FRIDAY, MAY 20 8:00 a. m. – 4:15 p. m. 6 CE credits recommended for dentists & specialists
ADHESIVE DENTISTRY SYMPOSIUM
CONTINUED Bioactive Dental Materials— A New and Emerging Class of Dental Materials That May Present a New Concept in“ Adhesive” Dentistry Presented by Steven R. Jefferies, DDS, MS, PhD
Objectives:
• Identify the definition of“ bioactivity” as it relates to dental restorative materials.
• Review the basic composition and physical properties of bioactive dental restorative materials.
• Recognize the various current clinical indications for“ bioactive” dental restorative materials.
• Discuss various possible mechanisms of adhesion of bioactive materials to tooth structure and compare / contrast to mechanisms of adhesion for polymer-based dental adhesives.
• Explore future uses and development of bioactive materials as a possible component in adhesive dentistry.
Clinical Application of Composite Resins— Bulk or Incremental Presented by John O. Burgess, DDS, MS
Objectives:
• Application of posterior bulk fill materials.
• Techniques for layering anterior composites.
• Application of new flowable resins.
• Selection and use of curing lights and their techniques.
Fractures, Failures and Solutions— Etiologies of Failure for Adhesive Restorations and Guidelines for Successful Outcomes Presented by Alan M. Atlas, DMD
Objectives:
• Describe the clinical prerequisites and the impact of material selection, clinician experience and patient compliance on long-term clinical outcomes of adhesive restorations.
• Describe technologies available to achieve precision restorative dentistry.
• Utilize CaMBRA and other preventive measures to facilitate extended survival of the restoration.
FRIDAY, MAY 20 8:00 a. m. – Noon No CE credits offered
INSURANCE SYMPOSIUM
Representatives from Delta Dental, Dominion Dental( Capital Blue Cross) and United Concordia each will present opportunities to enhance operations and create a greater level of efficiency between the dental office and the insurance company.
8:00 a. m. – 9:00 a. m. – United Concordia Dental Presented by Kristen S. Smith, Director of Provider Network Operations 9:30 a. m. – 10:30 a. m. – Delta Dental Presented by Christine Ruiz, Manager of Professional Relations 11:00 a. m. – Noon – Dominion Dental Presented by Phil Hahn, Director of Provider Relations and Wayne Silverman, DDS, Dental Director
FRIDAY, MAY 20 9:00 a. m. – Noon 3 CE credits recommended for dentists, specialists, hygienists, EFDAs & assistants( hands-on course with limited attendance)
PA Age One Connect the Dots Sponsored in part by the PA Head Start Association and the DentaQuest Foundation
Presented by Maria J. Tacelosky, DMD; Alicia A. Risner- Bauman, DDS; Donna L. Schoenecker, RDH, PHDH, and Amy Requa, MSN, CRNP
Objectives:
• Describe the importance of the“ Age One” or baby dental visit.
• List the risk factors for early childhood caries( ECC).
• Demonstrate a knee-to-knee examination.
• Describe how the visit, along with anticipatory guidance for parents, is incorporated into a dental practice.
• Describe practical strategies for billing and successful methods to increase productivity when incorporating the baby visit into a dental practice.
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