March 7–9, 2013 - Pacific Dental Conference

Robert Hicks
Memorial Lecture
As the founding Chairman of the BC Dental
Meeting, Dr. Robert Hicks started the
meeting format that evolved into today’s
Pacific Dental Conference. In 1988, he said
“While the quality of the scientific program
and the dental trade exhibits must justify
the valuable time we set aside to attend
continuing education events, we should
never lose sight of the importance of the
social contact we enjoy when we attend
[the Pacific Dental Conference]”.
This philosophy has continued to
foster the growth of the Pacific Dental
Conference to the current day.
It is with respect that we have dedicated
a lecture to honour the experience and
expertise that guided the meeting through
its developing years.
Yes You Can: Simple Steps for
a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life
Art Hister, BSc, MDCM
Friday, 9:00am–11:30am (special times)
Repeated from Thursday, 2:00pm–4:30pm
In his highly-praised presentation, Dr. Art
Hister will use his trademark humorous style
to give you invaluable facts to help inform
your patients about how they can: Increase
their chances of living longer; Lower their
risk of developing those debilitating, chronic
illnesses that most of us think are inevitable
consequences of aging, but are not; Live with
more energy, and perhaps most important;
Live with more happiness. And best of all, the
message is wrapped in a cocoon of humour
and accessibility. A must see for all dental
professionals.
Art Hister, a graduate of McGill University, has worked
as a full-time “media doctor” in Vancouver since 1991,
including stints for BBC Radio, CBC Newsworld, and
is currently a daily columnist on Global BCTV and on
CKNW Radio. He is also the author of two Canadian
best-sellers, Midlife Man and A Guide to a Longer and
Healthier Life.
Open Sessions
Repeated Presentations
Soft Tissue Lasers –
“Why Lasers, Why Now?”
Chris Owens, BSc, DDS
Friday, 8:30am–11:00am
Repeated Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm
In an informative and entertaining presentation,
Dr. Owens educates students on the
revolutionary field of lasers in dentistry and
hygiene. Course topics include laser physics,
safety, and tissue interaction, as well as
techniques for success with soft tissue surgery
and laser periodontal therapy.
Chris L. Owens is a 1988 Graduate of LSU Dental
School in New Orleans, LA and is the founder of
Advanced Laser Training, Inc. Dr. Owens has lectured
all over the World on subjects ranging from Cosmetic
and Implant Dentistry to High Tech Laser Dentistry.
He is a founding member of the World Clinical Laser
Institute where he has received his Mastership Status
as a certified laser educator.
Co-sponsored by BIOLASE
Preservation of Vertical Soft Tissue
Levels After Immediate Implant
Placement
Paul Weigl, DDS
Friday, 8:30am–11:00am
Repeated from Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm
An immediate implant placement shows a
high risk of soft-tissue recession. In contrary,
an innovative workflow achieves a minimallyinvasive
intervention to the peri-implant tissue.
Additionally the use of a tissue-friendly implantabutment-joint
design leads to promising results
of clinical trial.
Paul Weigl graduated from the University of Munich
Dental School. He is Head of Department of Continuing
Education of the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine,
JW Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main. He also worked
here as an assistant professor and director of preclinical
studies for the Department of Prosthodontics. He has a
special focus in the field of prosthetics on implants.
Co-sponsored by Dentsply Canada Limited
Friday, March 8
exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm
To Polish or not to Polish?
– That is the Question
Cheri Wu, RDH, BDSc
Friday, 8:30am–11:00am
Repeated from Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am
Selective polishing philosophy is creating
controversy nationwide as it challenges
clinicians to assess the value and method
of coronal polishing. This course will take a
personal look at this philosophy. Participants
will examine rubber cup and air polishing
gaining insight into current choices.
Cheri Wu holds a Bachelor of Dental Science degree
from UBC and is a RDH with twenty years of clinical
experience in private and non-profit practice. Currently,
Cheri is a hygienist at Focus On Dental Hygiene and
holds a faculty position at Camosun College. Ms.
Wu lectures extensively on ultrasonics and assists
schools nationally with the integration of ultrasonic
instrumentation in their curriculums.
Co-sponsored by Dentsply Canada Limited
Oral Effects of Systemic
Diseases and Diabetes
Barbara Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP
Friday, 2:00pm–4:30pm (special times)
Repeated from Thursday, 2:00pm–4:30pm
OPEN WIIIDE! Barbara will discuss the oral
manifestations of systemic diseases including
celiac disease, vitamin deficiencies, GERD,
diabetes, viral (HPV, HSV, Hepatitis, EBV, HIV),
bacterial infections (strep throat), and child
abuse. Specific correlations will be made for
the dental professional.
Barbara Bancroft has provided over 2200 clinical
seminars to healthcare professionals throughout the
United States and Canada over the past 30 years
on topics pertaining to physiology, pathology, and
pharmacology. Barbara is the author of 4 books.
Her latest, Kiss My Asparagus, is an essential guide
to nutrition’s role in health and disease.
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist
Tobin Bellamy, DMD, FRCD(c), FASDA
Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm
Repeated from Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm
This course is intended for those who still feel
uncomfortable with surgical procedures and
those who regularly perform surgery but find they
need to strengthen certain areas of their surgical
practice. Topics include: management of several
complex medical issues, radiology and biopsy
technique, ridge preservation and extraction
pearls.
Tobin Bellamy received his dental degree from the
University of British Columbia. Dr. Bellamy then
practiced general dentistry for three years prior to
attending a residency program at Washington Hospital
Center in Washington DC, where he received his
certificate in Oral Surgery. Dr. Bellamy maintains
a private practice in Coquitlam.
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