Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition 2008 Preliminary Program

PL AN YO UR E D UC ATIO N DENTAL ASSISTANT TRACK DENTAL HYGIENIST TRACK IF I ONLY HAD TWO MORE HANDS: HOW TO MAXIMIZE CHAIRSIDE EFFICIENCY Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Thursday, Oct. 16 Code: 9:00 – 11:30am 5201 Also presented 3:00 – 5:30pm 5210 CE Hours: 2.5 By 9/12: $215 Dentist/ $165 Staﬀ After 9/12: $235 Dentist/ $185 Staﬀ Clinical assistants are constantly challenged by diﬃcult patients, new materials, technology and time. This course will present techniques for improving eﬃciency, maximizing use of technology, decreasing stress and increasing patient satisfaction. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Identify procedures for which technology can increase eﬃciency 2. Conduct a task analysis to identify ineﬃciencies in work ﬂow 3. Organize treatment rooms and other work areas to maximize eﬃciency This course is presented in partnership with the American Dental Assistants Association. DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCES IN HAND SCALING AND ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENTATION TECHNIQUES Sherry Burns, RDH, MS Thursday, Oct. 16 Code: 9:00 – 11:30am 5203 Also presented 3:00 – 5:30pm 5212 CE Hours: 2.5 By 9/12: $215 Dentist/ $165 Staﬀ/$165 Federal Dentist After 9/12: $235 Dentist/ $185 Staﬀ/$185 Federal Dentist This hands-on workshop focuses upon structured exercises using a variety of hand instruments and both magnetostrictive inserts and piezoelectric tips on typodonts to compare and contrast debridement strategies and techniques. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Clarify confusion about when and where to use ultrasonic scalers 2. Identify instrument designs that would best meet treatment goals 3. Incorporate newly developed technology into patterns of practice This course is underwritten by a grant from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products, a division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. THE Q-FACTOR IN DENTAL RADIOLOGY Brad Potter, DDS Thursday, Oct. 16 Code: 9:00 – 11:30am 5204 Also presented 3:00 – 5:30pm 5213 CE Hours: 2.5 By 9/12: $215 Dentist/ $165 Staﬀ After 9/12: $235 Dentist/ $185 Staﬀ Images with proper diagnostic quality contribute to the successful treatment planned for your dental patients. Through presentation and hands-on participation, techniques for quality ﬁlm-based, digital and panoramic imaging will be reviewed and practiced. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Provide high-quality intraoral bitewing and periapical radiographic images 2. Properly position patients for acquisition of panoramic images 3. Describe the advantages of digital intraoral and panoramic imaging COURSE KEY FEE COURSE NO FEE COURSE WORKSHOP Please see page 69 for workshop requirements. EDUCATION IN THE ROUND Speakers Index Index of speakers with their biographies begins on page 90. thursday HA ORAL RADIOLOGY, IMAGING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Audience Key D DENTIST/ DENTAL STUDENT DA DENTAL ASSISTING DH DENTAL HYGIENE POSTURE, PAIN AND PRODUCTIVITY IN DENTISTRY Timothy Caruso, PT, MBA, MS Thursday, Oct. 16 9:00 – 11:30am CE Hours: 2.5 No Fee Code: 5301 H DENTAL HYGIENIST L LAB TECHNICIAN A DENTAL ASSISTANT Posture is a key ingredient in dentistry. Good and bad posture can positively and negatively impact the bottom line. Over time, stress can lead to a reduction in productivity and the body’s ability to heal itself. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Discuss the impact of posture, strength and ﬂexibility on dental practice 2. Identify proper working postures, activities and techniques 3. Identify impediments to productivity B BUSINESS ASSISTANT G GUEST DHLAB HEALTH AND WELLNESS G REGISTER TODAY AT www.ada.org/goto/session 45 http://www.ada.org/goto/session

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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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