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Continuing Dental Education Courses
Fall 2011
Professional Development through Continuing Education
Table of Contents
Letter from ASDOH Dean Jack Dillenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Economy Got You Down? Improving Your Bottom Line with Predictable & Profitable
Restorative & Aesthetic Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Prevent Back and Neck Injuries Through Proper Posture and Body Mechanics in Your
Work Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hot Topics in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Meeting the Challenges of the Medically Complex Dental Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Anesthesia Update for the Dental Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice of Nondiscrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is an ADA
CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist
dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing
dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual
courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by
boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed
to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is a member
of the Association for Continuing Dental Education.
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is
pleased to present to you our Fall 2011 Continuing Dental Education (CDE) outline of
courses. Our CDE program continues to expand as we begin our sixth year. Courses are
designed for the entire dental team, and we encourage you all to join us in our state-ofthe-art facility.
We believe that our dental school is an essential partner to our practicing dental
community. Our goal is to provide high-quality, cost-effective, local, CDE opportunities.
We invite you to join us in this endeavor and welcome you to ATSU-ASDOH.
Sincerely,
Jack Dillenberg, D.D.S., M.P.H.
Dean, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
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General Information
Registration – Course registrations are accepted by mail and online. All registrations
are processed in the order in which they are received and as space permits. Registrations
will not be processed without full payment. Payment may be made by check (payable to
ASDOH) or credit card. Walk-in registrations will be accommodated as space permits
and are subject to a $25 late registration fee.
Course Location – All courses will be held on the campus of A.T. Still University, 5835
E. Still Circle (Dental Administration) or 5855 East Still Circle (Clinic), Mesa AZ 85206,
unless stated otherwise.
Day of Course – Registration begins 30 minutes prior to course start time. Light
breakfast will be provided at time of registration. Participants in hands-on courses are
responsible for providing all required equipment and supplies as stated in course
brochure. Lunch will be provided for all full-day course attendees.
Continuing Education Credit – Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is an ADA
CERP Recognized Provider. Continuing education credits are awarded on an hour-for-hour
basis. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not
approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit
hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA
CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.
Participants will receive verification of attendance at the conclusion of each course by email.
Discount Policy – Participants registering for five or more courses may take a 20% tuition
discount on all qualifying courses. ASDOH alumni and Affiliate alumni may take a 10%
discount on individual courses. Tuition for all discounted courses must be paid in full at
the time of registration. Refunds will not be granted for discounted courses. If a class is
rescheduled by the participant, the course fee can only be transferred within that specified
CE brochure time period. Discount does not apply toward auxiliary tuition.
Refund and Cancellation Policy – A tuition refund, less a $50 cancellation fee, will be
issued for notice of cancellation up to 14 days prior to a lecture course and 21 days prior to a
hands-on or limited attendance course. Refunds cannot be given for missed courses. The
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Continuing Dental Education Program reserves
the right to cancel any course which does not receive sufficient enrollment. In the event of
course cancellation, registrants will receive a full tuition refund.
Contact Information
A.T. Still University
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
5835 E. Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 85206
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 480.219.6112
Fax: 480.219.6080
Register online at
http://www.atsu.edu/asdohcde
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Economy Got You Down? ~ Improving Your Bottom Line with
Predictable & Profitable Restorative & Aesthetic Procedures
Marvin Fier, D.D.S., FAACD
Date.............September 24, 2011
Time.............9 a.m.-5 p.m.
C.E. credit.....8 credit hours
Format................ lecture
Tuition .............. $300
Audience............. dental professionals
Course Description
This course is designed to instruct the attendee in
the psychological significance of the mouth and
what that means to realizing revenue. It challenges
the student with learning to motivate patients to
request aesthetic/cosmetic procedures in today’s
economy. Learn about state-of-the-art materials and
techniques and how they can make your practice
easier, more profitable, and more enjoyable. It
will include aesthetic dilemmas and how to solve
them, fixed and removable aesthetic prostheses, and
conquering space by creating illusions. The course
includes the use of the latest concepts of remineralization and caries treatment. The bottom line for
participation is a discussion of clinical techniques performed to aid the student in
achieving a higher acceptance of case presentations in general.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Identify how and where to use the newest materials.
2. Demonstrate the differences between total and self-etch systems.
3. Discuss and improve case presentation skills leading to higher patient acceptance.
4. Discuss common side effects, including oral side effects, of neuropsychiatric
medications.
5. Articulate how to solve aesthetic dilemmas.
6. Take away clinically relevant information and use it the next day.
7. Make restorative dentistry easier, more predictable, and more profitable.
This continuing dental education activity has been planned and implemented
in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Dental Education
Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and KURARAY DENTAL.
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Prevent Back and Neck Injuries Through Proper Posture and
Body Mechanics in Your Work Setting
Terry Roach, M.Ed., Registered Kinesiotherapist
Date.............October 8, 2011
Time.............8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
C.E. credit.....8 credit hours
Format................ lecture/participation
Tuition............... $200
Audience............. dental professionals
Course Description
Back and neck injuries are the number ONE cause of
dentist’s disabilities. Good ergonomic equipment is important to prolong your ability to do your work but most
important is how your body is operating within that work
environment. This interactive seminar provides tools to
change the way you stand, move, and work. When you
understand how your posture affects your well-being, you
can prevent yourself from becoming a statistic! How you
sit, stand, bend, walk, breathe, move and sleep affects
your fatigue and energy levels.
This action-packed seminar covers body mechanics for
daily living, in your work environment, and in your
recreational or sports activities. Handouts are provided
on alignment exercises, giving you an active stretching
routine to help you manage your body during your workday. Learning and using these
routines will give you the skills to change your symptoms should discomfort occur. You
will learn how to adapt your body to your specific work situation. We’ll give you tips on
protecting your employees as they assist you. You’ll also gain skills to help you improve
the quality of your workouts! This lifestyle program will get you back to the activities you
enjoy while managing your symptoms.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Articulate posture limitations and dysfunctions.
2. Identify and perform diaphragm breathing and strength breathing.
3. Demonstrate an active stretching routine to perform in the office.
4. Identify skills to perform functional strength exercises.
5. Discuss alignment exercises to help fix dysfunctions.
6. Demonstrate ways to use the dental chair and equipment ergonomically.
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Hot Topics in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry
David Hornbrook, D.D.S., FAACD
Date.............October 15, 2011
Time.............8 a.m.-5 p.m.
C.E. credit.....8 credit hours Format................ lecture
Tuition .............. $300
Audience............. dentists
Course Description
Session Title: Understanding the “Platinum Age”
Options for Aesthetic, Metal-free Dentistry, Part 1
Session Description: Discussion will include new materials and techniques utilized in the anterior to optimize
aesthetics. Additionally options for no-prep and minimalprep veneers as well as step-by-step veneer cementation
will be demonstrated.
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of different
materials.
2. Describe Prep-less veneers and when they can be
utilized.
3. Explain a step-by-step veneer cementation technique.
Session Title: Understanding the “Platinum Age”
Options for Aesthetic, Metal-free Dentistry, Part 2
Session Description: This session provides options available and indications to provide
metal-free dentistry to our patients including lithium disilicate, Lucite reinforced
ceramic, pressed and CAD ceramics, and zirconium oxide. Session will also include a
cementation update on ideal cements for different materials.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, course participants will be able to:
1. Identify different ceramics available that allow providers to satisfy patient aesthetic
desires while maintaining function.
2. Articulate how different materials require different preparation designs.
3. Explain and understand ideal cements and adhesives for the different materials.
VH
technologies
This continuing dental education activity has been planned and
implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing
Dental Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint
efforts between the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, AMD
Lasers and VH Technologies.
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Meeting the Challenges of the Medically Complex Dental
Patient
Maureen Romer, D.D.S., M.P.A.
Date.............November 5, 2011
Time.............9 a.m. – noon
C.E. credit.....3 credit hours
Format................ lecture/discussion
Tuition............... $120
Audience............. dental professionals
Course Description
As medical and pharmaceutical technology advances,
more chronically ill patients are seeking dental care. Patients with complex medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation,
stroke and prosthetic joints/devices are becoming more
common in general practice. These patients are often on
extensive drug regimes including anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy. A presentation of current guidelines and
evidence-based recommendations will be followed by an
audience participation discussion of actual patient cases.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Explain best practices for managing dental patients with chronic medical conditions
such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke, atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease.
2. Communicate the current published guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for
patients with prosthetic joint replacement.
3. Identify current AHA antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines for patients with specific
cardiac conditions.
4. Summarize the current recommendations for patients with other implanted devices.
5. Explain the evidence-based recommendations for treatment of patients on anti-coagulant and anti-platelet therapies.
This continuing dental education activity has been planned
and implemented in accordance with the standards of the
ADA Continuing Dental Education Recognition Program
(ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the Arizona
School of Dentistry & Oral Health and KOMET Dental
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Anesthesia Update for the Dental Professional
Gail Hendricks, R.D.H., M.Ed.
Date.............November 12, 2011
Time.............8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
C.E. credit.....8 credit hours
Format................ lecture/clinical
Tuition............... $200
Audience............. licensed dental
professionals
Course Description
A hands-on continuing education course in dental
anesthesia techniques is recommended for any dental
professional. Designed to review the most important
components for the administration of local anesthesia, the
student will become aware of anatomy issues to consider
prior to anesthesia administration in addition to the
proper treatment of medical emergencies.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
1.Complete a thorough review of head and neck anatomy.
2. Explain dental anesthesia techniques.
3.Review of common dental injections and techniques.
4.Identify and perform appropriate treatment of medical emergencies.
5. Review anesthesia dose limits for healthy and special needs population.
Students must provide the following with registration form:
• copy of a current CPR certificate.
• copy of your dental hygiene license or proof of graduation from an accredited
dental hygiene school.
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Notice of Nondiscrimination:
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran
in admission and access to, or treatment and employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning ATSU’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, or other civil rights laws
should contact the Director of Human Resources, 800 W. Jefferson St., Kirksville, Missouri 63501
(telephone: 660.626.2790). Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education.
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Registration Form
Please submit one form per registrant. This form may be duplicated.
First name________________________ Last name____________________________
Title (please circle) D.D.S. / D.M.D. / R.D.H. / D.A.
Mailing address________________________________________________________
City_______________________________ State________ ZIP Code_____________
Phone________________________________ Fax_____________________________
Email (needed for course confirmation)________________________________________
Please register me for the following courses
Economy Got You Down? ~ Improving Your Bottom Line
with Predictable & Profitable Restorative & Aesthetic Procedures
September 24, 2011
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
________ $300
Prevent Back and Neck Injuries Through Proper Posture
and Body Mechanics in Your Work Setting
October 8, 2011
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
________ $200
Hot Topics in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry
October 15, 2011
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
________ $300
Meeting the Challenge of the Medically Complex Dental Patient
November 5, 2011
9 a.m.-noon
________ $120
Anesthesia Update for the Dental Professional
November 12, 2011
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
________ $200
Subtotal ______________
Discount (if applicable) ______________
Total ______________
Payment — q Check Enclosed (please make check payable to ASDOH CE Department)
Please mail this form to ATSU-ASDOH
Continuing Dental Education Department
5835 E. Still Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206
Or register online at http://www.atsu.edu/asdohcde
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 85206-3618