Online Registration
Five and a half (5.5) hours of continuing education credit will be provided.
SCHEDULE
| Saturday, April 20, 2024 | |
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Registration & Exhibits |
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM |
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Lynn Atkinson |
8:00 AM - 09:30 AM |
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Break & Exhibits |
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Homa Zadeh |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Lunch & Exhibits |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Kia Karimi |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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Break & Exhibits |
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Larry Ambrose |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Five and a half (5.5) hours of continuing education credit will be provided.
Comprehensive Care and Planning for the Dental Hygienist
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
The dental hygienist plays an integral role in the process of comprehensive diagnosis and delivering the treatment plan with the dentist. But how does the dental hygienist gather the necessary information, deliver, and educate the patient in an efficient and effective manner? This course will introduce technology, protocols, diagnostics, and communication skills to add value to the practice and provide the patient with highest quality of comprehensive care. Guided Biofilm Therapy, lasers, and voice activated charting systems will be introduced with therapeutic values to the patient and practitioner.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Describe the ideal comprehensive care appointment.
- Learn how to achieve the best delivery of information and education to your patients.
- Identify which technology and protocols to use to be effective and efficient.
About LYNN ATKINSON:
Lynn Atkinson, RDH, has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 30 years. She graduated from Cypress College, California with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Her passion for utilizing technology while delivering the highest quality of patient care keeps her practicing four days a week as the Clinical Hygiene Director for a high-performing, patientoriented dental practice in Mission Viejo, California. Lynn lectures and provides clinical, hands-on training to dental professionals on successfully incorporating lasers and other adjunctive therapies into their protocols. For the past several years, Lynn has been a speaker at numerous conferences across the nation, speaking on a variety of topics. She lectures locally in addition to her hands-on courses, has authored several published articles, and has been a guest speaker on industry audio media platforms, enjoyed nationwide. Lynn is an active member and participant of multiple dental associations and organizations. Lynn is a key opinion leader for several dental manufacturers and companies, as well as a speaker and trainer for US EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy. She serves on the Board of Directors at the Academy of laser dentistry as Auxiliary Chair, a member of the ALD Speakers Bureau, Education, Conference and Testing Committees. Lynn is the honored recipient of the ALD 2022 Leon Goldman Clinical Excellence Award.
Optimizing Function and Esthetics by Leveraging Digital, Biological, Material and Technical Innovations for Tooth Preservation or Replacement
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
Patients overwhelmingly prefer preserving their natural teeth when presented with the choice. This presentation delves into the synergistic use of periodontal regenerative therapy alongside clear aligner orthodontic treatment. Through interdisciplinary approaches and evidence-based decision making, the aim is to improve both the esthetics and function of teeth, ensuring their long-term preservation. The integration of biologics and advanced biomaterials, combined with refined techniques like Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA), contributes to achieving optimal esthetics and function. In situations where teeth are beyond salvage or missing, the adoption of a digital workflow proves to be a game-changer, elevating precision and predictability in implant dentistry. This presentation explores the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies such as 3D imaging, artificial intelligence, intraoral scanning, dynamic navigation, 3D design, 3D printing, and milling. The coherent incorporation of these technologies within a digital workflow provides unparalleled advantages. Tailored for the entire dental team, this presentation is suitable for general dentists, periodontists, hygienists, and professionals across diverse dental disciplines. It offers an overview exploration of contemporary techniques, materials, and protocols, empowering participants to navigate the dynamic landscape of dental practice.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Utilization of biologics, biomaterials, and minimally invasive surgical approaches for periodontal esthetic and functional regeneration.
- Integration of clear aligner therapy as an adjunct to restorative, periodontal, and implant therapies.
- Digital workflow for single to full arch implant therapy.
About HOMA H. ZADEH:
Dr. Zadeh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from USC Ostrow School of Dentistry. He completed post-doctoral clinical training in periodontology, as well as a PhD degree in immunology, at the University of Connecticut Health Center (UCHC) School of Dental Medicine and School of Medicine, respectively. Dr Zadeh served as full time faculty for 28 years, earning tenure status at the University of Southern California. He also served as director of postdoctoral periodontology program (2012-2019). Dr. Zadeh is internationally recognized for his clinical and scientific expertise. He has lectured nationally and internationally in over 40 countries at prestigious conferences on topics ranging from aesthetics to minimally invasive periodontal and implant surgery, as well as tissue engineering. Dr. Zadeh has published over 100 journal articles in peer review journals, reviews, abstracts, and book chapters. Dr. Zadeh served as president of the Western Society of Periodontology (WSP) in 2017. Dr. Zadeh is the innovator of the VISTA technique recognized around the world as one of the most effective methods for the treatment of soft tissue and bone deficiencies around teeth and implants. He has also innovated many concepts and devices, which have been patented and developed into products in clinical use in many countries. Dr Zadeh directs the VISTA Institute for Therapeutic Innovations, with blended educational pedagogy on a variety of clinically relevant topics. He maintains a private practice of periodontology and implant surgery in Southern California.
Preventing Tooth Cycle of Death
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
One of the most predictive factors in long term survival of a tooth is the amount of tooth structure left. Yet, as clinicians, we often have no hesitation in putting a bur on a tooth and removing healthy tooth structure to create both space and retention for our direct and indirect restorations. We work as if our restorations are permanent, and what we replace the tooth structure with is as good, if not better than the tooth structure itself. By understanding the tooth structure, modern restorative material, and adhesive principles, we can be a lot more conservative in our approach to restorative dentistry. There are various treatment options available.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Tetracycline-stained teeth and bleaching.
- Resin infiltration. A conservative treatment of white spot lesions, and interproximal caries lesions.
- Adhesive Onlays vs Conventional Crowns.
- Deep Margin Elevation vs Crown Lengthening.
- Repair Vs Redo.
About KIARASH KARIMI:
Dr. Karimi is a board eligible prosthodontist. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine(DMD) degree in 2010 from University of Szeged, in Hungary. He then attended post graduate training in restorative dentistry and earned a certificate in Advanced Clinical Training in Restorative Dentistry from University of California Los Angeles in 2012. He then obtained his DDS degree in the United States from University of Colorado in 2014, After a year of clinical practice, he then completed 3 years of post-doctoral clinical training in Prosthodontics, at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in 2019. He has been awarded “The Most Accomplished Alumni” in 2015 from University of Szeged, “Max Sosin Scholarship” in 2017 and 2019, and “Howard Landesman” Scholarship in 2018 from USC. His clinical focus is microscopically enhanced, minimally invasive, adhesive, and rubber dam dentistry. He lectures nationally and Internationally on restorative Dentistry and has publications in minimally invasive restorative techniques in journals such as Journal of Operative Dentistry and Journal of Dental Material. He is also an ad hoc reviewer for dental journals such as “Clinical Case Reports.” Dr. Karimi has been a part-time clinical faculty in section of restorative dentistry at UCLA for 5 years, and works as an associate for two private dental offices in southern California. Over the past few years his focus has been on preventive, minimally invasive, adhesive and microscopically enhanced Dentistry.
Lessons Learned After 30 Years of Perio
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
Starting to feel burned out? Not quite sure what to do with that patient on multiple medications for a myriad of systemic conditions? Wondering when it’s time to refer to a periodontist? We`ll discuss some common problems and solutions with rationale and insight that will make your practice more rewarding so you can hit the ground running on Monday morning.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Administer safer, less painful, and more appropriate local anesthesia.
- Gain insight into some common (and not so common) medical urgencies and emergencies.
- Optimize your patient and tailor your expectations for periodontitis and peri-implantitis treatment.
- Learn a proven method for treating peri-implantitis in your own office.
About LAURENCE S. AMBROSE:
Laurence S. Ambrose, DDS, MS, is a board certified periodontist and has been a full-time staff member at the VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona since 1998. He is also Adjunct Clinical Faculty at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. He received his certificate in Periodontics from the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and his Master of Science degree through Marquette University. From 1991 to 1995 he was a Commissioned Officer with the United States Public Health Service and practiced general dentistry on numerous Indian Reservations in northern New Mexico. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and is Past President of the Arizona Society of Periodontists. Dr. Ambrose received his Master of Science in Oral Biology from Marquette University in 2000 and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 2002.
VENUE
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON
LAS VEGAS
4315 S University Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Online Registration
Five and a half (5.5) hours of continuing education credit will be provided.