Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

A5Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | March 2013 Ad CLINICALMEETINGS Registration open for 2013 Greater New York Dental Meeting Final attendance for the 88th annual Greater New York Dental Meeting came in at 53,481, of which 18,305 were dentists representing all 50 states and 130 coun- tries. The meeting is the largest dental meeting in the United States. The meeting opened in the Jacob K. Ja- vits Convention Center four weeks after Superstorm Sandy cut a path of destruc- tion across the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. The Javits Center experienced exten- sive flooding on its lower level, but an around-the-clock effort had it open in time for the meeting. The GNYDM was packed with its usual vast array of the latest in technologies, resources, prod- ucts — and an extensive agenda of edu- cational opportunities. Meeting organizers report that the re- action from attendees, exhibitors and sponsors was unanimous: Not only were the exhibit floor, clinicians and network- ing events well received, but sales oppor- tunities were described as being unprec- edented. Planning is under way for the 2013 meeting, Nov. 29 through Dec. 4 (scien- tific meeting) and Dec. 1 through Dec. 4 (exhibit hall). The GNYDM is sponsored by the New York County Dental Society and Second District Dental Society. The high-energy event, which never has a pre-registration fee, draws top dental professionals with an expansive exhibit hall and more than 300 educa- tional courses, including full-day and half-day seminars, essays, hands-on workshops and a live, 430-seat, high-tech patient demonstration area. Free registration is now open for 2013 at www.gnydm.com. (Source: Greater New York Dental Meeting) The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meet- ing, March 21-23, in Atlanta, features more than 220 courses — more than 60 of them hands-on. Topics range from ”timeless principles”toafirst-time-offeredcourseon Botox and dermal fillers. New program highlights Dr. Peter Dawson, known worldwide for contributions in the field of occlusion and restorative dentistry, returns with Dr. John Cranham, clinical director of The Dawson Academy, to provide the six-hour course, “Timeless Principles in Restorative Dentistry.” Offered on Fri- day, March 22, at 8:30 a.m., the course provides essential principles to trans- form the general practice into one that is thriving with elective esthetic and ad- Meeting has timeless yet cutting-edge courses vanced restorative cases. In Hinman's first Botox and dermal filler training course, conducted by Dr. Louis Malcmacher and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, attendees will learn patient assessment, best treatment tech- niques, safety/risk issues and how to incor- porating treatment into your practice. The two-day course includes hands-on training with live patients. In addition, Hinman has incorporated a number of new interactive programs and special courses. Among them are: • 1-on-1 at the 101st Hinman — In this spe- cial hour Thursday afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to spend one-on- one time with top clinicians to ask ques- tions, discuss case studies and learn infor- mation not shared in their lectures. • Interactive Panel Discussion — This fast-paced interactive course, “Stay Out of Jail: How to Navigate Dentistry’s ‘Danger Zones’,” is led by Dr. Charles Blair and a panel with Joseph Jordan and Dr. Roy Shel- burne. The Friday, March 22, course uses keypads for audience interaction.. • Clinical Team Conference — All-day doc- tor and staff tracks run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, March 22. The doctor track includes “Smile Analysis and Esthetic Con- touring Prior to Bleaching,” with Dr. Van Haywood and “A Snapshot of Clinically Useful Pharmacology,” with Dr. Harold Crossley. The staff track includes “Clinical Tips and Techniques!” with Dr. Wayne Kerr and “The Four S’s of Optimal Aging: Sex, Sleep, Stress and Social Networks,” with Dr. Barbara Steinberg. Both tracks wrap up with “Using Glass Ionomers Successfully,” led by Dr. Randy Huffines. • Social Media Bootcamp — On Saturday, March 23, attendees can dive into the social media game with a hands-on lab. Laci Phil- lips leads the session from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Cosmetic/Restorative New Product Launches — Tricia Osuna will share with attendees cutting-edge information on products launched since last year’s Hin- man. The course will be held on Saturday, March 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • TMJ Participation Course — Dr. John Droter leads “CT/MRI Scans of the TMJ: How to Read, Interpret and Utilize Modern Imaging Techniques,” Saturday, March 23, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Source: Hinman Dental Meeting)