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Welcome
On behalf of the CSDA Board of Governors, Annual Scientific Session Council members,
Continuing Education Council members and CSDA Staff, it is our distinct pleasure to
welcome dentists and dental professionals to the Connecticut State Dental Association’s
151st Annual Charter Oak Dental Meeting. Being held at Mohegan Sun Resort Casino
May 11 – 13, we will proudly continue our tradition of hosting one of the finest dental
meetings in the Northeast.
We’ve got a 3-day event packed with education, networking opportunities and social events. This world-class
meeting was once again developed with the entire dental team in mind and includes 60 educational sessions on
a wide range of topics. Expect some tough choices ahead and be sure to use the Schedule-at-a-Glance to help
you plan your agenda. Our trade show features approximately 120 Exhibitors with lots of activity on the floor
throughout the event. Check out the “Exhibit Hall Happenings” section for more details. After spending your day
learning, we invite you to join us at our exciting evening parties! Our Opening Night party on Wednesday, May 11
will take place at The Lansdowne Pub which has proven to be the perfect venue for this event. Our Thursday night
dinner/dance party will have a western theme this year and traditionally sells out. Don’t miss the fun!
As you begin to make your plans, please keep in mind that early registration is strongly encouraged. This not only
saves you money but secures your spot in the courses you want to participate in – many of which have a limited
number of seats. Hotel rooms also tend to sell out so be sure to make your reservations and take advantage of the
special discounted room rate we’re offering. You’ll find complete details on everything you need to know as you
turn the pages.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Dr. William Nash
Dr. Gary Dubin
Annual Scientific Session Council Chair
Dr. Michael Ungerleider
CSDA President
CSDA President-Elect
Dr. Joseph Picone
Continuing Education
Council Chair
Connecticut State Dental Association
Dr. Robert Grillo
Exhibits Chair
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What’s Inside
Ad Directory
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
National Practice Transition Network - Inside front cover
Schedule-at-a-Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
PerioChip - Page 4
Allied Membership Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Bank of America - Page 12
Wednesday Welcome Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Delta Dental of NJ - Page 17
Wednesday , May 11 Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
SurfCT.com - Page 18
Wednesday Opening Night Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Southridge Technology Group - Page 35
Thursday, May 12 Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-33
MacDonnell Anesthesiology - Page 45
Thursday Night Dinner/Dance Party. . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The Almonte Fallago Group - Page 58
Exhibit Hall Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Integrity Systems & Solutions - Inside back cover
Partial List of Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Fortress Insurance Company - Back Cover
Friday, May 13 Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-51
Course Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53
Speaker Bios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-57
Directions and Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-62
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General
Information
If you would like to request an additional copy of this
Program Guide, please call the CSDA office OR for
immediate access, please reference the printer-friendly
PDF version available for download at CSDA.com.
RECOMMENDED AUDIENCE CODES:
REGISTER EARLY!
In order to guarantee your spot and avoid higher fees, you are
encouraged to register by the early deadline of Friday, April 1st.
After this date, fees increase and space is more limited. Each year
several courses sell out so don’t risk missing out! Please refer to the
Registration Form in this book for detailed instructions on how to
register as well as important deadlines. You can register online or by
mail (no fax or phone registrations will be accepted).
REGISTER ONLINE FOR IMMEDIATE
CONFIRMATION:
Visit the “Annual Meeting” page of CSDA.com. Online registration
is fast, easy and secure and will provide you with an instant
confirmation of your registration. This option will also give you
the benefit of knowing if any of the courses or events you want to
register for are already sold-out allowing you the opportunity to
make alternate selections right then and there.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
All requests for registration cancellations/refunds must be made
in writing and received no later than Wednesday, April 13th. A $25
cancellation fee will be applied to requests received by this date.
After this deadline, no refunds will be granted.
TICKETS AND FEES:
All courses and events require pre-registration and a ticket for
admission. As long as your registration is received by Friday, April
29th, you will receive your badge, tickets, and other pertinent
material in advance via regular mail. This will allow you to bypass
the Registration Desk on-site. Be sure to carefully check your packet
immediately upon receipt and communicate any discrepancies to
ExpoTrac at: (401) 766-4142.
IMPORTANT:
Don’t forget to bring your credentials with you when you come to
the meeting! Badge and/or ticket replacement will result in a $15
charge. If tickets to any of the social functions are lost, they will
need to be re-purchased at the full ticket price. Additional fees are
refundable if original tickets are found/returned to the CSDA after
the meeting.
COURSE CODES:
“Schedule-at-a-Glance” is used to make your selections on the
Registration Form or when you are ready to register online. Please
note: All courses are lecture format unless stated otherwise in the
title and/or description (i.e. workshop or hands-on).
As you flip through the Program Guide, you’ll see that each course
includes a “Recommended Audience” notation. Here are the codes
to help you make choices that are best suited for you:
D = Dentists/Dental Students
H = Hygienists
A = Assistants
O = Office Staff
L = Lab Technicians
ALL = All attendees
COURSE HANDOUTS:
Handout materials that correspond with 2016 Annual Meeting
courses will be available as downloads. You will receive instructions
on how and when you can begin to access 2016 Annual Meeting
handouts in your registration confirmation e-mail and in your
registration packet. If you wish to have them with you on-site, be
sure to print them and bring them with you.
COURSE LOCATIONS:
All Annual Meeting courses and events will be held in Mohegan
Sun’s Convention Center with the exception of the Opening Night
party at The Lansdowne Pub (casino restaurant). Attendee programs
will be available on-site at the Information Kiosks indicating meeting
room locations and times and each room will have the appropriate
signage just outside the entryways. This information is also available
in the mobile app!
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
CE credit hours are noted with each course description throughout
this book. In order to obtain proof of attendance, you must write
the Verification Code given out at the end of the course on your
ticket and turn it in to a course Moderator as you exit. Please be
advised that course codes will NOT be given out at any other time.
CE CERTIFICATES - New This Year!
Approximately 30 days after the 2016 meeting, your CE certificate
will be accessible online via the CSDA Annual Meeting website.
Simply enter your last name and zip code in the appropriate fields.
This exciting new feature will allow you to have immediate access to
your CSDA Annual Meeting CE proof of completion record! (Please
note: This will be effective in 2016 and will not be retroactive.)
We use a course code system to make registration easy. The course
code noted with each description and also repeated in the
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Register by April 1st to take
advantage of Early Bird Pricing!
THE CSDA IS PROUD TO BE A RECOGNIZED
ADA CERP 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. The CSDA’s Continuing
Education Programs are also accepted by the Academy of General
Dentistry (AGD) for Fellowship and Mastership credit. The current
term for both is 11/1/15 through 12/31/19.
REGISTRATION DESK HOURS:
Wednesday, May 11th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 12th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, May 13th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS:
Thursday, May 12th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, May 13th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
FREE EXHIBIT ONLY PASS:
A special “Exhibit Only” pass will be available to CSDA member
dentists and their staff on Friday, May 13th to access the Exhibit Hall.
There will be approximately 120 Exhibitors showcasing products
and services designed to enhance both your professional and
personal life. Many of them offer “show-only” specials allowing you
to take advantage of additional savings on top of the convenience
of a “one-stop shopping” experience! No pre-registrations are
necessary. Please go to the on-site Registration Desk to take
advantage of this special offer.
at CSDA.com (“Annual Meeting” page). A one-night deposit will be
required to secure your reservation. A limited number of suites
are available for only $50 more per night!
Hotel Cancellation Policy: You can cancel your reservation without
penalty until May 4, 2016. Cancellations made after May 4, 2016
will result in a loss of the one night deposit. There is also an early
departure fee of $75 so be sure to communicate any change in plans
to avoid extra fees.
CSDA DISCLAIMER:
The Connecticut State Dental Association and its Annual Meeting
and Continuing Education Councils make every effort to present
high caliber speakers in their respective areas of expertise. The
presentations of the speakers in no way imply endorsement of
any product, technique or service discussed during these courses.
The CSDA, the Continuing Education Council and the Annual
Meeting Council specifically disclaim responsibility for any material
presented. All seminars are offered as information only.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO POLICY:
The Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) reserves the right
to use any photograph/video taken at any courses or events during
the 151st Annual Charter Oak Dental Meeting without the expressed
written permission of those included within the photograph/video.
The CSDA may use the photograph/video in publications or other
media material produced including but not limited to: brochures,
invitations, postcards, websites, etc.
BADGE POLICY:
Anyone inside the Mohegan Sun Convention Center on Thursday,
May 12th and Friday, May 13th must be wearing a CSDA 2016 Annual
Meeting name badge.
QUESTIONS?
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AT
MOHEGAN SUN:
Room Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $189.00 (plus tax)*
Group Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “CSDA16”
Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Check-in time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 pm
Check-out time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am
*Mohegan Sun has kindly waived the facility fee for our group which
includes: access to the fitness center and pool, USA Today, unlimited
local phone calls and up to 30 minutes of toll-free usage, in-room hardwired internet access, in-room bottled water (2), and in-room coffee and
tea.
You can either make your reservations by phone by calling 1-866708-1340 and mentioning the group code noted above or online
For questions regarding your registration, contact ExpoTrac
directly at: (401) 766-4142.
For general inquiries, contact the CSDA Central Office at:
(860) 378-1800.
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
Course titles marked with an asterisk (*) signify that they satisfy one hour of Mandatory CE credit for CT dentists.
Note For Dentists Only: Non-ADA Members must pay an additional $20 for each course selection.
Wednesday, May 11th
TIME
SPEAKER(S)
COURSE/EVENT NAME
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm N/A
Jill Baskin, DDS
John Nadeau
Lou Brockett
Lee Albert, NMT
Dan Baccari, JD
Joe Garzi
N/A
Welcome Reception
Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar*
Dental Sleep Medicine 101: Intro to Dental Sleep Medicine
CPR Certification/Recertification Course*
Living Pain Free Without Medication or Surgery
Dental Practice Transitions: Today vs. Twenty Years Ago
The Use of Technology in Creating a Paperless Practice
Opening Night Party at The Lansdowne Pub
COURSE CODE PRICE
None
W1JB
W1JN
W1CPR
W1LA
W1DB
W1JG
None
FREE!
$50
$50
$80
$50
$40
$40
$25
Thursday, May 12th
TIMESPEAKER(S) COURSE/EVENT NAME
8:30 am – 11:30 am John Nadeau
8:30 am – 11:30 am Lee Albert, NMT
8:30 am – 11:30 am John Comisi, DDS
8:30 am – 11:30 am Debra Sabatini, RDH
8:30 am – 11:30 am Michael Ragan, DMD, JD
8:30 am – 11:30 am Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Arthur Volker, DDS
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Nancy Crossin
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Richard Hirschinger, DDS and
Matthew Gordon, JD
9:00 am – 12:00 pm John Sobel, DDS
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Kathy Eklund, RDH
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Helene Bednarsh, RDH
9:00 am – 10:00 am Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
10:30 am – 11:30 am Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Robert Zavoski, MD
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Helene Bednarsh, RDH
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Kathy Eklund, RDH
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm John Nadeau
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm John Comisi, DDS
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Lou Brockett
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COURSE CODE PRICE
Clinical Records and Protocol for Dental Sleep Medicine
Living Pain Free Without Medication or Surgery
The Balanced Oral Environment: Are Your Patients
“Out of Balance”?
What’s in Your Pocket: Maximizing Innovations in
Periodontal Medicine for Total Body Health and Wellness
Guarding Your Practice Through Proactive Risk Management*
Sugar, You’re (Not So) Sweet: Dental Considerations in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus*
Ceramic Restorations from Start to Finish: Making the
Predictable Happen
Inside the Consultant’s Bag of Tips and Tricks
Managing Your Online Reputation: Practical and Legal Considerations Surrounding Use of the Internet
Comprehensive Treatment Planning: Tissue Management
in the Aesthetic Zone
OSHA/CDC Update: Implementing a Culture of Safety in Your Practice*
HIV Discrimination, Privacy and Confidentiality*
Comfort Care and End of Life Patients: Cradling People in Our Laps*
Understanding the Oral Impact of Addiction and Developing a Treatment Protocol*
Combating a National Epidemic of Opiate Misuse: All Docs on Deck*
The Collaboration of Dental and Medical Providers for Linkage, Adherence and Retention in Care*
Post Exposure Management: What is in Your Plan?*
Dental Sleep Medicine: Case Review and Medical/Medicare Insurance Billing*
Practically Speaking: What’s New In Dentistry Today?
CPR Certification/Recertification Course*
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T2JN1
T2LA
T2JC1
$50
$50
$50
T2DS1
$50
T2MR
T2TV1
$50
$50
T2AV1
$50
T2NC1
T2HG
$50
$50
T2JS
$50
T2KE
FREE!
T2HB
MAND1
$40
$30
MAND2
$30
MAND3
$30
MAND4
$30
MAND5
T2JN2
$30
$50
T2JC2
T2CPR
$50
$80
Thursday, May 12th (Continued)
TIME
SPEAKER(S)
COURSE/EVENT NAME
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Debra Sabatini, RDH
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Sarah Churchill, RDH, DC
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Nancy Crossin
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Arthur Volker, DDS
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Leslie Icenogle
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Christel Autuori, RDH
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ellen Gambardella, CDA
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm N/A
COURSE CODE PRICE
HPV: It’s Not the Hanky Panky Virus the Media Says It Is!*
Unbreak My Heart: Cardiovascular Disease and Its
Dental Considerations
Serving Underserved Populations*
Help My Aching Back! A Review of Ergonomics
Don’t Wait Until You Need a Complete Overhaul!
Minimal Intervention, Maximal Outcomes: Improving
Esthetics and Function
Dental Implant Assisting
The Holistic Hygienist
The Wow Factor…Tips and Tricks Every Auxiliary Must Know!
Western Dinner/Dance Party!
T2DS2
T2TV2
$50
$50
T2NK
T2SC
T2NC2
T2AV2
$50
$40
$50
$50
T2LI
T2CA
T2EG
None
$50
$50
$50
$55
Friday, May 13th
TIME
SPEAKER(S)
COURSE/EVENT NAME
8:30 am – 11:30 am Ellen Gambardella, CDA
8:30 am – 11:30 am Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP
8:30 am – 11:30 am Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
8:30 am – 11:30 am Nancy Bouchard, DDS and
Mary Ellen Sholes
8:30 am – 11:30 am Caitlin O’Rourke and
Greg Whitmer
8:30 am – 11:30 am Lori Trost, DMD
8:30 am – 11:30 am Uche Odiatu, DMD
8:30 am – 11:30 am Debra Engelhardt-Nash
8:30 am – 5:00 pm K. Rengasamy, DDS and
A. Tadinada, DDS
9:00 am – 12:00 pm John Comisi, DDS
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Leslie Icenogle
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Jonathan Feldman, DMD
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Martin Zase, DDS
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Lou Brockett
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Ellen Gambardella, CDA
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Kathy Eklund, RDH
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Nancy Bouchard, DDS and
Mary Ellen Sholes
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Lori Trost, DMD
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Riccardo Ambrogio, DMD
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Debra Engelhardt-Nash
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Uche Odiatu, DMD
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Sarah Churchill, RDH, DC
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Martin Zase, DDS
COURSE CODE PRICE
Infection Control Preparation Course for the DANB Exam
Making Local Anesthesia Stick: Clinical Pharmacology and
Therapeutics of Local Anesthetic Agents and Vasoconstrictors
Understanding the Psychology of Dentistry: Patient Compliance and Motivation
Tricks of the Radiology Trade: A Hands-on Workshop
F3EG1
$50
F3TV1$50
F3NK1
$50
F3BS1
$90
F3OW
$50
F3LT1
F3UO1
F3DE1
F3RHS
$50
$50
$50
$95
Oral Cancer Detection: Are You Seeing the Whole Picture?
F3JC
Medical Coding in the Dental Practice*
F3LI
The Importance of Collaboration Between an Orthodontist
F3JF
and General Dental Practitioner
Composite Pearls for the General Practitioner
F3MZ1
CPR Certification/Recertification Course*
F3CPR
Preparation Course for the DANB General Chairside Exam
F3EG2
Hurts So Good! Management of Post-Therapeutic Dental Pain
F3TV2
and Patient Care Considerations*
OSHA/CDC Update: Implementing a Culture of Safety in Your Practice*F3KE
Identifying Methamphetamine Abuse and Developing a F3NK2
Treatment Protocol*
Tricks of the Radiology Trade: A Hands-on Workshop
F3BS2
$50
$50
$50
Exiting the Profession: How to Successfully and
Profitably Sell Your Practice
Creating a Robust Dental Practice in these Economic Times
50 Shades of Inflammation: Body Fat, Flossing and French Fries
Reach for the Stars: Hiring and Maintaining an All-Star Dental Team
Radiation Health and Safety Review Course
Reduce Your “Temporary” Anxiety: A Hands-on Workshop
Medical Management of the Dental Patient
By Your Side: Communication and Customer Service Skills
for the Clinical Team
Mental Detox: Create Balance in Your Practice and in Your Life
Help My Aching Back: A Review of Ergonomics
Cosmetic Pearls for Indirect Restorations
Connecticut State Dental Association
$50
$80
$50
$50
FREE!
$50
$90
F3LT2
F3RA
F3DE2
$115
$50
$50
F3UO2
F3SC
F3MZ2
$50
$40
$50
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What You Should Know About
Allied Membership in the CSDA!
What is Allied membership?
The CSDA has created a special membership category for
hygienists, assistants, administrative staff, lab owners and
technicians so they can join our association.
What are the special discounts available to
Allied Members?
Allied members can save up to $95 when attending CSDA
events:
• A $10 discount off the registration fee for individual
CSDA package Program Series courses or $55 off the
special three course package.
• A free registration for the CSDA Annual Meeting
(a $40 savings) if they sign up prior to April 1st or $20 off
their registration after the early bird deadline.
What are the other benets of Allied
Membership?
Allied members receive a complimentary subscription to
The Communicator, our quarterly news magazine. The CSDA
also offers more timely updates through our bi-weekly
e-newsletter.
How much are Allied membership dues?
At $35 the annual dues for Allied membership is incredibly inexpensive.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CSDA AS AN ALLIED MEMBER?
FILL OUT THE APPLICATION ON THE NEXT PAGE
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Register Online at CSDA.com
The following individuals are eligible for Allied Membership in the CSDA:
• Non-dentist staff employees of a licensed Connecticut dentist,
• Non-dentist staff persons employed in the dental field by a clinic, hospital,
educational institution, or insurance company based or situated in Connecticut, or
• Non-dentist laboratory owners or technicians based or situated in Connecticut that
provides laboratory services to a CSDA member
Allied membership terminates when the staff person ceases to be an active employee of a
licensed Connecticut dentist, or when they are no longer affiliated or employed by the entity
that qualifies them for membership.
I am a:
□ dental hygienist (license number)
□ dental assistant
□ other dental office staff
□ dental laboratory owner
□ dental laboratory technician
□ employee of an educational institution or insurance company
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OFFICE ADDRESS
OFFICE PHONE
OFFICE CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE
FAX NUMBER
What is your preferred mailing address? Home □ or Office □
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2016 Allied Membership in the CSDA for only $35
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Welcome Reception
Wednesday, May 11th | 4 pm - 5 pm
If you are taking a Wednesday night course, make plans to come
down to the Convention Center early enough to join us for
complimentary beer, wine and some light snacks. Be sure you
have your name badge and course ticket with you.
(Pre-registration required)
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Wednesday, May 11th
Course Listings
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jill Baskin, DDS
Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar
Special note for CNA policy holders: by taking this course, you are eligible for a 7.5% Professional Liability premium credit for
three years.
Safe and effective dental care requires close attention to patient needs while managing the various risks associated with
clinical practice. Implementing effective patient safety and risk management strategies to protect your patients and
your practice can help to improve patient outcomes and minimize the possibility of a malpractice claim. Learn from the
experiences of your colleagues, as our presentation and discussion of claim scenarios teach you and your staff about
key risk exposures. The CNA Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar was developed by dentists for both
dentists and their staff to motivate you to assess your practice, apply critical thinking, make prudent choices that enhance
patient care and help you to reduce your risk of a malpractice claim.
Learning Objectives:
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•
•
•
Effectively apply the informed consent process to improve patient understanding, safety
and satisfaction
Develop and implement methods to document and assess adverse outcomes and patient
dissatisfaction
Assess the risk management implications of various doctor-patient interactions, including
informed refusal and patient termination
Understand how the standard of care and negligence apply to dental professional liability
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
FEE: $50 | CODE: W1JB | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
John Nadeau
Dental Sleep Medicine 101: Intro to Dental Sleep Medicine
The dental treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a rapidly growing dental specialty. Dental
appliances have been identified as potential first line treatment options for this deadly condition and physicians are
being directed to work with properly trained dentists. Are you ready to meet this demand? This course will focus on
sleep apnea basics: signs, symptoms and co-morbidities associated with sleep apnea and how to begin implementing
a comprehensive sleep wellness program in a dental practice. You will leave this course with necessary forms,
documentation and instruction needed to screen and identify the approximately 25% of adult dental patients at high risk
for sleep related breathing disorders.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand what OSA is and the dental professional’s role in screening
• Identify dental complications and red flags related to sleep breathing disorders
• Review forms and documentation to use as part of your sleep wellness program
FEE: $50 | CODE: W1JN | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
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Wednesday, May 11th
Course Listings
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lou Brockett
CPR Certification/Recertification Course
Limited to 40 participants. Also being offered Thursday and Friday afternoon.
This Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course is designed for providers who must have a
credential card documenting successful completion of CPR certification. The core material covers
adult and pediatric CPR (one and two person), foreign body airway obstruction and automated
external defibrillator. BLS Healthcare course pricing covers the textbook, CPR rescue mask
keychain, written and practical exam and course completion card.
FEE: $80 | CODE: W1CPR | 3 CEUs | Audience: ALL
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lee Albert, NMT
Living Pain Free Without Medication or Surgery
This course is also being offered Thursday morning.
If you are experiencing neck, shoulder or back pain, aching hands, hips or knees, joints, tension headaches, sore muscles, or
loss of functional range—this course will demonstrate simple, yet effective, clinically proven techniques to quickly diminish
or permanently eliminate your pain without medication or surgery. The course will examine work-related and life-style
practices that can contribute to neuromuscular/musculoskeletal injuries, present useful self-assessment techniques, and
explain how to develop an effective personal short/long-term wellness plan.
Numerous hands-on demonstrations will be performed on volunteers. Doctors and support staff will benefit most if they
attend together.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand how certain work-related repetitive motion and postural/lifestyle practices contribute to
musculoskeletal imbalances
Learn to properly identify basic musculoskeletal imbalances and develop a simple, effective personal wellness
plan to keep the muscles in balance
Identify the best practices in ergonomics, equipment use, posture and positioning for home and office
FEE: $50 | CODE: W1LA | 3 CEUs | Audience: ALL
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D = Dentists/Dental Students | H = Hygienists | A = Assistants | O = Office Staff | L = Lab Technicians | ALL = All attendees
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dan Baccari, JD
Dental Practice Transitions:
Today vs. Twenty Years Ago
This course will address all phases of the dental practice transition process, from options available to a potential seller,
practice valuations, common obstacles, hot topics relative to a sale (i.e. when to tell your staff ), the lending atmosphere,
and how the market has changed over the last twenty years.
Learning Objectives:
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Discussion of Connecticut dental practice transition marketplace
Review valuation methodologies for valuing a practice
Identify common questions most sellers have
Review of transition options that may be available
Understand how the marketplace has changed over the last two decades
FEE: $40 | CODE: W1DB | 2 CEUs | Audience: D
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Joe Garzi
The Use of Technology in
Creating a Paperless Practice
The Paperless Practice is here, are you ready for it? This course will
answer questions on how to pick the right software vendor, how
you can protect your patient’s privacy without crippling costs,
and how to develop a Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan.
Digital technology is revolutionizing every aspect of the dental
practice – come learn how to increase your efficiency and how
creating a paperless practice can help your practice.
Be sure to “Like” the
CSDA Annual Meeting on
Facebook. It’s the best way to
get the latest news AND be
eligible for special contests
leading up to the meeting!
Learning Objectives:
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Understand how to avoid technology mistakes
Learn ways to reduce costs making care more accessible
Keep patient records safe, secure and up-to-date
www.Facebook.com/CSDAAnnualMeeting
FEE: $40 | CODE: W1JG | 2 CEUs | Audience: D, O
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Wednesday, may 11th
8 pm - 11 pm
Taking a Wednesday night course or just checking into the hotel so
you’re ready to hit the ground running the next day? Make sure your
plans also include joining us at this beautiful venue for a relaxing and
fun night before the CSDA Annual Meeting goes into full swing.
Tickets are only $25 and include a variety of pub food and two
drink tickets.
great food, premium drinks,
and LIVELY music!
Purchase your ticket when you
Register for the meeting
Sponsored in part by Delta Dental of NJ
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Thursday, May 12th
Mandatory Continuing
Education For CT Dentists
The State of Connecticut mandates that licensed dentists must earn a minimum of 25 hours of CE
credit every two years commencing on the first date of license renewal. Of those 25 total hours,
one must cover the topic of “prescribing controlled substances and pain management” (effective
10/1/15), with four additional hours selected from the allowable mandatory topics. The remaining
20 hours can be any combination of elective credits offered by approved providers in areas related
to the licensee’s practice and reflect the professional needs of the licensee in order to meet the
health care needs of the licensee’s practice.
Mandatory topics for CT dentists:
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Prescribing controlled substances and pain management - REQUIRED
Infectious disease (including immune deficiency syndrome and human
immunodeficiency virus)
Access to care
Risk management
Care of special needs patients
Domestic violence (including sexual abuse)
Record keeping
Cultural competence
Infection control and patient safety
Medical emergencies in the dental office (including current training in CPR)
Common medications prescribed (what you need to know before you treat)
While the five courses on the following two pages were designed to help dentists easily earn
mandatory CE credits, these courses are open to ALL dental professionals and can also serve as
elective credit. Many other courses during the meeting come with the added bonus of satisfying
mandatory CE credit for dentists. Look for the asterisk in the “Schedule-at-a-Glance” and special
notation in the course description, where applicable.
See next page for courses.
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These onehour courses
were designed
to help CT
dentists satisfy
mandatory CE
but are open
to ALL who
are interested
in the topics
OR in taking
shorter CE
courses.
9:00 am – 10:00 am
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
Comfort Care
and End of
Life Patients:
Cradling People
in Our Laps
Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
Understanding
the Oral Impact
of Addiction
and Developing
a Treatment
Protocol
All of us will face the effects of death
in our lives and careers. This course
not only gives you an overview
of the tools for interacting with
people who are facing death or have
experienced a loss in their lives but
it also provides you with strategies
for comfort care, protocols, and
treatment planning for patients
facing death. Noel’s years as a
Hospice Hygienist have helped her
to develop a comprehensive course
to compassionately meet the needs
of end of life patients.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the end-of-life patient’s
oral care needs and palliative
care protocols
• Delineate the role of the dental
professional in delivery of
comfort care and hospice care
• Develop an oral treatment
protocol and plan for patients
facing the end of life
FEE: $30 | CODE: MAND1
(Care of special needs patients)
1 CEU | Audience: D, H, A
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Addictive behaviors have become
an ever-increasing part of life. This
course prepares you to treat clients
experiencing the many effects of
addictive behaviors. These behaviors
need to be recognized, understood,
and incorporated into the health
care professional’s treatment plan.
This course gives a glimpse and
overview of addictive behaviors and
tools to design treatment plans to
meet the needs of patients dealing
with addiction.
Learning Objectives:
• Delineate addictions,
compulsions and their impact on
oral health
• Assemble protocols and tools
for serving patients who are
experiencing the effects of
addictive behavior
• Identify the dental professional’s
role in decreasing the sigma
of addictive and compulsive
behaviors
FEE: $30 | CODE: MAND2
(Care of special needs patients)
1 CEU | Audience: D, H, A
Thursday, May 12th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Robert Zavoski, MD
Combating a
National Epidemic
of Opiate Misuse:
All Docs on Deck
Helene Bednarsh, RDH
Kathy Eklund, RDH
Post-Exposure
Management:
What is in Your
Plan?
Misuse of prescription pain medications
is now the leading cause of injury
and poisoning deaths in the United
States. The excessive purchase costs
of these medications force many users
to seek less expensive opiates for their
habits resulting in a rapid expansion
of heroin usage impacting all facets of
American society. We will discuss the
role of dentists in preventing misuse
of prescription pain medications, how
current insurance rules may promote
misprescribing of these medications, and
what resources are available to clinicians
in identifying and addressing opiate
addiction.
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize the severity of the epidemic
of misuse of prescription and nonprescription opiates
• Understand the dentist’s role in
limiting and addressing this epidemic
FEE: $30 | CODE: MAND3
(Prescribing controlled substances
and pain management)
1 CEU | Audience: D
The Collaboration
of Dental and
Medical Providers
for Linkage,
Adherence and
Retention in Care
The HIV Care Continuum (AIDS
Cascade) is used as a guide to define
the HIV epidemic. It is also highlighted
in the National AIDS Strategy released
in August 2015 to set goals to improve
the health status of persons living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The focus of this
course, referring to the AIDS Cascade,
is to explain where the oral healthcare
team can assist in diagnosis, linkage
between medical and oral health,
adherence to medical and dental
treatment and retention in care. It has
been demonstrated that if patients can
be retained in care and adhere to their
antiretroviral treatment, they have
better health outcomes and are more
likely to be virally suppressed.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the AIDS Cascade
• Demonstrate the various points
where the oral health care team can
have an impact
• Understand our role as primary oral
health care providers for PLWHA
FEE: $30 | CODE: MAND4
(Infectious disease)
1 CEU | Audience: D, H, A
Connecticut State Dental Association
This presentation will review
the current guidelines,
recommendations and regulations
regarding bloodborne exposure
incident management, including:
exposure risk determination, postexposure management and medical
follow-up and recordkeeping.
Strategies for developing and
implementing a compliant
and successful post-exposure
management plan will be discussed.
Resources from CDC, OSHA and The
Organization for Safety Asepsis and
Prevention (OSAP) will be provided.
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the process of exposure
determination in the oral
healthcare setting
• Understand the processes of post
exposure management to reduce
the risk of bloodborne disease
transmission
• Identify the relevant OSHA
regulations and CDC guidance
documents to develop and
implement a site-specific post
exposure management program
FEE: $30 | CODE: MAND5
(Infection control and patient
safety OR record keeping OR risk
management)
1 CEU | Audience: D, H, A
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Course Listings
8:30 am – 11:30 am
John Nadeau
Clinical Records and Protocol for Dental Sleep
Medicine
The days of making over-the-counter “snore guards” are over. The management of sleep related breathing problems
including snoring, upper airway resistance and obstructive sleep apnea requires a specific protocol from diagnosis to
treatment and follow up. This course will review sleep apnea diagnostic testing options, requirements for physician
involvement, case documentation and long term case management, bite registration techniques, treatment options
including surgery, CPAP and oral appliances.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand how to read and interpret a sleep study
Pros and cons of popular appliance types
Correct case documentation to ensure successful
insurance reimbursement
Registrants have the option of doing a portable
sleep study Wednesday night and having the results
reviewed/discussed as part of this course. Sleep study
availability is limited. If you are taking this course
and interested in volunteering for a sleep test please
email John Nadeau at: [email protected].
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2JN1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Lee Albert, NMT
Living Pain-free without Medication or Surgery
This course is also being offered Wednesday evening.
If you are experiencing neck, shoulder or back pain, aching hands, hips or knees, joints, tension headaches, sore muscles,
or loss of functional range—this course will demonstrate simple, yet effective, clinically proven techniques to quickly
diminish or permanently eliminate your pain without medication or surgery. The course will examine work-related
and life-style practices that can contribute to neuromuscular/musculoskeletal injuries, present useful self-assessment
techniques, and explain how to develop an effective personal short/long-term wellness plan.
Numerous hands-on demonstrations will be performed on volunteers. Doctors and support staff will benefit most if they
attend together.
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
Understand how certain work-related repetitive motion and postural/lifestyle practices contribute to
musculoskeletal imbalances
Learn to properly identify basic musculoskeletal imbalances and develop a simple, effective personal wellness
plan to keep the muscles in balance
Identify the best practices in ergonomics, equipment use, posture and positioning for home and office
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2LA | 3 CEUs | Audience: ALL
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D = Dentists/Dental Students | H = Hygienists | A = Assistants | O = Office Staff | L = Lab Technicians | ALL = All attendees
8:30 am – 11:30 am
John Comisi, DDS
The Balanced Oral Environment: Are Your Patients
“Out of Balance”?
Our lives have become very busy and stressful. Time does not always allow our patients (or us) the ability to take optimal
care of ourselves. Each time we eat, the balance of the oral cavity becomes acidic and typically becomes neutral when
saliva is flowing normally. However, what happens if no balance is reestablished? What do we as dental professionals
do to help our patients cope and manage this disease process? What procedures, techniques and materials can we use
the slow down the process and perhaps reverse it? This course will explore the whole basis of patient care including:
cariology, preventive care, diagnostics, minimally invasive dentistry periodontal management, and how bioactive
materials can and should be considered for use in your dental practice.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the warning signs of imbalance in the oral cavity
• What patients are most at risk for acid imbalance and damage
• What agents and materials are available to help bring things back in balance
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2JC1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Debra Sabatini, RDH
What’s In Your Pocket: Maximizing Innovations in
Periodontal Medicine for Total Body Health and Wellness
Are you having difficulty identifying aggressive pathogens that are affecting your patient’s health? Gambling that your
standard periodontal therapy will be effective for ALL of your bleeding patients? Are you affected by the economy and
having to deal with patients who only want “what my insurance covers”? If so, you and your team should make yourselves
available for this thought-provoking course.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify risk factors of Oxidative Stress and Increased Inflammatory Burden that are preventing your patients
from benefiting from your care
Understand which technologies are available to identify periodontal biofilms that are associated to specific
systemic illnesses like stroke, diabetes, MS, cancer, and more
Learn how oral care probiotics and antioxidants will give your patients the best chance of healing and obtaining
optimum long term health
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2DS1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
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Course Listings
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Michael Ragan, DMD, JD
Guarding Your Practice Through Proactive Risk
Management
This course presents key risk management strategies to reduce or eliminate legal risks through a comprehensive review
of relevant dental claims. Topics include: communication, patient selection, supervised neglect, failure to diagnose, the
informed consent process, documentation, electronic health records, and HIPAA/HITECH regulations.
Learning Objectives:
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Acquire a comprehensive understanding of risk management liability in the dental practice
Develop skills that will increase patient satisfaction and safety, and help protect against
potential malpractice suits
Learn to prevent and obtain better defense against suits and regulatory actions through
good record keeping skills
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2MR | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP
Sugar, You’re (Not So) Sweet: Dental Considerations in
the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
It is estimated that 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population, have diabetes. Of the 29.1 million, 21 million
are diagnosed, and 8.1 million remain undiagnosed. Diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United
States. This program will provide attendees with an overview of diabetes mellitus, the arsenal of medications used in its
management and the impact of both the disease and its treatment on dental therapy. Specific emphasis will be placed on
recommended dental treatment modifications and patient management techniques necessary for dental patients living
with diabetes.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify the epidemiology and types of diabetes
Describe the pathophysiology of diabetes and its various management and treatment
options
Describe the complex interplay of diabetes, systemic inflammation and periodontal disease
Explain the impact of diabetes and its treatment on dental therapy
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2TV1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
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This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
CE CERTIFICATES – NEW THIS YEAR!
Approximately 30 days after the meeting, your CE certificate will be accessible online via
the CSDA Annual Meeting website using your last name and zip code. This exciting new feature
will allow you to have immediate access to your 2016 CE proof of completion record.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Arthur Volker, DDS
Ceramic Restorations from Start to Finish:
Making the Predictable Happen
The world of dental ceramics can be difficult to navigate. There is an overwhelming amount of information with a
plethora of available choices. This course aims to explain the proper selection criteria and usage of ceramic materials and
ancillary components. Discussion of preparation, impression, and cementation techniques will be addressed. Additionally,
effective communication with the dental laboratory to predictably ensure a desired result will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
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Gain confidence in selecting the appropriate ceramic restoration based on material properties
Understand retraction materials and available hemostatic strategies
Gain familiarity with preparation designs and various impression techniques
Discussion of the treatment of the intaglio of ceramic materials prior to delivery
Understand the protocols necessary for the cementation or bonding of ceramic restorations
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2AV1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, L
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Nancy Crossin
Inside the Consultant’s Bag of Tips and Tricks
See your practice through the consultant’s objective lens. Take your practice up a notch and start facilitating progress
today. This interactive course will help you identify your greatest concern and uncover “the one thing” you can do to make
a difference immediately. Be prepared to take lots of ideas back to your practice! This course is designed for dentists,
practice administrators and team members dedicated to continuous learning, growth and improvement.
Learning Objectives:
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Broaden your business perspective when you see it through a different lens
Acquire additional tools and resources for growth and improvement
Create your customized plan to implement “the one” most beneficial tip
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2NC1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
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Course Listings
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Richard Hirschinger, DDS and Matthew Gordon, JD
Managing Your Online Reputation: Practical and Legal
Considerations Surrounding Use of the Internet
You can’t control what your patients say about you, but this course will discuss how you and your dental practice can
leverage the praise you receive from positive social media posts while providing useful and practical tips for responding
to any potential negative criticism. The course will include a review of the social media landscape with a specific
emphasis on Yelp, Healthgrades and other online review sites where patients are actively encouraged to post comments
regarding the care they receive from dental providers. This course will also address the complicated legal issues
surrounding freedom of speech, defamation of character, and the confidentiality issues that limit what dental offices can
say in response to public complaints from their patients.
Learning Objectives:
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Know how to find information that is being posted online about your dental office
Learn how to capitalize on the positive comments that are posted by your patients
Understand how to constructively respond to negative criticisms without violating the legal constraints related
to the duty to maintain the confidentiality of protected health information
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2HG | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, O
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
John Sobel, DDS
Comprehensive Treatment Planning: Tissue Management
in the Aesthetic Zone
This course will explain a step by step approach to comprehensive treatment planning. Dr. Sobel will show two full mouth
cases from the phone call to the insertion of 28 crowns. Tissue management in the aesthetic zone will also be discussed
using cosmetic techniques involving the challenges of adjacent implants, the single implant and orthodontics to achieve
pleasing results. Dr. Sobel will also present the angulated screw channel; the answer to correcting facially or lingually
placed implants in the 21st century.
Learning Objectives:
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Tissue management, maintaining the papilla
Zirconia abutments
The angulated screw channel
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2JS | 3 CEUs | Audience: D
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kathy Eklund, RDH
OSHA/CDC Update: Implementing a Culture of Safety
in Your Practice
This course fulfills the requirement for annual OSHA training and is also being offered Friday afternoon.
The goal of an infection prevention and control program is to prevent healthcare associated infections and injuries
and illnesses in healthcare personnel. Strategies for ensuring compliance with Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and other relevant
recommendations, regulations and standards will be a discussed. Resources and tools from the CDC, OSHA, the
Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) will be shared with attendees.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the framework of “best practices” for developing and managing an effective
infection prevention and control plan
Identify credible resources for infection prevention and control
Discover tools and resources to develop best practices for a site-specific infection
prevention and control program
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
Attendees may wish to bring their written infection prevention/exposure control plans to reference during the
presentation.
FEE: FREE! | CODE: T2KE | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Helene Bednarsh, RDH
HIV Discrimination, Privacy and Confidentiality
This course will focus on state and federal laws designed to protect persons with disabilities, including those with
HIV. These include laws on privacy, discrimination, public accommodation and civil rights. A review of the Americans
with Disabilities Act relative to dentistry and a discussion of cases will demonstrate various aspects of the law. How
confidentiality can be breached, even inadvertently, will be demonstrated.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand relevant state laws
Review the American with Disabilities Act, mainly Title II
Best practices to avoid breaching confidentiality
FEE: $40 | CODE: T2HB | 2 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
Connecticut State Dental Association
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
John Nadeau
Dental Sleep Medicine: Case Review & Medical/Medicare
Insurance Billing
This course will summarize and close out the entire dental sleep medicine process including the all important case
presentation. Strategies will be discussed to ensure maximum case acceptance. “Does my insurance pay for this?” This
course will go through the process for billing private medical insurances for sleep apnea appliances. Medicare myths will
also be discussed and cleared up as dentists in the Northeast are in an ideal position to bill Medicare for this as well.
Learning Objectives:
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Physician networking, how to work with the sleep MD
This is life or death - how to get a “yes”
How to bill insurance and maximize collection
Long term case management obligations
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2JN2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, O
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
John Comisi, DDS
Practically Speaking: What’s New in Dentistry Today?
The practice of dentistry is changing almost every day. Technology is pushing the envelope of how we deliver and market
dentistry. It sometimes feels like we can never keep up. Which of these new “things” are really going to help us provide
great patient care? Some are “must haves” while others are, well maybe not so much. How do you know what makes the
best sense for your practice today? What could help you stand out from all the others? This course will explore the many
innovations already available and those coming to you soon in dentistry, the various technologies, procedures, materials
and new concepts you will need to know in order to stay ahead in these extraordinarily competitive and fast moving
times.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the upcoming trends in dentistry and how they will affect your practice
Review preventive care considerations and diagnostics that will help you in the fight against caries and
periodontal disease
• Take a closer look at “bonding” in dental restorations. What’s really going on?
• Identify the potential dangers of not staying “up-to-date”
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2JC2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Lou Brockett
CPR Certification/Recertification Course
Limited to 40 participants. Also being offered Wednesday evening and Friday afternoon.
This Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course is designed for providers who must have a
credential card documenting successful completion of CPR certification. The core material covers
adult and pediatric CPR (one and two person), foreign body airway obstruction and automated
external defibrillator. BLS Healthcare course pricing covers the textbook, CPR rescue mask
keychain, written and practical exam and course completion card.
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
FEE: $80 | CODE: T2CPR | 3 CEUs | Audience: ALL
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Debra Sabatini, RDH
HPV: It’s not the Hanky Panky Virus the Media Says It Is!
New evidence has linked the presence of HPV in an oral mucosal infection to the increased risk of oral and oral
pharyngeal cancer. It has been a challenge in the past to identify those individuals with these risk factors until now.
Attendees will learn to conduct an OralAbnormalityScreening™ Exam and optimize verbal skills to educate the patient
about self examination techniques without invoking the fear of the threat of cancer. We will review the importance of
consistently conducting an effective oral abnormality visual and tactile “lump, bump and bulge” screening exam. Debra
will discuss adjunctive oral cancer screening technologies as well as review why oral systemic health and wellness are key
to oxidizing viral infections.
Learning Objectives:
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Become familiar with the checklist of what products can be recommended safely to patients
that are going through cancer therapy
Reduce or eliminate the fear of discussing oral abnormalities with patients
Understand how to optimize positioning to provide comfort for patients in cancer therapy
and support their journey as a trusted advocate
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2DS2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP
Unbreak My Heart: Cardiovascular Disease and Its
Dental Considerations
Cardiovascular disease is one of the major diseases affecting adults in the U.S. While mortality from heart disease has
declined steadily recently, hospital admissions related to cardiovascular disease are on the rise, due, in part, to our
aging population. In essence, more patients are living longer lives, only to develop heart failure in their advancing years.
Hypertension remains one of the major risk factors for heart failure in both men and women. This program will provide
attendees with an overview of cardiovascular systemic diseases and the medications used in their treatment. Specific
emphasis will be placed on recommended dental treatment modifications for these types of patients.
Learning Objectives:
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List the different classes of antihypertensive agents including pharmacologic effects and adverse reactions
Define cardiovascular disease and review the classes of medications used in their treatment along with
pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions and dental implications
Discuss the mechanism of action of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents including their adverse reactions and
patient care considerations
Describe the various dental treatment modifications necessary for patients with cardiovascular disease
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2TV2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: ALL
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
Serving Underserved Populations
Recognizing and serving the needs of underserved populations is a complex task. Noel’s private practice is focused on
reaching out to populations without homes and those with special needs. Her treatment and preventive protocols are
valuable tools in serving these cultures. This course helps the dental professional identify the needs of underserved
population and the barriers to serving those needs. Attendees will leave equipped with the tools to improve access to
care, provide services and preventive measures.
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
•
Identify the special needs of the underserved populations
Understand the barriers to care
Formulate strategies to improve access to care
Design environments for treatment and develop treatment plans
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2NK | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
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This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
Thursday, May 12th
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sarah Churchill, RDH, DC
Help My Aching Back! A Review of Ergonomics
Limited to 50 attendees. This course is also being offered Friday afternoon.
This course is designed to look at ergonomics from multiple vantage points. There will be a review of routine ergonomic
advice, as well as discussion about optimal work environments and how that can affect postural health. The majority of
the course will be spent learning basic exercises that can positively impact positioning and stance of each individual so
you are encouraged to dress comfortably. This is a “hands on” course and is meant to show participants how they can
take control of their posture and improve their quality of life at work and at home.
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
Recognize your own downfalls with patient positioning and operator positioning
Understand how to prevent basic injuries that arise from errors in positioning
Begin correcting basic ergonomic problems with a beginner’s exercise protocol
FEE: $40 | CODE: T2SC | 1.5 CEUs | Audience: ALL
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Nancy Crossin
Don’t Wait Until You Need a Complete Overhaul!
Statistics reveal that approximately 20% of dental practices engage the services of consultants – what about the other
80% of dental practices? In today’s world of abundance and opportunity you have exciting options and choices! Together
we will discover, explore and detect early warning signs of potential problems and learn how to nip them in the bud. This
interactive course will generate practical solutions you can implement immediately. This course is designed for dentists,
practice administrators and team members dedicated to continuous learning, growth and improvement.
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
Increase your awareness of often subtle “red flag” behavior
Discover options to nip your most pressing concerns in the bud
Create a solid plan for improvement that you can implement immediately!
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2NC2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, O
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Thursday, May 12th
Course Listings
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Arthur Volker, DDS
Minimal Intervention, Maximal Outcomes: Improving
Esthetics and Function
“Minimally-invasive dentistry” is a hot topic in dentistry. It’s very easy to talk about taking away less tooth structure,
but it is more difficult to apply this concept to achieve predictable esthetic and functional results. This course aims to
give clinicians the tools needed to successfully and immediately expand the use of minimally-invasive dentistry in daily
practice. Gain familiarity with several minimally-invasive direct and indirect restorative treatments, techniques and
materials.
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
•
Understand and apply principles of smile design and analysis of proportions
Discuss caries detection and prevention strategies
Gain familiarity with orthodontic options, including treatment for periodontally compromised patients
Understand how to apply the protocol of combining orthodontics and restorative modalities for esthetic
improvement while minimizing tooth reduction
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2AV2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Leslie Icenogle
Dental Implant Assisting
This course will teach you the steps involved with the implant process,
from patient selection to final restoration, to allow you to better
communicate treatment with your patients. You will become more
knowledgeable of the consequences to your patients emotional
and physical health by not having secure teeth. This course will
discuss current technology and the amount of time needed between
procedures and communication skills.
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
Learn the process of implant treatment from patient selection
to final restoration
Discuss the consequences of non-treatment
Apply communication skills to educate the patient on implant
treatment and the appointment sequencing of treatment
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2LI | 3 CEUs | Audience: H, A, O
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Charter Oak Dental
Meeting Mobile App!
Make the most of your CSDA
Annual Meeting experience by
downloading the mobile app!
See page 5 for details and
download instructions.
New This
Year
Play the QR code
game for a chance at
winning one of four
$500 cash prizes!
(This will replace the
paper Exhibit Hall
Stamp Program.)
Thursday, May 12th
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Christel Autuori, RDH
The Holistic Hygienist
Limited to 50 attendees.
Health is not simply the absence of disease but a state of complete and total well being. This interactive course goes
beyond the oral/systemic connection to the multidimensional perspective that is holistic health, encompassing the mind,
body and spirit. We will examine the many factors that contribute to our health and discuss the importance of balance
in health and healing. Mindfulness techniques, yoga, energy healing, foods and herbal preparations, aromatherapy,
meditation, guided imagery, Ayurveda, and aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine will be explored. Attendees will learn
how to incorporate aspects of these healing modalities into treatment plans for our patients as well as into our own lives
for better health and vitality.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe three benefits of meditation and its relationship to health
Explain the phrase “Food is Medicine, Medicine is Food”
Name three foods/herbs that have antimicrobial properties
Name two approaches/modalities that can reduce inflammation in the body
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2CA | 3 CEUs | Audience: H
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ellen Gambardella, CDA
The Wow Factor …Tips and Tricks
Every Auxiliary Must Know!
Attention dental assistants and hygienists! This informative and fast-paced session is designed to empower you with the
dental tips and tricks you need to know. Enhance your skills in: infection control, equipment maintenance, impression
taking, mixing cements, whitening, laboratory procedures, pet dentistry, marketing, communication, fraud prevention,
and much more. With the effective strategies presented in this fun course, you will improve the patient experience,
increase workplace satisfaction, boost office productivity, and distinguish yourself as a leader in your practice.
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
•
Discover clinical short-cuts without compromising quality
Learn techniques that will reduce your supply costs
Acquire strategies that will increase office productivity and improve communication
Enhance your infection control protocol
FEE: $50 | CODE: T2EG | 3 CEUs | Audience: H, A
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Unleash Your
Inner Cowboy
or Cowgirl!
THURSDAY, MAY 12
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Grab your partners, do si do! A highlight of our annual
event each year, this costume party includes an impressive
dinner and dessert buffet as well as complimentary specialty
cocktails…all centered around a wild, wild, western theme!
This year’s party will feature a professional line dancing instructor who will
teach a number of dances from 8pm – 9pm. After that, dance the night away
as DJ Dave plays all of your favorite hits spanning the years.
Tickets are only $55 per person. Available to Annual Meeting
registrants only. If you are roundin’ up a group and want to reserve a table for 10,
you can do that for a $50 fee. Simply add to one individual registration of your
choice.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Theme dress is encouraged but not
required.
Looking forward
to seeing ya’ll
at the rodeo!
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Exhibit Hall Happenings
Exhibit Hall
Hours
Thursday, May 12th
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, May 13th
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Free Coffee
And Tea
Provided both
Thursday and Friday morning
compliments of:
Our event features approximately 120 Exhibitors showcasing
products and services designed to enhance both your
professional and personal life. Many of them offer “show-only”
specials allowing you to take advantage of additional savings on
top of the convenience of the “one-stop-shopping” experience!
Before you head to the meeting, make sure you download the
CSDA Annual Meeting mobile app and refer to the “Convention
Specials” tab for a list of specials that might interest you. See
page 5 of this program for the easy download instructions.
Daily Drawings - Be sure to drop your drawing tickets in the
drum located in the back of the Exhibit Hall for your chance at some really
great prizes! There will be four drawings each day. (Your drawing tickets will
be included in your confirmation packet.)
NEW Electronic Exhibit Hall Game This Year!
Instead of collecting stamps on a card, you’ll be scanning QR codes with
your mobile device and there will be nothing to fill out and turn in! Don’t
miss your shot at one of four $500 cash prizes! Complete details on how the
game will work and which Exhibitors you need to visit will be provided later.
For now, all we can tell you is it will be easy and fun so be sure to download
the app so you are ready to “hit the floor running”. See page 5 for download
instructions.
FREE Exhibits Only Pass - A special “Exhibits Only” pass will
be available to CSDA member dentists and their staff on Friday, May 13th. No
pre-registration is required and this badge will give you access to the Exhibit
Hall. Please go directly to the main Registration Desk when you get to the
Convention Center to take advantage of this special opportunity. This is a
perfect alternative if you won’t know if you can make it until the last minute!
Free Chair
Massages
This complimentary service will be
offered both Thursday and Friday so
be sure to stop by as you make your
way around the show floor.
Express Lunch Option – NEW Choices AND
includes a free insulated lunch bag this
year! $20 each – This is available for pre-purchase for both
Thursday and Friday. Lunch will be served in the lounge area of the Exhibit
Hall from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. See page 48 or the Registration Form for
complete details on what’s included in this convenient and affordable lunch
option.
Thank you to Fortress Insurance
Company for sponsoring the tote bags.
Pick up your bag at their booth before you
make your way around the Exhibit Hall.
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Exhibitors
Here is a partial list of companies
you can look forward to seeing
at CSDA’s 2016 Annual Meeting:
3M Oral Care
Hu-Friedy
A-dec
Integrity Systems & Solutions, LLC
AFTCO Transition Consultants
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Almonte Fallago Group
Karl Schumacher Dental
Bank of America Practice Solutions
Kettenbach
Benco Dental
LumaDent, Inc.
Bisco Dental Products
Mondovi Dental
Brasseler USA
National Practice Transitions, LLC
Care Credit
New England Practice Transitions
Carestream Dental
North East Dental Management
Centrix, Inc.
Officite
Century Financial Services
Orascoptic
Colgate
Patterson Dental Supply
Connecticut Dental Health Partnership
Pelton & Crane/Marus
Convergent Dental, Inc.
Philips Sonicare and Zoom Whitening
CT Foundation for Dental Outreach – CTMOM
Planmeca USA, Inc.
Dart Dental Supply
Primadent
Delta Dental of New Jersey
Professional Sales Associates, Inc.
Dental Works, LLC
RDH Temps
Dentist’s Advantage
Rose Micro Solutions
Dentsply Implants
Rosen & Associates, LLP
Dentsply International
SciCan, Inc.
Designs for Vision, Inc.
Sleep Group Solutions
Digital Doc, LLC
Solutionreach
DoctorsInternet.com
Southridge Technology
Doral Refining Corporation
Sterling Architectural Millwork
Fortress Insurance Company
Sunstar Americas - GUM, Butler, Guidor
Garfield Refining Company
Surgitel
GC America, Inc.
Tri-State Dental New England
Gendex/NOMAD/SOREDEX/Instrumentarium
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Gentle Dental of New England
Voco America, Inc.
Hayes Handpiece of Connecticut
Weave
Healthcare Practice Solutions Group
Yankee Dental Congress
Healthplex, Inc.
York Dental Laboratory
Henry Schein Dental
Zimmer Biomet
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Friday, May 13th
Course Listings
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Ellen Gambardella, CDA
Infection Control Preparation Course for the DANB Exam
This informative review session will serve as an adjunct to the attendee’s preparation for taking the Dental Assisting
National Board Infection Control Exam. This course will inform you of the current OSHA/CDC guidelines, sterilization
techniques, disinfection protocols, environmental asepsis, instrument processing and recirculation, dental waterline
maintenance, hand hygiene, selection of personal protective equipment, the hazard communication program, and more.
Attendees will learn about the fundamentals of each component and their relation to the exam.
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Bloodborne pathogens and standard precautions
Infectious disease process - HAV, HBV, HCV, HIV, TB
Personal protective equipment criteria, handwashing and alcohol based hand-rubs
Hazard communication program - labeling and SDS’s
Engineering and work practice controls
Sterilization, biological monitoring, disinfection, and barrier techniques
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3EG1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: A
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP
Making Local Anesthesia Stick: Clinical Pharmacology and
Therapeutics of Local Anesthetic Agents and Vasoconstrictors
Due to their potential for producing life-threatening systemic adverse reactions, a thorough knowledge of the
pharmacological and clinical properties of local anesthetic agents is essential for their safe and effective use. This course
will provide attendees with an overview of the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetic agents commonly
administered in dental practice and patient management techniques necessary with specific disease states.
Learning Objectives:
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•
•
•
Explain the basic concepts of neurophysiology and nerve conduction and the mechanism of action of local
anesthetic agents
Differentiate between the two major classes of local anesthetic agents with respect to their distribution,
metabolism, adverse effects, drug interactions and contraindications
Understand the rationale for the use of vasoconstrictors in local anesthetic solutions and their potential effects in
common organ system disease states
Specify the various local anesthetic agent combinations most commonly used in dentistry and the rationale for
their use in specific clinical situations
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3TV1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
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Recommended Audience Codes
D = Dentists/Dental Students | H = Hygienists | A = Assistants | O = Office Staff | L = Lab Technicians | ALL = All attendees
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
Understanding the Psychology of Dentistry: Patient
Compliance and Motivation
Ever have one of those days when you feel as though your patients just are not getting it? In this humorous yet
informative course, you will learn the steps to motivate change and enhance patient’s perspective of dentistry. This
course will magnify your understanding of the psychology of dentistry, importance of utilizing the steps of motivating
change and learning styles of patients.
Learning Objectives:
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•
•
Recognize learning styles to help motivate patients to make changes in their daily oral health practices and
comply with dental treatment plans
Recognize the psychological conditions associated with dentistry and develop a treatment plan to work with
those clients
Develop a treatment plan for patient compliance and motivation in the prevention of disease
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3NK1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Nancy Bouchard, DDS and Mary Ellen Sholes
Tricks of the Radiology Trade: A Hands-on Workshop
Limited to 30 participants. Also being offered Friday afternoon.
Do you have difficulty with the gagging patient? The person with the small mouth? The crying child? Are you finding it
hard to place those bulky sensors? Learn stress-free approaches to exposing radiographs. Attendees can try different
techniques, use equipment including Rinn kits and Snap-a-Rays and then adapt them for the digital sensor. This dynamic
“round-table” workshop is centered on YOU!!! Your participation is essential!
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
Simulate exposing radiographs with various holders for film or sensors
Gain knowledge concerning different approaches for difficult patients
Learn the approach to eliminating overlapping on bitewings
FEE: $90 | CODE: F3BS1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
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Friday, May 13th
Course Listings
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Caitlin O’Rourke and Greg Whitmer
Exiting the Profession: How to Successfully and
Profitably Sell Your Practice
As business owners, doctors are tasked with balancing the success and growth of their practice with the responsibility of
their family’s financial future and retirement. This seminar has been designed to address concerns of doctors preparing to
sell their existing practice. During this course you will have the opportunity to discuss the various aspects of a successful
practice transition with industry experts. This course offers invaluable insight and information to help you ensure a
successful and profitable practice transition.
Learning Objectives:
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•
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•
Learn how early planning can lead to a successful transition
Develop strategies to maximize practice value
Understand practice financing options for both buyer and seller
Avoid common “pit-falls” of selling a practice
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3OW | 3 CEUs | Audience: D
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Lori Trost, DMD
Creating a Robust Dental Practice
in these Economic Times
Learn how to maximize your practice potential in today’s economy! Most dentists currently have products and techniques
in their tool kit that can boost their practice, but are they used to their fullest potential? This course will focus on five
effective clinical procedures ranging from composite placement, minor tooth movement, to same-day dentistry, among
other financial rainmakers. Attendees will also see the practice management benefits of these creative and conventional
approaches to patient care that are productive and efficient, while increasing the bottom line.
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
•
•
Develop a versatile and streamlined composite placement system
Customize YOUR clinical “Go To” restorative list
Understand practical incorporation of a diode laser that provides “bang for your buck”
Learn the benefits of specific plastics: tooth movement, night guards, whitening trays
Implement social media strategies to improve patient care, communication, and referrals
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3LT1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D
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CE CERTIFICATES – NEW THIS YEAR!
Approximately 30 days after the meeting, your CE certificate will be accessible online via
the CSDA Annual Meeting website using your last name and zip code. This exciting new feature
will allow you to have immediate access to your 2016 CE proof of completion record.
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Uche Odiatu, DMD
50 Shades of Inflammation: Body Fat,
Flossing and French Fries
Want to add incredible value to the patient experience? There is an avalanche of evidence demonstrating the link
between your patients’ mouth with their lifestyle habits: overeating and sedentary living. Patients appreciate the dental
professional who sees the bigger picture and understands the relationship between the body, mind and mouth. In this
high-energy and insightful course, Dr. Odiatu will go into key strategies to create change in your patients’ daily health
practices and maybe yours, too!
Learning Objectives:
•
•
•
•
Understand why certain patients do not respond well to your hygiene programs
Recognize the destructive INFLAMMATORY CASCADE in your patients
Learn how oral health relates to Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, COPD and cancer
Discover how visceral fat (belly fat) acts like an active organ causing havoc in the mind, body and mouth
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3OU1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: ALL
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Debra Engelhardt-Nash
Reach for the Stars: Hiring and Maintaining
an All-Star Dental Team
In most dental practices, the first patient encounter occurs with the front desk. To the patient, their performance is a key
indicator of the level of care that will be provided. This is why having the right people working in your office is critical to
practice success. Learn how to attract and hire the best team possible from job placement ads to interview skills and a
great first day! Protocols for conducting performance conferences and compensation reviews will be outlined. Suggested
training guidelines for new team as well as existing team members will be outlined. Discover how to perpetuate
outstanding team performance. This course is designed to help the practice hire right and improve current employment
practices with existing employees.
Learning Objectives:
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•
•
•
What your ad says about your practice - attracting the right candidates
Telephone screening - what questions are important The interview - who does the talking?
Training schedule - who’s in charge?
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3DE1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, O
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Friday, May 13th
Course Listings
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Kannan Rengasamy, DDS and Aditya Tadinada, DDS
Radiation Health and Safety Review Course
Limited to 30 attendees.
Required text – Introduction to Basic Concepts of Dental Radiography (see ordering instructions below)
IMPORTANT! Please be advised that you should come to this review course having familiarized yourself with the
required text noted above. The intent of this course is to review the concepts covered in the study guide and prepare
you for the DANB RHS exam which you will schedule and take at a future date. Come prepared and take advantage of the
opportunity to ask questions!
The required text must be ordered through the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA). Please contact Ms.
Sidonia Peto, Director of Education, at 877-874-3785 and ask for the study guide titled, Introduction to Basic Concepts of
Dental Radiography, and mention the CSDA Annual Meeting course running on May 13th to get the discounted price. The
text is $70 (plus shipping). Please request a copy of the text at least six weeks in advance of the meeting date to ensure
delivery before the course.
Certification in Dental Radiology is mandatory under Connecticut State Law (CT State Law HB7097). This is the minimum
level of competency expected of dental assistants in the State of Connecticut. As of January 1, 1995, only registered
Dental Hygienists and Certified Dental Assistants who have passed the Radiation Health and Safety Examination (RHS)
portion of the Dental Assisting National Boards can expose radiographs under the supervision of licensed dentists.
The RHS is a free-standing examination designed to determine competency in dental radiation health and safety for
personnel performing dental radiography procedures.
Learning Objectives:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Understanding dental radiation
Process radiographic film
Identify and correct errors
Expose and evaluate radiographs
Mount and label radiographs Apply infection control techniques Prepare you for the RHS exam!
The examination is taken independently of this full-day course. Our past success rate for preparing examinees has been
one of the best in the country. Utilization of the required syllabus and review course combines practical clinical materials,
techniques and principles which will ensure success when taking the exam.
The DANB RHS Exam is administered by computer only at PROMETRICS Testing Centers. Applications for the examination
are available through 1-800-FOR-DANB.
FEE: $95 | Code: F3RHS | 6.5 CEUs | Audience: A
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm
John Comisi, DDS
Oral Cancer Detection: Are You Seeing the Whole
Picture?
The worldwide annual incidence of oral cancer is greater than 300,000. Detection of this disease has typically occurred
too late to implement treatment. It is only through early detection that these rates can be improved. Oral cancer survival
rates have not improved over the last 50 years. Why? Because we are not “seeing” the development of oral cancer until
it becomes vividly apparent under our usual visible light observations. Various technologies have been developed over
the past 20 years and they continue to evolve. Each one aims to provide the ultimate goal: to help improve our ability to
identify potential lesions well in advance of them becoming “deadly”. Come learn which ones are most effective.
Learning Objectives:
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•
•
A full review of the oral anatomy and proper examination of the patient
Understand the challenges our profession has had in effectively identifying cancer in its earlier stages
Learn what types of identification systems we may be employing in the near future
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3JC | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leslie Icenogle
Medical Coding in the Dental Practice
This intense and interactive program allows for your team to know what procedures are considered to be covered by
health insurance and allow patients to utilize the medical benefits to which they are entitled. It allows for peer-to-peer
discussion and exercises to learn the basics of health insurance, including ICD-10 codes which are increasingly becoming
requested by dental carriers. A discussion of the new and updated ADA codes for 2016 will confirm you are current in
dental coding.
Learning Objectives:
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•
•
•
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Classify dental procedures considered to be medically necessary
Discuss basic differences between dental and medical insurances
Translate medical insurance terminology
Assess procedures requiring prior-authorization
Discuss HCFA 1500 claim form basics
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3LI | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
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Course Listings
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jonathan Feldman, DMD
The Importance of Collaboration Between an
Orthodontist and General Dental Practitioner
This course will help clarify the collaboration between the GP and the orthodontist and how both can “profit” from a close
working relationship. This course will cover diagnosis and treatment of some common issues that a general dentist may
encounter in young patients, including habits, anterior crossbites, and ectopic eruption. We will also discuss diagnosis
and treatment in the mixed dentition. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis of skeletal problems, timing of referral
and treatment, as well as the role of early treatment and growth modification. We will conclude with management of
more complex occlusal and skeletal problems. Here we will discuss the need for collaboration between all the areas of
dentistry when it comes to missing teeth and severe skeletal problems in adult patients.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the how and when of early treatment
Understand appropriate referral timing
Understand complex interaction between the orthodontist and the general dentist
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3JF | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Martin Zase, DDS
Composite Pearls for the General Practitioner
This course is designed to help general dentists improve their success with composite restorations. The course will start
with a review of basic adhesive dentistry techniques while explaining a unique method of performing microdentistry.
It then continually builds on the knowledge gained with each succeeding and more complex segment of utilizing
composites. Techniques and tips are included in the following topics: posterior composites: predictable contacts,
aesthetic tips, preventing overhangs; achieving absolutely zero sensitivity with all composite restorations; problems with
bulk fill techniques and invisibly restoring fractured incisors.
Learning Objectives:
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Learn the Mini-Prep: a minimally invasive technique for restoring incipient carious lesions
Understand how to select and use the best bonding agents to eliminate all post-op sensitivity with bonding
procedures
Feel more confident in tackling anterior complex composite restorations
Be more comfortable presenting cosmetic treatment plans to patients
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3MZ1 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, A
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Friday, May 13th
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Lou Brockett
CPR Certification/Recertification Course
Limited to 40 participants. Also being offered Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon.
This Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course is designed for providers who must have a
credential card documenting successful completion of CPR certification. The core material covers
adult and pediatric CPR (one and two person), foreign body airway obstruction and automated
external defibrillator. BLS Healthcare course pricing covers the textbook, CPR rescue mask
keychain, written and practical exam and course completion card.
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
FEE: $80 | CODE: F3CPR | 3 CEUs | Audience: ALL
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Ellen Gambardella, CDA
Preparation Course for the
DANB General Chairside Exam
This course is recommended for dental assistants wishing to take
the General Chairside component of the Dental Assisting National
Board examination and serves as an adjunct to the individual’s
own preparation for taking the exam. The components of the
General Chairside exam will be reviewed with emphasis on their
relevance to the test. Hints for improving test scores and an
overview of the application process will be included.
Learning Objectives:
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•
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Collection and recording of clinical data
Chairside procedures and materials
Lab materials and techniques
Patient education and oral health management
Prevention and management of emergencies
Test taking strategies and application review
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3EG2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: A
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Friday, May 13th
Course Listings
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP
Hurts So Good! Management of Post-Therapeutic
Dental Pain and Patient Care Considerations
Management of post-therapeutic dental pain is accomplished with the use of opioid and non-opioid analgesics. This
course will provide attendees with an overview of the basic pharmacology of opioid and non-opioid analgesics. Special
emphasis will be given to appropriate prescribing practices for practical application in everyday clinical situations.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the pharmacology and mechanism of action of non-opioid and opioid
analgesics, including their therapeutic effects and potential for abuse
Understand the intended role of opioid and non-opioid analgesics in dental
settings
Use case scenarios to develop a pain management plan based upon a patient’s
needs and underlying medical conditions
This course satisfies
the NEW mandatory
CE requirement for CT
dentists - Prescribing
controlled substances
and pain management.
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3TV2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Kathy Eklund, RDH
OSHA/CDC Update: Implementing
a Culture of Safety in Your Practice
Attendees may wish to bring their written
infection prevention/exposure control
plans to reference during the presentation.
This course fulfills the requirement for annual OSHA training and is also being offered Thursday morning.
The goal of an infection prevention and control program is to prevent healthcare associated infections and injuries
and illnesses in healthcare personnel. Strategies for ensuring compliance with Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and other relevant
recommendations, regulations and standards will be a discussed. Resources and tools from the CDC, OSHA, the
Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) will be shared with attendees.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the framework of “best practices” for developing and managing an
effective infection prevention and control plan
Identify credible resources for infection prevention and control
Discover tools and resources to develop best practices for a site-specific infection
prevention and control program
FEE: FREE! | CODE: F3KE | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
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This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
Friday, May 13th
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
Identifying Methamphetamine Abuse and
Developing a Treatment Protocol
Do you know the signs and symptoms of the use of the highly addictive drug, Meth? Do you know how to treat a patient
who is using or has used Meth in the past? With the five-fold increase of the use of this drug in the past decade, dental
professionals are treating Meth patients daily even if they do not know it. Noel has made it her mission to equip dental
professionals with the history, signs, symptoms and treatment for this drug. The skills and treatment techniques that she
developed while working with this population for 25 years are vital in combating the effects of this destructive drug in
the dental setting. With the use of visuals and personal experience, Noel equips the audience for intervention as well as
safe dental treatment.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the history of Methamphetamine abuse
Understand the composition of methamphetamines and manufacturing process
Delineate the signs and symptoms of Methamphetamine use
Identify the affects of Methamphetamine use on the human body
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3NK2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
This course
satisfies
one-hour of
mandatory
CE for CT
dentists.
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Nancy Bouchard, DDS and Mary Ellen Sholes
Tricks of the Radiology Trade: A Hands-on Workshop
Limited to 30 participants. Also being offered Friday morning.
Do you have difficulty with the gagging patient, the person with the small mouth, the crying child? Are you finding it
hard to place those bulky sensors? Learn stress-free approaches to exposing radiographs. Attendees can try different
techniques, use equipment including Rinn kits and snap-a-rays and then adapt them for the digital sensor. This dynamic
“round-table” workshop is centered on YOU!!! Your participation is essential!
Learning Objectives:
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Simulate exposing radiographs with various holders for film or sensors
Gain knowledge concerning different approaches for difficult patients
Learn the approach to eliminating overlapping on bitewings
Reduce practitioner and patient stress
Address any concerns regarding radiology techniques
FEE: $90 | CODE: F3BS2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
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Friday, May 13th
Course Listings
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Lori Trost, DMD
Reduce Your “Temporary” Anxiety:
A Hands-on Workshop
Limited to 30 participants.
Creating temporaries can sometimes be challenging, let alone re-making or re-cementing them! If this procedure is
causing you any frustration, this course is meant for you! Participants will be introduced to a consistent, predictable, and
efficient system that guarantees durable temporary restorations that function for the interim duration. Get the most out
of time with properly selected materials and become more masterful in your temporization skill.
Learning Objectives:
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Step-by-step techniques for fabricating solid temporaries
Understand how to select proper materials for each individual case presentation
Learn shade matching, high-end esthetics, and polishing
Restore broken cusps with confidence
Don’t shy away from multi-unit temporization
NOTE:
Bring protective
eyewear.
FEE: $115 | CODE: F3LT2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D
Brand New Express Lunch Options for 2016!
Includes a free insulated lunch bag!
Express Lunches are available for pre-purchase for Thursday and Friday and will be served in the Exhibit Hall in our
lounge area. Why go out into the casino and deal with a long wait and risk being late to your next session? Relax right in the
Convention Center with your friends and colleagues or take it to go if you’re pressed for time.
For $20 each, the following wrap selections are available and include: a whole fresh fruit, an individual bag of chips,
a salad (home style potato salad, creamy coleslaw or vegetable couscous), a dessert (jumbo chocolate chip cookie, jumbo
oatmeal raisin cookie, Obnoxious brownie or lemon bar) and a beverage (soft drink or bottled water).
Italian Deli: Mortadella, Genoa Salami, Sweet Capicola Ham and Sliced Provolone
Cheese with Lettuce Tomato, Crushed Oregano and Olive Oil on a Plain Wrap
Chicken Caesar Salad on a Plain Wrap
Turkey BLT on a Whole Wheat Wrap
Marinated Portabella Mushroom and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese with
Roasted Tomato Aioli on a Red Pepper Wrap
Simply add to your registration.
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Friday, May 13th
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Riccardo Ambrogio, DMD
Medical Management of the Dental Patient
This course will be an up-to-date review of the practice parameters involving complex medical patients receiving dental
care. Topics covered will include: review of systems, office medical emergencies, the anticoagulated patient, local
anesthesia update and patient scenarios.
Learning Objectives:
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Reinforce proper medical history evaluation
Provide focus and enhancement of medical colleague interaction
Develop proper office preparation for medical emergencies
Gain an increased awareness of local anesthetic armamentarium
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3RA | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Debra Engelhardt-Nash
By Your Side: Communication and
Customer Skills for the Clinical Team
The way your team treats patients is a defining moment in how your patients feel about the doctor, their treatment, and
the way the practice operates. This course will teach you and your team how to be intentionally dynamic to help your
practice grow and thrive. Your team will learn how to be better patient and practice advocates while your patients are
in their care. This course will help you increase your treatment acceptance, attract more patients and create a team that
works together using everybody’s strengths. Discover how to enhance team roles at all levels.
Learning Objectives:
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Enhance your treatment presentation skills
Discover when and how to discuss treatment investment
Improve the Recall Renewal Exam - activating incomplete treatment
Implement the post visit phone call
Learn the importance of the pre-operative appointment
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3DE2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: D, H, A, O
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Friday, May 13th
Course Listings
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Uche Odiatu, DMD
Mental Detox: Create Balance in Your
Practice and in Your Life
Has your get up and go, got up and left? Are your clinic days fueled by caffeine? Are your patients wound up? This
entertaining and informative course will inspire you to TAKE ACTION and reclaim your energy. The unrelenting pressure
and stress from demanding clinical treatments, patient relations, and staff challenges can drain the reserves of the most
well-intentioned individual. The consequences include: poor sleep, overeating, accelerated aging, periodontal disease,
lack of productivity, and feeling overwhelmed. Did you know that a single bout of exercise causes biochemical changes
in your body that make you happier? This empowering course is uniquely crafted to balance and energize the lives of ALL
dental team members!
Learning Objectives:
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Learn 10 simple ways to boost your health and feel younger
Discover three ways to De-STRESS and BOOST energy
Apply four techniques to boost your immune system with regular aerobic exercise
Implement a resistance-training program to combat fatigue, poor sleep and depression
Understand a new way of looking at the body-mind connection
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3UO2 | 3 CEUs | Audience: ALL
Planning to have lunch or dinner in one of the
Mohegan Sun casino restaurants?
Show your CSDA badge and get 15%* off your bill at any of the following restaurants:
*
Alcoholic beverages excluded.
*10% off Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse.
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Friday, May 13th
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sarah Churchill, RDH, DC
Help My Aching Back! A Review of Ergonomics
Limited to 50 attendees. This course is also being offered Thursday afternoon.
This course is designed to look at ergonomics from multiple vantage points. There will be a review of routine ergonomic
advice, as well as discussion about optimal work environments and how that can affect postural health. The majority of
the course will be spent learning basic exercises that can positively impact positioning and stance of each individual so
you are encouraged to dress comfortably. This is a “hands on” course and is meant to show participants how they can
take control of their posture and improve their quality of life at work and at home.
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize your own downfalls with patient positioning and operator positioning
• Understand how to prevent basic injuries that arise from errors in positioning
• Begin correcting basic ergonomic problems with a beginner’s exercise protocol
FEE: $40 | CODE: F3SC | 1.5 CEUs | Audience: ALL
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Martin Zase, DDS
Cosmetic Pearls for Indirect Restorations
This course is designed to help general dentists improve their success with indirect restorations and do better and more
predictable cosmetic dentistry. Techniques and tips are included in the following topics: Porcelain onlays and crowns;
repairing and preventing minor marginal defects, opaquing metal, invisible margins; cementing indirects: choosing
the best cement, simplifying cleanup; impression taking tips: digital and analog; porcelain veneers: modifying shades,
laboratory communication to get what you want; how to decide how many veneers to do; natural and aesthetic bridges:
ovate pontic design, tissue design, repairing fractured porcelain; patient communication: the principle of asking, cosmetic
imaging; and countless other pearls to put into your practice tomorrow.
Learning Objectives:
• Learn opaquing, adhesive, and reparative techniques with ceramic restorations
• Learn to hide or disguise porcelain margins
• Learn ideal cementing techniques to eliminate all post-op sensitivity
• Feel more confident in tackling cosmetic restorations
FEE: $50 | CODE: F3MZ2 | 2 CEUs | Audience: D
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Sponsors
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Noel Kelsch’s courses are
generously sponsored by:
Dr. Trost’s Courses courses are
generously sponsored by:
Thomas Viola’s courses are
generously sponsored by:
Debra Engelhardt-Nash’s courses are
generously sponsored by:
Dr. Volker’s courses are
generously sponsored by:
Dr. Zase’s courses are
generously sponsored by:
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Dr. Comisi’s courses are
generously sponsored by:
Dr. Sobel’s course is
generously sponsored by:
Leslie Icenogle’s courses are
generously sponsored by:
Atty. Matt Gordon and
Dr. Hirschinger’s course is
generously sponsored by:
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Speaker Bios
Lee Albert, NMT is a national presenter
and popular Neuromuscular Therapist and
yoga instructor at the world renowned
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Lenox,
MA. Dedicated to helping people help
themselves, Lee created, practices and
teaches Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT),
protocols to reduce and often eliminate
chronic pain. He is the author of “Live Pain
Free without Drugs or Surgery”.
Riccardo Ambrogio, DMD is an
Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the
University of Connecticut’s School of Dental
Medicine. He is also a Diplomate of New York
University College of Dentistry and serves on
the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery.
Christel Autuori, RDH, RYT, MA is a
dental hygienist, yoga teacher, Reiki master,
stress management instructor, integrative
health coach, consultant, educator, author,
and director of the Institute for Holistic
Health Studies at Western Connecticut State
University. Christel is the founder and owner
of Integrative Health of Connecticut, LLC.
Daniel Baccari JD, Esquire is
a principal founder of one of the fastest
growing dental practice transition
companies, NPT, LLC. Dan has brokered and
participated in hundreds of practice sales
over an 18-year period and has lectured both
locally and nationally at many state dental
meetings.
Jill Baskin, DDS is a general dentist
in the suburbs of Chicago. Since July 1996,
Dr. Baskin has been reviewing dental
professional liability claims for CNA’s Health
Pro in addition to presenting their national
risk management seminar since 1989.
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Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH
is the Director of the HIV Dental Program,
Boston Public Health Commission, Vice
President of HIVDENT and NEAETC Dental
Director. The University of Michigan awarded
her Outstanding Dental Hygiene Alumni the
Distinguished Service Award. The Alfred C.
Fones Award was given by ADHA. She has
numerous publications and contributed to
the CDC Dental Infection Control Guidelines
in 2003.
Nancy Bouchard, DDS, MHP is a
former clinical instructor at Boston University
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
and the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists.
She currently practices in Florida.
Lou Brockett is the Owner and
President of A Second Chance CPR and First
Aid Training, LLC. He spent 21 years in the
United States Navy Active Duty as a Hospital
Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, (Air Warfare
Specialist) and is currently a CT EMT Instructor
and EMT.
Sarah Churchill, RDH, DC has been
practicing Dental Hygiene since 2004. She
graduated with a Doctorate of Chiropractic in
2013. She was an Adjunct Clinical Professor
at Fones School of Dental Hygiene in
Bridgeport, CT. She is currently working as an
RDH in Riverside and as a Chiropractor in her
Stamford office.
John Comisi, DDS, MAGD has been
in private practice in Ithaca, NY since 1983
and is President and CEO of Dental Care
with a Difference®, PC, and “Knowledge
Brings Health”®. Dr. Comisi is a Master of the
Academy of General Dentistry and holds
Fellowships in the Academy of Dentistry
International, the American College of
Dentistry, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and
the International College of Dentistry.
Nancy Clark-Crossin is a practice
management consultant, speaker and
author. She has over three decades of dental
industry experience. She is passionate about
guiding dental teams to advance and flourish
together. Nancy believes that a combination
of progressive leadership, teamwork, systems
and exceptional customer service is the
recipe for success.
Kathy Eklund RDH, MHP is the
Director of Occupational Health and Safety
and the Forsyth Research Subject and Patient
Safety Advocate at The Forsyth Institute.
She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at
the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at
MCPHS University and Adjunct Faculty at the
Mount Ida College School of Dental Hygiene
where she teaches senior level courses in
Oral Health Research and Evidence-Based
Decision Making.
Debra Engelhardt-Nash, AA,
BFA is listed in Dentistry Today as a Leader
in Continuing Dental Education and Dental
Consulting and was awarded the American
Dental Assistant Association’s Distinguished
Service Award. She was honored by in 2014
as Top 25 Women in Dentistry. Debra was the
2015 recipient of the Gordon Christensen
Outstanding Lecturer Award.
Jonathan Feldman, DMD, MS
graduated from Colgate University Magna
Cum Laude in 1990 with B.A. in Biology.
He completed his dental degree at the
University of Connecticut, School of Dental
Medicine in 1994. He did his residency in
Ortho and earned a Masters in Science at
the University of North Carolina. He has
been a part-time clinical professor in the
Department of Orthodontics at UCONN since
1997.
Ellen Gambardella, CDA, RDA,
M.Ed. is an educator and professional
speaker. In a nationwide search, Ellen was
selected as the “Most Effective Dental
Assistant Educator in the United States” and
is the recipient of the “Teacher of the Year”
Award in Massachusetts. She has lectured
nationally and internationally.
Joe Garzi, BA has a career in technology
that spans over twenty five years. He is
a Certified HIPAA Security Professional
and has been supporting the Technology
and Education of Dental Practices for over
15 years. Southridge Technology is the
Endorsed Information Technology Services
Provider for the CSDA and the Ninth District
Dental Association.
Matthew Gordon, JD is a founding
partner of Matthew Dallas Gordon, LLC.
Attorney Gordon is admitted to practice in
all Connecticut state and federal courts and
the U. S. Supreme Court. Attorney Gordon
is a board member of the CT Hispanic Bar
Association, CT Trial Lawyers Association and
he has tried numerous jury cases to verdict
and argued numerous cases on appeal.
Richard Hirschinger, DDS serves
as a Dental Advisor for Officite, the official
website and online marketing provider of
the Connecticut State Dental Association.
He actively practices in Beverly Hills, treating
patients with orofacial pain and obstructive
sleep apnea. He also serves as Clinic Director
at UCLA in the Orofacial Pain and Dental
Sleep Medicine Program.
Leslie Icenogle has been a Practice
Manager in the dental field for over three
decades. She is certified in medical/
dental coding and is a dental radiographer
specializing in CBCT imaging. Leslie offers
coaching, virtual training and lectures. She
is a member of NSA, SCN, ADMC, AAOMS,
ADOM, and ADIA.
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Speaker Bios
Noel Brandon-Kelsch, RDHAP is
an international speaker, writer and RDH in
Alternative Practice. She is passionate about
oral health and has the uncanny ability to
motivate and enlighten through her unique
humor and cutting edge information. She is
known for taking tough subject matter and
presenting it in an interesting and thought
provoking way.
John Nadeau is the VP of Sleep Group
Solutions and resides in Gorham, Maine with
his wife and three children. A renowned
expert on acoustic airway imaging and
sleep testing, his lectures focus on the latest
regulations, protocols and strategies for
the successful dental management of sleep
related breathing disorders.
Uche Odiatu, DMD is a certified
personal trainer, Certified Lifestyle Coach,
and co-author of the books: “The Miracle
of Health” and “Fit for the LOVE of It!”. This
lifelong athlete, licensed ZUMBA instructor
and father of four has been an invited guest
on 400 radio and TV shows including ABC
20/20 and Canada AM.
Caitlin O’Rourke is a Regional Business
Development Officer and Vice President with
Bank of America Practice Solutions. Caitlin
specializes in working with dentists seeking
financing and banking products to acquire
existing dental practices throughout New
England. She enjoys working with both first
time and existing practice owners to provide
creative financing solutions.
Michael Ragan, DMD, JD, LLM is an
attorney who represents physicians, dentists,
and nurses in civil and administrative
litigation. Dr. Ragan practiced dentistry for
many years and also spent more than ten
years managing healthcare professional
liability claims in the insurance industry. Dr.
Ragan is a Director of Fortress Insurance
Company and Chairs the Claims Committee.
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Kannan Rengasamy, DDS completed
his dental degree in Dental Science from
the Annamalai University, India. He is a
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral
and Maxillofacial Radiology. He is currently
the Clinical Director of the OMFR Clinic in
the University of Connecticut School of
Dental Medicine. His teaching activities are
directed to the residency and undergraduate
programs.
Debra Z. Sabatini, RDH is the founder
of the OralED Institute and President of the
non-profit; NationalCancerNetwork.org.
Debra is a tireless Pioneer Health Crusader,
educator and author dedicated to total
health initiatives and making oral cancer
history. Debra’s passion for continued
education has led her to deliver programs
to medical, dental and health organizations
around the world.
Mary Ellen Sholes, AAS graduated
from Boston University School of Dental
Medicine’s Dental Assistant Program. She
has been working at Boston University since
1974 and for the past 17 years has worked in
the Department of General Dentistry in the
Oral Diagnosis Radiology Division where she
instructs dental students in clinical radiology.
John Sobel, DDS graduated from SUNY
at Buffalo in 1988 and became Branemark
certified that same year. Since that time, Dr.
Sobel has restored well over 2,000 implants.
He has lectured at the Greater New York
Dental Meeting, Nassau and Suffolk Dental
Societies, The first District Dental Society and
numerous study clubs.
Aditya Tadinada, DDS, MDS is
a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial
Radiologist, currently Assistant professor in
Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences and
Director of Student Research at the UCONN
School of Dental Medicine. He is the author
of several published papers in peer reviewed
journals, Chair of the Radiology section
in ADEA and currently president of AADR,
Connecticut Chapter.
Lori Trost, DMD is a sought-after dental
educator who brings everyday experience
and shares an approach to patient care that
is practical, innovative, and efficient. She
regularly contributes a variety of articles and
webinars, is a clinical evaluator, and has been
spotlighted as one of the “Top 25 Women in
Dentistry”.
Thomas Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. serves
the dental professions as a clinical educator,
published writer and professional speaker.
He is a member of the faculty of nine
colleges as well as several national board
exam review courses. Tom is a contributor
to several dental professional journals with
pharmacology columns appearing regularly
in General Dentistry, AGD Impact, Access
Magazine and RDH Magazine.
Arthur Volker, DDS, MSEd is the
Chairman of the New Dentist Committee
and a member of the Continuing Education
Committee for the New York State Academy
of General Dentistry. Dr. Volker holds
diplomate status with the World Congress
of Minimally Invasive Dentistry as well
as Fellowships in the American College
of Dentists and the Academy of General
Dentistry.
Greg Whitmer is the Regional Business
Development Officer for the Practice
Solutions division of Bank of America,
covering all of New England. He works
specifically with dentists in the region to
assist with their financing needs including
anything from equipment and construction
financing to commercial real estate
purchases.
Martin Zase, DDS is an Accredited
Member, Accreditation Examiner and PastPresident of the AACD, a Master in the AGD,
and President of the New England Academy
of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is well-published
and is a reviewer for many dental magazines.
He has been honored with both the AGD’s
Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition
award and the AACD’s Lifetime Achievement
Award.
Robert Zavoski, MD, MPH is the
Medical Director in the Division of Health
Care Administration of Connecticut’s
Department of Social Services. Previously,
he served as the Medical Director for
Community Health Services, Inc., a federally
qualified community health center serving
Connecticut’s poorest communities, and
as the Medical Director of the Primary Care
Center at CT Children’s Medical Center.
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Thank You Volunteers
A special thanks to the
volunteers who helped organize
CSDA’s 151st Annual Charter Oak Dental Meeting!
CSDA Continuing Education and Annual Scientific
Session Council Members and Consultants:
Richmond Hung, DDS
Frank Sessa, DDS
William Introcaso, DMD
Cheryl Sobieraj, DDS
Kathleen Jeffries, CDA
Lou Ann Stankowski, CDA
Michael Levinson, DDS
David Stebbins, DMD
Vinni Abate, PhD Lawrence Levy, DMD
Kenneth Sunshine, DDS
Gerald Birmingham, DMD
Lawrence Lipton, DMD
Thomas Thibault, DMD
Thomas Brady, DMD
William MacDonnell, DDS
Christine Tierney, DDS
Bethaney Brenner, DMD
Jay Marks, DMD
Michael Ungerleider, DMD
Douglas Callis, DMD
Peter Mullen, DDS
Stephanie Urillo, DDS
Thomas Calnon, DDS
William Nash, DMD
Jeffrey Warren, DMD
Amit Desai, DMD
Kevin Norige, DMD
Kirsten Zettergren, FAADOM
Cindy Dubay
Thomas Ohlson, DDS
Sharon Efron, RDH
Dimitri Perdikis, DDS
Dennis Flanagan, DDS
Jeffrey Rosow, DMD
Andrea Gallant, RDH
Walter Russo, DMD
Neil Goodkind, DMD
Lawrence Ryan, DDS
Robert Grillo, DMD
Robin Santiago, DMD
Gary Dubin, DDS
Annual Scientific Session Council
Chairman
Joseph Picone, DMD
Continuing Education Council
Chairman
Connecticut State Dental Association
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About Mohegan Sun
DIRECTIONS TO MOHEGAN SUN
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville, CT 06382
(GPS Setting 41.49|-72.10)
FROM HARTFORD
Take I-84 East to Route 2 East to I-395 South. Exit 79A in
Uncasville, CT.
FROM MYSTIC
Take I-95 South to Exit 84N/Route 32. Follow Route 32 North
to I-395. Exit 79A off I-395 in Uncasville, CT.
FROM BOSTON
Take Mass Pike to I-395 South. Exit 79A off I-395 in
Uncasville, CT.
FROM PROVIDENCE
Take Route 6 West to I-395 South. Exit 79A in Uncasville, CT.
A world at play and a world to its own, Mohegan Sun,
created in 1996 by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut,
is one of the world’s most amazing destinations
with some of New England’s finest dining, hotel
accommodations, retail shopping, live entertainment
and sporting events. Boasting three world-class
casinos, Mohegan Sun is also host to the Kids Quest/
Cyber Quest family entertainment facility, a luxurious
day spa, convention center and meeting facility, a
state-of-the-art Poker Room as well as three major
entertainment venues with seating from 300 to
10,000. People from across the globe come to see live
concerts with some of today’s top headliners, along
with major sporting events including Mohegan Sun’s
very own WNBA team, the Connecticut Sun.
FROM NEW YORK CITY
Closest casino to Manhattan. Follow I-95 through New
York and into Connecticut. Stay left on I-395 North towards
Plainfield/Norwich. Take Exit 79A on CT-2A East toward
Ledyard/Preston. Then take Exit 2/Mohegan Sun Boulevard
in Uncasville, CT.
PARKING AT MOHEGAN SUN
If you are a hotel guest: Once you are on Mohegan Sun
Boulevard, go straight through the first light and follow
signs for “Hotel Only”, forking to the right, following the
river. Hotel valet parking is to the left at the hotel lobby
entrance.
If you are day guest: The Riverview Garage is the one
closet to the Convention Center. Once you are on Mohegan
Sun Boulevard, go straight through the first light, fork to the
right, following the river, and take an immediate left into
the Riverview Self Parking Garage, or the second left into
Sky Valet.
Every turn leads to a new adventure with an indoor
55-foot waterfall, and electrifying water wall,
the world’s largest and most spectacular indoor
planetarium dome and the awe-inspiring Wombi Rock,
a glowing crystal mountain made of imported stone
that serves as the focal point of Casino of the Sky.
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Brand New
151st CSDA Charter Oak
Dental Meeting
May 11-13, 2016
Express
Lunch
Options!
Express Lunches
How To Register: Online is the best way to secure your spot.
Online: Go to the “Annual Meeting” page of CSDA.com to complete your registration.
It’s fast, easy and secure.
By mail: Complete the reverse side of this form and mail it with payment in full to:
ExpoTrac, c/o CSDA, P. O. Box 1280, Woonsocket, RI 02895.
Confirmation: Register online to receive an immediate confirmation.
Registering online will provide you with an instant e-mail confirmation. This method will
also give you the benefit of knowing if any of the courses or events you want are soldout allowing you the opportunity to make alternate selections right then and there. If
you register by mail you will receive an e-mail confirmation within two weeks as long as
you provide a valid e-mail address. You will be notified by phone if any of the courses or
events you selected are sold-out.
Deadlines: Registration fees increase after April 1 .
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“Early bird” registrations must be received by Friday, April 1st. As long as you register by
this date, you can take advantage of discounted registration fees. In order to receive your
meeting credentials in advance allowing you to bypass the registration desk on-site,
your registration must be received by Friday, April 29th. Registrations received after this
date will require on-site pick-up. Each year we have several sell-outs - early registration
is strongly encouraged.
Tickets: All courses and events are ticketed.
All courses and events require pre-registration and a ticket to get in. Please refer to the
“Schedule-at-a-Glance” for a complete ticket price list.
are available for pre-purchase for
Thursday and Friday and will be
served in the Exhibit Hall in our
lounge area. Why go out into
the casino and deal with a long
wait and risk being late to your
next session? Relax right in the
Convention Center with your
friends and colleagues or take it to
go if you’re pressed for time.
For $20 each, the
following wrap selections are
available and include: a whole
fresh fruit, an individual bag
of chips, a salad (home style
potato salad, creamy coleslaw or
vegetable couscous), a dessert
(jumbo chocolate chip cookie,
jumbo oatmeal raisin cookie,
Obnoxious brownie or lemon
bar) and a beverage (soft drink or
bottled water). Includes a FREE
insulated lunch bag!
Italian Deli Mortadella,
Genoa Salami, Sweet Capicola Ham
and Sliced Provolone Cheese with
Lettuce, Tomato, Crushed Oregano
and Olive Oil on a Plain Wrap
Chicken CeAsar Salad on
a Plain Wrap
Hotel Reservations: Make your reservations online or by phone.
A limited amount of rooms have been blocked off for the CSDA at a group rate of
$189 (plus tax) until Tuesday, April 19th. You can make hotel reservations online using
the link on the “Annual Meeting” page of CSDA.com or by calling 1-866-708-1340 and
mentioning group code “CSDA16”. A limited number of suites are available for only $50
more per night!
Cancellation Policy: Deadline to cancel is April 13
Turkey BLT on a Whole
Wheat Wrap
Marinated Portabella
Mushroom and Fresh
Mozzarella Cheese with Roasted
Tomato Aioli on a Red Pepper Wrap
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All requests for registration cancellations/refunds must be made in writing and received
no later than April 13th. A $25 cancellation fee will be applied to requests received by
this date. After this deadline, no refunds will be granted.
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Registration Form
After
REGISTRATION FEES Early4/1
ONE REGISTRANT PER FORM
Please Print:
(You can duplicate this form for additional registrants)
Full Name: _____________________________________________________________________
DMD
DDS
Specialty: _____________________________________________________
(if applicable): ADA #: __________________________ AGD #: ____________________________
Office Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________
(This is where your registration materials will be mailed to. No PO Boxes please.)
City: _______________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________
(Please be sure to provide an e-mail address to receive a confirmation and other important information.)
Package Program Member CSDA Allied Member
Dental Resident/Student*
CSDA Retired Life Member CSDA Member Dentist
ADA Member Dentist
Non-ADA Member
Hygienist
Dental Assistant
Dental Office Staff
Lab Owner/Tech
Guest/Spouse
no fee $40
no fee $40
no fee $20
no fee $40
$55
$75
$75
$95
$195 $215
$40$60
$40
$60
$40
$60
$40
$60
$40$60
Guest/Spouse of: _________________________________
*A copy of your student ID or a letter from a department head
verifying your status must accompany your registration.
NOTE FOR DENTISTS ONLY: Non-ADA Members must pay an additional $20 for all courses.
Wednesday, May 11
Course Code: ______________
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Speaker’s Last Name: ___________________________________________
Ticket Price: $________________
Please register me for the Welcome Reception in the Convention Center (FREE for all Wednesday night course participants)
Please register me for the Opening Night Party at The Lansdowne Pub ($25 per person)
Thursday, May 12th
Course Code: ______________
Speaker’s Last Name: ___________________________________________
Ticket Price: $________________
Course Code: ______________
Speaker’s Last Name: ___________________________________________
Ticket Price: $________________
I would like to purchase an Express Lunch for Thursday ($20) Please select:
Please register me for the Dinner/Dance Party ($55 per person)
Friday, May 13
Italian
Chicken Casesar
Turkey BLT
Portabella
Please reserve a table of 10 for my office for the Dinner/Dance Party ($50)
Reserved sign should read: _____________________________________________
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Course Code: ______________
Speaker’s Last Name: ___________________________________________
Ticket Price: $________________
Course Code: ______________
Speaker’s Last Name: ___________________________________________
Ticket Price: $________________
I would like to purchase an Express Lunch for Friday ($20) Please select:
Total Amount Due:
(Including registration fee)
$__________________
Please Note: The CSDA reserves the right to
verify registration type. If necessary, you will
be contacted to address any discrepancies.
Italian
Chicken Casesar
Turkey BLT
Portabella
Payment Information:
Check enclosed (made payable to CSDA) -or-
MasterCard
Visa
Amex
Card # ______________________________________________________ Expiration: __________
Billing Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ______________________
Amount to charge: _________________ Signature: _____________________________________
MAIL COMPLETED FORM & PAYMENT TO:
ExpoTrac, c/o CSDA, P.O. Box 1280, Woonsocket, RI 02895
For questions regarding your registration, contact ExpoTrac at (401) 766-4142. All other questions, contact the CSDA at (860) 378-1800 or visit CSDA.com.
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