Current Controversies in Oral Medicine, Pathology and Radiology

November 6, 2009

New Location

Gwinnett Convention Center, Duluth, GA

 

 

 

 

Purpose

This informative, multimedia program will review multiple facets of oral medicine, pathology, and radiology important in dental  practice, including: common oral mucosal lesions, maximizing the dental practice with 3-D radiology and new techniques in oral cancer detection.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Review current technology and imaging
• Discuss advantages and limitations of CBCT in comparison with Medical CT
• Explain utilization of cone beam CT for various clinical applications in dentistry
• Describe the epidemiology, risk factors and clinical manifestations of oral precancerous and cancerous lesions
• Review new diagnostic tools for precancerous and cancerous lesions

Target Audience
  Dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants

Presented By
  Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry and Division of Continuing Education

 

  

CREDIT

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 6.25 hours of instruction.

 

Friday, November 6, 2009
8:00	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30	Welcome and Introduction to Course Dr. Scott DeRossi
8:45	Bisphosphonate - Associated Osteonecrosis Dr. Scott DeRossi This program reviews current concepts about the etiology of bisphosphonate associated jaw problems and discusses current evidence-based guidelines for patient treatment.
9:45	Break
10:00	Maximizing Your Practice with 3-d Imaging: A New Standard of Care Dr. Sajitha Kalathingal Participants will learn to optimize their practice with 3-D cone beam CT imaging, rapidly emerging as the standard of care for hard-tissue applications, including implant treatment planning.
12:30	Lunch
1:30	Newer Diagnostic Techniques for Oral Cancer Detection Dr. Scott DeRossi This multimedia program will review the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of precancerous and cancerous lesions of the oral cavity. New diagnostic techniques in oral cancer detection.
3:00	Break
3;15	Newer Diagnostic Techniques for Oral Cancer Detection (continued)
4:15	Questions and Answers
4:30	Adjourn

 

 

COURSE DIRECTORS

Scott DeRossi, D.M.D., MCG Associate Professor of Oral Medicine and Chair of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences, received his dental degree and postdoctoral training in oral medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. DeRossi, who has had an oral medicine practice for over 11 years, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine. He received an Earl Bank Hoyt Teaching Award from the University of Pennsylvania, where he held a faculty position before joining MCG. He co-authored a Burket’s Oral Medicine textbook and lectures and publishes extensively on all aspects of oral medicine.

 

 

  Sajitha Kalathingal, D.D.S., Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology earned a dental degree from Mangalore University and a master’s degree in oral and maxillofacial radiology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. She teaches radiology courses and is director of radiology at MCG and maintains a private practice with advanced imaging capabilities. She researches digital imaging and applications of three-dimensional imaging in dentistry.

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The registration fee includes scientific sessions, continental breakfast, lunch and two breaks. The registration fee, less a $75 administrative charge, is refundable if notice of cancellation is received by October 23, 2009

Registration Fees
Dentist	$175
Dentist with auxiliary	$275
Additional auxiliary	$95

 

Send Registration Form to: Division of Continuing Education,
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912

Phone: 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

Fax registrations with payment by credit card to 706-721-4642.

 

LOCATION

 The program will be held at the Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, Georgia 30097. The meeting is in ballroom 5ABC. See the Gwinnett Convention Center  web site for details and map.

HOTEL LODGING AND LOCATION 

 Rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn for course registrants at a special rate of $89 per night plus 13% tax, single or double occupancy. The block of rooms will be open until November 6, 2009. The address is:

 Hilton Garden Inn, 2040 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth, GA 30097
770-495-7600 (phone) 

770-495-7597 (fax) 

 

 SPECIAL NEEDS
The Medical College of Georgia Division of Continuing Education 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 program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

COMFORT ZONE
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or sweater in case the room is too cool for your comfort.