(Exhibits open at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
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 #16
Pam Hughes, R.D.H., M.S.
Women's Aging Complexities:
Impact on Oral Health Needs
Time: 8 – 11 a.m. (Part I )
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff (each session)
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
As the numbers of aging women increase worldwide, dental professionals face significant challenges and opportunities in recognizing gender-specific health concerns that ultimately impact the overall well-being of their patients. A number of health conditions are more prevalent, and may cause different symptoms and affect women differently than men. Often, women are at greater risk for specific medical conditions and are simply unaware. Knowledge of a condition's symptoms, risk factors and preventive approaches can assist the dental professional in being more informed.
Women's aging issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis will be addressed along with their surprisingly strong influence on the oral cavity. This presentation will detail the current research linking systemic disease with gingival and periodontal inflammation. Aspects dealing with the aging timeline in a woman's life influencing oral health needs and the treatment approach from the registered dental hygienist will be presented.
This program will additionally provide dental professionals a detailed overview of osteoporosis and its treatments. With the issue of osteonecrosis of the jaw being prominent in the media, understanding the risk benefit ratio of treating osteoporosis with oral bisphosphonates is important for all dental professionals. In osteoporotic patients, long term treatment is essential for bone health and prevention of fracture. Routine dental care is important and should be part of the osteoporosis treatment regimen.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan
Co-sponsored by Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Assistants Association
Course #17
Stephen TePastte, M.D.
New Science of Cardiovascular Diseases:
Prevent Heart Attacks and Maintain Your Brain
Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This session will give you the newest research on how cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as heart attacks and strokes happen and what you can do about them. One of the critical factors recently discovered that plays a major role in causing heart attacks and strokes is inflammation. The speaker will discuss the risk factors for inflammation and educate you about a new test that measures inflammation. You will learn to "know your numbers" and "fix your numbers" to prevent or early detect CVD.
The speaker will discuss the recent research on exercise and learning. You will learn how to preserve your memories as you age and reduce your chances of developing dementia. He will also discuss Alzheimer's disease — prevention and treatment.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Assistants Association
Course #18
Daniel Briskie, D.D.S., Kevin Hale, D.D.S., Suzanne Port, D.D.S., M.S.,
Neerrajah Ramaswami, B.D.S., M.S. M.P.H.
Infant Oral Health:
Changing Paradigms in Oral Health (SOLD OUT!)
Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 150
THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT!
The "One Year Dental visit" is fast becoming the new standard of care in communities across the country. The presentation has been designed to bring all members of the dental community up to speed with regard to this new paradigm of intervention timing. "Infant Oral Health" begins with a comprehensive review of the most current concepts of cariology and the scientific rationale for early preventive intervention. This review is followed by a detailed review of all fluoride modalities and their application. The third part of the presentation will cover the general implementation of an "Infant Oral Health" program in everyday practice. At the end of the course, a panel discussion will be moderated to provide participants an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan
Co-sponsored by Michigan Association of Pediatric Dentists
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Course #19
Mark Hyman, D.D.S.
A 360 Slam-Dunk Guide for Successful Teams —
Complex Treatment Planning
Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
Fee: $45/DDS and Staff
Seating Limit: 200
ONLINE REGISTRATION
In the lecture, participants can: learn the urgency to lead and realign your practice today; review and score yourselves on 36 key leadership issues for peak performing teams; consider key communication barriers and how to overcome them; and see how to blend high-tech and high-touch relationship-based care. In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, dental teams must commit to taking a serious look at themselves, and "invent a new game." This lecture is designed to supercharge your practice like never before.
This reduced price for attendees was made possible by a donation from MDA Services and Care Credit
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health
Course #20
Sergio Kuttler, D.D.S.
True Assessment of the Performance
of NiTi Systems in Root Canal Therapy
Evaluated with the Endodontic Cube
Methodology and Micro CT Scanner
Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 100
ONLINE REGISTRATION
The field of endodontics has experienced a virtual explosion of new techniques, instruments and materials. How these will stand the test of time has yet to be determined. Many manufacturers' claims and existing guidelines for selecting a NiTi file system are based on contemporary authors and lecturers; often unsubstantiated and anecdotal; based on clinical experience without a scientific, evidence-based approach.
The existing guidelines do not take recent research into account; do not discuss goals or predictable methods for obtaining clean canals; emphasize the importance of instrument sequence to shape root canals radiographically for obturation; and are based on philosophies limited by constraints of previous canal preparation instruments/techniques.
Co-sponsored by Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #21
Stephen Poss, D.D.S.
The "Nuts and Bolts" of Adhesive Dentistry
Time: 8 -11 a.m. (Part I)
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff (each session)
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This all-day lecture will focus on a broad spectrum of adhesive dentistry. There will be discussion on the total-etch technique vs. the self-etch technique, contrasting the pros and cons of each. This will also include a quick effective way to place a direct composite that will be virtually undetectable in the mouth without any post-operative sensitivity. Dr. Poss will lead a thorough discussion on various types of resin cements, including self-etching cements and their indications. The lecture will also incorporate the latest in laboratory-fabricated materials. This will also entail preparation design of inlays, onlays, all-ceramic crowns and veneers.
The afternoon session will cover provisionalization and cementation of these restorations. Clinicians will leave with a full understanding of all aspects of adhesive dentistry.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-sponsored by Kerr Corporation
Co-sponsored by Expertec
Course #22
Cardiac Resuscitation Training (CPR) (BCLS)
Time: 8 a.m. - noon
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $75/DDS and Staff
Seating Limit: 50 per session
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This emergency planning and response offering is designed specifically for today's dental office. It meets the requirements for Basic Life Support renewal for two years from the American Heart Association. This program meets Michigan's current mandatory continuing education CPR requirements. Instruction in this course includes the following:
- recognizing emergency situations, especially where resuscitation is needed, in clinical and non-clinical settings;
- verbalizing and demonstrating three key components of an emergency response plan, for cardiac/respiratory emergencies requiring rescue breathing and/or CPR and automated external defibrillators;
- responding and delegating appropriate actions to staff and/or others to initiate CPR and early defibrillation, as components of the chain of survival for cardiac and respiratory arrest, as well as a required office emergency plan for staff, patients, and visitors;
- key motor skills required for ECC response and resuscitation, including airway access, ventilation using mouth-to-mouth and mouth-to-barrier, mouth-to-mask, and bag-to-mask techniques; chest compression at the appropriate age specific location, depth and rate to generate a palpable pulse; appropriate response to assist a choking victim of any age, conscious and unconscious; correct use of the automated external defibrillator; how to perform the required skills in a manner that is safe for the rescuer, the victim and the bystander.
This course meets the Michigan Board of Dentistry's requirement for dentists, registered dental hygienists and registered dental assistants.
Course #23
Keynote Address
Lloyd Carr
Keeping it Real:
Leadership and Teamwork in Everyday Life
When: Friday, April 16, 11:15 a.m. – Noon
Cost: FREE
CE Credits: One
Seating Limit: 400
ONLINE REGISTRATION
As professionals, we're expected to be leaders...in the office, as health care providers, in our families, our communities and in the dental profession. All of us need to spend time developing our leadership abilities, skills that help us cope with the many demands we're faced with on a daily basis. Lloyd Carr will share lessons learned through his experiences as a leader and how teamwork plays an important role in accomplishing leadership goals.
In addition to his experiences as head football coach at the University of Michigan, Carr has been involved in many charitable causes that have shown him how to be inspired and how to inspire others. Leadership and teamwork together can create an environment where everyone can succeed.
About the speaker . . .
Lloyd Carr compiled a 122-40 overall record during his 13-year career as Michigan's head football coach. A member of the Wolverine football staff for 28 years, Carr served 15 years under Bo Schembechler (1980-89) and Gary Moeller (1990-94) before becoming head coach in 1995.
He has endowed a women's athletics scholarship, initiated the Women's Football Academy and U-M Men's Fantasy Football Experience which benefits the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the "Carr Wash for Kids" to benefit the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's and Women's Hospital. He also serves as a spokesperson for Mentor Michigan to help recruit men and women to help children in need. He is involved with local charities such as the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, Washtenaw Literacy and United Way, and annually hosts the Hall of Fame football camp in his home town of Riverview.
He graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1968 with a B.S. in education and a Master's in education administration in 1970. He received an honorary degree from Albion College in 2008.
Carr has received numerous accolades and awards including being inducted into multiple Halls of Fame and receiving various coaching honors, including the 1997 National Coach of the Year, the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year, and others from the Walter Camp Football Foundation, American Football Coaches Association, Football News, Maxwell Football Club, Woody Hayes, the Paul ôBearö Bryant, the R. R. Neyland Memorial Award from the Knoxville Quarterback Club and the Philip Hart Public Service Award and the Dodge National Athletic Lifetime Achievement Award.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-sponsored by Michigan Association of Pediatric Dentists
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists’ Association
Course #24
Pam Hughes, R.D.H., M.S.
Women's Aging Complexities:
Impact on Oral Health Needs
Time: 2 – 5 p.m. (Part II )
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff (each session)
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
As the numbers of aging women increase worldwide, dental professionals face significant challenges and opportunities in recognizing gender-specific health concerns that ultimately impact the overall well-being of their patients. A number of health conditions are more prevalent, and may cause different symptoms and affect women differently than men. Often, women are at greater risk for specific medical conditions and are simply unaware. Knowledge of a condition's symptoms, risk factors and preventive approaches can assist the dental professional in being more informed.
Women's aging issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis will be addressed along with their surprisingly strong influence on the oral cavity. This presentation will detail the current research linking systemic disease with gingival and periodontal inflammation. Aspects dealing with the aging timeline in a woman's life influencing oral health needs and the treatment approach from the registered dental hygienist will be presented.
This program will additionally provide dental professionals a detailed overview of osteoporosis and its treatments. With the issue of osteonecrosis of the jaw being prominent in the media, understanding the risk benefit ratio of treating osteoporosis with oral bisphosphonates is important for all dental professionals. In osteoporotic patients, long term treatment is essential for bone health and prevention of fracture. Routine dental care is important and should be part of the osteoporosis treatment regimen.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan
Co-sponsored by Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Assistants Association
Course #25
Stephen TePastte, M.D.
How to Stay Alive and Thrive —
Prevent Burnout and Cancer
Time: 2 – 5 p.m.
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
"Burnout" is an accumulated condition associated with emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced performance. Burnout is the cost of caring. It will strike those who care passionately about their careers and have devoted their professional lives to helping people. In this session the speaker will help you recognize the warning signs in yourself and provide you with the tools to treat your burnout yourself.
Eighty percent of all cancers are preventable or can be detected early. This session will teach you both primary and secondary prevention. Primary prevention is taking action to prevent cancer. Secondary prevention is taking action to detect cancer early when most cancers are more receptive to treatment.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Assistants Association
Course #26
Kevin Hale, D.D.S., Suzanne Port, D.D.S., M.S., Neerrajah Ramaswami, B.D.S., M.S. M.P.H.
Pediatric Dentistry Review for
the General Practitioner (SOLD OUT!)
Time: 2 – 5 p.m.
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 150
THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT!
In 2007 the CDC stated that there has been an increase in decay in the pediatric population 2 to 5 yrs of age. There are not enough pediatric dentists to treat all these children. This course is designed to help the general dentist and their staff feel more comfortable treating children in their offices. This course will review diagnosis of Early Childhood Caries (ECC), diet and its role in pediatric decay, prevention of decay in children, proper X-ray techniques, differences in treating decay in children vs. adults, proper time to refer to a pediatric dentist, and several other techniques that pediatric dentists use to get the best results.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan
Co-sponsored by Michigan Association of Pediatric Dentists
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Course #27
Mark Hyman, D.D.S.
"Inspire Before You Expire" Practice Leadership
Time: 2 -5 p.m.
Fee: $45/DD and Staff
Seating Limit: 200
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Discover the five key principles of inspirational leadership during turbulent times. Learn how to inspire your team, your patients, and yourself as we refuse to engage in the recession. Embrace proven cutting-edge skills that "Top Gun" teams thrive upon. How to "go where there is no path, and leave a trail" today!"
This reduced price for attendees was made possible by a donation from MDA Services and Care Credit
Co-promoted by Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association
Crest Oral B Professional Oral Health
Course #28
Sergio Kuttler, D.D.S.
A New Way of Looking at Filling Techniques
Time: 2 – 5 p.m.
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 100
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Until very recently, the only means to scientifically evaluate root canal filling techniques has been with radiographs or several methodologies of leakage studies — both of which have major flaws. Micro CT scanners are becoming the standard to re-evaluate previous studies as well as a new way of looking at filling techniques. Through this new method, several root canal filing techniques are analyzed and presented with an "evidence-based" approach to the clinical environment.
Co-sponsored by Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Course #29
Stephen Poss, D.D.S.
The "Nuts and Bolts" of Adhesive Dentistry
Time: 1 -5 p.m. (Part II)
Fee: $95/DDS; $55/Staff (each session)
Seating Limit: 150
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This all-day lecture will focus on a broad spectrum of adhesive dentistry. There will be discussion on the total-etch technique vs. the self-etch technique, contrasting the pros and cons of each. This will also include a quick effective way to place a direct composite that will be virtually undetectable in the mouth without any post-operative sensitivity. Dr. Poss will lead a thorough discussion on various types of resin cements, including self-etching cements and their indications. The lecture will also incorporate the latest in laboratory-fabricated materials. This will also entail preparation design of inlays, onlays, all-ceramic crowns and veneers.
The afternoon session will cover provisionalization and cementation of these restorations. Clinicians will leave with a full understanding of all aspects of adhesive dentistry.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services
Co-sponsored by Kerr Corporation
Co-sponsored by Expertec
Course #30
Cardiac Resuscitation Training (CPR) (BCLS)
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $75/DDS and Staff
Seating Limit: 50 per session
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This emergency planning and response offering is designed specifically for today's dental office. It meets the requirements for Basic Life Support renewal for two years from the American Heart Association. This program meets Michigan's current mandatory continuing education CPR requirements. Instruction in this course includes the following:
- recognizing emergency situations, especially where resuscitation is needed, in clinical and non-clinical settings;
- verbalizing and demonstrating three key components of an emergency response plan, for cardiac/respiratory emergencies requiring rescue breathing and/or CPR and automated external defibrillators;
- responding and delegating appropriate actions to staff and/or others to initiate CPR and early defibrillation, as components of the chain of survival for cardiac and respiratory arrest, as well as a required office emergency plan for staff, patients, and visitors;
- key motor skills required for ECC response and resuscitation, including airway access, ventilation using mouth-to-mouth and mouth-to-barrier, mouth-to-mask, and bag-to-mask techniques; chest compression at the appropriate age specific location, depth and rate to generate a palpable pulse; appropriate response to assist a choking victim of any age, conscious and unconscious; correct use of the automated external defibrillator; how to perform the required skills in a manner that is safe for the rescuer, the victim and the bystander.
This course meets the Michigan Board of Dentistry's requirement for dentists, registered dental hygienists and registered dental assistants.
Course #31
Jill Baskin, D.D.S. and Lynda Farnen, J.D.
CNA Dental Professional Liability
Risk Management Seminar
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $75 per person
Seating Limit: 125
ONLINE REGISTRATION
The CNA Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar is designed for dentists and staff members who wish to enhance patient care and reduce the risk o a malpractice claim. This program will stimulate you to assess your practice, apply critical thinking based on the information presented, and make prudent choices that enhance patient care and reduce your risk of a malpractice claim. Course topics include best practices for managing clinical risks, improving communication, informed consent and informed refusal, creating patient records that document and support your care, emerging risk issues, and much more.
Sponsored by MDA Insurance and the Professional Protector Plan®
Course #32
Peer Review/Dental Care Workshop
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Fee: FREE (by invitation only)
ONLINE REGISTRATION
The workshop will be geared to educating local peer review committee members in the peer review process, as well as reviewing specific issues the state committee is seeing, and looking ahead at key areas where questions continue to arise. Component and specialty peer reviewers are encouraged to bring their challenging cases for feedback, as well as ongoing issues they are experiencing as they work toward resolving cases.
Three hours of continuing education credit will be given. Box lunches will be available at noon for pre-registered attendees only.
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.