Description Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a practice supervisor, including: How to deliver effective feedback How to perform a chart audit Objectives At the conclusion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to: Identify the roles and responsibilities of a practice supervisor Conduct a chart audit using the supplied tools Conduct a (more…)

October 22, 2022   9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Description Removable prosthodontics is now evolving to utilize new technologies that allow digital fabrication of complete and partial dentures.  Where the classic analogue impression has been the longstanding gold standard in replicating intraoral tissues, digital scanning now enables an improved process of denture design and fabrication. This (more…)

November 5, 2022   9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Description This course is intended to provide participants with a review in panoramic image acquisition and interpretation. During this interactive session, participants will learn how to identify and correct positioning error during image acquisition, identify normal radiographic anatomy on panoramic images and interpret common radiographic findings from (more…)

November 12, 2022  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Description Occlusion can be one of the most challenging and confusing subjects in dentistry.  It is, however, one of the most, if not THE most, critical aspect of diagnosis, treatment planning and delivery when it comes to the longevity of the restorative dentistry that we provide for (more…)

January 14, 2023    9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Description Since its introduction in dentistry, dental ceramics have fascinated dental practitioners and the public due to their excellent esthetics and mechanical properties. More recently, the development of new compositions has opened new frontiers to clinical application. However, the high amount of data available nowadays makes (more…)

January 28, 2023   9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Description Dental adhesion is a topic in constant evolution. Unfortunately, the perfect adhesive does not exist, and the oral cavity is not an easy place “to glue things.” Also, new formulations are released each year in the market with the promise of better results. So, dental practitioners (more…)

February 11, 2023   8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Description Oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically engage in and represent the community standard in certain areas of facial trauma, facial deformity correction, reconstructive facial surgery, temporomandibular joint management and surgery, head and neck infections, and management of pathologies. However, the general dental practitioner should be competent in (more…)

February 18, 2023   9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Description Early detection and treatment of periodontal and peri-implant disease is critical to maintenance of health. But in today’s busy practice, the challenge is time! We need to come up with creative ways to utilize every team member’s particular expertise in order to deliver the same message (more…)

The Dr. Elizabeth Tippett Pope Lectureship in Patient Care is proud to present:   Motivational Interviewing in Health Care November 19, 2022  10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (CST) Description Every healthcare provider has faced the challenge of trying to help a patient or client change a potentially harmful or unhealthy behavior. For the clinician, it (more…)