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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