Synergy Study Club: 2017/2018 Program
We are enthusiastic about this year’s program that will largely be centered on developing interdisciplinary treatment plans utilizing orthodontics, dental implants, periodontal tissue manipulation, and advanced restorative concepts in the esthetic area. We will also seek to recommit ourselves toward team building and enhanced intra-office communication with a doctor/staff meeting that will be better focused to our needs as dental professionals. Lastly, we will tackle a new continuing education requirement of dentists and hygienists concerning human trafficking. In total, we will offer over 23 hours of high quality CE in a tranquil, friendly environment that will enhance our relationships, develop friendships, and build comradery amongst our peers and dental neighbors!
Please find below an outline for our 2017-2018 program. As always, we embrace feedback regarding topics, food selections, and venues.
Thursday September 21st, 2017- 5:30/6pm Kick off dinner will be held at Mikette Bistro and Bar 1759 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Friday, October 13th, 2017 from 8:00- 12pm- Weber’s Inn Ann Arbor
Doctors and Staff- 3CE Live Lecture:
“Some Days You’re the Pigeon…Some Days, the Statue”
Dave Weber
For over 25 years Dave Weber’s fun, high energy, and entertaining style have made him one of the country’s most sought after speakers. Presenting well over 160 times each year to tens of thousands across the country, he is often described as a “Chihuahua on caffeine” and is always a crowd favorite.
From the most well respected corporations in the world, to middle schoolers, and everyone in between, Dave delivers an infusion of life into any event. Whether it is an inspirational keynote to kick off or close out a conference, or a “nuts and bolts” personal organization training program to a small group, participants come away eager to implement what they have learned.
As a captivating presenter and phenomenal story teller, Dave has discovered that laughter opens the head and the heart to consider internalizing new principles...and humor is a big part of all his presentations.
Weber believes, “People like to laugh and have fun. Talk to anyone who has just returned from a meeting, conference, or retreat and the first thing they’ll tell you is whether it was fun – then they’ll discuss content.”
Dave’s style might initially get him invited to present, but it is his great content and timeless principles that get him invited back time and time again.
Dave strongly identifies with the challenges other professionals face. His goal with every presentation is to motivate, challenge, and inspire everyone who hears him...and have a lot of fun along the way. Dave stakes his reputation on change...
o changed perceptions, changed attitudes, changed behaviors changes lives!
In addition to presenting on the motivational speaking circuit, Dave is the author/creator of the LifeTime Organizer and the author of the best-selling book Sticks and Stones: Exposed: The Power of Our Words. He is president and CEO of Weber Associates, Inc., a training and speaking firm in Atlanta, Georgia. He and his wife Tina are the proud parents of two great kids.
Based on Dave’s book, Sticks and Stones Exposed: The Power of Our Words and his internationally famous speech entitled "How to Kiss Frogs Without Getting Warts on Your Lips", Learn some of the hidden keys to communication, collaboration, team building, and creating a great atmosphere in which people want to excel and fulfill their potential.
Thursday, November 9th, 2017 from 6pm- 9pm- Sheraton Ann Arbor
Live Lecture- 3CE
“Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: A STEP™ Approach”
Drs. James Wooddell and Joseph Passaro
Introduction
James B. Wooddell, D.D.S. and Joseph C. Passaro, D.D.S. graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School, Class of 1981. They have practiced together for over thirty-five years and maintain a practice of Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry in Davidsonville, Maryland. In 2010, Drs. Wooddell and Passaro launched the Chesapeake Dental Education Center where they teach other practitioners how to achieve more efficient and predictable treatment outcomes with greater case acceptance through their unique Systematic Treatment Evaluation Protocol (STEP™).
Drs. Woody Wooddell and Joe Passaro have been in partnership for over three decades and maintain a thriving practice of restorative and esthetic dentistry in Davidsonville, MD.
"Woody" and "Joe" have studied under the best minds in dentistry and have assimilated their vast knowledge into a singular program proven to effectively diagnose the problem, develop an appropriate treatment plan and implement the optimum solution for any restorative or esthetic case.
Woody and Joe are full-time clinicians who have put what they've learned and the techniques they've developed into practice every day. They are effective educators because they have a passion for dentistry and teach from experience.
In this course, Drs. Wooddell and Passaro will teach participants how to apply a Systematic Treatment Evaluation Protocol (STEP™) to any case which enables the practitioner to identify the cause, develop a plan and successfully carry out the treatment. Having a systematic approach eliminates the multiple frustrations of how to diagnose the patient, achieve patient acceptance and execute the treatment. The STEP™ system provides an accurate and easily understood tool to develop treatment plans and communicate to the patient, members of the interdisciplinary team and the dental laboratory.
Objectives * How to use STEP™ (Systematic Treatment Evaluation Protocol) to analyze the patient’s conditions and determine their treatment options.
* The importance of using digital photographs and templates to develop treatment plans and communicate to the patient, members of the interdisciplinary team and the dental laboratory.
Thursday, December 7th, 2017 from 6pm-9pm- Sheraton Ann Arbor
Doctors and Staff-Live Lecture -3 CE
“Human Trafficking Identification”
Sheila Ann Meshinski, RN
Sheila Ann Meshinski, RN, has a clinical background primarily in emergency nursing. In the past 15 years, she has also practiced as a forensic nurse. During that time, she took care of assault victims and worked on several criminal cases using forensic principles. Meshinski became interested in human trafficking victims when she attended a conference presented by the FBI on the topic. Shortly after that she joined the human trafficking task force in Lansing as one of the first health care providers. Her knowledge and experience will provide participants with valuable information that will aid in reducing human trafficking occurrences here in Michigan.
The Michigan law banning human trafficking took effect on Aug. 24, 2006, with various provisions strengthening the law occurring over the following years. In 2014, the Training for Medical Professionals provision was adopted requiring most medical professionals (including dentists) to become trained in identifying the signs of human traffic king. This training session meets the Michigan Board of Dentistry’s new licensing requirement — adopted Jan. 6, 2017 — for health care professionals to complete an identification training course.
Learning objectives include:
• Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the state of Michigan.
• Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.
• Recognizing the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for adults and minors.
• Resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.
Thursday, January 11th, 2018 Thursday 6-pm-9pm Kensington Court Ann Arbor
Live Lecture 3CE,
“Management of Peri-Implantitis & Osseodensification”
Dr. Rodrigo Neiva
Dr. Neiva earned his Certificate and Master's degree in Periodontics from the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Neiva serves as the Director of the Graduate Program in Periodontics of the University of FloridaCollege of Dentistry. He is active in clinical research related to bone and soft tissue augmentation, as well as novel techniques in Implant and Periodontal Therapy. Dr. Neiva has published various scientific papers and book chapters in the fields of Periodontics and Oral Implantology. He also lectures frequently both nationally and internationally.
As more implants are place, the need for diligent observation and early intervention in the treatment of Peri-Implantitis has become evident. Dr. Neiva will be presenting on the management of Peri-Implantitis with a focus on how a general dentist can be a first line of defense. Additionally, Dr. Neiva will present on a new and exciting implant preparation technique known as Osseodensification which may open opportunities for minimally invasive implant placement in patients who previously would require extensive grafting. We feel honored to have this world-renowned periodontist and University of Michigan graduate back in Ann Arbor to present to our club.
January 15th-20th 2018
Seattle Study Club Symposium
Palm Springs, California; held at The Historic La Quinta Resort & Club A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 from 6pm-10pm
Webinar-4CE Kensington Court Ann Arbor Chance
“Orthodontic
Manipulation Before Implant Placement”
Dr. Marco Brindis
Dr. Marco Brindis is the chairman of the prosthodontics department of Louisiana State University, where he also maintains an intramural restorative practice devoted aesthetics and implants with an interdisciplinary approach. He earned a DDS from the Universidad Intercontinental in Mexico City in 1998. He did a preceptorship in dental implants at the Universidad Intercontinental in 1999 and a preceptorship in dental implants at the Dental School at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2002. He completed a surgical implant fellowship at the Biotechnology Institute in Vitoria Spain in 2003. He got his certificate in prosthodontics at LSU School of Dentistry in the Department of Prosthodontics in 2007. He then completed the aesthetic and occlusion courses at the Pankey Institute in 2007. Dr. Brindis is very passionate in the field of interdisciplinary dentistry for full mouth reconstruction, esthetics and implant dentistry. He is involved in the development of new implant protocols to treat the edentulous patient. He has lectured in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Spain. He is a member of several organizations including the Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, American College of Prosthodontist and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
This course will address the indications and considerations for orthodontic extrusion and other complex orthodontic movements in the aesthetic zone in preparation for implant rehabilitation to avoid undesirable periodontal amputation that occurs following tooth loss. Participants will learn the proper treatment sequence for this interdisciplinary approach.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
• Recognize the options for retention of hard and soft tissues in the aesthetic zone.
• Understand how to sequence orthodontic and implant therapy to maximize aesthetics.
Friday, March 23rd, 2018 from 8am-1pm
Live Lecture-4CE Hilton Garden Ann Arbor
“Management of Missing Teeth/Mircodont Teeth in the Esthetic Zone ”
Dr. Betsy Bakeman
Dr. Bakeman is a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Dr. Bakeman serves as an examiner for both the Accreditation and the Fellowship examinations administered by the AACD. She served as Chairman of Accreditation for the AACD and Chairman of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is an Adjunct Faculty member of the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington. She has served as Section Editor for Compendium and the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and presently serves on several editorial boards. She maintains a fulltime private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Bakeman received her D.D.S. degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Dr. Bakeman serves as an examiner for both the Accreditation and the Fellowship examinations administered by the AACD. She served as Chairman of Accreditation for the AACD and Chairman of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is an Adjunct Faculty member of the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Bakeman works with dentists and technicians to promote education through publication and served two years as Contributing Editor to the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and as Section Editor for Compendium. She continues to serve on several editorial boards. She publishes and lectures on the topics of comprehensive dentistry and periodontal plastic surgery in the esthetic zone. She maintains a full-time private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Managing congenitally missing or microdontic lateral incisors presents multiple challenges and requires numerous considerations to achieve an optimal result. Functional and esthetic parameters play key roles in directing treatment protocols. Orthodontics and restorative dentistry are typically incorporated into the treatment plan regardless of the approach chosen to best manage the missing or malformed tooth/teeth. Younger patients typically have greater treatment options than fully mature patients. Treatment times can span many years and retention is not always predictably maintained. The best treatment solutions predictably and conservatively satisfy the functional and esthetic requirements of the patient.
Learning Objectives:
After reading this article, the reader should:
1. Understand the influencing parameters that need to be considered when determining the best course of treatment for a patient with congenitally missing or microdontic lateral incisors.
2. Can be able to list the restorative options that are available to treat tooth agenesis.
3. Understand the importance of space management, retention and relapse when implant supported crowns are included as part of the treatment plan.
Thursday, April 19th, 2018 from 6pm-9pm
Treatment planning and Member Case Presentation - 3CE
We will select a complex and exciting case for discuss in a treatment planning session. The case will include many of the topics which were presented on throughout the year and will give us an opportunity to utilize the treatment planning mechanics that we have been working on. These sessions always provide a great opportunity to share our collective experience and wisdom. They are always a club favorite!
May 2018- Summer Send Off Dinner
