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wednesday morning Half Day Seminars
9:00 - 12:00
3 CEUs

THE BUSINESS of DENTISTRy:
ATTRACTINg AND KEEPINg NEW PATIENTS
The clinician discusses various business products in the marketplace
today and what has worked most successfully for his general practice.
from website design to patient contact to credit cards to extending
credit and warrantying your dental treatment, the clinician shares the
secrets of success. in addition, the discussion expands on the proper
tools available for "getting a handle on your practice" and what to do
with such information.
Learn:
* how to select a patient communications provider
* about different credit companies
* to 'get a handle' on your practice
Presiding: John S. mcintyre, D.m.D., brooklyn, Ny
Past General chairman, Greater New york Dental meeting

Course: 6260
Tuition: $195.00
Recommended for: D, H, A, S, E

9:00 - 12:00
3 CEUs

HoWARD ISRAEL, D.D.S.
MiniMally invasivE aDvanCED tMJ trEatMEnt
internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint is a condition that has been the major focus of many clinicians who diagnose
and treat temporomandibular disorders. Although there are many
publications on this condition in the dental literature, older concepts
that are not scientifically valid are common and directly affect the
management of patients. This seminar reviews the most current clinical and basic science research on temporomandibular joint internal
derangement and focuses on new principles of patient management.
minimally invasive advanced treatment is emphasized.
Learn:
* to understand how the principles of synovial joint pathophysiology
are directly related to the TmJ
* to describe why internal derangement of the TmJ is not a
diagnosis
stEvEn B. syroP, D.D.s.
oral aPPlianCEs for tM DisorDErs anD slEEP aPnEa
There are many oral appliances utilized in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders and sleep apnea/snoring. How do you select
the best one? TmD appliances help reduce the load on the Tm joints,
relax muscles and reduce bruxing habit. Appliances for sleep apnea /
snoring move the mandible forward to open the airway. This program
addresses the appropriate use of oral appliances and how to avoid
complications.
Learn:
* how to choose the best oral appliance for a specific patient
* to understand the dentist's role and obligation when utilizing oral
appliances
* what complications may arise from using oral appliances and how
to minimize them
Presiding: Ronald Grossberg, D.D.S., brooklyn, Ny
member, Second District Dental Society

RiSK mANAGemeNT
Mario Catalano, D.D.s.
Course: 6230
Tuition: $195.00
Recommended for: D, H, A, R, L, S

8:00 - 12:00
4 CEUs

CurrEnt trEnDs in MalPraCtiCE ClaiMs
Discussions of the general elements that lead to malpractice claims
are reviewed. A variety of cases and files are presented from the
medpro Group. This seminar helps attendees avoid malpractice
claims and lends awareness of the current trends in malpractice. The
program also provides an in-depth examination of a number of claims
that are occurring with increased frequency and allows the audience
to engage in an open dialogue with the speaker to analyze the underlying causes, as well as, a discussion of preventive measures to be
taken to avoid similar situations.
Learn:
* an awareness of current trends
* to demonstrate actual cases
* how to avoid malpractice claims
Dentists who complete this course are eligible for a risk management credit on their liability premiums with Medpro Group. You are
encouraged to check with your carrier concerning the availability of
any discount. If you have not completed an approved Risk Management program within the past three years, it is necessary for you to
take this course in order to continue to receive your discount. At the
end of this course, you will receive your certificate of completion for
your records and submit to your malpractice carrier.
Presiding: John R. Halikias, D.D.S., brooklyn, Ny
Past General chairman, Greater New york Dental meeting

karl r. koErnEr, B.s., D.D.s., M.s.
Course: 6240
Tuition: $195.00
Recommended for: D, A, R, L, S

9:00 - 12:00
3 CEUs

BonE ManaGEMEnt aftEr ExtraCtions
for tHE GEnEral PraCtitionEr
Tooth removal is only the beginning. it's what happens next that
can determine so much. Some of these follow-up procedures come
with their own codes and fees: alveoplasty, frenectomy, exostoses
removal, fibrous tuberosity excision, and socket grafting. Ridge preservation for the GP includes predictable methods, often without
periosteal release. Review simple techniques that allow control of
the ridge including more width, no projections or undercuts, less
postop pain, plus faster and better healing. improve your immediate
dentures. learn the best sutures for these situations.
Learn to:
* remove multiple teeth without leaving a ridge with projections
and pain
* perform more predictable ridge preservation procedures
Presiding: barry c. cooper, D.D.S., New york, Ny
Associate member, New york county Dental Society

Wednesday, December 4

HoWARD S. gLAzER, D.D.S.
Course: 6220
Tuition: $195.00
Recommended for: D, H, A, S

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