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| Thursday Sessions |
| A Sensible Approach to the New Periodontal Medicine |
| Periodontics |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Dentsply Canada Limited —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Links between oral and overall health present opportunites for better patient outcomes and practice incomes. Learn a risk based approach which incorporates the latest in Periodontics. You will leave with the information and materials necessary to put your perio department on the cutting edge. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 109 |
| Tim Donley |
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| A Unique Workshop: Hands-On with Cavitron Ultrasonic Systems |
| Periodontics |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Dentsply Canada Limited —— |
| Dental Hygiene |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Achieve clinical confidence with Cavitron Ultrasonic Systems. Join us for a progressive workshop that will take you to the next level in patient care and help you meet the demands of today's non-surgical periodontal therapy. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 115 |
| $85.00 LA1 Limited to 17 attendees |
| Cheri Wu |
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| Achieving Functional and Aesthetic Excellence:The Latest All Ceramic Options |
| Aesthetics |
| —— co-sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent Canada Inc. —— |
| Fixed Prosthodontics |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Topics include: Factors effecting material selection; Feldspathic and pressed glass ceramics; Anterior all ceramic bridges; CAD/CAM technology and zirconia restorations, e.Max system; Fiber reinforced inlay bridges; Importance of knowing material choice before preparation; Clinical cases. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 217/218/219 |
| Tom Dudney |
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| Anterior Aesthetics and Smile Design - It's More Than Just Porcelain |
| Fixed Prosthodontics |
| —— Co-sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | The increased interest in smile design, facial aesthetics, plastic surgery and “Extreme Makeovers” has forced dentists to focus on smile aesthetics. Many times these cases do not turn out the way they should which leads to failure both from an aesthetic and biomechanical perspective. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 206 |
| Dennis Marangos |
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| Dental Photography: A New Perspective |
| Photography |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This session will present a simplified approach to dental photography, both for basic record keeping needs and for more professional communication needs with patients, laboratories, referrals and marketing. Lighting, accessories and the eye of the photographer is key to attractive dental photographs |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 110 |
| Jim Dunn |
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| Dentin Hypersensitivity - Biology, Prevalence & Management |
| Periodontics |
| —— Sponsored by Colgate —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Effective treatment of dentin hypersensitivity can impact a patient’s quality of life. This presentation will provide an overview of dentin hypersensitivity, its etiology, diagnosis and management. A new treatment alternative for the management of this painful condition will be discussed. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 306 |
| Evaristo Delgado |
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| Endodontic Solutions: Strategies for Endodontic Predictability and Profitability |
| Endodontics |
| —— Sponsored by SybronEndo —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Learn how to shape root canals with NiTi instrumentation using the TF™ (Twisted File) System, and warm vertical condensation of RealSeal™ (bonded system) using RealSeal One™, a new carrier based obturation system and the Continuous Wave of vertical condensation using the Elements™ Obturation System. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 121/122 |
| Gary Glassman |
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| How to Plan for a Successful Dental Practice Sale |
| Finance/Practice Transition |
| —— Sponsored by Al Heaps & Associates Inc. —— |
| Practice Management |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Comprehensive information for preparing your practice transition. Outlining the transition process from early planning to completing the sale, including legal issues. This session will be of interest to dentists planning to sell their practice. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 305 |
| Al Heaps / Brian E. Rudy / Henry Doyle |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia and Alberta |
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| Identification & Management of Caries Risk:New Concepts & Clinical Applications |
| Aesthetics |
| —— Co-sponsored by Oral Science —— |
| Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | During his presentation Dr. Kandelman will explain the new concepts in cario-prevention, he will explain the rationale and describe when and how to use carie's tests. He will then propose how to manage carie's risk with optimal therapeutical strategies as related to preponderant cariological factors |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 224 |
| Daniel Kandelman |
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| Leadership Challenge: Playing Your 'A' Game |
| Practice Management |
| Communication |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This session will share the necessary ingredients to have the ‘magic’ leadership which creates TEAM and makes the whole practice work. See how attitude, passion and direction must be demonstrated to begin the magic. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| Pacific Rim - Star Sapphire A/B |
| Bill Blatchford |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia |
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| Live and Learn: Professional Development Through Social Networking |
| Personal Development |
| —— Sponsored by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | The power of social networking. Discussion will focus on wikis, blogs, forums, online educational courses, interactive libraries, and interactive webinars that allow you to connect and share with knowledgeable experts on hot topics that are current and relevant to you for your practice. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 207 |
| Ron Shafer |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in Alberta |
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| Maintaining Women's Health for a Lifetime |
| Health |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This course explores the strategies women can use to achieve optimal health across their lifespan. Topics include an integrated approach to stress management, heart health, managing menopause, preventing osteoporosis and much more. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Ballroom A |
| Tieraona Low Dog |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia |
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| Metal Free Dentistry and Digital Impressions - Where are we today? |
| Restorative/Operative Dentistry |
| —— Sponsored by Patterson Dental —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | An evidence based look at the potential that metal free dentistry has for today's clinician and the connection that exists with CAD/CAM techniques including digital impressions, lab and in-office fabrication. Program will provide new insights on the long standing debate regarding digital dentistry. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 303/304 |
| Daniel J. Poticny |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | For the dental health care professional who’s still slightly interested in periodontal disease and looking for exciting new material and sure ways to present, treat and maintain it. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 211 |
| Shirley Gutkowski |
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| Photodisinfection: Shedding New Light on Periodontal Diseases |
| Periodontics |
| —— Sponsored by Periowave Dental Technologies —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Photodisinfection technology destroys gram-negative bacteria and inactivates the virulence factors associated with periodontal diseases. Dr. Loebel will review the mechanism behind photodisinfection and why it is being considered a revolutionary treatment for periodontal diseases. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 205 |
| Nicolas Loebel |
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| Pressure Thermoforming, Oral/Facial Injury Prevention & Thermoforming Appliances |
| Trauma Dentistry |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Dentsply Canada Limited —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This lecture will address trauma recognition and treatment of orofacial injuries. Pressure thermoformed laminated mouthguards will be discussed. Fabrication of other thermoformed appliances, such as splints, stents, positioners, retainers, and full denture and partial repairs will be demonstrated. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 204 |
| Ray Padilla |
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| Replacing Maxillary Incisors with Implants: Interaction of the Surgeon & Dentist |
| Implants |
| —— Sponsored by Nobel Biocare Canada Inc. —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Aesthetic rehabilitation of anterior implants demands an understanding of preoperative conditions as well as the surgical and restorative procedures that can produce favorable tissue architecture. New procedures, implant designs, surgical/restorative products and concept advances will be discussed. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 212/213/214 |
| Sonia Leziy / Brahm Miller |
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| The Dental Office in the Internet Age |
| Practice Management |
| —— Sponsored by ITRANS - Continovation Services Inc. —— |
| Technology |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This session will review the changing landscape for business and personnel communications, and how the Dental Office may adapt to using the Internet for increased efficiency in meeting clinical, business and professional needs. eClaims and Internet-based services will receive particular attention. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 119/120 |
| Paul Knapp |
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| The Economic Future of Dentistry as it Relates to the Current Economic Climate |
| Finance/Practice Transition |
| Practice Management |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | The credit crisis of 2008 was responsible for the worst global recession in the post-war period. The aftershocks of the credit crisis have left many Canadians bewildered about the economic forces shaping their world. This session will focus on the implications for dental practices. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 302 |
| Michael Grant |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia and Alberta |
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| The Revolutionary Field of Lasers in Dentistry |
| Laser Dentistry |
| —— Co-sponsored by Oral Science —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Dr. Owens educates participants on the revolutionary field of lasers in dentistry and hygiene. Course topics include laser physics, safety and tissue interaction, as well as techniques for success with soft tissue surgery and laser periodontal therapy. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| Pacific Rim - Emerald Ballroom A/B |
| Chris Owens |
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| Finance/Practice Transition |
| Practice Management |
| Technology |
| Ergonomics |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This presentation will show you how to reduce clutter, decrease inventory, improve on-time performance, speed room turn-around, simplify infection control and increase office profitability. Enjoy a healthy, less-stressful workplace and explode your practice growth. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 220/221/222 |
| David J. Ahearn |
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| Unlocking the Keys to Successful Composite Restorations |
| Restorative/Operative Dentistry |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Today’s health and beauty conscious patients are demanding aesthetic restorations. Yet these procedures can often result in less than ideal results. Gain confidence in placing predictable long lasting composite restorations. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 215 |
| Daniel Ward |
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| Update on Physiologic Occlusion |
| Occlusion/TMD |
| —— Co-sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent Canada Inc. —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Physiologic occlusal parameters are necessary to make the right diagnosis involving aesthetic restorative, orthodontic and TMD care. Dr. Chan will show his cases that have experienced pain, joint derangement and muscular dysfunction that have challenge the minds of the dental and medical profession. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 202/203 |
| Clayton Chan |
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| Veneers and Porcelain Crown - How to make them look Natural |
| Aesthetics |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
| Fixed Prosthodontics |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Aesthetics is the harmonious fusion of beauty and art.
Aesthetics, in dentistry, is a game of balance between teeth, soft tissue, lips, face person and personality. In order to produce aesthetic results that are closer to nature and really attractive, not fake and all alike (e.g. Stereotyped Smile) |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 208/209 |
| Luca Dalloca |
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| What's Hot and What's Getting Hotter! |
| Materials/Techniques |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This is a program about real dentistry for real people by a real dentist presenting a potpourri of materials and techniques that will make your day at the office easier, more productive and fun! Dr. Glazer writes a monthly column for AGD Impact magazine that reviews new products and materials. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Room 216 |
| Howard Glazer |
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| What's New in Local Anesthesia |
| Anaesthesia |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | In this program Dr. Malamed will discuss new developments in local anesthesia, including: Local anesthesia reversal with phentolamine mesylate; Buffering local anesthetics to speed onset, and increase comfort & depth of anesthesia; and recent clinical findings with articaine HCl. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 |
| VCC - Ballroom B |
| Stanley Malamed |
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| A Practical Approach to Oral Surgery for the General Dentist |
| Oral Surgery |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This course is for the GPs who wish to perform their own surgery and teaches procedures of the "Bread and Butter" variety, such as, surgical removal of ALL impacted 3rd molars and erupted teeth, roots, cysts, tumors, hyperplastic tissue, tori, exposures, frenectomies, I&D and much more. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 continues 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 301 |
| Larry Gaum |
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| One Life, One Meeting: How to Build Preeminence One Conversation at a Time |
| Communication |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Mike draws on the celebrated Environics Social Values research and his conversations with over a million people in 43 countries to show you how to build Personal Preeminence in every encounter. Full of practical, actionable insights, it will expand your capacity to produce remarkable results. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 continues 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Ballroom C |
| Mike Lipkin |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia and Alberta |
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| Endodontics |
| —— Co-sponsored by Dentsply Tulsa —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | You are in for an informative and fun filled day of endodontics. There will be no magic nor removal of broken instruments, however, he will bring to you the principles necessary to perform predictable and effective single visit endodontics utilizing the latest techniques and cutting edge technology. |
| 8:30 - 11:00 continues 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 118 |
| Ron Lebby |
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| Hands-On Guided Bone and Guided Tissue Regeneration Workshop |
| Implants |
| —— Sponsored by Perio Institute Perio Institute —— |
| Periodontics |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | At this course you will learn the step-by-step procedures for maintaining bony architecture, ridge preservation and the “hows and whys” of bone grafting and membranes using anatomically correct models. |
| 8:30 - 11:30 continues 1:30 - 4:30 |
| VCC - Room 116/117 |
| $599.00 LA2 Limited to 30 attendees |
| Gary Henkel |
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| Porcelain Restorations from Preparation to Placement - Part 1 |
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| —— Co-Sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | |
| 11:30 - 12:30 special time |
| VCC - Exhibit Hall Stage |
| Elliot Mechanic |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia and Alberta |
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| "I Can See Your Crack From Here" The Epidemic of Cracked Teeth |
| Aesthetics |
| Restorative/Operative Dentistry |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Understand the new model of crack initiation in posterior teeth. Have confidence identifying early tooth fracture. Why are new cavity preparations and other modalities crucial in preventing eventual tooth fracture? Receive a blueprint for diagnosis and treatment of fractures and incomplete fractures |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 121/122 |
| David Clark |
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| A Unique Workshop: Hands-On with Cavitron Ultrasonic Systems (repeat) |
| Periodontics |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Dentsply Canada Limited —— |
| Dental Hygiene |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Achieve clinical confidence with Cavitron Ultrasonic Systems. Join us for a progressive workshop that will take you to the next level in patient care and help you meet the demands of today's non-surgical periodontal therapy. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 115 |
| $85.00 LA4 Limited to 17 attendees |
| Cheri Wu |
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| Afghanistan, as Seen Through the Eyes of an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon |
| Oral Surgery |
| —— Sponsored by Canadian Forces Dental Services —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | The medical and dental facilities, types of injuries and maxillofacial trauma associated with the conflict in Afghanistan will be reviewed. Several concepts regarding face, head and neck trauma will be outlined through actual case presentations. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 220/221/222 |
| Terry Ratkowski |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia and Alberta |
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| Artistic Smile Design: Facial Changes through Dental Temporization |
| Aesthetics |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
| Fixed Prosthodontics |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Dentists are able to create facial changes realizing their patient’s dreams. The ability to plan, fabricate, and modify a provisional restoration serves as a blueprint to functional and aesthetic predictability. Patient can preview their new look; lab technician is provided with an accurate template |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 112 |
| $199.00 LA7 Limited to 25 attendees |
| Elliot Mechanic |
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| BCDA Practice Series: The Seniors are Coming! Are you ready? |
| Geriatric Dentistry |
| —— Sponsored by BC Dental Association —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Seniors are the fastest growing patient group and present new challenges and opportunities for dentists. In this session, learn how to effectively care for the special needs of seniors in your practice. By 2031, about 25% of our population will be seniors. Is your practice ready? |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 109 |
| Warren Shnider |
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| Biometrics in Restorative Dentistry, Introduction to Joint Vibration Analysis |
| Aesthetics |
| —— Co-sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
| Restorative/Operative Dentistry |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Biometrics in restorative dentistry, this afternoon demonstration will review the concepts of Joint Vibration Analysis, Jaw Tracking and EMG’s along with Tek Scan occlusal analysis. Includes lecture, live demonstration and a hands-on component. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 111 |
| $199.00 LA6 Limited to 25 attendees |
| Dennis Marangos |
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| Contemporary Concepts in Tooth Replacement: A Major Paradigm Shift |
| Aesthetics |
| —— Co-sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
| Implants |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | The principle focus of implant dentistry has changed significantly from the era of ‘Anatomically driven implant placement’ to the current practice of ‘Restoration driven implant placement’. A new paradigm shift, “Tissue Care Concept” allows us develop techniques to maximize implant aesthetics. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 215 |
| Dwayne Karateew |
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| Digital Imaging in Dentistry, Facts and Pitfalls |
| Radiology |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This presentation will explain in simple and effective terms items of concern to your patients concerning the quantity of radiation used in general dentistry. It will also explore the dose related details of the digital processes as these relate to the quality of the images in your system. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 306 |
| Daniel Hanson |
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| Direct Restorative - Aesthetic Layer Technique for Anterior Teeth |
| Aesthetics |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Dentsply Canada Limited —— |
| Restorative/Operative Dentistry |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Topics include: Life-like direct bonded restorations; New method for predictable composite veneers using Golden Proportion; Case presentations and step-by-step techniques; Managing a cosmetic and restorative dental practice; Dental adhesion including total-etch and self-etch adhesives. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 208/209 |
| Renato Roperto |
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| Emergency Medicine: Back-to-Basics |
| Emergency Medicine |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Medical emergencies can, and do, happen in the practice of dentistry. In this program Dr. Malamed will review the basics of Preparation, Recognition, and Management of life-threatening situations which might arise in the dental environment. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Ballroom B |
| Stanley Malamed |
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| Endodontic Solutions:Endodontic Predictability and Profitability Hands-On Course |
| Endodontics |
| —— Sponsored by SybronEndo —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Shape root canals with NiTi instrumentation using the TF™ (Twisted File) System. Obturate with warm vertical condensation of RealSeal™ (bonded) using RealSeal One™, a new carrier based system and the Continuous Wave of vertical condensation using the Elements™ Obturation System. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 201 |
| $199.00 LA5 Limited to 36 attendees |
| Gary Glassman |
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| Ethics Does Matter in Dental Practice |
| Practice Management |
| —— Sponsored by BC Section - American College of Dentists —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Ethics may be the greatest determinant of dental quality and professional satisfaction; thankfully it can be learned. This participation workshop include diagnosing dentists’ moral orientation, assessing staff and other patterns that affect ethical practice, and issues of ethical patient care. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 204 |
| David W. Chambers |
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| Fiber Post Selection and Clinical Use for Restoring Endodontically Treated Teeth |
| Restorative/Operative Dentistry |
| —— Co-sponsored by Bisco Dental Products Canada Inc. —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | During this presentation it will be explained why fiber posts are more indicated than any metallic posts for restoring endodontically treated teeth. Mechanical and optical properties will be illustrated. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 202/203 |
| Marco Ferrari |
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| Get What You Paid For - Ensuring the Successful Dental Practice Purchase |
| Finance/Practice Transition |
| —— Sponsored by Al Heaps & Associates Inc. —— |
| Practice Management |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Directed to purchasers. This presentation will outline the process of a practice purchase from visiting the practice to closing the sale, including legal issues. Associate buy-ins and cost sharing agreements will also be discussed. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 305 |
| Al Heaps / Brian E. Rudy / Henry Doyle |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia and Alberta |
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| Hands-On Pressure Thermoforming of Dental Appliances |
| Trauma Dentistry |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Dentsply Canada Limited —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | This course will focus on vacuum and pressure thermoforming fabrication of appliances such as stents, mouthguards, model duplication impressions, clear orthodontic positioners and retainers, bleaching trays, denture repairs and other in-house thermoformed appliances resulting in decreased lab bills. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 114 |
| $199.00 LA3 Limited to 25 attendees |
| Ray Padilla |
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| I See a Lump, I Feel a Bump, Now What? |
| Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Have you ever felt lost when you see an oral lesion? The UBC Faculty of Dentistry is developing a real-time, oral medicine consultation service via video-conferencing. Come and see how how this service can revolutionalize your practice. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 119/120 |
| Charles Shuler / Samson Ng |
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| Identification & Management of Caries Risk:New Concepts & Clinical Applications (repeat) |
| Aesthetics |
| —— Co-sponsored by Oral Science —— |
| Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | During his presentation Dr. Kandelman will explain the new concepts in cario-prevention, he will explain the rationale and describe when and how to use carie's tests. He will then propose how to manage carie's risk with optimal therapeutical strategies as related to preponderant cariological factors |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 224 |
| Daniel Kandelman |
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| Nicola Wealth Management: Financial Certainty for Dentists in Uncertain Times |
| Finance/Practice Transition |
| —— Sponsored by Meyers Norris Penny LLP —— |
| Practice Management |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Through over a year of financial tumult, many dentists are wondering “What should I do now?” In this highly informative session, you will discover how Nicola Wealth Management has protected their clients through this economic turbulence and helped competent dentists become informed business owners. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 302 |
| John Nicola / Murray Neilson |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia and Alberta |
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| Perfect Timing - Diode Laser Therapy and Patient Health and Wellness |
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| —— Co-Sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent Canada Inc. —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Discover how laser bacterial reduction not only meets the demands in treating biofilm infection and the host inflammatory side of the periodontal infections but why patients acceptance for treatment increases when Laser is introduced as an adjunct to care. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 212/213/214 |
| Janet Press |
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| Perfecting the Art of Porcelain Restorations: Planning - Preparation - Placement |
| Aesthetics |
| —— Co-Sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Topics include: smile design, material selection, tooth preparation, temporization, soft tissue preparation, and restoration placement. You will DO what you have learned. Photographic techniques for tooth matching, lab communication, and case documentation are also covered. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 207 |
| Jack Griffin |
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| Photography - An Essential Tool for Communication in Dentistry |
| Photography |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Digital Photography is fast becoming an integral part of many dental practices across the country. In this lecture Dr. Young will discuss the art and beauty of simplified dental photography and the equipment you need to make it happen. A simplified portrait system will be presented as well. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 110 |
| Richard Young |
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| Physiologic Occlusion for the Edentulous Patient |
| Occlusion/TMD |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Most treatment of edentulous patients is neither predictable nor profitable because the focus is on the dentures. Dr. Carlson presents an alternative method designed for dentists, assistants and administrative staff who desire to impact the health of edentulous patients, not just deliver dentures. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 303/304 |
| James Carlson |
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| Restorative/Operative Dentistry |
| Dental Hygiene |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Shirley Gutkowski has eliminated all boundaries. THIS IS NOT A REVIEW. She will present using sealants as a treatment. She will cover treating root sensitivity, and arresting early decay, in addition to preventing it. The Floss Nag is dead. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 211 |
| Shirley Gutkowski |
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| Smile Design - A Key to Success |
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| —— Co-sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent Canada Inc. —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | The importance of incisal edge position and how to determine it. The use of intra oral moc-ups and diagnostic wax-ups for treatment planning and communication. Idea vs. acceptable vs. unacceptable for smile design principles such as: midline, gingival heigh symmetry and axial inclinations. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 217/218/219 |
| Tom Dudney |
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| The Magic of Composites - Functional Beauty |
| Aesthetics |
| —— Co-sponsored by Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry —— |
| Restorative/Operative Dentistry |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Aesthetics is driving more treatment than ever before. it is important to provide patients with conservative and affordable options to achieve beautiful and natural smiles. Simple and predictable tips to achieve consistent aesthetic results utilizing modern direct composites will be presented. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Room 216 |
| Paresh Shah |
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| The Nutrition Prescription |
| Health |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Informative discussion of the state of American nutrition, at risk populations regarding macro and micronutrients, and the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of many chronic disorders. We will explore the following diets: Mediterranean, Atkin’s, DASH, and a Low-Glycemic Load. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| VCC - Ballroom A |
| Tieraona Low Dog |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia |
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| The Revolutionary Field of Lasers in Dentistry (repeat) |
| Laser Dentistry |
| —— Co-sponsored by Oral Science —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Dr. Owens educates participants on the revolutionary field of lasers in dentistry and hygiene. Course topics include laser physics, safety and tissue interaction, as well as techniques for success with soft tissue surgery and laser periodontal therapy. |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
| Pacific Rim - Emerald Ballroom A/B |
| Chris Owens |
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| Botox Injection Demonstration |
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| —— Co-Sponsored by Canadian Academy of Medical Education —— |
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| Thursday, April 15, 2010 | |
| 2:00 - 3:00 special time |
| VCC - Exhibit Hall Stage |
| Haneef Alibhai |
| Note This Session does not qualify for Continuing Education credits in British Columbia and Alberta |
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