2023 Annual Session Courses

Surgical management of Peri-implantitis in the aesthetic zone

COURSE BY Hector Sarmiento

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

With the increased number of clinicians placing dental implants, there has been an increase in implant-related complications. Within these complications, peri-implantitis is the most prevalent. In this course, we will discuss how to diagnose peri-implant diseases, risk factors, the management of soft and hard tissues, and how to detoxify implant surfaces with the use of lasers.

With the increased number of clinicians placing dental implants, there has been an increase in implant-related complications. Within these complications, peri-implantitis is the most prevalent. In this course, we will discuss how to diagnose peri-implant diseases, risk factors, the management of soft and hard tissues, and how to detoxify implant surfaces with the use of lasers.

Attendees Will Learn:

  • How to diagnose and surgically manage peri-implantitis.
  • Forefront biologic materials for grafting periimplantitis cases.
  • Surgical Limitations when regenerating bone loss in the esthetic zone. 
  • Laser surface detoxification of implant surfaces.

Attendees Will Learn:

  • How to diagnose and surgically manage peri-implantitis.
  • Forefront biologic materials for grafting periimplantitis cases.
  • Surgical Limitations when regenerating bone loss in the esthetic zone. 
  • Laser surface detoxification of implant surfaces.

Sedation Dentistry: Increasing Patient Comfort - Based on the Classic Literature with Current Literature Updates

COURSE BY Dr.Ken Reed

speaking on Thursday from 1 pm - 5 pm:

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

The presentation will start with a discussion of nitrous oxide. It will progress to intraoperative sedation (oral and IV), local anesthesia, and end with post-operative analgesics.

The presentation will start with a discussion of nitrous oxide. It will progress to intraoperative sedation (oral and IV), local anesthesia, and end with post-operative analgesics.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the ideal use of the combination of nitrous oxide with enteral or parenteral sedation.
  • List three different local anesthetics and the best use for each.
  • Compare opioids to non-opioids as post-operative analgesics.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the ideal use of the combination of nitrous oxide with enteral or parenteral sedation.
  • List three different local anesthetics and the best use for each.
  • Compare opioids to non-opioids as post-operative analgesics.

Medical Billing, Get Paid As A Medical Specialist!

COURSE BY Kandra Sellers, RDH, BA

speaking on Thursday from 5pm - 6 pm:

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

We all know there is a link between the oral health and the rest of your body.  If that is the reality, we should be billing many of our procedures as a medical specialist to medical carriers.  After all, your patients have benefits for many of the things you do every day in your practice. This course you will help develop an understanding of WHY you would want to incorporate Medical Billing into your practice. Gain the knowledge of what procedures, you perform every day in your practice, can be billed too medical. Grasp the difference between dental and medical insurance, how they differ and how you can collect up to your full fee, decreasing write-offs. This is the course that will show you the ROI and the value that medical billing can bring to your practice as well as increased case acceptance by giving your patients another way to pay for the treatment that they need and want.  If you have tried this and it has failed, DO NOT give up, it does work!  No matter your specialty in this industry if you are ready to shift your mindset of being “just a dentist”, to that of a medical specialist you will want to attend this course.

We all know there is a link between the oral health and the rest of your body.  If that is the reality, we should be billing many of our procedures as a medical specialist to medical carriers.  After all, your patients have benefits for many of the things you do every day in your practice. This course you will help develop an understanding of WHY you would want to incorporate Medical Billing into your practice. Gain the knowledge of what procedures, you perform every day in your practice, can be billed too medical. Grasp the difference between dental and medical insurance, how they differ and how you can collect up to your full fee, decreasing write-offs. This is the course that will show you the ROI and the value that medical billing can bring to your practice as well as increased case acceptance by giving your patients another way to pay for the treatment that they need and want.  If you have tried this and it has failed, DO NOT give up, it does work!  No matter your specialty in this industry if you are ready to shift your mindset of being “just a dentist”, to that of a medical specialist you will want to attend this course.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify what procedures can you bill to Medical.
  • Understand the financial and marketing opportunities with Medical Billing
  • Decrease the patients out of pocket expenses their dental benefits are limited!
  • Increase case acceptance.
  • Understand what you need to implement to be successful.
  • Accepting medical insurance allows you to see NEWER patients.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify what procedures can you bill to Medical.
  • Understand the financial and marketing opportunities with Medical Billing
  • Decrease the patients out of pocket expenses their dental benefits are limited!
  • Increase case acceptance.
  • Understand what you need to implement to be successful.
  • Accepting medical insurance allows you to see NEWER patients.

Successful Strategies to Manage Peri-implantitis

COURSE BY Samuel B. Low, DDS, MS, M.Ed

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

The dental profession continues to observe a significant increase in peri-implantitis from multiple etiologies including biofilm management, history of severe periodontitis, occlusion, and restorative considerations. All tissue erbium lasers are effective in managing the diseased implant environment ranging from decontamination of the implant surface to decortication. Through case reports, we will add “pearls” to laser surgical intervention with adjunctive steps using osseous grafting, biologics, restorative management, and occlusion dynamics resulting in the resurrection of the dental implant.

The dental profession continues to observe a significant increase in peri-implantitis from multiple etiologies including biofilm management, history of severe periodontitis, occlusion, and restorative considerations. All tissue erbium lasers are effective in managing the diseased implant environment ranging from decontamination of the implant surface to decortication. Through case reports, we will add “pearls” to laser surgical intervention with adjunctive steps using osseous grafting, biologics, restorative management, and occlusion dynamics resulting in the resurrection of the dental implant.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review the role of etiological factors responsible for peri-implantitis and how they can be managed with effective techniques.
  • Demonstrate the effectiveness of the ErCr YSGG laser for decontaminating implant surfaces while reducing inflammation through degranulation of the surgical site.
  • Establish the role of osseous augmentation and biologics with surgical implant care to enhance regeneration.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review the role of etiological factors responsible for peri-implantitis and how they can be managed with effective techniques.
  • Demonstrate the effectiveness of the ErCr YSGG laser for decontaminating implant surfaces while reducing inflammation through degranulation of the surgical site.
  • Establish the role of osseous augmentation and biologics with surgical implant care to enhance regeneration.

Evidence-based Peri-implantitis Prevention & Management and the Harm Associated with Empirical Dental Treatments

COURSE BY Georgios A. Kotsakis, DDS, MS

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Peri-implantitis has been receiving attention following recent studies that showed it is highly prevalent and difficult to manage. This lecture will provide the latest evidence-based information on peri-implant diseases with emphasis on the role titanium particle release has in destructive bone inflammation around implants. Strategies for prevention and mitigation will be presented through clinical cases.

Peri-implantitis has been receiving attention following recent studies that showed it is highly prevalent and difficult to manage. This lecture will provide the latest evidence-based information on peri-implant diseases with emphasis on the role titanium particle release has in destructive bone inflammation around implants. Strategies for prevention and mitigation will be presented through clinical cases.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define peri-implantitis and diagnostic criteria.
  • Understand the risk factors for the development of peri-implant disease and treatment modifications for prevention.
  • Formulate an assessment and maintenance strategy for all phases of implant treatment.
  • How to appropriately clean implants without releasing titanium particles.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define peri-implantitis and diagnostic criteria.
  • Understand the risk factors for the development of peri-implant disease and treatment modifications for prevention.
  • Formulate an assessment and maintenance strategy for all phases of implant treatment.
  • How to appropriately clean implants without releasing titanium particles.

Raving Patients: Get Visible, Get Credible : Get More New Patients

COURSE BY Dr. Len Tau, DMD

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Word of mouth has always been the foundation for the acquisition of new patients by a dental practice but in our internet age, word of mouth is transformed because of reviews sites like Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Online reviews are now one of the biggest ranking factors in a local search. Being credible is only one piece of the puzzle though. Your practice also needs to be found online when people are searching for a dentist near them. Are you at the top of the Google Map Pack? If not, you are invisible, and all of those great reviews are not doing you much good.

In this seminar, Dr. Tau shares numerous tips and best practices to not only become credible but visible online. He will also discuss the system that has been tried and tested in his own office enabling him to take his practice to the next level simply by marketing his reputation.

Word of mouth has always been the foundation for the acquisition of new patients by a dental practice but in our internet age, word of mouth is transformed because of reviews sites like Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Online reviews are now one of the biggest ranking factors in a local search. Being credible is only one piece of the puzzle though. Your practice also needs to be found online when people are searching for a dentist near them. Are you at the top of the Google Map Pack? If not, you are invisible, and all of those great reviews are not doing you much good.

In this seminar, Dr. Tau shares numerous tips and best practices to not only become credible but visible online. He will also discuss the system that has been tried and tested in his own office enabling him to take his practice to the next level simply by marketing his reputation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of taking control of your online presence.
  • Learn software programs that help manage your reputation.
  • See why your practice may not be ranking as high as it could be.
  • Discuss ways in which patient reviews can manifest online.
  • Develop strategies for garnering positive patient reviews.
  • Review team training tips for garnering positive feedback.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of taking control of your online presence.
  • Learn software programs that help manage your reputation.
  • See why your practice may not be ranking as high as it could be.
  • Discuss ways in which patient reviews can manifest online.
  • Develop strategies for garnering positive patient reviews.
  • Review team training tips for garnering positive feedback.

Etiology and Clinical Management of Surgical Complications Related to Implant Procedures

COURSE BY Dr. Thomas Wiedemann

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Although the high predictability and long-term success rate of dental implants are well documented in the literature, complications, and failures do occur on a regular basis. Problems with implants have been rising as more clinicians who do not have advanced training and skills are involved in implant placement, bone grafting, and implant-related restorations. Some complications may be relatively minor and easy to correct, while others will be major and result in the loss of the implant, permanent damage of adjacent anatomical structures, or can even life-threatening.

This lecture is based on numerous clinical examples and cases as well as an extensive literature review and gives an overview of implant failures, typical intra- and postoperative complications with even severe adverse outcomes causing medical emergencies related to implant and bone graft procedures with potentially life-threatening complications that even required intubation, emergency tracheostomy or intensive care hospitalization.

Although the high predictability and long-term success rate of dental implants are well documented in the literature, complications, and failures do occur on a regular basis. Problems with implants have been rising as more clinicians who do not have advanced training and skills are involved in implant placement, bone grafting, and implant-related restorations. Some complications may be relatively minor and easy to correct, while others will be major and result in the loss of the implant, permanent damage of adjacent anatomical structures, or can even life-threatening.

This lecture is based on numerous clinical examples and cases as well as an extensive literature review and gives an overview of implant failures, typical intra- and postoperative complications with even severe adverse outcomes causing medical emergencies related to implant and bone graft procedures with potentially life-threatening complications that even required intubation, emergency tracheostomy or intensive care hospitalization.

Learning Objectives:

  • Assess, anticipate, and manage common complications associated with implant and bone graft procedures.
  • Reinforce awareness that even simple implant procedures are invasive in nature and can trigger extremely serious and life-threatening complications.
  • Understand that oral surgeons and dentists, no matter how skilled and experienced in implant surgery, must be at all times aware of even rare, unexpected, and severe complications, in order to promptly plan an adequate emergency intervention.

Learning Objectives:

  • Assess, anticipate, and manage common complications associated with implant and bone graft procedures.
  • Reinforce awareness that even simple implant procedures are invasive in nature and can trigger extremely serious and life-threatening complications.
  • Understand that oral surgeons and dentists, no matter how skilled and experienced in implant surgery, must be at all times aware of even rare, unexpected, and severe complications, in order to promptly plan an adequate emergency intervention.

GBR Bone Augmentation – A 30+ YR Biological and Clinical Journey with Digital and Implant Design Improvements

COURSE BY Sascha A. Jovanovic, DDS, MS

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

For 30+ years Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) has changed and innovated the surgical field of implant placement and allowed predictable bone regeneration for the long-term implant, prosthetic, and esthetic results. This lecture will cover the biological principles and the protocols for the main GBR indications including bone grafts, resorbable and non-resorbable PTFE membranes, tracking systems, growth factors, soft tissue grafts, biomaterials, tools and instruments, and clinical steps. Retrospective analysis and observations will be used to present solutions for patients with traumatic bone loss, implant failures, and soft tissue deficiencies focusing on horizontal bone defects with an outlook on the vertical combination defect. New evidence and technology in implant product design and digital workflow will be presented as the in-office digital implant and GBR planning and the 3D printing of surgical guides, bone models, immediate temporaries has significantly improved the precision of the surgical treatment. Implant-type decision-making in GBR will be discussed as it is a critical factor for long-term success and the choice between bone level versus tissue level implants, engaging versus non-engaging implant, and immediate implant temporization at implant uncovering is critical to preserve crystal bone and soft tissue health.

For 30+ years Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) has changed and innovated the surgical field of implant placement and allowed predictable bone regeneration for the long-term implant, prosthetic, and esthetic results. This lecture will cover the biological principles and the protocols for the main GBR indications including bone grafts, resorbable and non-resorbable PTFE membranes, tracking systems, growth factors, soft tissue grafts, biomaterials, tools and instruments, and clinical steps. Retrospective analysis and observations will be used to present solutions for patients with traumatic bone loss, implant failures, and soft tissue deficiencies focusing on horizontal bone defects with an outlook on the vertical combination defect. New evidence and technology in implant product design and digital workflow will be presented as the in-office digital implant and GBR planning and the 3D printing of surgical guides, bone models, immediate temporaries has significantly improved the precision of the surgical treatment. Implant-type decision-making in GBR will be discussed as it is a critical factor for long-term success and the choice between bone level versus tissue level implants, engaging versus non-engaging implant, and immediate implant temporization at implant uncovering is critical to preserve crystal bone and soft tissue health.

Learning Objectives:

  • To learn from 30+ years of biological principles in GBR and its clinical steps.
  • To choose the correct clinical implant protocol to preserve GBR. regenerated crestal bone.
  • To understand the influence of new digital technology on surgical consistency.

Learning Objectives:

  • To learn from 30+ years of biological principles in GBR and its clinical steps.
  • To choose the correct clinical implant protocol to preserve GBR. regenerated crestal bone.
  • To understand the influence of new digital technology on surgical consistency.

Assessment and management of orofacial pain conditions in dental practice

COURSE BY Dr. Ying Wu, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

The presentation reviews the common orofacial pain conditions, including temporomandibular disorder (TMDs), trigeminal neuralgia, post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain (PTTNP) and burning mouth syndrome (BMS) that dental providers may encounter in their practice. Assessment and management of these conditions are also discussed.  

The presentation reviews the common orofacial pain conditions, including temporomandibular disorder (TMDs), trigeminal neuralgia, post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain (PTTNP) and burning mouth syndrome (BMS) that dental providers may encounter in their practice. Assessment and management of these conditions are also discussed.  

Learning Objectives:

  • To recognize the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMDs), trigeminal neuralgia, post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain (PTTNP), and burning mouth syndrome 
  • To be familiar with basic approaches for evaluation and management of patients with  
    • Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) 
    • Trigeminal neuralgia 
    • Post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain (PTTNP) 
    • Burning mouth syndrome 
  • To identify a differential diagnosis of common orofacial pain  
    • Musculoskeletal pain 
    • Neuropathic pain 

Learning Objectives:

  • To recognize the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMDs), trigeminal neuralgia, post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain (PTTNP), and burning mouth syndrome 
  • To be familiar with basic approaches for evaluation and management of patients with  
    • Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) 
    • Trigeminal neuralgia 
    • Post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain (PTTNP) 
    • Burning mouth syndrome 
  • To identify a differential diagnosis of common orofacial pain  
    • Musculoskeletal pain 
    • Neuropathic pain

Risk Factors for Peri-Implant Diseases: The Elephant in the Room

COURSE BY Dr. Dwayne Karateew

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

With the evolution of bioactive (rough) implant surfaces, we have witnessed a concomitant rise in the occurrence of peri-implantitis. While the surface itself is not to blame, it certainly expedites the transformation of a biofilm into an active disease process with the loss of peri-implant bone. A review of the etiology of peri-implant diseases as well as associated risk factors and diagnostic disease indicators will be discussed. The efficacy of suggested treatment protocols will be reviewed with case examples of both positive and negligible outcomes demonstrated.

With the evolution of bioactive (rough) implant surfaces, we have witnessed a concomitant rise in the occurrence of peri-implantitis. While the surface itself is not to blame, it certainly expedites the transformation of a biofilm into an active disease process with the loss of peri-implant bone. A review of the etiology of peri-implant diseases as well as associated risk factors and diagnostic disease indicators will be discussed. The efficacy of suggested treatment protocols will be reviewed with case examples of both positive and negligible outcomes demonstrated.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand that the rise in Peri-Implant diseases was co-incident with the use of biologically active implant surfaces.
  • Review the major risk factors associated with Peri-Implant diseases.
  • Develop an appreciation for the success rate of Peri-Implant Disease therapy.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand that the rise in Peri-Implant diseases was co-incident with the use of biologically active implant surfaces.
  • Review the major risk factors associated with Peri-Implant diseases.
  • Develop an appreciation for the success rate of Peri-Implant Disease therapy.

A new method of bone augmentation to the labio-buccal side using orthodontic movement

COURSE BY Junichi Watahiki, DDS Ph.D

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Lecture on novel periodontal regeneration (O-PRO), a method that maximizes the effect of periodontal regeneration by orthodontic movement. Using O-PRO enables horizontal bone regeneration to the labial side of natural teeth, which was previously impossible.

Lecture on novel periodontal regeneration (O-PRO), a method that maximizes the effect of periodontal regeneration by orthodontic movement. Using O-PRO enables horizontal bone regeneration to the labial side of natural teeth, which was previously impossible.

Learning Objectives:

  • Periodontal Regeneration for Orthodontics and Orthodontist Gingival recession.

Learning Objectives:

  • Periodontal Regeneration for Orthodontics and Orthodontist Gingival recession.

Flapless approach to dental implant surgery: Pros & Cons

COURSE BY Dr. Abhiram Maddi

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Conventional dental implant surgery involves raising a flap to expose the alveolar bone for implant placement. This approach increases the risk for post-surgical complications including alveolar bone loss, post-op infection, and trauma. The flapless approach to implant placement provides an alternative to the conventional approach. It has several advantages that include reduced intraoperative surgical time with the use of traditional and fixed surgical guides for multiple implant placement. A free-handed approach can also be utilized for single implants. However, the flapless approach is technique sensitive and has its limitations.

Conventional dental implant surgery involves raising a flap to expose the alveolar bone for implant placement. This approach increases the risk for post-surgical complications including alveolar bone loss, post-op infection, and trauma. The flapless approach to implant placement provides an alternative to the conventional approach. It has several advantages that include reduced intraoperative surgical time with the use of traditional and fixed surgical guides for multiple implant placement. A free-handed approach can also be utilized for single implants. However, the flapless approach is technique sensitive and has its limitations.

Learning Objectives:

  • Differences between conventional and flapless approaches of dental implant placement.
  • A step-by-step approach to flapless implant placement.
  • Case selection and requirements for flapless approach.

Learning Objectives:

  • Differences between conventional and flapless approaches of dental implant placement.
  • A step-by-step approach to flapless implant placement.
  • Case selection and requirements for flapless approach.

Don't let peri-implantitis get you twisted! Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Peri-implant disease

COURSE BY Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS & Susan Wingrove RDH, BS

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Implant complications have many factors; patient-, site-, and fixture related, that convey risk of future peri-implant diseases. They factors should be addressed, if possible, prior to implant placement to reduce overall incidence of peri-implant disease. Once complications are identified, clinicians need to detect early signs of implant complications and provide individualized implant maintenance, home-care recommendations, and provide peri-implant treatments.

Implant complications have many factors; patient-, site-, and fixture related, that convey risk of future peri-implant diseases. They factors should be addressed, if possible, prior to implant placement to reduce overall incidence of peri-implant disease. Once complications are identified, clinicians need to detect early signs of implant complications and provide individualized implant maintenance, home-care recommendations, and provide peri-implant treatments.

Learning Objectives:

  • Assess risk factors for peri-implantitis and identify high and low-risk patients before, during, and after implant placement and restoration.
  • Identify and implement patient-centered, customized supportive therapy to reduce rates of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis in patients with dental implants.
  • Develop strategies to identify biofilm-associated implant disease and put into practice a five-step protocol to assess and monitor dental implants.
  • Discuss the importance of preventive strategies for peri-implantitis including maintaining good oral hygiene, dental implant maintenance, and elimination of risk factors.

Learning Objectives:

  • Assess risk factors for peri-implantitis and identify high and low-risk patients before, during, and after implant placement and restoration.
  • Identify and implement patient-centered, customized supportive therapy to reduce rates of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis in patients with dental implants.
  • Develop strategies to identify biofilm-associated implant disease and put into practice a five-step protocol to assess and monitor dental implants.
  • Discuss the importance of preventive strategies for peri-implantitis including maintaining good oral hygiene, dental implant maintenance, and elimination of risk factors.

30-year of Experience with Platform Switching Using Delayed and Immediately Loaded Implants.

COURSE BY Georgios Romanos, DDS, PhD, Prof Dr med dent

Professor of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook, New York

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

There is a general opinion that the platform switching of dental implants is associated with crestal bone stability. The speaker presents pre-clinical and clinical experience using different implant systems with platform switching and the main characteristics using delayed and immediate loading protocols. His experience in practice for more than 25 years with platform switched implant systems demonstrates the main features of this implant design for a crestal bone stability and long-term success.

There is a general opinion that the platform switching of dental implants is associated with crestal bone stability. The speaker presents pre-clinical and clinical experience using different implant systems with platform switching and the main characteristics using delayed and immediate loading protocols. His experience in practice for more than 25 years with platform switched implant systems demonstrates the main features of this implant design for a crestal bone stability and long-term success.

Learning Objectives:

  • To demonstrate preclinical experience with platform switching.
  • To illustrate scientific data with platform switched implants under delayed and immediate loading conditions.
  • To highlight the protocols stabilizing the crestal bone levels

Learning Objectives:

  • To demonstrate preclinical experience with platform switching.
  • To illustrate scientific data with platform switched implants under delayed and immediate loading conditions.
  • To highlight the protocols stabilizing the crestal bone levels

Multidisciplinary Contemporary digital treatment planning

COURSE BY Dr. Giles Horrocks & Dr. Ryan Lewis

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

This course will cover how to utilize digital implant treatment planning in a multidisciplinary clinic.  Modern research supports several parameters that must be satisfied to achieve long-term peri-implant tissue stability.  Through the application of proper diagnosis, contemporary digital implant planning and a team approach we can achieve predictable long-term peri-implant tissue stability.

This course will cover how to utilize digital implant treatment planning in a multidisciplinary clinic.  Modern research supports several parameters that must be satisfied to achieve long-term peri-implant tissue stability.  Through the application of proper diagnosis, contemporary digital implant planning and a team approach we can achieve predictable long-term peri-implant tissue stability.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss medical and esthetic patient diagnosis.
  • Digital implant treatment planning.
  • Discuss parameters necessary to achieve long term peri-implant stability and how to achieve those through digital treatment planning.
  • Discuss how digital treatment planning allows us to plan for necessary surgical procedures.
  • Discuss contemporary surgical techniques for implant site augmentation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss medical and esthetic patient diagnosis.
  • Digital implant treatment planning.
  • Discuss parameters necessary to achieve long term peri-implant stability and how to achieve those through digital treatment planning.
  • Discuss how digital treatment planning allows us to plan for necessary surgical procedures.
  • Discuss contemporary surgical techniques for implant site augmentation.

Full-arch implant reconstruction with immediate functional loading

COURSE BY Dr. Homa H. Zadeh & Dr. Lyndon F. Cooper

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Treatment of edentulous patients or those with terminal dentition to be transitioned to edentulism poses many challenges. A variety of surgical and prosthetic solutions need to be considered. The first question is whether remaining teeth have a reasonable prognosis and can be saved. If not, various replacement options can be considered. It is necessary to determine whether utilization of existing bone along with osseous resection to harmonize the bone crest is possible. This option is often utilized for immediate functional loading. In other cases, regenerative solutions, such as sinus augmentation and alveolar ridge augmentation, will be necessary. Prosthetic solutions, such as fixed and removable restorations have to be considered. This presentation discusses the therapeutic options for full arch reconstruction, focusing on cases with compromised bone

Treatment of edentulous patients or those with terminal dentition to be transitioned to edentulism poses many challenges. A variety of surgical and prosthetic solutions need to be considered. The first question is whether remaining teeth have a reasonable prognosis and can be saved. If not, various replacement options can be considered. It is necessary to determine whether utilization of existing bone along with osseous resection to harmonize the bone crest is possible. This option is often utilized for immediate functional loading. In other cases, regenerative solutions, such as sinus augmentation and alveolar ridge augmentation, will be necessary. Prosthetic solutions, such as fixed and removable restorations have to be considered. This presentation discusses the therapeutic options for full arch reconstruction, focusing on cases with compromised bone

Learning Objectives:

  • Treatment planning for full-arch implant-supported prosthesis: maxilla vs mandible 
  • Loading considerations: immediate conversion vs digital prototype fabrication
  • Digital workflow: surgical, impression, prosthetic 

Learning Objectives:

  • Treatment planning for full-arch implant-supported prosthesis: maxilla vs mandible 
  • Loading considerations: immediate conversion vs digital prototype fabrication
  • Digital workflow: surgical, impression, prosthetic 

Perio-Prosthetic & Lab Synergy in Today’s Practice

COURSE BY Dr. Bobby Birdi & Dr. Angus Barrie

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

This presentation will highlight the benefits of collaboration between the dental laboratory and
both surgical & prosthetic treatment modalities. The importance of laboratory input in both treat- ment planning, sequencing, and restorative design/materials will be showcased in simple to com- plex cases. The power of working together using all the possible information will be highlighted.

This presentation will highlight the benefits of collaboration between the dental laboratory and
both surgical & prosthetic treatment modalities. The importance of laboratory input in both treat- ment planning, sequencing, and restorative design/materials will be showcased in simple to com- plex cases. The power of working together using all the possible information will be highlighted.

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will better understand interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Attendees will learn the benefits of including a dental laboratory through the entire process.
  • Attendees will gain insight on perio-prosthetics to apply at their practice.

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will better understand interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Attendees will learn the benefits of including a dental laboratory through the entire process.
  • Attendees will gain insight on perio-prosthetics to apply at their practice.

Ridge augmentation: Tools, Techniques, Successes and Complications

COURSE BY Dr. Israel Puterman

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

This lecture will review numerous ridge augmentation techniques used to achieve a satisfactory amount of bone for placement of dental implants in a compromised site. We will discuss in a case format the benefits and limitations of several techniques including both resorbable and non-resorbable membranes. 3D printed titanium mesh, laminar allograft plates and how to manage certain complications. Both horizontal and vertical augmentation techniques will be reviewed, and how this relates to maximizing the benefits of periosteal stabilization sutures and fixation or tenting screws.

This lecture will review numerous ridge augmentation techniques used to achieve a satisfactory amount of bone for placement of dental implants in a compromised site. We will discuss in a case format the benefits and limitations of several techniques including both resorbable and non-resorbable membranes. 3D printed titanium mesh, laminar allograft plates and how to manage certain complications. Both horizontal and vertical augmentation techniques will be reviewed, and how this relates to maximizing the benefits of periosteal stabilization sutures and fixation or tenting screws.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the role of space maintenance in a ridge augmentation procedure
  • Learn pros/cons of different techniques to stabilize a graft/membrane complex
  • Determine which types of cases benefit from tenting screws

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the role of space maintenance in a ridge augmentation procedure
  • Learn pros/cons of different techniques to stabilize a graft/membrane complex
  • Determine which types of cases benefit from tenting screws

A Novel approach: Fluorescence Aided Root Canal Treatment

COURSE BY Dr. Tatsuya Hasegawa

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

The aim of this method is to implement a photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) based on a fluorescence live imaging for real-time identification of bacterial metabolites during a root canal treatment. The emission of red autofluorescence by protoporphyrin IX (PpIX)  could be more clearly visualize remaining of bacterial infections during a root canal treatment. Here we will explain that Fluorescence Aided Root Canal Treatment (FARCT) is expected to remarkably improve the remaining risk of bacterial infections and refine the predictability of a root canal treatment.

The aim of this method is to implement a photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) based on a fluorescence live imaging for real-time identification of bacterial metabolites during a root canal treatment. The emission of red autofluorescence by protoporphyrin IX (PpIX)  could be more clearly visualize remaining of bacterial infections during a root canal treatment. Here we will explain that Fluorescence Aided Root Canal Treatment (FARCT) is expected to remarkably improve the remaining risk of bacterial infections and refine the predictability of a root canal treatment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand a principle of the PDD based on fluorescence live imaging
  • Learn how to manage the bacterial infection utilizing DOM with a built-in fluorescence observation module
  • Discuss the efficacy and capability of FARCT
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Learning Objectives:

  • Understand a principle of the PDD based on fluorescence live imaging
  • Learn how to manage the bacterial infection utilizing DOM with a built-in fluorescence observation module
  • Discuss the efficacy and capability of FARCT
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Grafted versus Graftless implantology in highly atrophic edentulous arches

COURSE BY Dr. Thomas Wiedemann

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

“The edentulous patient is an amputee, an oral invalid, to whom we should pay total respect and rehabilitation ambitions” (P-I Branemark, 2005). The atrophic and edentulous jaw can pose a number of challenges for the implant clinician. In simple terms, the amount of bone that remains is insufficient for the conventional placement of a dental implant. A variety of treatment strategies can be employed to enable implants to be placed despite the paucity of bone stock in either the mandible or the maxilla. Conceptually these strategies follow one of two pathways: either augmentation of the bone, or the novel utilization of the remaining bone. However, successes do not always occur. Immediate loading cannot be performed in all grafted bone. In recent years new graftless treatment approaches have been proposed by using new concepts such as All on 4, titled implants, zygomatic, pterygoid, short and small diameter implants. Recently, also individualized implants are available to adapt to any given bone situation. This presentation will discuss patient assessment and the range of contemporary options available to enable implant based rehabilitation. The lecture gives a broad overview on all types of treatment options including complications and failure management.

“The edentulous patient is an amputee, an oral invalid, to whom we should pay total respect and rehabilitation ambitions” (P-I Branemark, 2005). The atrophic and edentulous jaw can pose a number of challenges for the implant clinician. In simple terms, the amount of bone that remains is insufficient for the conventional placement of a dental implant. A variety of treatment strategies can be employed to enable implants to be placed despite the paucity of bone stock in either the mandible or the maxilla. Conceptually these strategies follow one of two pathways: either augmentation of the bone, or the novel utilization of the remaining bone. However, successes do not always occur. Immediate loading cannot be performed in all grafted bone. In recent years new graftless treatment approaches have been proposed by using new concepts such as All on 4, titled implants, zygomatic, pterygoid, short and small diameter implants. Recently, also individualized implants are available to adapt to any given bone situation. This presentation will discuss patient assessment and the range of contemporary options available to enable implant based rehabilitation. The lecture gives a broad overview on all types of treatment options including complications and failure management.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand and evaluate different bone grafting procedures in highly atrophic arches.
  • Get an overview on graftless implantology
  • Learn about the All on 4 concept ; indications, risks, contraindications.
  • Learn about zygomatic and pterygoid implants: surgical protocols, indications, complications.
  • Clinical awareness of the outcomes of different treatment options in order to be able to critically assess the best option for each clinical situation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand and evaluate different bone grafting procedures in highly atrophic arches.
  • Get an overview on graftless implantology
  • Learn about the All on 4 concept ; indications, risks, contraindications.
  • Learn about zygomatic and pterygoid implants: surgical protocols, indications, complications.
  • Clinical awareness of the outcomes of different treatment options in order to be able to critically assess the best option for each clinical situation.

Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO): Facts and Applications

COURSE BY Dr. Pinar Emecen-Huja

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO) is a common interdisciplinary treatment approach that utilizes surgical access, corticotomy and bone grafting to expedite orthodontic tooth movement and improve orthodontic treatment outcomes. This lecture aims to review biological principles to understand PAOO treatment based on evidence-based literature and highlights the implications of PAOO treatment option through evaluation of case-based presentations.

 Learning objectives:

  • Understand biological principles associated with periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics.
  • Evaluate advantages, risks, indications, and outcome of PAOO treatment based on review of literature and case presentations.

2023 Annual Session AMED Courses

Variation within the practice of Endodontics

COURSE BY Dr. Jeffrey Krupp

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

The clinical practice of endodontics is filled with the daily challenge of managing variation. Differences present from the armamentarium we utilize to treat a case, through all clinical aspects of patient management, to the astounding unpredictability seen in the constant diversity of canal and pulpal anatomy. This presentation provides practical clinical insights to help manage the variation seen in the everyday practice of clinical conventional endodontics.

The clinical practice of endodontics is filled with the daily challenge of managing variation. Differences present from the armamentarium we utilize to treat a case, through all clinical aspects of patient management, to the astounding unpredictability seen in the constant diversity of canal and pulpal anatomy. This presentation provides practical clinical insights to help manage the variation seen in the everyday practice of clinical conventional endodontics.

Defect Alveolar Ridge Augmentation

COURSE BY Dr. Sadaki Sakamoto

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

If a tooth with severe damage is extracted, the alveolar ridge will be absorbed. If a bridge is made in such a state, it will result in an inappropriate pontic shape, which will cause problems in aesthetics and cleanability, and will cause problems in terms of future availability. The same can be said for implants. We will explain the surgical method to improve the environment by transplanting connective tissue and restore the aesthetic and good prosthetic shape. 

If a tooth with severe damage is extracted, the alveolar ridge will be absorbed. If a bridge is made in such a state, it will result in an inappropriate pontic shape, which will cause problems in aesthetics and cleanability, and will cause problems in terms of future availability. The same can be said for implants. We will explain the surgical method to improve the environment by transplanting connective tissue and restore the aesthetic and good prosthetic shape. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to avoid problems with aesthetics and cleanability.

  • Better understand surgical methods using connective tissue.

  • Better understand how to preserve the alveolar ridge during extraction.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to avoid problems with aesthetics and cleanability.

  • Better understand surgical methods using connective tissue.

  • Better understand how to preserve the alveolar ridge during extraction.

Macro & Micro Viewpoints in the Esthetic Dentistry

COURSE BY Dr. Tadahiko Nakano

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

In any Dental Treatment, first of all, we need from a Macro viewpoint, to examine & diagnose.  Then clarify the problem from them and decide which field of treatment. And more, in order to maintain over the long term, skills are required with the concept of MI (Minimally Invasive). This applies not only to Hard tissues but also to soft tissues. This is a result of an Interdisciplinary Approach such as Orthodontic treatment, Periodontal plastic surgery, and Prosthetic procedures. Case presentation admits Esthetic & Functional improvements.

In any Dental Treatment, first of all, we need from a Macro viewpoint, to examine & diagnose.  Then clarify the problem from them and decide which field of treatment. And more, in order to maintain over the long term, skills are required with the concept of MI (Minimally Invasive). This applies not only to Hard tissues but also to soft tissues. This is a result of an Interdisciplinary Approach such as Orthodontic treatment, Periodontal plastic surgery, and Prosthetic procedures. Case presentation admits Esthetic & Functional improvements.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn to examine and diagnose from a macro viewpoint.
  • Better understand the minimally invasive concept.
  • Learn long-term maintenance through an interdisciplinary approach .

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn to examine and diagnose from a macro viewpoint.
  • Better understand the minimally invasive concept.
  • Learn long-term maintenance through an interdisciplinary approach .

Surface: THE FINAL TOUCH

COURSE BY Dr. Ed McLaren

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

This presentation will cover the final touches of contour, texture, surface colorants, and polish that can take an average-looking porcelain, or monolithic glass ceramic and will focus on the new generation glass ceramic, Zirconia Reinforced Lithium Silicate “Suprinity, and lastly techniques for monolithic Cubic Zirconia restoration and create an exceptionally esthetic result. These steps are critical to the success of dental restorations especially now since more monolithic restorations are becoming the norm. The lecture will also cover the esthetics of the individual tooth i.e. the individual form and color characteristics of teeth and the inter-relationships between teeth.

This presentation will cover the final touches of contour, texture, surface colorants, and polish that can take an average-looking porcelain, or monolithic glass ceramic and will focus on the new generation glass ceramic, Zirconia Reinforced Lithium Silicate “Suprinity, and lastly techniques for monolithic Cubic Zirconia restoration and create an exceptionally esthetic result. These steps are critical to the success of dental restorations especially now since more monolithic restorations are becoming the norm. The lecture will also cover the esthetics of the individual tooth i.e. the individual form and color characteristics of teeth and the inter-relationships between teeth.

Learning Objectives:

  • You will be able to better create an exceptional aesthetic result.
  • You will better understand monolithic restorations.
  • You will learn about the color characteristics of teeth.

Learning Objectives:

  • You will be able to better create an exceptional aesthetic result.
  • You will better understand monolithic restorations.
  • You will learn about the color characteristics of teeth.

MicroEndodontics 2023

COURSE BYDr. Enrico Cassai

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

We are in 2023 and, in the last 100 years, we have seen many changes in dentistry. If we focus on endodontics, we can say that big signs of progress have been done in the equipment and tools that we use, making our therapies faster, easier, and more predictable. If I had to choose the innovation that changed endodontics the most, I would surely pick the operating microscope because the more I see, the more I can do.  Of course, there is a medium-long learning curve, but the benefits of using a microscope are immediate and evident. First of all, it improves the working posture, keeping the back in a straight position and diminishing the risk of developing skeletal problems over the years. 

From the operative point of view, the possibility of working in a magnified and illuminated field makes it possible to treat the tooth in a faster and more predictable way and, above all, to treat complex cases. In my communication I would like to emphasize the clinical advantages of using the microscope, starting from the diagnosis and going to the operative part such as: finding missed canals, removing fiber posts, treating perforations, filling apices, removing broken instruments from the canals and performing endodontic surgery

We are in 2023 and, in the last 100 years, we have seen many changes in dentistry. If we focus on endodontics, we can say that big signs of progress have been done in the equipment and tools that we use, making our therapies faster, easier, and more predictable. If I had to choose the innovation that changed endodontics the most, I would surely pick the operating microscope because the more I see, the more I can do.  Of course, there is a medium-long learning curve, but the benefits of using a microscope are immediate and evident. First of all, it improves the working posture, keeping the back in a straight position and diminishing the risk of developing skeletal problems over the years. 

 

From the operative point of view, the possibility of working in a magnified and illuminated field makes it possible to treat the tooth in a faster and more predictable way and, above all, to treat complex cases. In my communication I would like to emphasize the clinical advantages of using the microscope, starting from the diagnosis and going to the operative part such as: finding missed canals, removing fiber posts, treating perforations, filling apices, removing broken instruments from the canals and performing endodontic surgery

Adhesive and Restorative Optimization on Endodontically Treated Teeth

COURSE BY Prof. Dr. Marco Aurélio de Carvalho

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Adhesive procedures have changed the way to restore endodontically treated teeth (ETT). Nevertheless, during the multiple clinical sessions necessary for root canal treatment and tooth restoration, clinicians end up removing sound dental tissues unnecessarily. The goal of this presentation is to present an alternative approach by performing dentin hybridization and biobase prior to root canal (re)treatment. Dentin bond strength optimization and fracture resistance improvement will be addressed. This technique is known as Immediate Pre-endo Dentin Sealing (IPDS).

Adhesive procedures have changed the way to restore endodontically treated teeth (ETT). Nevertheless, during the multiple clinical sessions necessary for root canal treatment and tooth restoration, clinicians end up removing sound dental tissues unnecessarily. The goal of this presentation is to present an alternative approach by performing dentin hybridization and biobase prior to root canal (re)treatment. Dentin bond strength optimization and fracture resistance improvement will be addressed. This technique is known as Immediate Pre-endo Dentin Sealing (IPDS).

Learning Objectives:

  • To comprehend the reasons and steps of Immediate Pre-endo Dentin Sealing (IPDS) in teeth to be submitted to root canal (re)treatment.
  • To address the effect of IPDS on the bond strength to dentin exposed to endodontic chemicals.
  • To address the effect of IPDS with biobase on the fracture resistance of tooth undergoing root canal (re)treatment.

Learning Objectives:

  • To comprehend the reasons and steps of Immediate Pre-endo Dentin Sealing (IPDS) in teeth to be submitted to root canal (re)treatment.
  • To address the effect of IPDS on the bond strength to dentin exposed to endodontic chemicals.
  • To address the effect of IPDS with biobase on the fracture resistance of tooth undergoing root canal (re)treatment.

2023 Annual Session HANDS-ON-WORKSHOPS

LET’S GET LASER FOCUSED! – Laser Certification Course

COURSE BY Lynn Atkinson, RDH

WORKSHOP ON Saturday, 09 sept,2023

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

As lasers are becoming the standard of care for non-surgical periodontal therapy, hygienists are looking for training and education on the safe and effective use of lasers. This 8-hour in-person course is designed to provide the dental hygienist with the education and confidence to implement laser technology into protocols. From this course the attendees will learn laser physics, tissue interactions, soft tissue procedures, suggested settings, documentation, charting, codes, verbiage, techniques, and tips to achieve safe and effective treatment and results for patients. The hands-on portion will allow the attendees the opportunity to demonstrate the use of lasers for several procedures. Laser Bacterial Reduction, Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Hemostasis, desensitizing, and treatment of oral lesions will be performed on typodonts and porcine jaws. Videos and case studies will support the course.

As lasers are becoming the standard of care for non-surgical periodontal therapy, hygienists are looking for training and education on the safe and effective use of lasers. This 8-hour in-person course is designed to provide the dental hygienist with the education and confidence to implement laser technology into protocols. From this course the attendees will learn laser physics, tissue interactions, soft tissue procedures, suggested settings, documentation, charting, codes, verbiage, techniques, and tips to achieve safe and effective treatment and results for patients. The hands-on portion will allow the attendees the opportunity to demonstrate the use of lasers for several procedures. Laser Bacterial Reduction, Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Hemostasis, desensitizing, and treatment of oral lesions will be performed on typodonts and porcine jaws. Videos and case studies will support the course.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand laser physics and tissue interactions
  • Operate the laser device to understand biological interactions
  • Demonstrate competency in using the laser with hygiene procedures
  • Understand the protocols and techniques for each laser procedure
  • Utilize and understand the laser safety protocols
  • Understand the laser device, tips, and settings
  • Learn how to identify the patients’ specific laser therapy needs
  • Feel confident in the verbiage and communication with patients

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand laser physics and tissue interactions
  • Operate the laser device to understand biological interactions
  • Demonstrate competency in using the laser with hygiene procedures
  • Understand the protocols and techniques for each laser procedure
  • Utilize and understand the laser safety protocols
  • Understand the laser device, tips, and settings
  • Learn how to identify the patients’ specific laser therapy needs
  • Feel confident in the verbiage and communication with patients

Modern Advanced Atraumatic and Surgical Extraction Techniques, Complications Management, Socket Grafting, GBR and Other In-Office Oral Surgery Procedures for General Dentists

COURSE BY Dr. Thomas Wiedemann DDS, PhD, MD

workshop ON Saturday, 09 sept,2023 , 8 AM to 5 PM

The course consists of lectures and hands-on training on porcine mandibles.

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

This course is under the direction of Thomas G. Wiedemann, MD, PhD, DDS, Clinical Associate Professor and full-time faculty at New York University, College of Dentistry, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Prof. Wiedemann´s career consists of more than 25 years of surgical and educational experience in an academic setting and successfully operating a private practice providing the full spectrum of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Implant Dentistry. He has special interests in dental emergency care, pain management, minimal invasive surgical strategies and techniques of the full scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has acquired extensive expertise in implant surgery with multiple implant systems since 1995. He is well versed in innovative concepts of alveolar ridge augmentation and reconstruction and soft tissue regeneration, CBCT guided and piezo surgery. He is the author of many publications, the speaker in national and international conferences on oral surgery and implantology related topics and serves on the editorial board of several renowned and peer reviewed scientific journals.

This course is under the direction of Thomas G. Wiedemann, MD, PhD, DDS, Clinical Associate Professor and full-time faculty at New York University, College of Dentistry, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Prof. Wiedemann´s career consists of more than 25 years of surgical and educational experience in an academic setting and successfully operating a private practice providing the full spectrum of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Implant Dentistry. He has special interests in dental emergency care, pain management, minimal invasive surgical strategies and techniques of the full scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has acquired extensive expertise in implant surgery with multiple implant systems since 1995. He is well versed in innovative concepts of alveolar ridge augmentation and reconstruction and soft tissue regeneration, CBCT guided and piezo surgery. He is the author of many publications, speaker in national and international conferences on oral surgery and implantology related topics and serves on the editorial board of several renowned and peer reviewed scientific journals.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand and apply practical working knowledge in non-surgical and surgical techniques used in modern exodontia.
  • Apply and select specific instruments for minimally invasive and alveolar ridge-protecting extraction procedures to facilitate immediate dental implant placement.
  • Manage common real-life complications associated with tooth extractions.
  • Analyze and anticipate surgical challenges in tooth extractions.
  • Feel comfortable in risk assessment in medically compromised patients requiring tooth extractions.
  • Perform current simple protocols of GBR, including socket preservation, as related to pre-implant logical extractions.
  • Perform other frequent and common oral surgery procedures in the general dental practice.
  • Allow participants to refine and update all surgical skills.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand and apply practical working knowledge in non-surgical and surgical techniques used in modern exodontia.
  • Apply and select specific instruments for minimally invasive and alveolar ridge-protecting extraction procedures to facilitate immediate dental implant placement.
  • Manage common real-life complications associated with tooth extractions.
  • Analyze and anticipate surgical challenges in tooth extractions.
  • Feel comfortable in risk assessment in medically compromised patients requiring tooth extractions.
  • Perform current simple protocols of GBR, including socket preservation, as related to pre-implant logical extractions.
  • Perform other frequent and common oral surgery procedures in the general dental practice.
  • Allow participants to refine and update all surgical skills.

Price:-$895

Understanding Sutures and Flap Designs for General Dentists

COURSE BY Dr. Thomas Wiedemann DDS, PhD, MD

workshop ON Sunday, 10 Sept,2023

This Course Is Under The Direction of Thomas G. Wiedemann, MD, PhD, DDS

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Oral Surgery procedures are an integral part of everyday dental practice. General Dentists perform extractions, periodontal surgery and implant placements that often require specific suturing skills. However, some clinicians may experience challenges such as suture loosing, flap dehiscence, tearing, and the inability to stabilize flaps. Improper suturing can lead to complications and even treatment failures. Whether dentists have been practicing for years or a relatively short period of time mastering suturing and soft tissue management is an essential skill that will predictably improve the final postsurgical results. The goal of this hands-on course is to train general dentists in predictable and correct suturing techniques and flap designs. Attendees will learn about different types of suture material and needle configuration and indications for their use. The hands-on portion of the course will include lots of first-hand “over the shoulder” tips, tricks, and instructions. Participants will be confident with different suture types and experience the exercise of the most commonly used suturing techniques and flaps in dental practice. Doctors at any level who are interested in improving their suturing skills will be provided with practical information on how to suture properly and improve surgical treatment outcomes.

Oral Surgery procedures are an integral part of everyday dental practice. General Dentists perform extractions, periodontal surgery and implant placements that often require specific suturing skills. However, some clinicians may experience challenges such as suture loosing, flap dehiscence, tearing, and the inability to stabilize flaps. Improper suturing can lead to complications and even treatment failures. Whether dentists have been practicing for years or a relatively short period of time mastering suturing and soft tissue management is an essential skill that will predictably improve the final postsurgical results. The goal of this hands-on course is to train general dentists in predictable and correct suturing techniques and flap designs. Attendees will learn about different types of suture material and needle configuration and indications for their use. The hands-on portion of the course will include lots of first-hand “over the shoulder” tips, tricks, and instructions. Participants will be confident with different suture types and experience the exercise of the most commonly used suturing techniques and flaps in dental practice. Doctors at any level who are interested in improving their suturing skills will be provided with practical information on how to suture properly and improve surgical treatment outcomes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Understand and apply practical working knowledge in non-surgical and surgical techniques used in modern exodontia
  • Apply and select specific instruments for minimally invasive and alveolar ridge-protecting extraction procedures to facilitate immediate dental implant placement
  • Manage common real-life complications associated with tooth extractions
  • Analyze and anticipate surgical challenges in tooth extractions
  • Feel comfortable in risk assessment in medically compromised patients requiring tooth extractions
  • Perform current simple protocols of GBR, including socket preservation, as related to pre-implantological extractions
  • Perform other frequent and common oral surgery procedures in the general dental practice
  • Allow participants to refine and update all surgical skills

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Understand and apply practical working knowledge in non-surgical and surgical techniques used in modern exodontia
  • Apply and select specific instruments for minimally invasive and alveolar ridge-protecting extraction procedures to facilitate immediate dental implant placement
  • Manage common real-life complications associated with tooth extractions
  • Analyze and anticipate surgical challenges in tooth extractions
  • Feel comfortable in risk assessment in medically compromised patients requiring tooth extractions
  • Perform current simple protocols of GBR, including socket preservation, as related to pre-implantological extractions
  • Perform other frequent and common oral surgery procedures in the general dental practice
  • Allow participants to refine and update all surgical skills

4 Hr. Hands-On Workshop Plus: 2 Hr. Online Webinar (Pre-Requisite prior to hands on course) Hands-On Course Capacity : 18 Students
6 CEU 
Price:- $395 

Advanced Ergonomics in Microscope Dentistry

COURSE BY Juan Carlos Ortiz Hugues DDS, MAMED, CEAS

workshop ON Sunday, 10 sept,2023

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is a multidisciplinary science concerned with finding ways to keep people productive, efficient, safe, and comfortable while they perform a task. The basic premise is to make the task fit the person, rather than making the person adjust to the task. Dentistry is one of the most demanding professions with a high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders. Many professionals are retiring early because of neck, back, shoulder, arm, wrist injuries. This course will outline the ergonomic benefits of the surgical microscope in dentistry, it will address appropriate pos- ture while working with the microscope, how to position the microscope, how to position the patient and how to perform four-handed dentistry in order to work pain free, efficiently, and without stress. The course will also outline different stools available in the market, the properties of each and how to sit properly

Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is a multidisciplinary science concerned with finding ways to keep people productive, efficient, safe, and comfortable while they perform a task. The basic premise is to make the task fit the person, rather than making the person adjust to the task. Dentistry is one of the most demanding professions with a high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders. Many professionals are retiring early because of neck, back, shoulder, arm, wrist injuries. This course will outline the ergonomic benefits of the surgical microscope in dentistry, it will address appropriate pos- ture while working with the microscope, how to position the microscope, how to position the patient and how to perform four-handed dentistry in order to work pain free, efficiently, and without stress. The course will also outline different stools available in the market, the properties of each and how to sit properly

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn and apply the principles of ergonomics in dentistry

  • Learn about the most ergonomic stools in the market and test them.

  • Learn how to sit properly with good available stools in the operatory in different positions. Learn the ergonomic benefits of the microscope in dentistry

  • Learn how to sit the patient in the operatory chair in order to achieve better ergonomic position.

  • Learn about four handed dentistry

  • Learn how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders & the benefits of micro breaks and

  • stretching during the work day

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn and apply the principles of ergonomics in dentistry

  • Learn about the most ergonomic stools in the market and test them.

  • Learn how to sit properly with good available stools in the operatory in different positions. Learn the ergonomic benefits of the microscope in dentistry

  • Learn how to sit the patient in the operatory chair in order to achieve better ergonomic position.

  • Learn about four handed dentistry

  • Learn how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders & the benefits of micro breaks and

  • stretching during the work day


Price:- $395 

Broken File Retrieval

COURSE BY Enrico Casai

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

  • Nature of instrument fracture
  • Appropriate diagnosis and treatment planning for broken instrument removal
  • Importance of magnification to deal with separate instrument cases (operating microscope)
  • Preparing the canal for broken instrument removal
  • Dislodging and removal of fractured instruments
  • Principles for techniques in separate instruments retrieval
  • Hands-on microscopic training on removing separated instruments & files

 

  • Nature of instrument fracture
  • Appropriate diagnosis and treatment planning for broken instrument removal
  • Importance of magnification to deal with separate instrument cases (operating microscope)
  • Preparing the canal for broken instrument removal
  • Dislodging and removal of fractured instruments
  • Principles for techniques in separate instruments retrieval
  • Hands-on microscopic training on removing separated instruments & files

Managing Calcified Canals

COURSE BY Enrico Casai

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

  • Do you know how to access calcified canals?
  • Are they Causing you trouble?
  • Which endo instrument is the safest and most efficient?
  • Are you tired of lateral condensing with accessory points?

Dr. Casai takes you through an evidence based hands-on workshop that will provide you with cutting edge rotary/reciprocation instrumentation, help you locate calcified canals and MB2, and obturate root canal systems utilizing tried and true techniques.

  • Do you know how to access calcified canals?
  • Are they Causing you trouble?
  • Which endo instrument is the safest and most efficient?
  • Are you tired of lateral condensing with accessory points?

Dr. Casai takes you through an evidence based hands-on workshop that will provide you with cutting edge rotary/reciprocation instrumentation, help you locate calcified canals and MB2, and obturate root canal systems utilizing tried and true techniques.

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