Vision for the Future

Mr. Calvin Wilson, an American Heart Association certified BLS instructor for more than 20 years will present a Life Support Healthcare Provider course (recertification in the morning and basic certification in the afternoon).

Session 1:

CPR Recertification (limited to 35 participants) - $65
Friday, May 3 from 8:00 – 12:00 pm

Session 2:

CPR Certification (limited to 35 participants) - $65
Friday, May 3 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Credit Hours:

4 hours for each Session (CDT/CEU)

Session Description:

Mr. Wilson and a staff of certified instructors will emphasize skills for helping victims of all ages. This course includes updated information from the American Heart Association.

Dr. David Meinz, a Nutritionist, claims it's not what you eat between Christmas and New Year's that matters, but rather, what you eat between New Year's and Christmas! He speaks nationally to dental groups and associations and is a contributing editor to the Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry. David's formal education includes a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Missouri, and status as a Registered Dietitian and Fellow in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. He is also a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in the National Speaker's Association. He is a contributing author of the audio learning series Healthy Dentistry. Oh, and he's funny, too!

Session:

What Good is a Dead Patient with Perfect Teeth?
Friday, May 3 from 8:30 – 11:30 am & 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Credit Hours:

6 hours – All Day Session

Session Description:

Nutritionist David Meinz reveals the latest about the food you and your patients eat. You'll discover how promoting the sugar bowl can actually decrease – yes, decrease caries formation. You'll also learn the latest on artificial sweeteners, fast foods, and more. It will be an exciting hands-on presentation that will bring you up-to-date on the relationship between nutrition and health.

I. The Fundamentals: Diet and Dental Health
II. Fast Foods: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
III. Foods Today's Dental Profession Should Recommend for Dental and Total Health

• Download Dr. David Meinz's Presentation

Dr. Tom McDonald is a graduate of the University of Georgia and received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1983. Dr. McDonald's practice is dedicated to comprehensive oral health care. He is a member of various local and national dental organizations and has served on the faculty of oral rehabilitation at the Medical College of Georgia since 1983. He has received many honors in the field of dentistry including distinguished alumnus of the Medical College of Georgia, fellowship in the American College of Dentists, honorable fellowship in the Georgia Dental Association and fellowship in the International College of Dentists.

Session 1:

Functional Considerations in Esthetic Dentistry
Friday, May 3 from 8:30 – 11:30

Credit Hours:

3 hours

Session Description:

In recent times, esthetic dentistry seems to have taken precedence over principal centered, comprehensive restorative care. Dr. McDonald will discuss the functional principals that define the parameters of esthetics and affect the long-term stability of restorative treatment. A step-by-step patient evaluation and treatment planning system will be presented for precise, comprehensive, esthetic, and functional restorative treatment. Clinical cases will demonstrate challenges in the areas of TMJ dysfunction, occlusal issues, severe wear, and esthetics.

Session 2:

Staging Complex Esthetic-Restorative Cases - Putting Things in the Proper Order
Friday, May 3 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Credit Hours:

3 hours

Session Description:

Modern dentists have developed vast knowledge in esthetics, occlusion, and restorative dentistry. However, when presented with a complex case many clinicians have difficulty deciding where to start and the proper sequence for treatment. Dr. McDonald will outline a time-tested system for diagnosis and treatment sequencing of complex esthetic-restorative cases with emphasis on segmental restoration. This approach is often more technically achievable for the clinician and particularly in today's economic climate, more feasible for the patient.

Mr. Scott Reed, CDT, joined Dentsply 12 years ago. He regularly travels both domestically and internationally to train dentists, their staff, service technicians and sales representatives. Scott's knowledge with the Dentsply product lines is used to develop new training programs. In his current field support role, he provides service and training to our dealer partners, dental schools, and government installations. With this field perspective, his feedback into the innovation and new product development process is a key factor in launching successful products into the marketplace. Scott received his Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania State University.

Session:

Protect Your Investment: Extending the Life of Your Handpieces, Ultrasonic & Prophy-Jet Units
Friday, May 3 from 12:30 – 1:45 pm

Credit Hours:

1 hour

Session Description:

This course will train you how to extend the life of your ultrasonic and prophy-jet units, high and low speed handpieces as well as inserts and burs with proper maintenance

• Download Mr. Scott Reed's Presentation

Dr. Charlie Hook was a former professor of operative and general dentistry and associate dean for clinical affairs at MUSC's College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Hook currently serves as associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant. Prior to joining the MUSC faculty, Dr. Hook worked in private practice in Newberry and served for four years as a dental missionary in Barbados. Dr. Hook's lecture style entertains the audience by combining humor and experience with his knowledge of the subject.

Session:

Infectious Control & OSHA Update for the Dental Office (Dentists & Dental office registrants only)
Friday, May 3 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Credit Hours:

3 Hours

Session Description:

This course is designed to meet the annual OSHA (blood-borne pathogens) training requirements for all employees of the dental office.  Participants will also gain knowledge of what should be done “When Your Office is called by an OSHA Inspector,” as well as insight concerning violations that have resulted in OSHA fines.  Each office will receive a complimentary Exposure Control Plan (a mandatory requirement) that can be easily customized to meet the needs of the individual office.  A certificate of OSHA training will be issued for each participant.

Ms. Mary A. Borg is President and Co-Founder of SafeLink Consulting, Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance consulting firm.  Since 1991, Mary has actively participated as a presenter and on-site instructor to dental industry audiences throughout the US and Canada.  Mary’s prior experience in other industries has provided her an extensive background in risk management and quality assurance.  She is a columnist on the topic of risk management for The JDT Unbound and has been published and quoted in other nationally recognized dental magazines. In 2003, she was presented a Merit Award by the National Association of Dental Laboratories in recognition of her contributions and outstanding service to the dental laboratory industry and to the NADL.  In 2007, the NADL recognized her with an Excellence in Education award for her sharing of knowledge and expertise and instructional focus toward quality processes.  Mary is a faculty member for the NADL University on the topic of quality assurance. She is also an authorized trainer under OSHA’s Outreach Program and a Consultant and Auditor for quality assurance programs including DAMAS. SafeLink is approved by the NADL as a DAMAS certification auditor.

Session 1:

Occupational Exposure to Infectious Agents
Friday, May 3 from 8:00 – 9:00 am

Credit Hours:

1 hour

Session Description:

Are the procedures you've established as a part of your Exposure Control Plan appropriately designed to promote the health and safety of you and your employees to present the contraction and spread of communicable diseases? Mary Borg will address how to assess, prevent, and control communicable diseases in the workplace during this presentation.

Session2:

Shifting the Focus of your Quality System
Friday, May 3 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Credit Hours:

3 hours

Session Description:

Industrial and manufacturing jobs are leaving the United States. It's a theme we've been hearing for years and the reason is that the labor is cheaper and employment regulations are less strict in other countries. We're now hearing that costs overseas are increasing and organizations are reassessing business models so could manufacturing jobs be rebounding in the US? Has your quality system helped you become more competitive? If you've been focusing on the traditional approach to quality to bring you into regulatory compliance with FDA's Quality System Regulations, then you may want to hear how a progressive approach to quality will improve productivity and make you more competitive in the global marketplace. Mary Borg's presentation will help turn the corner on your quality system approach and better your business. CDT and Continuing Education Units will be awarded for both presentations.

Available for purchase at the conclusion of the presentation is a "Do-It-Yourself" (DIY) Qualify System, (a CD package with instructions to develop a quality system) at $225 for SCDLA membership and $275 for non-members, and includes a $15 shipping charge. The CD's will be available at this cost up to 30 days following the May 4 meeting.

Mr. Richard Rought has been a dental technician since 1976 and a CDT since 1986 specializing in complete dentures. He has an extensive background as a dental technician as Owner of a laboratory specializing in full and partial dentures and as manager of removable and implant departments. Richard has completed extensive training in complete and partial dentures at Tufts University, NYU, Masaad Institute and implant training with Dr. Carl Misch. He has been lecturing on full denture techniques since 1998. Mr. Rought is a Technical Prosthetic Specialist with IvoclarVivadent Inc. and is a member of the American Prosthodontics Society.

Session 1:

Dentures on Implants
Friday, May 3 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Credit Hours:

2 hours

Session Description:

Teeth Setup demonstration (camera or ELMO), anterior tooth arrangement with emphasis on rules and variations. Discussion of various occlusal schemes and the rational of semi anatomic compared to lingual contact occlusion, (balanced vs. lingualized). Demonstration of a lingualized occlusion setup.

Session 2:

Dentures on Implants
Friday, May 3 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Credit Hours:

2 hours

Session Description:

Focus on screw retained full dentures. Verified impressioning, base bars as the rational to determine screw retained vs. attached over dentures. Discussion of designs for milled titanium bars and attached over dentures. A processing technique for screw retained bar. Time permitting a presentation of denture conversion to a temporary screw retained denture.

Ms. Mary Ann Rupertus, Ph.D. a graduate of Delaware Technical CC in 1985 and a chairside CDA until 1998. She has been employed by Sirona Dental for 16 years as a clinical sensor placement specialist and trains government run clinics, military bases, prisons, new Patterson Dental Company trainers and US dental schools converting to digital and also speaks at dental hygiene and assisting schools.

Session:

Digital Sensor Placement & Eaglesoft Imaging Tools Q & A
Friday, May 3 from 2:15 - 3:30 pm
Speakers: Ms. Paula Tedder & Ms. Janet Johnson, Patterson Dental
Ms. Mary Ann Rupertus, Sirona Dental

Credit Hours:

1 hour

Session Description:

Reinforcing proper digital sensor placement to enhance diagnostic ability and patient experience.