PERIODONTAL AND DENTAL HYGIENE EXCELLENCE Courses

One Day Hands-On Workshop Plus: 2 Hr. Webinar

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023 • 8:00am – 5:00pm

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

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, 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, Ph.D., 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, minimally 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, a speaker at 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 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

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

The GDM will refund the tuition for a course module in full, less a cancellation fee, if it is canceled for any
reason or if you cancel at least 14 calendar days prior to the scheduled course module.

WEBINAR

Pre-requisite to hands-on course & should be reviewed by all participants in preparation and prior to the course.

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

The 2 Hour webinar includes:

  • Guidelines for the preoperative assessment of common medical conditions relevant for oral surgery procedures
  • Provides preoperative clinical and radiographical evaluation criteria of different tooth and bone conditions prior to tooth extractions and advanced local anesthesia techniques relevant in the surgical management of acutely infected teeth
  • Implications and relevance of the informed consent
  • Guidelines for the preoperative assessment of common medical conditions relevant to oral surgery procedures
  • Provides preoperative clinical and radiographical evaluation criteria of different tooth and bone conditions prior to tooth extractions and advanced local anesthesia techniques relevant in the surgical management of acutely infected teeth
  • Implications and relevance of the informed consent

Materials, instruments and supplies are included
Hand-On Course Capacity: 20-25 Students
Hands-On + 2 Hr Webinar 10 CEU

Two Day Course & Hands-On Workshop

Advanced PRF Course in Regenerative Dentistry

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 12-13,
Presented by: Dr. Richard Miron, BMSC, MSc, PhD, DDS
16 CEU Credits
Tuition Fee: $1195

Understanding Platelet Rich Fibrin: From Biological Background to Clinical Indications

DAY 1 – AUGUST 12, 2023 (8:30AM-5:00PM)

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

This talk aims to highlight the recent advancements made with respect to the newest protocols of platelet concentrates including recent developments in horizontal centrifugation and liquid concentrated-PRF to further speed wound healing and tissue regeneration for various clinical indications faced in routine daily dental practice. These will also include the novel Bio-Heat and Bio-Cool technology with an ability to extend the working properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months. Thus, the technology can be utilized in certain indications as a substitute for collagen membranes for the holistic patients. Lastly, new clinical applications and uses of PRF will be presented in implantology, periodontology, and facial esthetics.

This talk aims to highlight the recent advancements made with respect to the newest protocols of platelet concentrates including recent developments in horizontal centrifugation and liquid concentrated-PRF to further speed wound healing and tissue regeneration for various clinical indications faced in routine daily dental practice. These will also include the novel Bio-Heat and Bio-Cool technology with an ability to extend the working properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months. Thus, the technology can be utilized in certain indications as a substitute for collagen membranes for the holistic patients. Lastly, new clinical applications and uses of PRF will be presented in implantology, periodontology, and facial esthetics.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Provide the biological background and scientific rationale for why platelet concentrates speed wound healing
  • Introduce new protocols using horizontal centrifugation
  • Provide clinical indications when, where, and why to use PRF
  • Full scientific presentation on the Bio-Heat technology and the ability to extend the working properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months
  • Launch of the Bio-Cool technology and reason why it is a MUST in all dental practices
  • Importance of PRF tubes for the fabrication of PRF
  • New clinical uses of PRF in Periodontology
  • The opportunities to the dentist in the field of Facial Esthetics using PRF course outline

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Provide the biological background and scientific rationale for why platelet concentrates speed wound healing
  • Introduce new protocols using horizontal centrifugation
  • Provide clinical indications when, where, and why to use PRF
  • Full scientific presentation on the Bio-Heat technology and the ability to extend the working properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months
  • Launch of the Bio-Cool technology and reason why it is a MUST in all dental practices
  • Importance of PRF tubes for the fabrication of PRF
  • New clinical uses of PRF in Periodontology
  • The opportunities to the dentist in the field of Facial Esthetics using PRF course outline

Hands-on Workshop: New Trends in PRF Therapy

DAY 2 – AUGUST 13, 2023 (8:30 AM TO 12:30 PM)

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Day 2 will be entirely hands-on. This workshop will cover all the new advancements made with respect to the newest formulations of platelet concentrates. These will cover how to make custom-shaped PRF grafts, how to better concentrate liquid-PRF (C-PRF protocols) and will provide a better understanding for optimization of the protocols utilized in every day dental practice. Thereafter, the Bio-Heat technology will be presented. This will cover the heating steps necessary to extend the working properties of PRF from a fast-resorbing 2-3 weeks membrane towards a membrane that lasts 4-6 months. Various protocols will be demonstrated whereby clinicians will learn how to make an extended-PRF membrane that lasts 4-6 months, as well as how to make a novel sticky bone that contains an outer e-PRF membrane that may be utilized for ridge augmentation procedures.

Day 2 will be entirely hands-on. This workshop will cover all the new advancements made with respect to the newest formulations of platelet concentrates. These will cover how to make custom-shaped PRF grafts, how to better concentrate liquid-PRF (C-PRF protocols) and will provide a better understanding for optimization of the protocols utilized in every day dental practice. Thereafter, the Bio-Heat technology will be presented. This will cover the heating steps necessary to extend the working properties of PRF from a fast-resorbing 2-3 weeks membrane towards a membrane that lasts 4-6 months. Various protocols will be demonstrated whereby clinicians will learn how to make an extended-PRF membrane that lasts 4-6 months, as well as how to make a novel sticky bone that contains an outer e-PRF membrane that may be utilized for ridge augmentation procedures.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Optimization of protocols for any centrifugation device
  • Update on Bio-Heat technology and the ability to extend the working properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months
  • Improve cell and growth factor release using concentrated-PRF (C-PRF) protocols when compared to traditional injectable-PRF (i-PRF) on any centrifugation device
  • Make the e-PRF and Bio-Bone protocols
  • Launch of the Bio-Cool technology
  • Coupon code for Free access to an online 8CE program at www.prf-edu.com

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Optimization of protocols for any centrifugation device
  • Update on Bio-Heat technology and the ability to extend the working properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months
  • Improve cell and growth factor release using concentrated-PRF (C-PRF) protocols when compared to traditional injectable-PRF (i-PRF) on any centrifugation device
  • Make the e-PRF and Bio-Bone protocols
  • Launch of the Bio-Cool technology
  • Coupon code for Free access to an online 8CE program at www.prf-edu.com

Natural Facial Esthetics Using Laser Therapy and Platelet Rich Fibrin at Care Esthetics

DAY 2 AFTERNOON – AUGUST 13, 2023 FREE BONUS (1:30PM TO 5:30PM)

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Facial esthetics has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. As the field continues to evolve and patients demand more and more of practitioners, it is clear that both the beginner, as well as the advanced practitioner seek convenient, safe, and effective therapies. This lecture will discuss the 100% all natural approach to facial esthetics using lasers and platelet rich fibrin. PRF has been used for decades in regenerative medicine and has slowly made its way into the medical esthetic arena, often used in combination with other leading therapies to support minimally invasive esthetic procedures. One main discovery has been the ability to extend the resorption properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months utilizing the Bio-Heat Technology. Within 10 minutes, liquid-PRF can be transformed towards a biological filler (Bio-Filler) that lasts half a year. When utilized in combination specifically with Fotona laser therapy, this combination approach favors additional collagen synthesis and stimulation of soft tissue regeneration utilizing 100% natural approaches. This has been the cornerstone therapy at www.care-esthetics.com, a growing trend whereby dentists are involved in the field. This lecture will begin by introducing the scientific background and advancements to PRF therapy in combination with laser therapy. Thereafter, it will highlight how dentists can join and become CARE Esthetic providers within their various regions and maximize revenue using their Fotona Lightwalker by entering this multi-billion dollars industry.

Facial esthetics has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. As the field continues to evolve and patients demand more and more of practitioners, it is clear that both the beginner, as well as the advanced practitioner seek convenient, safe, and effective therapies. This lecture will discuss the 100% all natural approach to facial esthetics using lasers and platelet rich fibrin. PRF has been used for decades in regenerative medicine and has slowly made its way into the medical esthetic arena, often used in combination with other leading therapies to support minimally invasive esthetic procedures. One main discovery has been the ability to extend the resorption properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months utilizing the Bio-Heat Technology. Within 10 minutes, liquid-PRF can be transformed towards a biological filler (Bio-Filler) that lasts half a year. When utilized in combination specifically with Fotona laser therapy, this combination approach favors additional collagen synthesis and stimulation of soft tissue regeneration utilizing 100% natural approaches. This has been the cornerstone therapy at www.care-esthetics.com, a growing trend whereby dentists are involved in the field. This lecture will begin by introducing the scientific background and advancements to PRF therapy in combination with laser therapy. Thereafter, it will highlight how dentists can join and become CARE Esthetic providers within their various regions and maximize revenue using their Fotona Lightwalker by entering this multi-billion dollars industry.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Benefits of combining PRF with laser therapy in facial esthetics
  • Scientific explanation for how PRF can be extended from 2-3 weeks until 4-6 months
  • Presentation of multi-level branding using CARE Esthetics
  • Learn how to become a CARE Esthetics provider in your city

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Benefits of combining PRF with laser therapy in facial esthetics
  • Scientific explanation for how PRF can be extended from 2-3 weeks until 4-6 months
  • Presentation of multi-level branding using CARE Esthetics
  • Learn how to become a CARE Esthetics provider in your city

You will receive an email with course location & details a few weeks before course start date.
Please direct questions to info@prfedu.com

PERIODONTAL AND DENTAL HYGIENE EXCELLENCE

Advanced PRF Course in Regenerative Dentistry

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023 • 8:00am – 4:00pm
6.5 CE Credits

Pockets, Paradigms, and Protocols: A Revolutionary Approach to Precision Periodontics

COURSE BY :- Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Despite our best efforts to study, treat, and manage diseases of the periodontium, research continues to indicate increasing prevalence of oral inflammatory conditions, unpack challenges with our existing protocols and challenge the dental profession with paradigm shifts. The ‘gold standard’ of periodontal disease management is pivoting as patients are looking to non-invasive approaches to safely, efficiently, and definitively treat disease and subsequently promote health. The ever-changing environment of health care delivery is now focusing on the convergence of precision medicine, implementation science, and learning health care system studies to synergistically improve clinical health outcomes. While our medical co leagues have adapted these paradigm shifts into avant-garde approaches to patient care, dentistry is now called upon to become part of this trailblazing movement. Join periodontal hygienist and international speaker Katrina M Sanders as she discusses a revolutionary concept of ‘Precision Periodontics’, critically examining the current landscape of oral inflammation with a deep focus on contemporary interventions aimed to transform non-invasive care for the periodontal patient, improve clinical outcomes, and optimize management of periodontal diseases.

Despite our best efforts to study, treat, and manage diseases of the periodontium, research continues to indicate increasing prevalence of oral inflammatory conditions, unpack challenges with our existing protocols and challenge the dental profession with paradigm shifts. The ‘gold standard’ of periodontal disease management is pivoting as patients are looking to non-invasive approaches to safely, efficiently, and definitively treat disease and subsequently promote health. The ever-changing environment of health care delivery is now focusing on the convergence of precision medicine, implementation science, and learning health care system studies to synergistically improve clinical health outcomes. While our medical co leagues have adapted these paradigm shifts into avant-garde approaches to patient care, dentistry is now called upon to become part of this trailblazing movement. Join periodontal hygienist and international speaker Katrina M Sanders as she discusses a revolutionary concept of ‘Precision Periodontics’, critically examining the current landscape of oral inflammation with a deep focus on contemporary interventions aimed to transform non-invasive care for the periodontal patient, improve clinical outcomes, and optimize management of periodontal diseases.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Define implementation science and identify how this emerging discipline is focusing treatment strategies
  • Discuss precision medicine and the evidence-based interventions available to improve clinical outcomes
  • Examine the learning health care system and its influence on health care delivery systems
  • Evaluate paradigm shifts in the provision of periodontics and the trends in inflammatory management for the dental professional
  • Review the results of optimal therapy in a non-invasive approach to treating periodontal disease
  • Examine case selection in integrating an early and precise approach to advanced periodontics
  • Discuss anti-inflammatory products for the adjunctive treatment of periodontitis

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Define implementation science and identify how this emerging discipline is focusing treatment strategies
  • Discuss precision medicine and the evidence-based interventions available to improve clinical outcomes
  • Examine the learning health care system and its influence on health care delivery systems
  • Evaluate paradigm shifts in the provision of periodontics and the trends in inflammatory management for the dental professional
  • Review the results of optimal therapy in a non-invasive approach to treating periodontal disease
  • Examine case selection in integrating an early and precise approach to advanced periodontics
  • Discuss anti-inflammatory products for the adjunctive treatment of periodontitis

The Implant is Restored, Now What?

COURSE BY :- Tracy Anderson Butler, CRDH, MFT

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Dental implants are now the standard of care for patients with missing teeth. As the number of cases increases, it is essential to communicate ideal dental care following implant placement. The dental hygienist is often recognized by the patient as a trusted mentor and a go-to once a patient faces treatment options. This course emphasizes the hygienists role in pre-, intra-, and post-treatment to minimize infection and potential complications. Evidence based decision making, including safety and efficacy of instrument used in maintenance will be discussed. This presentation will review current literature on instrumentation, as well as biocompatibility of materials on titanium and zirconia surfaces.

Dental implants are now the standard of care for patients with missing teeth. As the number of cases increases, it is essential to communicate ideal dental care following implant placement. The dental hygienist is often recognized by the patient as a trusted mentor and a go-to once a patient faces treatment options. This course emphasizes the hygienists role in pre-, intra-, and post-treatment to minimize infection and potential complications. Evidence based decision making, including safety and efficacy of instrument used in maintenance will be discussed. This presentation will review current literature on instrumentation, as well as biocompatibility of materials on titanium and zirconia surfaces.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Identify basics of implant types and components
  • Understand biocompatibility of materials related to implant maintenance
  • Understand the current literature on proper instrumentation and maintenance
  • Develop a decision tree to evaluate health and disease around dental implants
  • Identify potential complications and risks in pre- and post-operative care

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Identify basics of implant types and components
  • Understand biocompatibility of materials related to implant maintenance
  • Understand the current literature on proper instrumentation and maintenance
  • Develop a decision tree to evaluate health and disease around dental implants
  • Identify potential complications and risks in pre- and post-operative care

Prevention & Management of Relevant Real-life Surgical Complications in Exodontia

COURSE BY :- Thomas G. Wiedemann, MD, PhD, DDSF

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Exodontia is the most common surgical procedure performed in the specialty of Oral Surgery. Complications are unforeseen events that tend to increase the morbidity, above what would be expected from a particular operative procedure under normal circumstances. Even the practice of routine exodontia inevitably results in complications from time to time. It is imperative for the clinician to recognize impending complications and manage them accordingly. General Practitioners who do not have advanced training and skills are more involved in surgical dentoalveolar procedures since a high percentage of patients suffer from multiple comorbidities or local anatomical variations. Some complications may be relatively minor and easy to control, while others will be major and can result in permanent damage of adjacent or vital anatomical structures or can even be life-threatening. This lecture is based on numerous clinical examples and cases, as a well as an extensive literature review and gives an overview about typical intra- and postoperative complications related to exodontia or common dentoalveolar procedures, with even severe adverse outcomes causing medical emergencies with potentially life threatening complication that even required intubation, emergency tracheostomy, or intensive care hospitalization.

Exodontia is the most common surgical procedure performed in the specialty of Oral Surgery. Complications are unforeseen events that tend to increase the morbidity, above what would be expected from a particular operative procedure under normal circumstances. Even the practice of routine exodontia inevitably results in complications from time to time. It is imperative for the clinician to recognize impending complications and manage them accordingly. General Practitioners who do not have advanced training and skills are more involved in surgical dentoalveolar procedures since a high percentage of patients suffer from multiple comorbidities or local anatomical variations. Some complications may be relatively minor and easy to control, while others will be major and can result in permanent damage of adjacent or vital anatomical structures or can even be life-threatening. This lecture is based on numerous clinical examples and cases, as a well as an extensive literature review and gives an overview about typical intra- and postoperative complications related to exodontia or common dentoalveolar procedures, with even severe adverse outcomes causing medical emergencies with potentially life threatening complication that even required intubation, emergency tracheostomy, or intensive care hospitalization.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

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

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

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

Providing Care in a Marijuana Legal World

COURSE BY :- Heather Rogers, BSDH

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Have you thought about how medical and recreational marijuana use may impact you as a practitioner? This course will discuss treatment modalities of patients using this drug. With states legalizing marijuana, it will be challenging to address just how to safely provide dentistry to our patients. We’ll talk about how to make common sense decisions on a topic that has become our new normal. We will also discuss the basic history, method of use, myths, and provide a general knowledge of this complex and ever-changing topic.

Have you thought about how medical and recreational marijuana use may impact you as a practitioner? This course will discuss treatment modalities of patients using this drug. With states legalizing marijuana, it will be challenging to address just how to safely provide dentistry to our patients. We’ll talk about how to make common sense decisions on a topic that has become our new normal. We will also discuss the basic history, method of use, myths, and provide a general knowledge of this complex and ever-changing topic.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Review how patients are using marijuana for medicine and recreation
  • Discuss the myths and truths of medical and recreational marijuana use
  • Learn the verbal skills to discuss the effects of marijuana use on the dentition and oral tissue
  • Understand the contraindications in providing dentistry to patients using marijuana in a medical or recreational manor

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Review how patients are using marijuana for medicine and recreation
  • Discuss the myths and truths of medical and recreational marijuana use
  • Learn the verbal skills to discuss the effects of marijuana use on the dentition and oral tissue
  • Understand the contraindications in providing dentistry to patients using marijuana in a medical or recreational manor