual Symposium* Hide content Dental Sleep Medicine Annual Symposium* Update on Clinical Protocols for the Management of OSA with Oral Appliances Noshir R. Mehta, B.D.S., D.M.D., M.D.S., M.S. Professor. Director, Craniofacial Pain Center; Associate Dean for Global Relations, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Diplomate American Boards of Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine. Leopoldo P. Correa, B.D.S., M.S. Associate Professor, Department of General Dentistry; Head, Dental Sleep Medicine Section of The Craniofacial Pain, Headache, and Sleep Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Noah Siegel, M.D., E.N.T. Assistant Clinical Professor, Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital, Boston; Private Practice, ENT Specialists, Inc. Board Certified in Sleep Medicine. This intensive two-day hands-on symposium is intended for dentists with an interest in or current involvement in the dental sleep medicine field treating obstructive sleep apnea with the use of oral appliances. Lectures and hands-on workshops will provide participants with the most up-to-date information in the field of dental sleep medicine, including new clinical protocols and innovations in clinical techniques to achieve more successful treatment outcomes and management of side effects for patients through the use of oral appliances in the therapy of obstructive sleep apnea. The symposium will emphasize the management of TMD symptoms developed with the use of sleep oral appliances. Clinical cases will explore unique techniques used at our Center for the OSA -TMD patient. A hands-on workshop will include the fitting and adjustments of oral devices for the management of TMD and bite symptoms, and include clinical examination, bite registration techniques, fitting and adjustments oral devices to manage bite and TMD symptoms. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the symposium, participants will be able to: • Understand the clinical assessment of sleep studies • Evaluate the head, face, neck, and airway as they relate to sleep-disordered breathing • Understand the management of complex sleep cases involving TMJ symptoms • Understand the three-dimensional relationships that exist in dental occlusion acting as risk indicators for TMD and sleep disorders • Understand the approach for complex TMD and sleep-disordered patients using unique combinations of oral appliances Participants are required to bring a lower appliance made on a vacuum-press or similar machine using a thickness of 1.5mm. Course Number:* E800007 Dates: Friday, March 22, 2013 & Saturday, March 23, 2013 Time: Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Tuition: $895 Doctor; $395 Auxiliary/Hygienist/Staff Credit: 10 Hours—Participation AGD Codes: 182/183/184 Please visit our website for a complete list of sponsors and exhibitors. Hide content	March 22-23, 2013
Supportive Periodontal and Peri-Implant Care: Realities and Limitations in Private Practice Hide content Supportive Periodontal and Peri-Implant Care: Realities and Limitations in Private Practice Andreas O. Parashis, D.D.S., Dr. Odont., Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Parashis is in private practice with Limited to Periodontics. Supportive periodontal treatment (SPT) is an integral part of managing patients with periodontal disease. However, numerous studies indicate that most patients do not adhere to a maintenance program despite the efforts and re-enforcement of its importance by clinicians. Even with adherence to supportive periodontal treatment, a significant number of patients could require retreatment. Today, the growing use of implants requires diagnosis and peri-implant tissue pathology and maintenance of peri-implant health. The objective of this presentation is to review the following topics in the context of private practice: a) post-periodontal treatment risk assessment; b) strategies to recognize non-compliant patients; c( determination of optimal supportive treatment intervals; d) decision trees for when retreatment is necessary; e) procedures indicated by extent and severity of recurrence; f) procedures for diagnosis of peri-implant tissue pathology; g) effective maintenance of peri-implant health. Course objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: ● To discuss the endpoints of periodontal treatment ● To analyze how do we decide on the frequency of supportive care ● To clarify if risk assessment on the patient and tooth level is necessary for every patient ● To assess the main barriers to supportive care and how they can be overcome ● To discuss how we can identify possible non-compliers ● To analyze when retreatment is indicated ● To describe the recommended procedures for effective retreatment ● To assess how effective is supportive care in preventing tooth loss ● To discuss the procedure for diagnosis of peri0implant mucosities and peri-implantitis ● To describe the recommended techniques for effective maintenance of implants Course Number: E200023 Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuition: $125 Doctor; $50 Auxiliary, Hygienist, Staff Credit: 3 Hours – Lecture AGD Code: 490 Hide content	April 10, 2013
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Removables, But Were Afraid to Ask! Hide content Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Removables, But Were Afraid to Ask! William a. Lobel D.M.D., F.A.C.D. Associate Clinical Professor, Department of General Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, Saugus, MA David R. Cagna, D.M.D., M.S. Associate Dean Professor and Director, Advanced Prosthodontic Program, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN; Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics; Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists; Co-Author, Stewart’s Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics This eclectic presentation will cover the many aspects of complete and partial denture prosthetics including overdenture concepts and applications. Practitioners who are capable in these modalities will satisfy an ever-demanding need for quality, affordable dentistry by an exploding demographic population shift of “boomers and elders.” Learn how to improve your impression techniques, obtain physiologically generated jaw records and avoid esthetic pitfalls before they occur. Assessment and patient management techniques will be highlighted. The “mysterious” world of partials will be covered in great detail with a particular emphasis on how to deliver esthetically pleasing results. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Illustrate current impression techniques for fully and partially edentulous patients as well as for immediate and overdenture cases [Dr. Lobel] • How Neutral Zone principles and applications can help with the severely resorbed mandibular ridge [Dr. Lobel] • Understand how external impressions can greatly improve patient comfort and function [Dr. Lobel] • Describe a method of direct implant pick-up • Understand how to eliminate false jaw registrations utilizing a unique self-adjusting Gothic Arch Tracing device • Convert and salvage existing failed abutments • Review classical RPD design theory and approaches • Consider appropriate diagnostic information gathering and practical RPD design methodology • Review abutment preparation from burs to contours to verification of preparation outcomes • Consider RPD design alternatives aimed at permitting improved esthetics: Rotational Path Concepts explored and explained • Review Implant overdenture technique using stud attachments Course Number: E100012 Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuition: $325 Doctor Credits: 6 Hours – Lecture AGD Code: 670 Hide content	April 10, 2013
Current Concepts in Clinical Geriatrics for the Dental Team Hide content Current Concepts in Clinical Geriatrics for the Dental Team Stephen K. Shuman, DDS, MS, Associate Professor and Director, Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program, Department of Primary Dental Care, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; and Dental Director, Walker Methodist, Minneapolis, MN Peg J. Simonson, RDH, BS, Associate Director, Continuing Dental Education, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; and Dental Hygienist, Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program and Walker Methodist, Minneapolis, MN The rapid growth of our older population is presenting dental professionals with many new challenges in clinical care. Older adults more commonly present for dental treatment with complex medical conditions, medication regimens, functional limitations, and a variety of unique oral health care needs that require new and creative approaches in the dental office. The purpose of this course is to increase participants’ skills in recognizing those special concerns now more commonly encountered in the care of older patients and provide practical strategies to manage them. Program (6 contact hours) 8:15 a.m.- 8:45 a.m. Riding the Age Wave: Changes and Challenges for Dental Professionals S. Shuman 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Safety First: Managing Common Medical Issues in Older Adults S. Shuman • Key medical risk factors in older patients and how to manage them • Avoiding complications due to dental and non-dental drugs • Managing anxiety and behavior issues in older adults 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. New Tips for Managing Older Patients P. Simonson • Making dental care more accessible • Comfort measures to make your office more senior-friendly • Improving communications with older patients • Addressing the special care needs of patients with dementia 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Roots of All Evil: The Caries Challenge in Older Adults S. Shuman • Scope of the caries problem in older adults • Improving caries diagnosis • Treatment options, restorative materials and approaches 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Roots of All Evil: Strategies for Caries Prevention P. Simonson • Tips to reduce and prevent caries in older adults • Working more effectively with patients and caregivers in preventive care 3:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Questions/Discussion 3:30 p.m. Adjourn Learning Objectives At the conclusion for this course, participants will be able to: 1. Recognize common medical issues and risk factors in the care of older adults and describe current approaches to managing them 2. Reduce the risk of adverse drug events in older patients related to dental and non-dental drugs 3. Identify special patient management concerns related to accessibility, comfort and communication for older patients and describe ways to manage them in the dental office 4. Identify and manage special care concerns in patients with dementia 5. Identify trends and risk factors for caries in older adults 6. Describe ways to improve diagnosis and restoration of root caries 7. Describe and discuss effective strategies to control and prevent caries in older adults 8. Develop appropriate preventive plans based on patient and caregiver capacity Course Number: E800017 Date: Friday, April 12, 2013 Time: 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tuition: $265 Doctor; $125 Auxiliary/Staff/Hygienist Credit: 6 Hours – Lecture AGD Code: 752 Hide content	April 12, 2013
Effective Risk Managment in Everyday Dental Practice Hide content Effective Risk Managment in Everyday Dental Practice Learn to stay one step ahead of dentistry’s emerging legal environment Paul Sauchelli, D.M.D., J.D. is licensed in both dentistry and law. He practiced Dentistry for 22 years and Law for 17 years. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey where, from 1994-2012, he served as course director of the Ethics and Jurisprudence course. He is a nationally known writer and speaker in the field of dental health law, risk management, and professional ethics. He now spends his professional time consulting as principle in dmdjd Consulting, LLC, for Dental Malpractice Insurance carriers and serving as an expert witness. This course will teach the dental practitioner about the emerging legal issues within clinical areas of dentistry. It will also provide the dentist with information about the legal risks of practice and methods designed to eliminate or reduce them. Clinical examples will be discussed that define areas of concern. Case review will include Periodontal Neglect, Oral Cancer Supervised Neglect, Wrongful Death and more. The goal is to enable dentists to practice in a worry- and claims-free environment. Topics to be discussed include: ● Risk management and the law ● The regulation of dental practice ● Areas of legal vulnerability in dental practice ● Criminal and quasi-criminal vulnerability ● The doctor-patient relationship ● Terminating the doctor-patient relationship ● Anatomy of a dental malpractice suit ● The medical history and other forms ● The Art of keeping a patient record ● Will your records stand on there own in a Court of Law ● Informed consent and informed refusal Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: ● Understand the current legal and clinical atmosphere that shapes the protocols and techniques of risk prevention and management in the dental office ● Understand correct documentation and record keeping principles ● Understand and implement the proper office procedures and techniques to reduce the risk of legal actions and at the same time improve the quality of care Course Number: E800008 Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuition: $150 Doctor; $99 Auxiliary/Staff/Hygienist Credit: 4 Hours – Lecture AGD Code: 555 Hide content	April 17, 2013
How to Avoid Meeting Your State Dental Board “Up-close and Personal” Hide content How to Avoid Meeting Your State Dental Board “Up-close and Personal” Robert Defrancesco, D.M.D. Assistant Clinical Professor, Department Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Former Member and Former Chairman, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry; Member, Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners; Associate Partner at Dynamic Dental Safety; Private practice, Waltham, MA David A. Russell, D.M.D., M.P.H. Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Member, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry The Board of Dentistry is on the forefront in the battle to protect the public, as well as the reputation of the dental field. It oversees the clinical conduct of our profession and sets licensing standards for dentists. This course will explore the effects that negligence, dishon¬esty, or misconduct brings to your practice. Participants will learn the most common causes of complaints to the Massa¬chusetts Board of Registration for Dentistry. Are you mak¬ing the same mistakes in your practice? Course Number: E800014 Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuition: $ 125 Doctor; $75 Auxiliary/Staff/Hygienist Credit: 3 hours AGD Code: 550 Hide content	April 17, 2013
Advanced Topics in Dentoalveolar Surgery Hide content Advanced Topics in Dentoalveolar Surgery Salvatore l. Ruggiero, D.M.D., M.D., F.A.C.S. New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery; Associate Clinical Professor, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine; Associate Clinical Professor, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine Stuart e. Lieblich, D.M.D. Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut; Visiting Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Private practice, Avon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Avon CT Dentoalveolar surgery is often considered the “bread and butter” for most dental clinicians, whether or not you are a general or specialty practice. While it can encompass a majority of the daily patient treatments, it may not go through periodic evaluations as other aspects of your practice. This course will review specific procedures and discuss how to successfully integrate them into a dental practice as well as technique refinement that can help to improve patient outcomes. Topics will include flap design, extractions, infections, impacted teeth, and apical surgery. The instruc¬tors will also discuss how to minimize and manage patient complications. Learning objectives: Upon course completion, participants will be able to: ● Review flap design and suturing to maximize access and visualization with healing improvement ● Discuss treatment strategies to improve outcomes, reduce infections and dry sockets ● Recognize mild, moderate, and severe infections and the use of antibiotics in a dental practice ● Discuss treatment strategies to avoid nerve injuries ● Discuss when to treat, when to refer a patient ● Manage patients on bisphosphonates or anticoagulant medications ● Understand impacted teeth and second molar surgical uprighting ● Review apical surgery, specifically how to simplify procedure with ultrasonic preparation and newer retrograde filling materials ● Recognize indications for Cone Beam Scans in dentoalveolar surgery and option for nerve proximity to surgical site ● Review patient medical history to recognize medical conditions affecting surgical outcomes. Course Number: E200011 Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Tuition: $295 Doctor; $145 Hygienist/Staff/Auxiliary Credit: 6 Hours—Lecture AGD Code: 310 Hide content	April 17, 2013
Minimally Traumatic Extraction and Basic Bone Grafting Techniques for Alveolar Ridge Preservation* Hide content Minimally Traumatic Extraction and Basic Bone Grafting Techniques for Alveolar Ridge Preservation nbsp; This Course is Full Hands-on Course – Class Size Limited Eduardo Marcuschamer, D.D.S. Instructor, Department of Periodontology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Emilio Arguello, D.D.S., M.Sc. Clinical Director of Postgraduate Periodontology, Harvard University School of Dental Medicine; Former Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, Denver, Colorado, limited to periodontics This course is designed for the practitioner who would like to further understand and learn minimally traumatic tooth extraction techniques and alveolar ridge preservation procedures. In this hands-on course, participants will learn techniques to preserve the original bone volume during and after the tooth extraction in order to minimize and prevent the necessity for more complex procedures. These techniques will improve the outcomes of restorative treatments such as complete dentures, removable partial dentures and conventional fixed partial dentures. Most importantly, participants will be able to preserve the necessary bone volume of the edentulous ridge for the proper placement of a dental implant thereby minimizing the need for additional bone repair procedures. Learning Objectives: In this course, participants will ● Learn the natural remodeling of the alveolar ridge following a tooth extraction ● Learn different techniques to extract teeth using a minimally traumatic approach ● Learn the basic concepts of alveolar ridge preservation ● Learn basic concepts of flap design and flap management for alveolar ridge preservation ● Learn different suturing techniques utilized in alveolar ridge preservation ● Review the different commercial materials available for alveolar ridge and bone grafting. Overview: This course will provide a maximum hands-on experience in the current trends on minimally traumatic tooth extractions and alveolar ridge preservation on surgical models with a tissue management exercise on pig jaws. Participants will have the opportunity to execute different minimally traumatic extraction techniques and perform surgical flaps, bone grafting procedures, and suturing techniques. A take-home video demonstration of the hands-on practice will also be provided. This Course is Full Course Number:E200010 Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuition: $575 Doctor Credit: 6 Hours – Participation AGD Code: 310/318 Hide content	April 20, 2013
Successful Orthognathic Surgery Hide content Successful Orthognathic Surgery Michael J. Gunson D.D.S., M.D. Graduated from UCLA Dental School and Medical School. Received his Specialty Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from UCLA. Private practice, Arnett Gunson Facial Reconstruction, Santa Barbara, CA. His practice is limited to orthognathic surgery. He has lectured and published on orthognathic surgery, esthetic facial diagnosis and treatment planning and condylar resorption. Orthognathic surgery is a complex process from diagnosis and on through late surgical follow up. Because of this, complications are common (cosmetic decline, airway compromise, malocclusion, condylar resorption, inaccuracy, failure to achieve goals). This course will discuss how to avoid common complications and improve patient outcomes. Topics include clinical facial analysis, orthodontic and orthognathic occlusal goals, airway improvement, 3D virtual treatment planning, common mistakes in the transverse and vertical dimensions and an in-depth discussion on condylar resorption. Learning Objectives: • How to use the clinical facial exam to plan for orthognathic surgery • How to improve the airway with proper facial planning for orthognathic surgery • How to achieve a great occlusal result with proper orthodontic preparation, orthognathic surgery and occlusal equilibration. Common pitfalls of postoperative occlusal diagnosis will be discussed • How to use 3D virtual planning and model surgery to improve orthognathic surgical accuracy and outcomes • Discuss common transverse and vertical orthognathic and orthodontic complications and how to avoid them • Understand the biological causes of condylar resorption and how to arrest condylar resorption by non surgical means • How to use orthognathic surgery and pharmacotherapeutics to restore the facial esthetics, occlusion and airway of condylar resorption patients Course Number: E800016 Date: Friday, April 26, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuition: $295 Doctor; $145 Auxilary/Staff/Hygienist AGD Code: 370 Hide content	April 26, 2013
Esthetics and Dental Implants in Challenging Indications* Hide content Esthetics and Dental Implants in Challenging Indications Hands-On Program Space Limited – 24 Hans-Peter Weber, D.M.D., Dr. Med. Dent. Professor and Chair, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine This hands-on program is designed to not only teach the basic concepts of implant restoration for single or multiple missing anterior teeth, but to also emphasize the importance of restoratively driven implant treatment planning and esthetic risk assessment, the integration of biologic principles, implant designs, established and new clinical techniques, restorative options, and dental laboratory technology. Design and symmetry protocols will be discussed in detail and patient expectations addressed. Patient selection criteria including potential contraindications due to specific drugs use or systemic issues will be covered. The final portion of the course will focus on presenting cases to patients and how to set up an implant fee schedule. The course will address potential complications in implant restorations. Participants will be able to integrate the concepts covered during the program into their next implant case. Specific step-by-step protocols, flow charts and use of the SAC assessment tool will give each participant a and easy-to-follow clinical reference geared to the general practitioner. At the completion of this one-day course, the practitioner will have a comprehensive understanding of dental implant esthetic procedures. A hands-on activity regarding the topics learned will conclude this program. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Review of SAC guidelines and treatment protocols • Discussion of the importance of recording patient history and current medication list and treatment considerations • Prosthetically and esthetically guided case planning and implementation • Understanding of the need for adequate communication between restorative and surgical colleagues regarding implant placement. • Anterior implant restoration: considerations and issues • Immediate tooth replacement and restorative challenges • Biomechanical loading aspects of implant restorations Course Number: E200018 Dates: Friday, May 3, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m Tuition: $495 Doctor ~ Special discounts available for Surgical and Restorative Teams! Credit: 6 Hours-Participation AGD Codes: 616 Please visit our website for a list of sponsors. Hide content	May 3, 2013
Nitrous Oxide Certification Course* Hide content Nitrous Oxide Certification Course* This course is full Hands-on course – class size limited to 16 Morton B. Rosenberg, D.M.D. Professor and Head, Division of Anesthesia and Pain Control, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Associate Professor of Anesthesia, Tufts University School of Medicine C.S. Maller, D.M.D. Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology; Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology Patrick D. McCarty, D.D.S. Dr. McCarty provides sedation/anesthesia services in dental offices throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island with McCarty Anesthesiology. In addition, he is on the Anesthesia Staff at the Franciscan Hospital for Children and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Department of Pediatric Dentistry William A. MacDonnell, D.D.S. Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice in Dental Anesthesia, West Hartford, CT This course conforms to the American Dental Association (ADA) Guidelines for Teaching the Comprehensive Control of Anxiety and Pain in Dentistry. It therefore fulfills the educational requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. Upon successful completion of a post-test, participants will receive documentation of course completion. Prerequisite: Participants must be certified in CPR prior to registration. Topics will include: • Historical, philosophical, physiological, and psychological aspects of anxiety and pain control • Patient evaluation, selection, monitoring, and records • The stages of drug-induced C.N.S. depression through all levels of consciousness and unconsciousness • Review of pediatric and adult respiratory and circulatory physiology and related anatomy • Pharmacology of agents used in inhalation sedation • Indications and contraindications for use of inhalation sedation • Review of dental procedures possible under inhalation sedation • Prevention, recognition, and management of complications and life-threatening situations • Administration of local anesthesia in conjunction with inhalation sedation techniques • Introduction to potential health hazards of trace anesthetics • Discussion of abuse potential and hallucinatory effects Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Describe the basic components of inhalation sedation equipment and their functions • List and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of inhalation sedation • List and discuss the indications and contraindications of inhalation sedation • List the complications associated with inhalation sedation and discuss the prevention, recognition, and management of these complications • Administer inhalation sedation to patients in a clinical setting in a safe and effective manner • Discuss the abuse potential, occupational hazards, and other untoward effects of inhalation agents Course Number: E800004 Dates: Friday, May 3, 2013; Saturday, May 4, 2013 Times: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuition: $1595 Doctor Credit: 16 Hours-Participation AGD Code: 132 This course is full Hide content	May 3-4, 2013
Office Update: Dental Medical Emergencies and the Top 25 Brand Name and Generic Prescription Drugs Hide content Office Update: Dental Medical Emergencies and the Top 25 Brand Name and Generic Prescription Drugs What every Dentist needs to know! Morton B. Rosenberg, D.M.D. Professor and Head, Division of Anesthesia and Pain Control, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Associate Professor of Anesthesia, Tufts University School of Medicine Michael Thompson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of General Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Tufts University School of Medicine This course will review the top 25 brand name and generic drugs by prescription sales in the U.S. Today’s patients present taking an increasing number of medications that can impact dental management based on their oral side effects and potential drug interactions the dentist may need to be aware of. This course will inform the general practitioner as to the clinical uses of these medications, their side effects that may impact both their oral health and the dental management of the patient. Participants will leave with a thorough understanding of which drug interactions may be clinically relevant. The second part of this course will discuss how to manage medical emergencies in the dental office. At the conclusion of the course, participants will understand: • Review of the top 25 used drugs in the U.S. • Discussion of side effects and potential drug interactions to be aware of • How to treat a patient with a history of heart disease, diabetes, and endocrine problems • How to handle Syncope, shock, M.I., and cardiac arrest • Drugs that affect the incidence of emergency problems • Drugs used to treat emergencies and suggested medications to keep available in the office • Management of the allergic reaction • Preparing the office and staff for a medical emergency including equipment and drugs • Training and diagnosis and management of common medical emergencies Course Number: E800020 Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2012 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Tuition: $265 Doctor; $135 Auxiliary/Hygienist/Staff Credit: 6 Hours – Lecture AGD Code: 142/016 Hide content	May 8, 2013
The Do’s And Don’ts of Porcelain Laminate Veneers Hide content The Craniofacial Esthetics Institute: The Do’s And Don’ts of Porcelain Laminate Veneers (½ day lecture & ½ day hands-on) Gerarad Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Editor of Inside Dentistry Currently providing porcelain laminate veneers in your practice? Not having the esthetic success you hoped for? This course will provide an introduction into what you should consider when incorporating these treatment options, case presentations and a discussion of managing patients’ expectations. From planning and consideration of alternative approaches to execution, the necessary steps are presented, and many practice tips are provided, to help participants efficiently achieve desired clinical results. The afternoon hands-on session will include three different patient indications, the fabrication of temporary restorations, and proper techniques for cementation. This lecture and hands-on course will provide a comprehensive and a practical demonstration of how to execute porcelain laminate veneers, including the most common problems and how to avoid these mistakes in your dental office. The hands-on portion of this program will be limited to 24 participants. Early sign up is recommended! Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to Understand the elements involved with treatment planning and case selection for veneers along with preparation tips Overview of CAD/CAM veneer design and clinical cases Discussion of the importance of team work and communication Review of the tooth preparation options, when they are indicated for use Veneer preparation reduction guide will be fabricated along with silicone temporary shells How to fabricate a temporary restoration on a prepared tooth Review the proper techniques for cementation This course is designed to help dentists incorporate veneers into their everyday practice. Please see our website for a list of sponsors. Course Number: E100009 Date: Friday, May 10, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuition: $595 Doctor (lecture and hands-on), $195 Doctor (lecture only) Credit: 6 Hours – Participation AGD Code: 780 Hide content	May 10, 2013
Digital Implant Dentistry* Hide content Digital Implant Dentistry Hands-on course. Class size limited. Hans-Peter Weber, D.M.D., Dr. Med. Dent. Professor and Chair, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine German Galucci, D.M.D., Dr. Med. Dent. obtained his doctorate in dental medicine from the Department of Prosthodontics in the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. Currently, he is director of the Advanced Graduate Implant Dentistry Program in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. This highly interactive course on digital implant dentistry will give an overview on digital diagnosis and treatment planning, conventional versus guided implant surgery, digital impressions as well as CAD/CAM design and manufacture of implant supported prostheses. Today’s technologies allow the clinician to treatment plan implant cases virtually by incorporating a patient’s CBTC scan images into planning software. Implants are then placed virtually taking into consideration the anatomical conditions of possible implant sites (bone height, width, density, critical structures such as nerves and sinuses, pathology) as well as prosthodontic ramifications of implant positioning. Once a plan is created it can be communicated with all members of the dental implant team. The plan then serves as a blueprint for the fabrication of surgical guides that allow exact implant placement according to plan in a number of indications. The course will include the use of digital impressions as well as CAD/CAM manufacturing of implant abutments and restorations. The hands-on portion of this program will incorporate sample patient CBTC scans to allow each participant to experience the process of designing a treatment plan, practice implant placement in a customized model using the resulting surgical guides and practice digital impressions to for conventionally and CAD/CAM manufactured implant restorations. Learning objectives Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Plan a dental implant treatment using 3D imaging and treatment planning software • Perform guided implant surgery on a model • Understand how to make a digital impression for dental implants • Order a CAD/CAM designed and manufactured implant restoration and evaluate it Course Number: D200025 Dates: Friday, May 17, 2013; Saturday, May 18, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuition: $495 Doctor ~ Special discounts available for Surgical and Restorative Teams! Credit: 10 Hours–Participation AGD Codes: 616 This course is supported in part by Straumann. Hide content	May 17-18, 2013
Excellent and Efficient Endodontics Hide content Excellent and Efficient Endodontics John Olmsted D.D.S., M.S. Adjunct Professor in Endodontics at the University of North Carolina and The University of Iowa; Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists; D.D.S. from University of Iowa (1975), M.S. from University of North Carolina (1977). Root canal therapy requires an excellent level of technical skills. A correct diagnosis and a biological understanding of new materials and techniques to facilitate an environment that will consequently ensure a healthy apical periodontium will result in extremely high probability of success and a great sense of achievement. You will be introduced to comprehensive diagnosis, new concepts with latest irrigation procedures, continuing improvements with rotary files, including the location of MB2 canals, and new obturation alternatives, all allowing you to provide efficient endodontics for your patients. Course Materials: Attendees are required to bring the following: • Two or three multi-rooted teeth not mounted, with access cavities prepared • Teeth must be patent to accommodate a #8 or #10 hand file • DH 16 or other Endo explorer • Loupes Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • List the 15 components of comprehensive diagnosis • Describe the principles and techniques of canal disinfection • Demonstrate the various steps of instrumentation with TF • Discover the new obturation techniques with EOU • Understand the importance of coronal seal and appropriate restoration with bonding fiber posts Course Number: E300013 Date: Friday May 17, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuition: $495 Doctor Credits: 6 Hours – Participation AGD Code: 070 Hide content	May 17, 2013
The Use of Technology to Enhance Care in Orthodontics and Dento-facial Deformities Hide content *Cancelled* The Use of Technology to Enhance Care in Orthodontics and Dento-facial Deformities The Dr. Waldemar Brehm Continuing Education Lectureship of the Early Treatment of Malocclusion in Pediatric Dentistry Endowed Fund Presents: Chung How Kau, Chairman and Professor at the Department of Orthodontics, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Dental Regional Advisor (USA) at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Technology is a mainstay in the orthodontic profession. It is often difficult to keep up with the latest “gadget” or “next best thing” product in the market place. This series of lectures tries to identify some of the technologies that might impact orthodontics in the coming decade. Without a doubt 3D imaging technology has changed the orthodontic profession. Dr. Kau will discuss the use of 3D imaging as it relates to facial analysis, skeletal, and dental structures. He will also discuss the current literature available and relate it to the last 10 years. In addition, routine use of 3D technology for specific situations will be demonstrated (impacted canines, surgery, and cleft cases). He will also demonstrate the role and set-up of the virtual patient and how he believes this can be applied to future orthodontic cases. The morning lecture will conclude with future applications in CAD-CAM technology and the fabrication of clinical appliances. Orthodontic tooth movement is the foundation of the orthodontic specialty. Many decades of work have improved the biomechanical systems in orthodontics. The technologies in the pre-adjusted bracket design, wires, and force delivery systems have in his opinion reached the peak of innovation. The afternoon lectures will discuss the biology of tooth movement and explore some of the current research that hopes to manipulate or enhance the process. He will include his experience from two clinical trials using cyclical forces and photobiomodulation to accelerate orthodontic treatment. *Cancelled* Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Discuss the basics for 3D Imaging • List applications used in 3D orthodontics • Understand the biology of tooth movement • Better understand the use of biotechnology Course Number: E400015 Date: Friday May 31, 2013 Time:9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuition: $295 Doctor; $145 Auxiliary/Hygienist/Staff Credits: 6 Hours – Lecture AGD Code: 370 *This course has been cancelled.* Hide content	May 31, 2013
8th Annual Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: The Mouth and Beyond Hide content 8th Annual Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: The Mouth and Beyond Under the educational direction of: Michael A. Kahn, D.D.S. Professor and Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Laboratory Director, Tufts Oral Pathology Services; Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Scott Benjamin, D.D.S. Dr. Benjamin’s expertise includes clinical screening, diagnostic and treatment modalities, and the incorporation of appropriate technologies into everyday dental practice. Dr. Benjamin maintains a full-time private practice in rural upstate New York and has faculty appointments at several universities and dental schools. J. Michael Hall, D.D.S., M.A.B.M.H. Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Nora Laver, M.D. Associate Professor, Departments of Pathology and Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology and Cytophathology Adele Moreland, M.D. Senior Staff, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA; Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology Richard O. Wein, M.D. Associate Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery Residency Program Director; Director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Tufts Medical Center Sook-Bin Woo, D.M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Director of Clinical Affairs, Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital This year our popular oral cancer symposium’s scope has become broader and more comprehensive than ever. Now included are cancers not only within the oral cavity and oropharynx but also in the adjacent contiguous anatomical structures including the jaws, salivary glands, cervical lymph nodes, and overlying skin. Each sites’ malignancies will be discussed by a board-certified expert who will present current evidence-based information. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will: • Know the features and limitations of the current spectrum of oral soft tissue mucosal diagnostic adjuncts and how a general dentist may appropriately use them in their practice • Learn the clinical details of the most common head and neck cutaneous malignancies • Enhance clinical differential diagnosis skills to include a wide variety of head and neck cancers of the jaws, major and minor salivary glands, and lymphoid tissues (nodal and extranodal) Topics and Speakers Early and Proper Screening, Detection, and Diagnosis of Potentially Malignant Oral Cavity Lesions Dr. Michael Kahn Understanding the True Value of Adjunctive Oral Mucosal Screening Technologies Dr. Scott Benjamin Malignant Lesions of the Head and Neck Skin Dr. Adele Moreland Primary and Metastatic Jaw Cancer Dr. Michael Hall Head and Neck Lymphomas Dr. Sook-Bin Woo Salivary Gland Malignancies Dr. Nora Laver Management of Late Detection Stage IV Oral Cancer Dr. Richard Wein Course Number: E800019 Date: Friday, June 7, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuition: $295 Doctor; $145 Auxiliary/Hygienist/Staff Credits: 7 Hours – Lecture AGD Code: 730 Please visit our website for the list of sponsors. Hide content	June 7, 2013
Stress-Reduced Direct Posterior Composites: The Next Level – A Biomimetic Approach Hide content Stress-Reduced Direct Posterior Composites: The Next Level – A Biomimetic Approach Simone Deliperi, D.D.S., Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and private practice, Cagliari (Italy) David N. Bardwell, D.M.D., M.S., Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine This program is designed for dentists wishing to improve their technique and increase their success rate with direct posterior composite restorations. Current evidence-based research supporting this technique will be presented. Clinical success with direct composite restorations is becoming more predicable by proper selection and use of high performance adhesive systems, composite resins and light curing systems. The course will review layering techniques for both enamel and dentin in an attempt of reducing the c-factor and stress from polymerization shrinkage, an analysis of restoring enamel and dentin as different substrates. Additionally, sculpting each restoration before curing will be illustrated, supporting minimal adjustment, contouring and polishing. The hands-on portion of this course will include selection of : composite resin and light curing system, a bonding agent Matrix, and use of a composite placement technique, light curing sequences, finishing and polishing, occlusal wear consideration, and build-ups requiring cuspal coverage. Upon completion of the course, participants will have the skills to “go resin” in most direct posterior applications and confidence to achieve consistent long-term success! Learning Objectives: At the completion of the course participants will be able to: Understand a stress-reduced approach for the restoration of structurally compromised teeth with layering and curing protocols Compare a stress-reduced direct technique with traditional techniques available for the restoration of class II restorations How to improve results on Class II composite restorations Understand how to replicate esthetic appearance and creation of anatomical proximal contacts Becoming familiar with a new technique for direct cuspal coverage utilizing a resin buildup protocol Course Number: E100021 Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuition: $395 Doctor Credit: 6 Hours – Participation AGD Codes: 255 Hide content	June 5, 2013
“When Can We Start?” The Magic of Case Acceptance Hide content “When Can We Start?” The Magic of Case Acceptance Stan Michalski III, D.D.S; Dr. Michalski has practiced dentistry in Charlotte for more than 20 years. In that time he has developed a unique approach to “selling” dentistry. His methods are more art than science, more feel than formula. They were born raised and matured in hisown practice. The approach is not one derived from a Psychology class or an MBA lecture, it was nurtured through 20 years of banging up against the exact same obstacles you see and hear in your practice every day. Dr. Michalski truly understands the hurdles in front of the dentist/owner because he IS a dentist/owner. We all know patients deserve to have better oral health. So why are there millions of dollars of unscheduled treatment in most dentists’ charts and no on the books? One reason: Selling teeth can be difficult! Many dentists are terrified to sell their patients the treatment they need, and more importantly, deserve. They will take great pains to diagnose diseases and then talk in circles trying to explain the treatment….and hope the patient schedules sooner rather than later. In this course, Dr. Michalski teaches his common sense, easy to implement team approach to case acceptance that he has utilized successfully in his own practice for over 20 years. This method is more art than science, more feel than formula. It’s about the energy, the relationship, the diagnosis and co-diagnosis (with camera or mirror), asking questions and closing the sales. Join Dr. Michalski for a presentation that has the power to transform your practice. Full Day Format: Moring Session: Didactic Afternoon Session: Interactive, hands-on (utilizing role play, ie, students as problem patients; possibly videotaping attendees practicing and replay as a teaching tool) Learning Objectives: A communications methodology that engages the patient, helping them understand what they need and why they want it How to find solid footing and be in control of the conversation The power of questioning and listening and how to be more effective with both The “right” questions to ask and which ones to avoid Using audience interaction exercises, attendees will practice new communication skills, increasing retention of the material so they can put it to use on Monday morning Course Number: E800005 Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuition: $195 Doctor; $99 Auxiliary/Hygienist/Staff Credit: 6 Hours – Lecture AGD Codes: 557 *Please visit our website for a complete list of sponsors and exhibitors.* Hide content	June 8, 2013
Participation Course with Multiple Hard- and Soft-Tissue Lasers Hide content Participation Course with Multiple Hard- and Soft-Tissue Lasers A Standard-Proficiency Pre-Certification Course — Class Size Limited Candidates who successfully complete this course can be eligible to receive a Certificate of Standard Proficiency in Dental Lasers recognized by the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), an international organization with more than 1,200 members in over 25 countries.* Robert A. Convissar, D.D.S. Director, Laser Dentistry, New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, New York, NY; Evaluator, Clinical Research Associates, Utah; Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry; Fellow, American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery Has the hoopla surrounding the introduction of lasers to dentistry been more smoke than substance? Since 1990, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of seven different wavelengths for dental use. These different wavelengths create a world of difference in how the lasers operate, and their usefulness in the oral cavity. The use of lasers for specific procedures found in everyday general practice will be highlighted. The first day will detail laser use in the following areas: • Non-surgical periodontal therapy • Surgical periodontal therapy (frenectomy, gingivectomy, etc.) • Regenerative periodontal laser surgery • Fixed prosthetics/cosmetics • Removable prosthetics and preprosthetic care • Implantology—presurgical, surgical, prosthetic and peri-implantitis • Oral medicine/oral surgery/oral pathology • Pediatric dentistry • Orthodontic • Operative dentistry • Endodontics • Practice management/marketing The second day workshop will give each participant hands-on experience with the various wavelengths, performing surgical procedures on in-vitro models. Real time videos of routine laser procedures will be part of the in-depth discussion of specific instrument settings and techniques for laser surgical procedures. At the conclusion of the course, the participant will be familiar with the various wavelengths used in dentistry today, their effects on oral tissues, and their uses for specific oral diseases and pathologies found in everyday practice. They will be able to incorporate this knowledge into a basis for determining which laser wavelength is most appropriate for their practice, and be able to incorporate hard- and soft-tissue laser dentistry into their practices first thing tomorrow morning. Please visit the ALD Web site for complete details (http://www.laserdentistry.org). Course Number: E800006 Date: Friday, June 14, 2013; Saturday, June 15, 2013 Time: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tuition: $495 Doctor; Credit: 10 Hours—Participation AGD Code: 135/490/491 Please note that the ALD has specific criteria and activities that MUST BE completed to receive the Certificate. Certificate Information* ALD Certification will be issued as long as the participant has met the following criteria: • Has taken a previous course in laser dentistry or • Has taken the online laser dentistry course on the ALD Web site (www.laserdentistry.org/education/index.cfm) or • Has downloaded and read the laser articles available from the Department of Continuing Education • Owns a laser or has access to a laser • Within 90 days of completing this course, takes the online Standard Proficiency Text on the ALD Web site Hide content	June 14-15, 2013

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Nitrous Oxide Certification Course*

How Dentists Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes

A Complex Course on How Mouthguards are Utilized in Dental Practice with Specific Indications for Bruxism, Sports, Sleep and Temporomandibular Disorders

YOU CAN DO IT! Today’s Pediatric Dentistry… That You Can Use in Your Office Tomorrow!*

Dental Sleep Medicine Annual Symposium*

Supportive Periodontal and Peri-Implant Care: Realities and Limitations in Private Practice

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Removables, But Were Afraid to Ask!

Current Concepts in Clinical Geriatrics for the Dental Team

Effective Risk Managment in Everyday Dental Practice

Learn to stay one step ahead of dentistry’s emerging legal environment

How to Avoid Meeting Your State Dental Board “Up-close and Personal”

Advanced Topics in Dentoalveolar Surgery

Minimally Traumatic Extraction and Basic Bone Grafting Techniques for Alveolar Ridge Preservation

Successful Orthognathic Surgery

Esthetics and Dental Implants in Challenging Indications

Nitrous Oxide Certification Course*

Office Update: Dental Medical Emergencies and the Top 25 Brand Name and Generic Prescription Drugs

The Do’s And Don’ts of Porcelain Laminate Veneers

Digital Implant Dentistry

Excellent and Efficient Endodontics

The Use of Technology to Enhance Care in Orthodontics and Dento-facial Deformities

8th Annual Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: The Mouth and Beyond

Stress-Reduced Direct Posterior Composites: The Next Level – A Biomimetic Approach

“When Can We Start?” The Magic of Case Acceptance

Participation Course with Multiple Hard- and Soft-Tissue Lasers

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