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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | April 2013A8 Ad Complete information on the AAIP/ADIS Jamaica implant continuing education programs, including tuition, faculty lec- tures, transportation and hotel accom- modations, can be obtained from the course website, www.adiseminars.com, or by calling (201) 788-7663. AAIP membership information can be obtained from the AAIP headquarters at 8672 East Eagle Claw Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, 85266-1058; telephone (480) 588- 8062; fax (480) 588-8296; or send an email to swinkdent@cox.net. The AAIP website is www.aaip usa.com. (Source: AAIP) MEEtINgS Five-day, hands-on implant course presented in Jamaica The American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (AAIP) joined with its affiliates, Atlantic Dental Implant Semi- nars (ADIS) and the Linkow Implant In- stitute, to present a five-day comprehen- sive implant training course in Kingston, Jamaica, from Jan. 13–17. The course included lectures, surgi- cal and prosthodontic demonstrations, hands-on participation on cadavers and anatomic manikins, diagnosis and treat- ment planning of implant cases, the con- struction of surgical templates, diagnos- tic wax-ups, the insertion of implants by each participant and sinus lifts under supervision of the course faculty. 45 implants, 5 sinus lifts and more The six participating dentists inserted 45 implants, performed five sinus lifts, completed four guided bone-regenera- tion procedures with immediate implant placements, and made multiple impres- sions of various implant situations with a variety of impression materials and techniques. Patients were provided by the Jamaican Ministry of Health and the University of Technology, School of Den- tal Sciences, Jamaica. Course participants were from Illinois, Jamaica, New Jersey and Texas. Upon completion of the one-week comprehen- sive implant training program, partici- pating clinicians are able to accomplish the following tasks: identify cases suit- able for dental implants; diagnose and treatment plan for preservation and restoration of edentulous and partially edentulous arches; demonstrate compe- tency in the placement of single-tooth implants, soft-tissue management, and bone augmentation; obtain an ideal implant occlusion; work as part of an implant team with other professionals; and incorporate implant treatment into private practice with quality results, cost effectiveness, and profitability. Worth 35 C.E. credits A dental degree was required for all par- ticipants. The course is tax deductible and 35 hours of dental continuing edu- cation credits was awarded on course completion. Patient treatment is pro- vided in a Jamaican dental school with personalized training in small-group settings. The course is a cooperative ef- fort of the Jamaican Ministry of Health, the University of Technology, School of Dental Sciences, Jamaica and the Ameri- can Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. Dr. Mike Shulman is course coordina- tor, Dr. Leonard I. Linkow is course direc- tor, and Dr. Sheldon Winkler is course ad- visor. Course faculty, in addition to Drs. Shulman, Linkow and Winkler, include Drs. Robert Braun, Ira L. Eisenstein, E. Richard Hughes, Charles S. Mandell, Har- old F. Morris, Peter A. Neff, Robert Russo and Robert E. Weiner. Implants and components for AAIP/ ADIS implant seminars are provided by HIOSSEN Dental Implants. Dental labo- ratory support is provided by DCA Labo- ratory, Citrus Heights, Calif., Dani Dental Studio, Tempe, Ariz., and Dutton Dental Concepts, Bolivar, Ohio. Next course scheduled The next AAIP/ADIS implant seminar in Jamaica is scheduled for Sept. 26–30. Next five-day AAIP/ADIS course is Sept. 26–30 Dr. Mike Shulman demonstrates an implant procedure to dentists at the AAIP/ADIS implant seminar. Photos/Provided by AAIP