State Officers/Hospital Resident/Dental Student Night

The March Stated Meeting is designated as State Officers/Hospital Residents' and Dental Students' Night, when we welcome the President-Elect of the New York State Dental Association and extend a special welcome to the hospital residents and dental students in the Second District area.

Date:

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Location:

Fort Hamilton Community Club

Title:

"The Evolution and Revolution of Dowel Devices"

Featured Clinician:

Robert J. Sicurelli, D.D.S.

Director, Continuing Education Committee, Southampton Hospital

Synopsis:

The tome of dental literature dating over a century ago, within the rubric of endodontic dowels, reflected pure mechanics. Retrospective clinical studies and ex vivo smash tests focused failures to technique, retention and fracture resistance. Their equations had a myriad of variables with metal as a singular constant. Changing the materials was not a consideration until the late 1980s and with the publication of a watershed article in 1992 which proposed application of biomechanics to the restoration of endodontically treated teeth.

This lecture will track endodontic dowels through the literature and demonstrate how glass fiber dowels meet both the functional and esthetic requirements of evidence-based dentistry. The science and clinical applications that make fiber reinforced dowels successful and relevant to dentistry will also be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, the attendee will learn about the history of endodontic dowels through understanding the evolution from mechanical to bio-mechanical devices.

MCEU - 1 HOUR / TIME: 6:30PM

Branch Society Night

The April Stated Meeting is designated as Branch Society Night, when we welcome the officers and members of the Richmond County Dental Society, the official branch of the Second District Dental Society.

Date:

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Location:

Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn

Title:

"Salvaging 'Non-Restorable' Teeth"

Featured Clinician:

Edward M. Feinberg, D.M.D.

Director, Westchester Academy of Restorative Dentistry

Synopsis:

Teeth that have periodontal bone loss or decay down to the gingiva are quick to be condemned as unsalvageable and are extracted. Many of these teeth have such good bone and root structure that they are easily salvageable with conservative treatment. Because fewer practitioners have knowledge of these techniques, these teeth are increasingly being extracted in favor of implant placement. Implants are wonderful restorations, but they are not the solution to every restorative problem, and there are situations where implants cannot even be placed.

The ability to save “non-restorable” teeth is a tremendous practice builder. Even if questionable teeth do not have a good long-term prognosis saving them can make a huge difference in quality of life for not only those patients who cannot have implants, but also for those who require transitional restorations during the implant healing phase. Gradual transitions for patients are far kinder than drastic ones. Some patients never achieve comfort after drastic changes but they can have comfort with gradual changes.

This lecture will demonstrate with clinical examples that teeth deemed “unsalvageable” can be retained if they are handled correctly. They often last far longer than anticipated -- even in the most dire situations. This lecture will present an evidence-based approach to saving these teeth and emphasis will be placed on techniques that the general practitioner can use to achieve retention on teeth with little or no clinical crowns. The evidence-based techniques to be discussed are based on a library of 100,000 slides and digital pictures taken during the past 56 years. Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will learn how “non-restorable” teeth can be saved and why it is important to save them for patients who are not candidates for implants. In addition, patients who are having implants can be made much more comfortable with interim restorations when “non-restorable” teeth are retained. Attendees will learn that the absence of a clinical crown does not mean that a tooth cannot be saved.

MCEU - 1 HOUR / TIME: 6:30PM

Neighborhood Groups Night

The October Stated Meeting is designated as Neighborhood Groups and Diversity Night, where we welcome the leadership of the local Study Groups active in the Second District area.

Date:

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Location:

Fort Hamilton Community Club

Title:

"Partnering to Combat Early Childhood Caries (ECC)"

Featured Clinician:

Reneida E. Reyes, D.D.S., M.P.H.

Synopsis:

Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, five times more common than asthma, yet 90% of tooth decay is preventable. Early evaluation and risk assessment is a vehicle that can enhance the opportunity for a lifetime free of dental disease. Identification of conditions that apply to a specific patient helps the practitioner and parents understand the factors that contribute to or protect from caries. Risk assessment categorization of low, moderate or high is based on the preponderance of factors for the individual. Identification of risk factors is essential to understand why the disease is where it is, or whether it is likely to manifest symptoms in the future. Review of the correlation between the biological factors, protective factors and clinical findings and their impact on clinical judgement may justify the use of one factor in determining overall risk, for instance, frequent exposure to sugar containing snacks and beverages.

Unchecked dental disease compromises children’s growth and function including their ability to learn, develop positive self-esteem and to speak. Pain from dental caries is a systemic illness and its treatment in early extensive forms constitutes a medical necessity. Dealing with a disease that can alter the physical development of a child brings the dentist into the world of medical necessity. Upon successful completion of this lecture, the attendee will learn to perform risk assessment for Early Childhood Caries and establish protocol for early intervention and management.

MCEU - 1 HOUR / TIME: 6:30 PM

New Member, Senior Dentist & Past Presidents' Night

The November Stated Meeting is designated as New Member, Senior Dentist & Past Presidents' Night, where we welcome the new members, senior dentists and past presidents of Second District.

Date:

Thursday, November 18, 2010**

Location:

Fort Hamilton Community Club

Title:

"Enhancing Success with Posterior Resins"

Featured Clinician:

Jeffrey M. Galler, D.D.S.

Synopsis:

In the field of operative dentistry, it isn’t just Tofflemire bands and amalgam anymore. Whether because of esthetic requirements, conservative dentistry desires, or patients’ health concerns, today’s dentist must be able to skillfully and consistently provide patients with satisfactory posterior resin restorations. This lecture will discuss how the use of cavity disinfectants and resin-modified glass ionomer liners, together with proper light curing, the selection and utilization of some of the newer matrix systems, and the judicious use of one-step adhesives that etch, prime and bond can all contribute to enhanced success with posterior resin placement.

Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will acquire information that will be helpful in learning how to routinely succeed in providing patients with direct posterior resin restorations.

**This meeting has been moved from its original date of November 11, 2010. 

MCEU - 1 HOUR / TIME: 6:30PM