Meeting Brochure - West Coast Dental Association

88th Annual Meeting • St. Petersburg Hilton Bayfront • February 5, 2010Course DescriptionsRecipes for PredictableAnterior EstheticsSeminar A9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.(6 CEUs)Includes Lunch Buffet TicketThis presentation will discuss the keyareas for efficient esthetic diagnosisGerard J. Chiche, D.D.S.and smile design. These key pointswill be formulated into a simple andsystematic step-by-step approach to resolve esthetic problemsand achieve predictable esthetic results and improvedlaboratory support. This presentation will also offer anoutline of prosthetic and adhesive techniques in terms ofarmamentarium and products as well as practical techniquesfor tooth preparations, bonding sequence, and cementationfor all-ceramic crowns and porcelain veneers. Topics to becovered include:ESTHETIC DIAGNOSIS and TREATMENT PLANNING1. Key Factors for Treatment Planning of AnteriorRestorations: A Methodical Treatment SequenceApplicable to Major and Minor AnteriorRestorations.2. Step-by-step Esthetic Analysis for maximumpredictability. How to identify the red flag areasprior to treatment and how to establish a Prognosisfor Predictable Esthetic Outcome.3. Effective Rules of Comprehensive smile design withcomplex case. Strategies for managing Elective andComprehensive Treatment.ESTHETIC QUALITY CONTROL: KEYS to SUCCESS1. Porcelain Veneers: System Selection, Tips onOptimum Preparation, Shade Control and Maskingstrategies. Step-by-step Bonding Technique andsystematic Cement Selection.2. Establishing a Comfort Zone with the differentsystems of All-Ceramic Crowns and Fixed PartialDentures. Selection Criteria, Cement Selection andupdate on bonding research, Step-by-step BondingTechnique.3. Communication with the Dental Laboratory: ShadeMatching, Shading effects, step-by-step Planning forOptimum Arrangement and Composition, SpecialEffects and Smile Design Variations.4. Esthetic-Restorative and Periodontal – RestorativeComplications.D, A3 Register online at www.wcdental.orgLioness LeadershipSeminar B9:00 a.m. – noon (3 CEUs)Lions are born leaders. Cubs are bornwith instincts to hunt, propagate, lead,and thrive... they just don’t know it.The primary goal of mature lionessesis to awaken those instincts to ensurethe success of the pride. Like lions,Katherine Eitelyou already have the instinctive abilityto lead, and lead powerfully, from where ever you are inlife... most of us just don’t know it, or trust it, yet.It’s in you. Leadership has nothing to do with owning abusiness, the number of people you manage, how old youare, how long you’ve been in the business or how muchyou make. It has everything to do with your state of mindand the skill sets you master. This course will helpyou access the leader within, communicate andthink like a leader, connect vision to action andinspire those around you to do the same.A Practical Approachto Improving Oral Carein the Dependent AdultPopulationSeminar C9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.(2 CEUs)This course addresses oral care issues Angie Stone, RDH, BSfacing dependent adults, with a focuson nursing home residents and their primary care givers,namely nursing assistants and nurses. Education regardingsimple advanced treatment modalities isIf yousign up forboth C & Dboxed lunchis included!delivered. This information will get attendeesenergized about this population. Learnabout the Adopt a Nursing Initiative. Comefeel the excitement!D, A, HRecall, Recare, Who Really CaresAngie Stone, RDH, BSSeminar D 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (1 CEU)Some refer to return patient hygiene visits the “Recall”appointment, while others refer to the appointment as the“Recare” appointment. Over the last few years there has beendiscussion regarding what is the best terminology. Whatever itis called, it is important to understand that there is a “system”that drives these return visits. This course addresses the who,what, where and when of running an effective recall system.D, H, S