Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Meetings DENTAL TRIBUNE | July 201114A IACA San Diego meeting: ‘The best dental meeting in the best city’ By Dan Jenkins DDS, LVIF, FACD, CDE- AADE The International Associa- tion of Comprehensive Aesthet- ics, (IACA), will hold it’s seventh annual meeting at the Grand Hyatt on the Bay Hotel from July 28–30. The presentations will be like no other meeting. The energy will be like no other meeting either. The enthusiasm for learning is evidenced by the fact that each year during the lectures, the hall- ways and the exhibits are empty! (Do you know of any other con- vention that can say that?) San Diego has a reputation for being the “best city” and it is fitting that the IACA returns to where it held its inaugural meeting. This meeting has grown each year and continues to excite those in attendance. The subject mat- ter of the courses involve den- tal sleep medicine, reconstructive restorative dentistry, TMJ disor- der treatment, cosmetic dentist- ry, adhesion of dental materials, implants, endodontics, laser den- tistry, orthodontics and many pro- grams for the dental team on prac- tice management, dental hygiene and laboratory technician tech- niques. Are you having difficulties with insurance companies? Then come hear Dr. Amy Norman speak on how she handled it in her presentation,“Dammit, Jim, I’m a Dentist, Not A …” Dr. Omer Reed’s presentation, “It’s Not Doin’ it … it’s Gettin’ it To Do!” will help you get the cases you want to do. Dr. Kit Weathers will present on the “magic” of endo. As if that isn’t enough, Dr. Ron Jackson will present the latest information on bonding tech- niques and materials. Jackson’s lectures are always overflowing into the hallway so get to his room early! Combining the medical com- ponent with dentistry to address snoring and sleep apnea, the IACA will have a panel of medical spe- cialists, including Dr. Brian All- man, a diplomate in dental sleep medicine; Dr. Ronald Mathiasen, an otorhinolaryngologist; Dr. Samir Damani, a cardiologist; and Dr. Michael Lucia, a pulmonolo- gist. This panel will present a unique model for working with various medical specialists in the treat- ment of sleep disorders as demon- strated in their own community. This program will demonstrate how their method increases refer- rals from the medical specialists to the dentists working with dental sleep medicine. Throughout the country, den- tists are becoming more involved in their patients’ overall health, including providing sleep appli- ances to address snoring and alter- native devices for sleep apnea. In California specifically, the California Dental Association is currently developing a poli- cy statement regarding dentists being involved with sleep apnea or snoring treatments. Many of these aspects will be discussed during the panel discussion at the IACA San Diego meeting, as well as individual lectures. This is a great opportunity to learn what will be required as a dentist to provide this care. After you attend this presentation you will know treating sleep disor- ders in dentistry is more than just sending models to a lab! (Or maybe you prefer to raise your liability insurance coverage?) If you are also attending the AGD meeting, held at the same time in San Diego, AGD attendees can take advantage of a special offer on Saturday to make it more attractive for this important sub- ject of dental sleep medicine. AGD members can show their badges and attend any of the daytime pre- sentations at the IACA, held at the Grand Hyatt on the Bay, on Satur- day, July 30, for $195. You may access the full IACA schedule at www.theiaca.com to see what other courses are offered that day, including anoth- er presentation by Dr. Brian All- man about complex sleep cases that involve both TMD and sleep apnea. In the high-tech arena, Dr. Peter Pang will give you “Lasers from A to Z.” Pang is the scientific chair of the Academy of Dental Lasers. A workshop will be held on the I-Tero equipment that will give you a hands-on experience in utilizing this fantastic new tech- nology. Check the IACA schedule online to see the other workshops being offered over these three jam- packed days for the best C.E. you can find for the money. In addi- tion, several past attendees said they got enough in tips just stand- ing in line talking to other attend- ees to save enough money to pay for the all their meeting expenses! If you are interested in ortho- dontics, you may wish to schedule time for Dr. Jay Gerber’s presenta- tion on ortho and TMD occlusion issues. There is also the presenta- tion by Dr. John White on “Getting the Most Out of Invisalign — Hint: It’s Not ‘Fire and Forget,’ that you will not want to miss either (don’t worry, they’re not booked at the same time). There will be presentations for the entire dental team. Sherry Blair, Jill Taylor, Ginny Hegarty, Mike Milne and Jurgen Seger are some of the names your hygien- ists, assistants, office managers and lab techs will want to hear. (Yes, invite your lab tech if you want his or her work to improve!) Dr. Mark Duncan will provide an update on the latest equipment and materials that are now avail- able. This will give you the infor- mation to make your own decision as to whether a product is ready for you or not. How many new products have you purchased over the years that you brought home and never used? A real treat this year will be to have a Saturday evening celebra- tion on the aircraft carrier, the USS Midway (included in the reg- istration for the meeting). Each day will start out with a stimulat- ing presentation to inspire you in your aspiration to accomplish all you wish for your dental practice. You may need this type of per- sonal experience because reading a book or just listening to some recordings is not the same; and a magazine article is not enough. Buffet meals are provided each day of the meeting and are included in the registration fee (just don’t invite the guy from the off-ramp!). Each year the meals have been outstanding and not what you might expect as “meet- ing meals.” Please visit www.theiaca.com and check it the information found therein then register. Finally, you’ll come to San Diego July 28–30, and hopefully, have the best experience you have ever had at a dental meeting. DT Images from previous IACA meetings. (Photos/Provided by the IACA)