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Dental Update
for the
General Practitioner
October 19-21, 2007
Brasstown Valley Resort
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This should be another great year to come to the mountains and enjoy the beautiful scenery, as well as listen to some excellent continuing education from the “west coast”. This year we are featuring Dr. Jim Dunn, a faculty member at
Loma Linda University. Dr. Dunn is noted for his digital
photography and for his esthetic composite restorations. A very
practical dentist involved in clinical research, Dr. Dunn will
lecture on digital photography, as well as anterior and posterior
composite restorations from start to finish. Dr. Dunn will also conduct a limited attendance hands-onrestorative workshop on Saturday
afternoon for anterior composite placement and polishing
techniques. Dr. Dunn and the course are generously supported by
Caulk/Dentsply, as well as Brasseler USA. Workshop participants
will be using Caulk composite restorative materials and
Brasseler electric handpieces/burs to practice the techniques
shown in the lectures. |
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Weekend at a Glance |
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| Friday Morning |
Tray Fabrication Options for Bleaching,
Sensitivity and Caries Control (2 hrs) Digital Photography for the Dental Professional (2 hrs) |
| Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon |
Anterior and Posterior
Conservative Tooth Colored Restorations 2007 (4 hrs) Hands-on
Workshop (Limited to 20 people) $115 |
| Sunday Morning |
Treatment of Dental
Trauma to Young Permanent Teeth (2 hrs) What’s Special About “Special Needs Patients” (2 hrs) |
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
This course aims to broaden general practitioners' knowledge of a wide range of
topics, including digital photography, composite restorations, dental trauma and
special-needs patients.
GUEST FACULTY
James R. Dunn, D.D.S., teaches appearance-related dental treatments
and dental photography at the Loma Linda University School of
Dentistry in Loma Linda, California and currently practices in Auburn,
California. He researches biomaterials in bonding materials, directs a
study club in esthetic dental treatment and directs national and
international workshops on clinical esthetic bonding treatments. His
memberships include the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the International and American Association of
Dental Research and the American Academy of Dental Materials.
Roy A. Rockman, D.D.S., director of the Medical College of Georgia
School of Dentistry Pediatric Residency Program, earned his dental
degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and
completed a pediatric dentistry residency at Brookdale Hospital
Medical Center. He is a diplomate and fellow of the American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is a retired colonel in the U.S.
Army Dental Corps.
Van B. Haywood, D.M.D., Course Director, professor in the
Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry Department of Oral
Rehabilitation, is a 1974 alumnus of MCG. He practiced in Augusta,
Georgia and taught at the University of North Carolina School of
Dentistry before joining the MCG faculty in 1993.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for dentists,
auxiliaries. and other dental professionals.
CREDIT
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The Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry is a Recognized ADA CERP
Provider. Member of ACDE, ADA/CERP Approved, AGD Approved National Sponsor, FAGD/MAGD Credit. 01/01/06-12/31/09. This course includes 12 hours of instruction. The optional hands-on workshop is an additional 2 hours. |
Provider Number assigned to the Medical College of Georgia by the State of
Florida is P00018.
PRESENTED BY
Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry and Division of Continuing
Education
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October 19, 2007 - Friday Morning |
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| 7:15 | Continental Breakfast and Registration |
| 7:45 | Welcome and Introduction to Course Dr. Van Haywood |
| 8:00 | Tray Fabrication and
Bleaching Dr. Van Haywood The “secret” to successful bleaching is the tray design and proper fabrication technique. Tray designs include traditional custom trays with and without reservoirs or scalloping, single tooth trays, thermoplastic trays and disposable trays. Indications and techniques for each type will be discussed, as well as how tray delivery of different materials can alleviate sensitivity, or control caries in elderly patients, radiation patients or orthodontic patients. |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:15 |
Digital Photography for the Dental Professional
Dr. James Dunn Dental photography must follow the art guidelines of professional photographic style: lighting, composition and exposure. The dentist takes photographs for dental diagnosis,records and peer or referral purposes, but patients also appreciate photographs for their benefit which show their improved appearance after treatment. Dentists now take portraits of patients which follow professional studio guidelines of attractiveness rather than unattractive "medical” portraits. The focus is on producing high quality images based on the level of photographs our patients are confronted with through the media and internet. Storage, management, modification and use of photographs in a “visually communicative” practice will be explained. |
| 12:15 | Adjourn |
| 5:00 | Reception (participants
and guest welcome) Sponsored by Brasseler, USA |
Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
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| 7:15 | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:45 | Welcome and Introduction to Course Dr. Van Haywood |
| 8:00 | Anterior and Posterior Conservative Tooth Colored Restorations 2007 Dr. James Dunn In an era of full mouth ceramic reconstructions, many patients and dentists want to improve dental esthetics and are increasingly asking for “tooth colored” anterior and posterior restorations while still conserving natural tooth structure. This course will review the materials and techniques used in esthetic dental bonded procedures and vital tooth whitening and the physical attractiveness phenomenon which motivates many patients. The discussion will include the latest research-validated information on dentin liners, sealers, bonding systems and treatments. Polymerization techniques (as to which method is better: slow and low or high and fast) will be explained. Both anterior and posterior tooth colored direct and indirect composite bonding will be discussed with natural shaded composites as well as composite placement and finishing. |
| 12:15 | Adjourn |
| 2:00 | Optional Hands-on Workshop (Limited to 20 dentists): Anterior Composite materials are available which can replicate natural tooth shades. The new “natural shaded” composites have a wide range of clear enamel and more opaque dentin shades and can be polished to a high surface gloss. By placing these new direct placement composites with a recipe of enamel and dentin shades, the restorations can be an esthetic competitor to ceramic restorations while conserving tooth structure. This workshop will allow the dentist to practice placement of simple and complex multi-shaded composites on a typodont tooth with natural shaded composite materials using both average and new bleach light shades. |
Sunday, October 21, 2007 |
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| 7:15 | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:45 | Treatment of Dental Trauma to Young Permanent Teeth Dr. Roy Rockman Dental trauma often requires immediate attention and rapid decisions. This lecture will examine common dental trauma and discuss the appropriate emergency care for children and youth. Topics include the following: • Diagnosis and documentation of dental injuries • Management of pulp exposures in young permanent teeth • Luxation injuries - diagnosis, splinting techniques • Management of avulsions |
| 9:45 | Break |
| 10:00 | What’s Special About Special Needs Patients Dr. Roy Rockman This presentation will discuss several common childhood conditions and their implications for dental treatment. Included in the discussion are: 1) ADHD, 2) Autism, 3) Cerebral Palsy and 4) Down Syndrome |
| 12:00 | Adjourn |
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We gratefully acknowledge |
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
| Registration Fees |
Before Sept. 18 |
After Sept. 18 |
| Dentist | $545 | $595 |
| Hygienist or Auxiliary | $245 | $295 |
| Optional Saturday Afternoon Workshop (limit of 20 people) |
$115 | $135 |
The registration fee, less a $75 administrative charge, is refundable if
notice of
cancellation is received prior to October 5, 2007. Complete the
registration
form
(available online) and use any of these options to register.
PHONE: 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967
FAX: 706-721-4642
MAIL: Division of Continuing Education, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta,
Georgia 30912
LOCATION AND LODGING
The course will be held at the
Brasstown Valley Resort. Offering mountain elegance for all
ages, moderate climate for heavenly outdoor escapes in the surrounding
forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and year-round championship golf.
From the end of September until the first week of November, Brasstown Valley
Resort and the North Georgia Mountains play host to visitors who come to
view the awe inspiring color palate that Mother Nature spreads upon
the mountains. The coloring of the leaves begins at the summits of the
mountains and flows down their sides to the valley floors. A truly spiritual
time, fall in the mountains is a perfect way to begin the busy holiday
season. Take this time to as our motto says, “leave your worries at our
door.”
Contact Brasstown Valley Resort (800-201-3205) to make your lodging
reservations. Early lodging
reservations are recommended!
Room Rates: $195 per night
single/double occupancy, plus 12% tax. Contact Brasstown Valley Reservations
for suite or cottage information. Reservations must be guaranteed by an
advance deposit equal to one night’s lodging. You may guarantee by check,
payable to Brasstown Valley Resort or by credit card (American Express,
VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card or Diners Club.) Deposits are refundable if
cancelled within 48 hours of arrival.
Arrival date (check-in 4 p.m.) and Departure date (check-out 12 noon).
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COMFORT ZONE
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the
meeting room, everyone’s comfort zones vary. Please bring a jacket or light
wrap for your comfort.
SPECIAL NEEDS
The Division of Continuing Education of the Medical College of Georgia
complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special
services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or
otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education
activity, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or
706-721-3967.