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Learning Objectives: •How treating anxious and special-needs patients can be both personally gratifying and financially rewarding •Clinical techniques for performing standard procedures on difficult, compromised, or otherwise unmanageable patients, from infants through geriatrics •Protocols and checklists for treating special-needs patients in the office, in the OR, and elsewhere •Techniques for quickly and efficiently extracting a large number of teeth, with no wrist or body fatigue and very few fractures. Speaker Bio: Frederick, Md.; general and hospital dentist; 35 years of clinical experience in treating special needs patients.
P18 | Lasers in Dentistry: A Two-Day Standard Proficiency Course Mitchell A. Lomke, DDS $800 ($850) Subject: 135 Credits: 14 Friday and Saturday [MDC] 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Lunch: Noon to 2 p.m. ) Audience: D, H BCC Room: 336 This two-day program provides a standard proficiency course according to the Curriculum Guidelines and Standards for Dental Laser Education as recognized by the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). This course contains both lecture and hands-on learning opportunities and includes a comprehensive overview and basic understanding of all dental laser devices, laser tissue interactions, and safety and operation of a variety of dental lasers. A written examination and hands-on clinical simulation proficiency examination are included. A variety of dental lasers will be utilized with support from dental manufacturers. Upon completion of this course, participants successfully completing both the written and clinical simulation proficiency examinations will be recognized as having completed the certification program for a Standard Proficiency Dental Laser Course and will receive a letter of recognition from the ALD. A certificate of completion for specific dental laser devices will be sent to current or new ALD members. Speaker Bio: Olney, Md.; private practice Please note: The course fee includes an online exam fee for ALD Certification.
P21 | The Wonderful World of Bonding, Anterior and Posterior Direct Resin Bonding K. William “Buddy” Mopper, DDS Dennis Hartlieb, DDS $705 ($755) Subject: 780 Credits: 14 Friday and Saturday. (MDC) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Lunch: Noon to 2 p.m. ) Audience: D BCC Room: 327/328 This program is aimed at the dentist who wants to achieve the ultimate in lifelike direct anterior resin restorations while enjoying the artistry of creatively replacing tooth structure with his or her skills.
Program Key MDC Multiple-Day Course
D Dentist/ Dental Student
H
The lecture portion will show you how to evaluate, select and use today’s esthetic composite resin materials to their best advantage. True esthetics with the use of direct composite resin can be achieved only if one understands how to use these materials and can master the technology involved. Areas of focus will include; the stepwise application of microfills, hybrids, nano hybrids, opaquers and tints. In addition contouring, characterizing, finishing and polishing will be emphasized.
Hygienist
A Dental Assistant
O Office Staff
T This workshop will allow the participants to develop their own remarkably life-like veneer with dramatic results using these techniques and materials. In order to self create true dental esthetics and mimic reality with composite resin, one must understand how both art and science interact to provide optimum results. This workshop presentation will show how the two working together provides the ultimate in esthetics. The attendees will be amazed at what they don’t know and how rapidly they can increase their skill level in such a short time. Emphasis will be placed on: •Choice of materials and why •Methods of material application •Necessity for proper understanding of opaquing and tinting •The proper contouring, finishing and polishing techniques necessary to achieve a truly esthetic, lifelike and long term result.
Lab Technician
Dental Team Course Course may be appropriate for certain dental team members.
Educational sessions are subject to change. Fees are listed as AGD Member (Non member).
Dr. Mopper’s Bio: Glenview, Ill.; private practice Dr. Hartlieb’s Bio: Glenview, Ill.; private practice
This course is presented in conjunction with the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD).
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