Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Credits: 1 Lecture Hour
Check-In: 4:45 p.m.
Course Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Online Live Interactive Webinar
Presented By: Mary Hamburg, D.D.S., M.S.
Cost: $30
Course Overview:
Prescription opioid drugs are the most common drug class associated with drug overdose in Oklahoma. More than all other illicit drugs combined. Due to their high addiction rate, prescription opioids can lead to an unintentional addiction habit for patients or serve as a gateway to illegal drug use and abuse. Up to 23% of prescription opioids are used non-medically and dentists account for 12% of prescribed opioids in the United States. How dentists respond to the crisis is paramount. This course will review alternative options for managing acute dental pain. It will explore the trends in opioid drug use and abuse and discuss resources for patients struggling with addiction.
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2 Study Club Sessions via live Zoom webinar!
Dates: November 21, December 5
Credits: 3 hours each session, 6 hours total
Registration: 8:45 a.m.
Course Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Presented By: Yacoub Al Sakka, D.D.S.
Fees: Dentists: $150, Dental Lab Technicians: $100
Course Overview:
The Digital Dentistry Study Club provides an opportunity to engage with digital dentistry technology, collaborate with peers and network with experts. Attend the study club to learn about Digital workflows and find out what hardware and software is needed for the best implementation of digital dentistry in your office.
All sessions will be live webinars via Zoom. You will be able to interact with the speaker and ask questions using the chatroom. You will receive the Zoom link prior to the day of the course.
Each session will have a different topic and speaker. Group discussions will consist of dentists and dental lab technicians.
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Presented By: Sharukh S. Khajotia, B.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Date: April 23, 2021
Credit Hours: 6
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Location:
OU College of Dentistry, Room 104
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Fees: Dentists: $300
Hygienists & Staff: $200
Course Overview:
Dental bonding agents and resin luting cements are constantly evolving areas of restorative dentistry. In addition, new products have been introduced in the glass ionomers and resin-modified glass ionomers categories. Dentists are faced with a large range of restorative dental materials and are expected to separate advertising from reality. In this presentation, Dr. Khajotia will differentiate among the various categories of adhesive systems and resin cements from the perspective of critical Biomaterials Science considerations and clinical use, without personal bias or commercial interests. He will also discuss glass ionomers and resin-modified glass ionomers from that perspective. During this presentation, Dr. Khajotia will review the composition, manipulation and properties of bonding agents, resin luting cements, glass ionomers and resin-modified glass ionomers, with an emphasis on the latest generation of bonding agents. Dr. Khajotia will then provide attendees with a unique insight into current research in his laboratory on the development of an antibacterial bonding agent, and on interactions between oral biofilms and dental biomaterials. Overall, this presentation will provide participants with the tools needed to review and select suitable bonding agents, glass ionomers and resin cements with confidence.
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Presented By: Sharukh S. Khajotia, B.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021
Credit Hours: 1
Check-In: 3:45 p.m.
Course Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Online Live Interactive Webinar
Cost: $30
Course Overview:
Bioactive materials for restorative dentistry applications continue to evolve rapidly. Dentists are faced with several choices and are expected to separate advertising from reality. In this presentation, Dr. Khajotia will differentiate among the various types of bioactive restorative materials from the perspective of critical Biomaterials Science considerations and clinical use, without personal bias or commercial interests. He will review the classification, composition, manipulation and properties of bioactive restorative materials, along with recent developments in that materials category. Endodontic applications of bioactive materials will not be reviewed. This presentation will end by providing participants with the tools needed compare and select suitable bioactive materials with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
1. Classification, composition and properties of bioactive restorative materials
2. Benefits, limitations and clinical suggestions for bioactive restorative materials
3. Recent developments in bioactive restorative materials
4. Concepts that dentists need to know about dental biomaterials
5. Tools for the review and selection of dental biomaterials
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Date: April 30, 2021
Credits: 6 Lecture Hours
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Course Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: OU College of Dentistry, Room 104
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Presented By: Mary Hamburg, D.D.S., M.S.and Shelly Short, R.D.H, M.S. Ph.D.
Dentists: $300
Hygienists & Staff: $200
Course Overview:
This course is designed for all dental practitioners to provide an update on the new periodontal classification system and expand their knowledge base for patient education and case acceptance. Dr. Mary Hamburg will discuss the changes in the classification system and how the latest research on periodontal diseases impacts treatment options and recommendations for patients. Shelly Short will demonstrate how to incorporate the new classification system into your practice as well as discuss the “why and because” aspects of periodontal diseases, plus how it impacts overall systemic health. Updates on maintaining and treatment of dental implants will also be addressed with the current recommendations for probing, cleaning and intervention procedures for addressing failing implants in the dental practice.
Learning Objective:
This course is designed to provide an update to the current AAP Classification System of Periodontal Diseases and Implants as well as provide the necessary knowledge and language to inform patients about the systemic links between oral health and overall health for improve case acceptance and successful treatment outcomes.
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Presented By: Farah Masood, D.D.S.
Date: Friday, June 4, 2021
Credit Hours: 3
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location:
OU College of Dentistry, Room 104
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
In-Person Cost:
Dentists: $200
Hygienists: $100
Webinar Cost:
Dentists: $150
Hygienists: $50
Course Overview:
Panoramic imaging is widely utilized in dental practices for evaluation of dentition and the surrounding maxillofacial region. Cone Beam Computed Tomograpgy is also being used more and more for diagnostic purposes. It is very important to acquire diagnostic quality radiographic images for accurate interpretation.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this review course, the participants will be able to:
1. Describe the proper technique for taking a diagnostic panoramic image with minimal errors
2. Identify normal anatomy, common errors and artifacts on panoramic images
3. Discuss normal anatomy, common pathology and incidental findings on CBCT scans
For more information on this course, click here.
Presented By: Niranjan Joshi, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.S.
Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Credit Hours: 1
Check-In: 4:45 p.m.
Course Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Online Live Interactive Webinar
Cost: $30
Course Overview:
Prosthetic complications remain a cause of concern with full arch implant reconstructions. They have been reported throughout the life of the prosthesis and can range from minor chipping to catastrophic failures. They add to the treatment costs, chair time, along with the added patient and operator frustration. There has been a plethora of methods for restoring such cases and there is a lack of consensus as to what approach is most predictable. This course would discuss the challenges faced in restoring full arch fixed implant restorations in terms of optimizing workflow, material selection and occlusal considerations. It aims to promote critical thinking needed to identify key areas in designing such prostheses.
Learning Objectives:
1. Realize how these prostheses are different from conventional fixed or removable prosthodontics.
2. Learn prosthetic concepts critical for biotechnical longevity.
3. Occlusal considerations and their role in selecting materials.
4. Understand the different designs, materials and techniques available to restore these cases.
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Limited Seats and Small Group Learning!
Date: Postponed to Spring 2021
Credits: 6 Hands-On Hours
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Course Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 3D Solutions @ OU Dentistry
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Presented By: Yacoub Al Sakka, D.D.S.
Sharukh Khajotia, B.D.S, M.S., Ph.D.
Fees: Dentists: $600
Non-Dentists: $400
Course Overview:
This exciting course will give you an overview of digital dental workflow, a description of fabrication techniques with emphasis on 3D printing and a description of scanning technologies. You will also get hands-on training with the intraoral scanner.
Check back for updated registration link and date.