(Exhibits open at Noon)
Special Event
Wellness Inc.
Wellness Screenings
When: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: MDA Exhibit Hall
Cost: FREE/MDA Members; $100/nonmembers
Online Registration: Click here to register for your Wellness Screening
MDA Insurance and Wellness, Inc., are pleased to once again offer comprehensive preventative wellness screenings at the 2010 MDA Annual Session. The screenings are free to all MDA members and staff 18 years of age or older. Non-members may participate at the standard rate of $100 at the time of service.
Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, too. The screenings include a complete 36-panel blood test designed to detect early warning signs of heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, kidney function, thyroid function, nutritional disorders, anemia, and other abnormalities. Blood pressure and body mass index tests and an informative lifestyle analysis will be administered.
The screening takes just 20 minutes to complete. Sign up today! Register online or call (866) 935-5462, toll-free.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #02
Martin Zase, D.M.D.
Cosmetic Pearls for the General Practitioner
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (Part I)
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff (each session)
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This course is designed to help those dentists who are in the process of converting their practices to include more cosmetic dentistry procedures. The presentation begins by teaching or reviewing basic adhesive dentistry techniques while explaining a unique method of performing microdentistry.
Techniques and tips on how to do cosmetic dentistry better and more efficiently include the following topics: the mini-prep; posterior composites; invisibly restoring fractured incisors; porcelain onlays and crowns; smile design; porcelain veneers; natural and esthetic bridges; and patient communication for success.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #03
Robert Rogers, D.D.S.
Oral Appliances to Manage Sleep Disordered Breathing
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This half-day program will provide the dentist and staff with a provocative look at sleep-disordered breathing and the role dentists and their staffs can play in its treatment. Sleep-disordered breathing (snoring and obstructive sleep apnea) affects tens of millions of Americans and is associated with medical co-morbidities such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and daytime sleepiness. In addition, it is also responsible for decreased quality of life, marital discord and increased risk of accidents on the highway and in the workplace. In any dental practice, between 15 and 20 percent of the patient population may suffer from this problem to some degree.
Today, dentists are in a unique position to partner with the medical community to save lives and increase quality of life for our patients. By utilizing thoroughly researched and FDA-approved oral appliances, the trained and experienced dentist can create and maintain a patent upper airway during sleep that allows for resolution of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #04
Patrick Sammon, Ph.D.
Prescription Drug Abuse and "Meth Mouth"
What's Cooking in Your Office
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Drug abuse is a major problem affecting dental practice as well as our families. The illegal use of prescription drugs, meth abuse, meth- mouth in teens, high-octane marijuana use, underage drinking and inhalant use all impact dental practice. Learn about the rampant illicit use of painkillers, Internet drug trafficking, dangers of cough medicine abuse in children, doctor/shopper cons, the meth abuse trends, medical marijuana and legalization issues, and what we can do about them. Dental teams can play a huge role in drug abuse identification, prevention and treatment. Learn how to prevent initial drug use, recognize early signs and symptoms of use, give prevention messages/brief interventions, identify patients abusing drugs, and refer patients with drug problems.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-promoted by the Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Co-promoted by the Michigan Dental Assistants Association
Course #05
Alan Boghosian, D.D.S.
Achieving Predictable Clinical Success with
Classic and Contemporary Dental Materials
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (Part I)
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
New materials and techniques are introduced on a daily basis. The clinical performances of some contemporary materials offered today are not as efficacious as those released 10 years ago. This presentation will compare the advantages and benefits of proven classic materials and techniques to those of the latest products. The morning session will review a variety of the materials and techniques used in fixed prosthodontic procedures. Adhesion, composite restorative dentistry, and biomimetic materials will be the focus of the afternoon program. The following topics are among those to be discussed:
- latest improvements in impression materials;
- physical properties relating to the clinical usage of impression materials;
- altering the surface characteristics to achieve consistent perfect impressions;
- provisional material selection;
- predictable methods for tissue management;
- review of adhesive systems and adhesive restorable materials;
- optimal methods for finishing and polishing composite materials;
- results of clinical research conducted at Northwestern University;
- calcium phosphate biomimetic materials.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #06
Thomas Lambert, D.D.S.
Sports-Related Dental Trauma and Cosmetic Solutions
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 100
ONLINE REGISTRATION
In this program the speaker will cover prevention of sports injuries including concussions, treatment of avulsed teeth, the impact of sports-related bulimia on the healthy dentition, and restoration with the latest implants and porcelain materials. Additionally, you will learn how to expand your practice by implementing a custom athletic mouth guard into your office.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #07
Casey Hein, B.S.D.H., M.B.A.
Diabetology in 21st Century Dentistry:
The New Practice Imperative
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
The speaker will discuss the following:
- the evidence to support a bi-directional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease;
- the role of periodontal disease in increasing risk for insulin resistance and diabetes;
- implement evidence-based protocols related to screening, prevention and treatment of diabetes in everyday care;
- how to implement strategies for patient education, prevention and early identification of patients at risk for diabetes, including CDC guidelines for identification of pediatric patients at risk for obesity.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-sponsored by Philips/Sonicare
Co-sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Assistants Association
Co-sponsored by Colgate
Course #08
Glenn Lombardi
Internet Marketing and Social Media: How to Position
Your Dental Practice for the New Communication World
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Learn how to best move your practice in the new millennium of marketing and communication in the health care world. We will take an in-depth look on how to best position your Web site for optimal awareness to increase referrals and new patient flow through - major search engines, video search and social networks — Facebook, MySpace, Twitter.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #09
Martin Zase, D.M.D.
Cosmetic Pearls for the General Practitioner
Time: 1 - 4 p.m. (Part II)
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff (each session)
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This course is designed to help those dentists who are in the process of converting their practices to include more cosmetic dentistry procedures. The presentation begins by teaching or reviewing basic adhesive dentistry techniques while explaining a unique method of performing microdentistry.
Techniques and tips on how to do cosmetic dentistry better and more efficiently include the following topics: the mini-prep; posterior composites; invisibly restoring fractured incisors; porcelain onlays and crowns; smile design; porcelain veneers; natural and esthetic bridges; and patient communication for success.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #10
Robert Rogers, D.D.S.
Oral Appliances to Manage Sleep Disordered Breathing
Time: 1 - 4 p.m. (repeat of a.m. course)
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This half-day program will provide the dentist and staff with a provocative look at sleep-disordered breathing and the role dentists and their staffs can play in its treatment. Sleep-disordered breathing (snoring and obstructive sleep apnea) affects tens of millions of Americans and is associated with medical co-morbidities such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and daytime sleepiness. In addition, it is also responsible for decreased quality of life, marital discord and increased risk of accidents on the highway and in the workplace. In any dental practice, between 15 and 20 percent of the patient population may suffer from this problem to some degree.
Today, dentists are in a unique position to partner with the medical community to save lives and increase quality of life for our patients. By utilizing thoroughly researched and FDA-approved oral appliances, the trained and experienced dentist can create and maintain a patent upper airway during sleep that allows for resolution of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #11
Patrick Sammon, Ph.D.
Prescription Drug Abuse and "Meth Mouth"
What's Cooking in Your Office
Time: 1 - 4 p.m. (repeat of a.m. course)
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Drug abuse is a major problem affecting dental practice as well as our families. The illegal use of prescription drugs, meth abuse, meth- mouth in teens, high-octane marijuana use, underage drinking and inhalant use all impact dental practice. Learn about the rampant illicit use of painkillers, Internet drug trafficking, dangers of cough medicine abuse in children, doctor/shopper cons, the meth abuse trends, medical marijuana and legalization issues, and what we can do about them. Dental teams can play a huge role in drug abuse identification, prevention and treatment. Learn how to prevent initial drug use, recognize early signs and symptoms of use, give prevention messages/brief interventions, identify patients abusing drugs, and refer patients with drug problems.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-promoted by the Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Co-promoted by the Michigan Dental Assistants Association
Course #12
Alan Boghosian, D.D.S.
Achieving Predictable Clinical Success with
Classic and Contemporary Dental Materials
New materials and techniques are introduced on a daily basis. The clinical performances of some contemporary materials offered today are not as efficacious as those released 10 years ago. This presentation will compare the advantages and benefits of proven classic materials and techniques to those of the latest products. The morning session will review a variety of the materials and techniques used in fixed prosthodontic procedures. Adhesion, composite restorative dentistry, and biomimetic materials will be the focus of the afternoon program. The following topics are among those to be discussed:
- latest improvements in impression materials;
- physical properties relating to the clinical usage of impression materials;
- altering the surface characteristics to achieve consistent perfect impressions;
- provisional material selection;
- predictable methods for tissue management;
- review of adhesive systems and adhesive restorable materials;
- optimal methods for finishing and polishing composite materials;
- results of clinical research conducted at Northwestern University;
- calcium phosphate biomimetic materials.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #13
Thomas Lambert, D.D.S.
Sports-Related Dental Trauma and Cosmetic Solutions
Time: 1 - 4 p.m. (repeat of a.m. course)
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 100
ONLINE REGISTRATION
In this program the speaker will cover prevention of sports injuries including concussions, treatment of avulsed teeth, the impact of sports-related bulimia on the healthy dentition, and restoration with the latest implants and porcelain materials. Additionally, you will learn how to expand your practice by implementing a custom athletic mouth guard into your office.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #14
Casey Hein, B.S.D.H., M.B.A.
Preventive Cardiology in Dentistry:
A New Frontier in Medical-Dental Collaboration
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
The speaker will discuss the following:
- the theorized relationship between periodontal disease and atherosclerosis-induced diseases, and scientific evidence to support periodontal disease as a modifiable risk factor of heart disease and ischemic stroke;
- methods for identifying patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, including the utilization of the Framingham and Reynolds risk assessment, and the relevance of biomarkers such as CRP and HBA1c in dentistry;
- concepts such as the threat of "systemic periodontitis," cumulative inflammatory burden, cardiometabolic risk, bi-lateral point-of-care screening, and other strategies for medical-dental collaboration.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-sponsored by Philips/Sonicare
Co-sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Assistants Association
Co-sponsored by Colgate
Course #15
James Braun, D.D.S., M.S.
The Restorative Edge
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This lecture focuses on the various options and recommendations for clinicians to treatment plan their cases. A number of very important related clinical procedures will be highlighted and explained. Skills covered include preparation design for all ceramic restoration, impression taking criteria, along with identification of key products.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-promoted by Ward Dental Laboratory
Disclaimer
Neither the Michigan Dental Association nor its component societies or committees accept responsibility for the information presented, either orally or in writing, at any program sponsored, supported or publicized by any of them; and the information and views expressed are those of the presenter and not necessarily the positions of the MDA, its component societies or committees.