F15: Lunch Chats – 1-Hour Presentations

B. Pitfalls in Oral Pathology Cases – Case Discussions – Ashley Clark, DDS
Suggested Audience: D, H, C

This presentation is designed for participants to discuss puzzling or challenging oral pathology cases they have seen in their practices. Dr. Clark will bring discussion points in the event not enough cases are presented. No lecture or pictures necessary! AGD Code: 730

After completion of this course, the participants will:
Discuss difficult oral pathology cases
Describe oral pathologic cases encountered in routine practice
Determine appropriate treatment plans for patients with difficult oral pathologic presentations

C. A Discussion on Vaping: Myth, Reality and Current Status – Fiona Collins, BDS
Suggested Audience: D, H, C

This presentation will address vaping – what is true, what is myth and the latest information on findings on the oral and systemic health effects of vaping, tobacco cessation, recent issues and legislation. AGD Code: 158

Educational Objectives:
Describe trends in vaping and potential health risks
Review vaping in relation to tobacco cessation methods
Provide an update on recent issues and legislation

D. What’s Your Tough Spot? Hands-on Dental Hygiene Instrumentation – Amanda Hill, RDH
Suggested Audience: D, H

Do you have areas where you struggle to get all the calc? Are there some patients where your fingers just aren’t long enough to get to the distal? Join this lunch presentation and have the opportunity to discover instruments that can help you conquer your tough spot. We will learn from each other as we explore difficult areas in calculus removal using typodonts and instruments from various manufacturers. AGD Code: 490

Educational Objectives:
Identify instrument designs suited for difficult areas in the mouth
Demonstrate proper instrumentation technique to achieve calculus removal and proper ergonomics

E. 6 Critical Questions That Inspire Your Patients to Say “YES!” – Debra Englehart-Nash
Suggested Audience: D, H, C, A

It’s one thing to have the clinical ability to treat the patient. It is another skill to be able to communicate effectively. If we don’t communicate effectively from the beginning of the patient engagement, we may never reach treatment acceptance and delivery of our care. Changing one word can change the course of the conversation. Learn six (6) questions that inspire your patients to choose you and your care. AGD Code: 550

Educational Objectives:
This course will increase communication effectiveness beginning with the new patient phone call
Learn how to introduce treatment possibilities to new and existing patients.
Gain more comfort in addressing patients’ concerns and objections.

F. Unlock the Code of 3rd Molar Surgery for GP’s – Jared Williams, DDS
Suggested Audience: D

Discover the secrets of 3rd molar surgery in this course designed for general practitioners. Learn how to remove challenging back teeth, master surgical techniques, handle complications, and enhance patient care for better outcomes. Unlock the skills you need for successful oral surgery. AGD Code: 310

• Explore the world of 3rd molar surgery, which is all about removing those tricky back teeth.
• Figure out the best way to do the surgery.
• Learn how to deal with any issues that might pop up.
• Improve your skills in caring for patients and making sure everything goes smoothly.
• Designed for doctors who want to excel in tooth removal.

G. New Frontiers of Dental Materials for the Use with the Pediatric Patient – Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MHP, MS, Dr.PH
Suggested Audience: D, H, C

This lunch seminar will provide the attendee with the most up-to-date information regarding new dental materials available to use in the pediatric patient. The lunch seminar will use case-presentation as the learning and discussion format. AGD Code: 430

Educational Objectives
After attending this lunch-seminar, the participant will be able to:
Understand the indications and criteria for the use of dental materials in the pediatric patient
Learn the most updated information about silver diamine fluoride

H. 2 for 1 – Advanced Adhesion: Deep Margin Elevations and Photography: Settings, lighting, portraits – Richard Young, DDS
Suggested Audience: D, H, C, A

First Half: Deep Margin Elevation: What is it, is there history &research to support it, does it work, and how do you do it.
Second Half : Dental Photography: Camera settings understood. Flash options to get that special shot, and portrait set-ups.
AGD Code: 149