FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Audience codes. A-assistant, D-dentist, H-hygienist, O-office staff, ST-students Predictable Treatment Option for Narrow Alveolar Ridge: Ridge Expansion Jone Kim, DDS, MS 2:00–4:00 pm Room 250 D, E, F Audience: D Narrow alveolar ridge is still one of the challenging scenarios that implant surgeons face today. Various techniques have been utilized to treat narrow alveolar ridges. One of the techniques is ridge expansion, which has several advantages over other traditional bone grafting techniques. This course will present indications, rationale and surgical cases of ridge expansion. Learning Objectives: • Learn the advantages of ridge expansion compared to other bone grafting techniques. • Learn indication and surgical technique of ridge expansion. Co-sponsored by: Adhesive Dentistry. Why Your Stuff Doesn’t Stick! Shea Bess, DDS 2:00–4:00 pm (continued from morning) Ballroom A Audience: D Co-sponsored by: Live Diode Laser Hands-on Workshop (must attend lecture to register for workshop) Limited to 20 participants Cost $20, must register at: www.uda.org Janet Press, RDH Workshop 1: 2:00–3:15 pm / Workshop 2: 3:30–4:45 pm Room: 151 A, B, C, G Audience: H In this hands-on workshop you will learn the specifics of laser fiber optic delivery and discover the delicate nature of using a Diode laser device. Working with simulation exercises that mimic specific laser procedures, this workshop is designed to build basic clinical understanding in the delivery of laser light energy by using Diode Lasers. Learning Objectives: • Discover the difference in laser capability between Doctor “Hot” Laser Settings vs. Dental Hygiene “Warm” Laser Settings • Experience simulated clinical methods associated with Doctor soft tissue surgery, Hygiene laser debridement and laser bacterial disinfection. • Practice initiated and bare fiber tip applications to gain understanding of their very specific clinical procedural necessity. Co-sponsored by:
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