Friday - October 1, 2010
VistaTech Center, Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI

5 Hours AGD CE Credits

The Benefits and Versatility of Flowable Composites
Dr. Meridith Hall

Flowable composite resins are versatile materials used for a variety of restorations and preventative applications.

New developments in flowable composite now allow to incorporate bonding agent. Eliminating post op sensitivity streamlining the process.

A significant advantage is conservation of tooth structure. These agents are ideally suited as tooth decay prevention, especially for children.

 
Some Things Never Change but How You Look at Them Can!
Ms. Tricia Casanta

Behavioral traits are distinctive and tell how you will react to new situations or new experiences. Each individual behaves according to certain distinctive patterns throughout a variety of situations.

This fun presentation will help understand the kind of behavioral styles you are most comfortable with when communicating with people and will also help you understand why certain behavioral styles make you feel less comfortable. The application in this presentation has been used to assist management, towards teambuilding and towards increased sales.

 
Immediate Loading in Implant Dentistry:
Current Concepts & Techniques

Dr. Amir Katranji

When it comes time to replace a tooth, patients want as little disruption to their lives as possible. When indicated, implant protocols have shortened to where your patient can walk out of surgery with a fixed prosthesis that looks and feels like their natural tooth.

This concept is discussed for both single tooth and full arch cases.


 
 
 
  Social Networking: In or Out?
Ms. Mary Yakas & Mr. Bruce McCully
 

Are social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn the business tools of the future? Or are they a passing fad that will meet the same fate as disco music? Time will tell.

Learn the ins and outs of networking online. Where should you start? How much is too much? Are you visible or invisible online? Many dental professionals are debating the hot topic of social networking and the pros and cons for their business. This short course will explore the newest and most exciting ways to represent yourself online and benefit from the networks you may not even be aware of.

   
 
  Oral Cancer - The Dental Team is The Front Line in
Early Detection
Ms. Kimberly Murphy Munro
 

In the United States, every hour of every day someone dies from Oral Cancer.

Today we have new technologies at our disposal that, along with a comprehensive visual & palpation screening for oral cancer under incandescent light, can significantly change this entire negative scenario. Effective early detection of oral cancer and follow-up can bring the 5 year survival rate from the current 50% to close to 90%!

This presentation will address what the Dental Team can do to help our patients.

   
  Faster than The Speed of Light
How Technology Has Changed

Ms. Lisa Campagna and Ms. Kim Holmes
 

There is no doubt that advances in modem technology have made our lives more convenient. Advances in dental technology are no exception.

We all know about digital impressioning and CADCAM / CADCAP technology. But there are new developments every day, including treatments for anxious patients, full zirconia and minimally invasive veneers.

Just like cell phones are smaller, faster and have more applications than ever before we will discuss what’s new on the dental horizon.

   
  For information and registration
call Liz Cascaden at 888.875.6011