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By Kristine Colker, Managing Editor n TODAY from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in aisle 5000, room 3, Dr. Ron Kaminer will present “Dentistry 101: Demystifying New Concepts in Cariology” as part of the DTSC Symposia. In his session, he will focus on the doctor and hygienist team, taking traditional concepts in cariology and making them current, modern and extremely relevant. Upon completion of this program, if you follow some of the concepts revealed, expect to see more produc- tivity and a higher level of care in your practice. Kaminer talked to today about what to expect from his symposium. Dr. Kaminer, you are presenting a DTSC Symposia session called “Dentistry 101: Demystifying New Concepts in Cariology.” Would you give us a brief overview of your session? The entire dental caries model has changed over the years. We will dis- cuss current concepts in cariology and how it relates to diagnosis and treatment. We will cover traditional andnewermodalitiesforcariesdetec- tion including digital X-ray technol- ogy. You talk about taking the more traditional concepts of cariology and making them more modern, current and relevant to today’s dentistry. What are some of these traditional concepts that many practitioners go by that could use such an update? The old drill-and-fill philosophy needs to be changed. Including new chemotherapeutics to combat disease is essential today. We cannot solely rely on our dental explorers for diag- nosis because they are not accurate enough. In your session, you also get into digital technology a bit. How do you feel the move to digital technology has affected concepts of cariology? Digital technology can humble even the most astute practitioner. Find- ing tiny cavities at their earliest inception is made easy with new technology. Early diagnosis leads to early intervention, which makes for a better overall experience for our patients. If an attendee is interested in going to your session, is there anything he or she should be aware of ahead of time? Is your session aimed at specialists or is it more of a general topic? All the attendee needs to do is come with an open mind. I will challenge old concepts while at the same time making sure new concepts make sense. This program is especially great for hygienists and doctors. Your session is sponsored by Air Techniques. How did you begin working with the company and what is it that you like about its products and services? Air Tech has been innovating den- tistry for a long time. I love its products, love that it stays ahead of the curve, and I’m honored that the company asked me to represent it at the GNYDM. If there is one thing you hope attendees to your session come away with, what would it be? Change is critical to success. Do not be afraid to challenge yourself. With change comes progression, which is essential in every profession. speakers10 Greater New York Dental Meeting — Nov. 28, 2012 Cariology for today’s clinician AD About the speaker RonKaminer,DDS,graduatedfromthe State University of New York at Buf- faloin1990andremainedinNewYork to practice laser and comprehensive dentistry in Hewlett and Oceanside. He lectures around the globe on the subject of integrating lasers into den- tal practices and is a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental AssociationandAcademyofOperative Dentistry. He lives in Hewlett, N.Y., with his family. ▲ ▲