Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition 2008 Preliminary Program

SPEAKERS INDEX ROBERT AHLSTROM, DDS, MS Dr. Ahlstrom is an associate professor at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and is director of the Implant Clinic. Dr. Ahlstrom also serves on the ADA’s Council on Dental Benefits, DeCC, SCDI, SNODENT editorial review and the Electronic Health Record work group. See course 5309 (p.42). KAREN BAKER, MS Professor Baker occupies a unique role in dental practice and education. She is a clinical pharmacist and is focused on patient-specific dental drug therapy. She lectures extensively on drug-related issues important in clinical dental practice. See courses 5303 (p.44) & 6108 (p.61). NASSER BARGHI, DDS, MA Dr. Barghi is professor and head of the Division of Esthetic Dentistry at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has presented more than 600 programs in over 30 countries and has authored and co-authored over 250 articles and abstracts. See courses 5106 (p.42), 6337 (p.64), 7206 (p.79) & 8210 (p.88). JEN BLAKE, CDA Ms. Blake is the director of education and professional relations for the American Dental Assistants Association and an ADAA past president. She has been a dental assistant for 36 years. See courses 5205 (p.43), 5214 (p.44) & 6215 (p.63). ROGER ALEXANDER, DDS Dr. Alexander served in the Navy Dental Corps for 27 years and is presently a tenured adjunct professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center in Dallas. See courses 5335 (p.50), 6112 (p.64) & 7333 (p.81). JOHN BALL, DDS Dr. Ball is a board-certified prosthodontist and chief of the Dallas V.A. Central Dental Laboratory. He is also a clinical instructor at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. See course 7345 (p.83). DAVID BARTLETT, DDS Professor Bartlett is head of prosthodontics at King’s College London Dental Institute. His research interest in tooth wear, particularly dental erosion, began with his PhD completed in 1995 that investigated the relationship between reflux disease and dental erosion. See courses 6371 (p.63) & 7310 (p.73). MAJ. ROBERT BOGART, DMD Dr. Bogart is chief of Air Force Dental Education. He is a board-certified general dentist and a hospital dentistry fellow. He and his family live in Texas. See course 7345 (p.83). EDWARD ALLEN, DDS, PhD Dr. Allen is past president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. He is the founder and director of the Center for Advanced Dental Education in Dallas. See courses 6348 (p.65) & 6402 (p.57). GEORGE BAMBARA, DMD, MS Dr. Bambara, MS, DMD, FACD, FICD, is a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and an adjunct professor at the College of Staten Island. He lectures internationally on attachment prosthetics and has a private practice on Staten Island, N.Y. See courses 6302 (p.61), 7219 (p.81) & 8209 (p.89). SCOTT BENJAMIN, DDS Dr. Benjamin is in private practice in Sidney, N.Y.; a visiting professor at the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine; and a member of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Oral Cancer and the Precancer Working Group. He is on the editorial boards of several prestigious peerreviewed dental journals and is a member of ADA-SCDI and SCDP. See courses 4101 (p.39) & 7332 (p.80). LEE ANN BRADY, DMD Dr. Brady is one of the resident teaching and clinical faculty of The Pankey Institute where she also serves as the clinical director. Dr. Brady’s brand of enthusiasm for Pankey-style dentistry is clearly expressed in her fresh and exciting presentations. See courses 5402 (p.49), 6376 (p.68), 7353 (p.83) & 8203 (p.87). JAMES BAHCALL, DMD Dr. Bahcall is an associate professor and director of the Postgraduate Endodontic Program at Marquette University, a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a fellow in both the International and American College of Dentists. See courses 5209 (p.47), 5218 (p.52) & 6320 (p.60). LOIS BANTA Ms. Banta, CEO of Banta Consulting Inc., has been involved in dentistry for more than 30 years. With extraordinary insight into the dynamics that make a practice successful, she delivers her message with enthusiasm and heartfelt conviction. See courses 5310 (p.47), 5339 (p.50) & 6310 (p.60). CHARLES BLAIR, DDS Dr. Blair is a leading authority on dental practice profitability, fee analysis, insurance coding strategies and overhead control. He has individually consulted with thousands of practices, helping them identify and implement new strategies. See courses 6375 (p.62) & 7312 (p.78). NOEL BRANDON-KELSCH, RDHAP Ms. Brandon-Kelsch is a freelance cartoonist, writer and international speaker. She is the recipient of the Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures, the RDH Sunstar Award of Distinction, the USA Make a Difference Day Award, the President’s Service Award, and the Foster Parent of the Year award. She is also the president of the California DHA. See course 6101 (p.57). 90 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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