Venue:
Dyker Beach Golf Course
1030 86th Street*
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 836-9722
*Main entrance driveway is at 88th Street and 7th Avenue; venue parking lot is at 86th Street and 11th Avenue
Featured Clinician:
Marc B. Gainor, D.M.D.
Visiting Faculty, Spear Institute
Synopsis:
This program will provide a scientifically-based approach to occlusal evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Attendees will learn various principles of occlusal, airway, joint and muscle evaluation and diagnosis, so they can gain confidence in managing occlusal problems in everyday practice. In addition, various occlusal treatment options including appliances and occlusal equilibration will be discussed in detail, along with various techniques to improve occlusal outcomes.
Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will:
- Review the key elements of occlusion, muscle and TMJ anatomy (as per the Pankey-Dawson occlusal philosophy)
- Understand how bite force, obstructive sleep apnea, attrition, abrasion and erosion affect prognosis and treatment planning
- Understand the key elements of a complete occlusal, muscle, joint and airway exam, and what positive findings mean
- Know why centric relation is important, when to use it and when it's safe to use the existing occlusion
- Learn about the Learn Gauge and Lucia Jig - how to use them to safely load test the TMJ, deprogram muscles and take consistently accurate centric relation bite records
- Understand how to use exam findings to help choose the appropriate occlusal appliance
- Know how to quickly assess occlusal risk - so you can know which teeth and which patients are safe to treat
- Learn techniques to improve the accuracy of bite records, models and mounting to help you analyze the occlusion
- Understand how to properly adjust occlusal appliances
- Understand when, why and how to perform an occlusal equilibration
- Provide some techniques to improve occlusal and restorative outcomes
Breakfast and lunch included
MCEU - 6 HOURS
Tuition:
NEW FOR 2023: Buy more, SAVE more! Sign up for any TWO SDDS courses and get ONE course of equal or lesser value for free (excluding CPR)! To redeem this offer, complete a course registration form and mail or fax to SDDS Headquarters. SDDS staff will register you for the courses of your choosing and apply the discount!
| SDDS Members: |
$135 |
| SDDS Life Members: |
$94.50 (30% discount!) |
| SDDS Member's Staff: |
$100 |
| SDDS Hospital Residents: |
$35 |
| ADA Member/Staff: |
$175
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| Non-ADA Member/Staff: |
$200
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| Non-SDDS Hospital Residents: |
$50
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Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All requests for refunds or credits must be made in writing or by phone and received at least two weeks prior to the course date. A full refund, less a ten dollar ($10.00) administrative charge, or if requested and available, credit for a similarly priced course will be issued. Refunds or credits requested after this date will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival for courses and/or weather conditions. In the event that a course is cancelled by Second District, paid tuition will be fully refunded.
Second District Dental Society is a recognized sponsor by the N.Y.S. Education Department, ADA CERP and the AGD.
Unless otherwise stated, all featured speakers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial arrangements or affiliations with any corporate organizations that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning the continuing education activities stated herein.