Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition 2008 Preliminary Program

OCTOBER thursday CE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM 2008 DENTAL OFFICE DESIGN COMPETITION Discover what it takes to design an award-winning dental office. Go behind the scenes into the offices of this year’s entries plus the 2007 winners. Learn best practices and get fresh ideas from hands-on exhibits including floor plans, photos and key project information. Wednesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 16 Friday, Oct. 17 Noon – 5:00pm 7:30am – 6:00pm 7:30am – 6:00pm ESTHETIC DENTISTRY TRACK ESTHETIC DENTISTRY SEMINAR 2008 Nasser Barghi, DDS, MA David Garber, DMD Robin Wright, PhD Thursday, Oct. 16 Code: 9:00am – 5:00pm 5106 CE Hours: 6.5 By 9/12: $150 Dentist/ $120 Staﬀ After 9/12: $175 Dentist/ $145 Staﬀ Esthetics is a driving factor for many patients to invest in their oral health. This symposium presents three speakers who will each identify tips for your patients and your practice. CROWN-LENGTHENING WORKSHOP Timothy Hempton, DDS Thursday, Oct. 16 Code: 9:00am – 5:00pm 5202 CE Hours: 6 By 9/12: $400 Dentist/ $350 Staﬀ After 9/12: $435 Dentist/ $385 Staﬀ Crown-lengthening procedures may involve osseous resective therapy in addition to surgical management of soft tissue. This course will utilize a plastic typodont to provide a practical exercise in exposing a fractured maxillary premolar. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Understand indications and contraindications for crown lengthening 2. Review surgical ﬂap design and management of osseous tissue 3. Review suturing techniques Nasser Barghi, DDS, MA Dr. Barghi will discuss how to increase the longevity and esthetics of all ceramic materials for ﬁxed prosthodontics, including: 1. Properties, indications and use of all ceramic materials 2. How to improve your esthetic results with these materials Attendees will earn up to 1 CE credit, total. Registration not required for participation. D PERIODONTICS thursday DENTAL ECONOMICS ® David Garber, DMD Dr. Garber will focus on achieving highly esthetic results in anterior implants and present principles of esthetic implant treatment, including: 1. Implant designs that facilitate improved esthetic results 2. Guidelines for restoring implants to maximize the esthetic result DENTAL ANOMALIES AND MANAGEMENT Robert Ahlstrom, DDS, MS Bill Carpenter, DDS Thursday, Oct. 16 9:00am – 5:00pm CE Hours: 6.5 No Fee Code: 5309 CE ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR LASER PAVILION COURSES Be among the first to experience this new laser education model! Through our partnership with Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), we are offering you the opportunity to see, touch and compare a variety of dental lasers available today in one course directed by Joel White, DDS and Donald Coluzzi, DDS. This 45-minute lecture, immediately followed by a 75-minute hands-on workshop, is recommended for the dentist considering purchasing a laser and for the new laser owner. Registration is required for participation in this course. By 9/12: $95 After 9/12: $115 Participants will earn 1.5 CE credits. Course #5501 8:00 – 8:45am Lecture 8:45 – 10:00am Workshop Course #5502 10:00 – 10:45am Lecture 10:45am – Noon Workshop Course #5503 Noon – 12:45pm Lecture 12:45 – 2:00pm Workshop Course #5504 2:00 – 2:45pm Lecture 2:45 – 4:00pm Workshop Robin Wright, PhD Dr. Wright will discuss how to be more eﬀective in communicating esthetic dental options to your patients, including: 1. How to handle patients’ questions patiently and positively 2. Nonverbal communication approaches that support your message This course is underwritten by a grant from DENTSPLY International and presented in cooperation with the American Association of Women Dentists. There are many conditions that can occur as a result of maldevelopment of the dentition. These conditions will be described along with their restorative treatment from early tooth formation to eruption. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Understand the various stages of odontogenesis 2. Understand the diﬀerent developmental defects that may occur 3. Be prepared to treat these dental defects DAB ESTHETIC DENTISTRY D ORAL PATHOLOGY Laser Pavilion courses are also offered Wednesday, Oct. 15; Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18. Please see page 31 for additional information. 42 ADA08 SAN ANTONIO

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Table of Contents Schedule of Events (preliminary) San Antonio City Information General Sessions Distinguished Speaker Series Rodeo Alumni and Professional Associations American Dental Assistants Association Presidential Gala AADA Brunch House of Delegates World Marketplace Exhibition World Marketplace Exhibitors List Health Screening, ADA Foundation Restaurant Reservations Professional Product Review ADA Pavilion Satellite Symposia Continuing Education ADA365 Live Operatory Center Education in the Round ADA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician Program Dental Office Design Competition American Student Dental Association Multimedia Recording Educational Tracks Translation (Spanish) Wednesday Continuing Education Thursday Courses-at-a-Glance Thursday Continuing Education Friday Courses-at-a-Glance Friday Continuing Education General Information Saturday Courses-at-a-Glance Saturday Continuing Education Sunday Courses-at-a-Glance Sunday Continuing Education Speakers Index Travel and Transportation to San Antonio Hotel Map Hotel Amenity Grid Tours Children’s Program International Attendee Information Important Dates and Deadlines Categories, Codes and Fees Registration and Hotel Reservations Form Tour Registration Form Contact Information Special Assistance

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