Open Sessions
Thursday, March 8 exhibit hall open 8:30am to 6:00pm
Afternoon Presentations Diagnosing and Managing Failed Cases in Occlusion Mark Piper, MD, DMD
Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm
Thursday Open Sessions
Pacific Rim - Jade Ballroom Learning Pattern: Clinical Excellence Occlusion/TMD CE Approved BC Y AB Y
Human Papillomavirus!! Is it Significant in Dental Practice? Michele Williams, BSN, DMD, FRCD(C)
Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm VCC - Room 119/120 Learning Pattern: Clinical Excellence Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology CE Approved BC Y AB Y
Mark A. Piper is a graduate of Harvard College, Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Vanderbilt Medical School. He completed residency training in General Surgery and Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery at Vanderbilt University. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery and a member of 20 professional medical and dental organizations. Speaker Host: Dr. Caroline Cesar
Topics include objective evidence of foundational abnormalities that contribute to occlusal instability. Emphasis is placed on clinical examples of various occlusal therapy failures. Child and adult patients used to illustrate the role of joint injuries in lifelong skeletal and occlusal drifting. Michele Williams is a member of the BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program, the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Faculty of Dentistry. Her interests are in research, education and care related to oral mucosal disease with particular emphasis on oral premalignant disease, oral cancer and the oral manifestations of cancer therapies. She also conducts a private referral practice in oral medicine.
This presentation details the role of HPV in oral cancers and its clinical and public health implications. Learn about the evidence linking HPV infection and oral cancer. Details of the disease profile in addition to clinically relevant information on detection strategies will be included. Co-sponsored by BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program
7 Current Trends in Green Dentistry – How to be a Green Clean Smiling Machine! Dean Swift, BSc, BEd, FADM Cert. Tox.
Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm VCC - Room 121/122 Learning Pattern: Clinical Excellence Safety/Infection Control CE Approved BC Y AB Y
Practice Power – Team Strategies that Get Results Debra Engelhardt-Nash, BFA
Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm VCC - Room 110 Learning Pattern: Practice Excellence Practice Management CE Approved BC Y AB Y
Dean Swift is a Development Chemist and Educator with special interests in Microbiology, Biofilms, Biomaterials and Toxicology. He has strategically developed and/or clinically nurtured over $700 M worth of Medical-Dental products to market for more than a dozen companies. At Biolennia his projects include antimicrobial surface coatings, dairy antiseptics, acne creams and diabetic toothpastes. Speaker Host: Dr. Sylvia Lee
“Environmental Dentistry and the Myths thereof” covering Cost Reduction, Toxic Awareness and Regulatory Requirements. Topics include: How to explain BPA to your patients; Disposables and Barriers; Is TIME an eco-concept?; Amalgam separation; Lead and Silver and Dental Unit Waterline contamination. Debra Engelhardt-Nash has been in dentistry over 25 years. She has presented nationally and internationally to study clubs, universities and major dental groups. Debra has written for a number of dental publications and journals. She is a member and served two terms as president of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants and serves on the board of the American Dental Assistants Association Foundation.
Speaker Host: Dr. Terry Godinho
This program will teach Dentist and Team how to be intentional in word and action to help the practice grow and thrive. Learn how to become Patient Advocates to increase treatment acceptance, attract more patients and get paid for your care. Proven Communication and Customer Service Techniques taught. Co-sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry
BCDA Practice Series: 10 Things All NEW Dentists to BC Really Need to Know! BC Dental Association
Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm VCC - Room 302 Learning Pattern: Practice Excellence Practice Management CE Approved BC Y
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The British Columbia Dental Association is the recognized voice of dentistry in BC. The Association is dedicated to supporting and serving the interests of its members by promoting the profession and educating the public.
As a complement to our Dental Mentorship Program, there are 10 things new dentists REALLY need to know. From legal advice on associate agreements, determining your practice ‘fit’, required patient communication skills and managing staff - this half day course will get you on the right track. This course is targeted to dentists graduating 2008 and later. ++ CE credits will not be awarded by the Alberta Dental Association and College for this course.
Complete Pacific Dental Conference information available at... www.pdconf.com