Lectures · Friday, June 14
ORAL CANCER PREVENTION
PARTIALS
Emerging Trends in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Cancer Theresa Gonzales , DMD, MS, MSS Friday, June 14 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDE Credits: 3 Hours Room: H-Evergreen E
This lecture will explore and explain the interrelationships between systemic disorders and oral health. The link will be made between periodontal disease and its impact on systemic health, from etiology to the host response. Risk assessment will be addressed in the context of the oral/systemic connection.
A “New” Removable Partial Dentures Lecture - Part 2 James S. Brudvik, DDS
Close to 37,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It will be responsible for more than 8,000 deaths, killing roughly one person per hour, 24 hours per day. Of those 37,000 newly diagnosed individuals, only slightly more than half will be alive in five years. (Approximately 57 percent) This is an alarming trend that has not significantly improved in decades. The purpose of this lecture is to provide the attendees with the most up to date information regarding the detection and prevention of oral cancer. Learning Objectives: • Recognize the signs and symptoms of oral cancer • Identify areas most common to oral cancer formation • Learn the treatment considerations necessary in treating dental patients with oral complications Dr. Theresa Gonzales is a professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and the Director of Orofacial Pain Management at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Friday, June 14 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDE Credits: 3 Hours Room: H-Regency ABC
New materials and implant options, coupled with a variety of uses for laser welding, have changed the way patients are treated with removable partial dentures. This lecture will bring clinicians up to date on partial dentures and give them the confidence they need in dealing with their dental laboratory technicians in the construction of these prostheses. Learning Objectives: • The New Partial Denture - Six changes to the way we have been doing things • A review of the five classes of removable partial dentures • New uses for Co-Cr alloys in implant over-dentures Note: Part 1 of this lecture wll be on Thursday, June 13 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dr. Brudvik is the emeritus professor in prosthodontics and has been on the University of Washington faculty since 1979.
PERIODONTICS
The Myths and Realities of the Link Between Oral Disease & Systemic Conditions James C. Grisdale, DDS
Andrews
Brudvik
Grisdale
Gonzales
Henderson
Pattison
Sanchez
Verbiest
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Friday, June 14 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDE Credits: 3 Hours Room: M-404/405
Learning Objectives: • Understand the pathogenesis and mechanisms of periodontal disease • Become familiar with the impact of periodontal disease on systemic conditions • Comprehend the influence of systemic disorders on periodontal health Dr. Grisdale is currently a full time professor teaching in the Department of Periodontics at Loma Linda University Dental School, Loma Linda, Calif.
RISK MANAGEMENT Understanding Cyber Risk in the Dental Office Melissa P. Sanchez Chris Verbiest Friday, June 14 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (repeat) CDE Credits: 3 Hours Room: H-Regency F
When we hear the term “cyber risk” we’re tempted to think of computers being hacked into but cyber risk also comes in other forms and it can be very difficult if not impossible to completely insulate yourself from it. Cyber risk is a rapidly growing concern and it’s increasingly affecting dental practices. Would you know what to do if you discovered your patient’s personal information was compromised? Do you understand what HIPAA and state requirements mandate if your patient’s data is breached? We’ll look at the penalties and costs associated with a breach once it has occurred and how it can impact your practice. Mr. Verbiest is vice president and general manager of the Northwest Dentists Insurance Company (NORDIC). Ms. Sanchez is the manager for NORDIC, providing professional liability insurance and risk management services to dentists in the Pacific Northwest.
Audience Key: Dentists, Hygienists, EFDA/Dental Assistants, Lab Tech, Front Office, Exhibit Hall Hours: Thursday - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Spouse/Guest
Denotes recorded session (see page 9)