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декември 2013 г./Бр. 12, Год. 11www.dental-tribune.com, www.dental-tribune.netЦена 6 лв. Хавиер де Писон, DT LaTin america стр. 3 Х ирурзи демонстри- раха медицински- те приложения на Google Glass – диги- талните очила, които мо- гат да правят снимки, да за- снемат видео и да сърфират в интернет, като ги използ- ваха за първи път за излъчва- не на дентална интервенция в реално време. На 26 октомври трима орал- ни хирурзи от Hospital de Molina в Мурсия, Испания, проведо- ха историческа лицево-челюст- на операция в майсторски клас, излъчван на живо с помощта на Google Glass. Първата в света лицево-челюстна операция, излъчвана с Google Glass Д ентал Трибюн Бълга- рия“ вече е официален медиен партньор на Столичната районна колегия на БЗС. Това бе регламен- тирано с подписан в началото на ноември 2013 година рамков договор между издателя и упра- вител на „Дентал Трибюн Бъл- гария“ ЕООД – Уляна Винчева, и председателя на Столичната ра- йонна колегия д-р Олег Гладков. „Дентал Трибюн България“ стана официален медиен партньор на СРК Парафираният договор има за цел да регламентира бъдещо- то сътрудничество между две- те организации в посока взаим- но партньорство, като „Ден- тал Трибюн“ поема ангажимен- та да отразява активностите на софийската колегия в стра- ната и чужбина, свързани с осъ- ществяването на научни и обра- зователни мероприятия. В замя- на на това „Дентал Трибюн Бъл- гария“ ще получава възможност- та да представя своите инте- лектуални продукти и проекти сред членовете на СРК. Със своите над 2700 членове СРК е най-голямата районна ко- легия на Българския зъболекарски съюз, който има общо 28 колегии в големите градове в страната. Всяка година столичната ко- легия организира големи конгреси и други научни прояви в страна- та, които събират над 400 деле- гати. Повечето научни прояви на столичната колегия са акреди- тирани по точковата система на БЗС. дентал трибюн българия beinginspiredbytheirworkenhancesyour perspectiveonthefield.Networkingoppor- tunities in Seattle are everywhere — and they’re a valuable part of your conference experience.” The April 24 welcome reception at the EMP, which is located at the base of the Se- attle Space Needle, is included in attendees’ tuition. At the EMP, attendees will be able to meet with new and old friends, enjoy re- freshments, relax and learn about music’s impact throughout history. The EMP event will enable attendees explore musical revo- lutions from jazz to blues, to the birth of rock and hip-hop. And, appropriately enough, among the current lineup of special exhibits is “Hear My Train a Comin’: Hendrix Hits London,” featuring personal instruments, handwrit- ten lyrics, original photographs, iconic out- fits and rare concert footage. TheotherbigsocialeventisApril25,when the AACD Charitable Foundation hosts the Celebration of Smiles fundraiser that ben- efits the AACD Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile program. GBAS helps restore the smiles and lives of domestic vio- lence survivors with help from volunteer dentists and dental teams. CelebrationofSmileswillbehostedatthe Tap House Grill, which is walking distance from the Washington State Convention Center.TheTapHouseisaSeattlestaplethat offers more than 160 beers on tap, includ- ing local craft brews. Wine and cocktails are also available. Tickets for the event can be purchased through the online registration system at www.aacdconference.com. In addition to the main events, there are other opportunities to be social in Seattle. The AACD also hosts daily breakfasts and lunches in the exhibit hall. For a complete schedule of events at AACD 2013, visit www.aacdconference.com. Registration and course selection are open. For a $150 discount, register by April 5. About the AACD The AACD is the world’s largest non-profit member organization dedicated to advanc- ing excellence in comprehensive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health, esthetics and func- tion. Composed of more than 6,300 cosmetic dental professionals in 70 countries, the AACDfulfillsitsmissionby:offeringeduca- tional opportunities; promoting and sup- porting an accreditation credential; serv- ing as a forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas; and providing infor- mationtothepublicandtheprofession.For more information visit www.aacd.com. (Source: AACD) Lyrics in the Jimi Hendrix song Little Wing carry extra meaning for AACD mem- bers descending on Seattle in April. The line, “... she comes to me with a thousand smiles,” aptly sums up the meeting's focus and complements the event's welcome re- ception, which will take place at the Experi- ence Music Project. TheAmericanAcademyofCosmeticDen- tistry hosts AACD 2013 from April 24–27 at the Washington Convention Center. In addition to assembling a top lineup of dental educators, organizers are offering a number of social events, including the welcome reception at the EMP museum, a facility that was originally envisioned as a tribute to Seattle native Hendrix. “One of the things that sets the AACD’s conferences apart from other meetings is our incredible social events,” said Ron Goodlin, AACD president. “Being social at AACD 2013 is almost as important as at- tending workshops and lectures. Connect- ing with like-minded professionals and smile-guide books when treating his pa- tients, but he felt like he wasn’t receiv- ing the level of feedback he wanted from patients regarding the smiles they liked. That led him to the realization that an interactive tablet app was a logical next step in helping patients see the outcome of planned dental work. “With the app, patients can see the change happen right in front of them,” Traub said. The original Smile Guide Touch, which had 240 smile versions, enabled the dentist to show changes in both the length of the lateral incisors and shapes of the six anterior teeth with the simple press of a button, he said. The app was designed as a tool that would improve communication between the dentist, patient and lab. Dentists and patients can work together to decide on the correct shape of the teeth — the “pre- scription for a smile,” Traub said. Once the smile has been designed, dentists can then print the smile or e-mail it to the lab and/or patient. If a patient comments that he or she doesn’t like an aspect of a smile, the den- tist can use the app to make the change right away, cutting down on treatment time. The “Pro” version of the app costs $99 and is available in the Apple Store. Eventually, Traub hopes to add mod- ules to the Smile Guide Touch. One on the drawing board will enable images of designed smiles to be integrated right The Smile Guide Touch iPad application that helps dentists identify a patient’s cosmetic preferences is being re-branded as the Smile Guide Touch Pro. The change announced earlier this year was needed to differentiate the professional version of the app from a new basic version of the app released in February — Smile Guide Touch Basic. The “Pro” version retains all of its pre- vious functionality and will remain the app of choice for cosmetic dentists. The “Basic” version is designed to serve the general public. The apps were created by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry member Dr. David L. Traub, under the trade name Digident. A general dentist who focuses on cosmetics and restoratives in his Flori- da practice, Traub created the app to help dentists get beyond printed smile-design books and design and preview smiles for their patients by using a tablet computer. Traub began working on products for dentists about 20 years ago and is the author of the tutorial, “The Digital Den- tist.” For years he had been using printed Discover ‘a thousand smiles’ at AACD event Enjoy the Experience Music Project at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session welcome reception, April 24 Right ‘touch’ helps patients envision new smile Mitch Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix and Noel Redding (barely in the frame), Paris, March 1967. The original photo is one of numerous pieces of Hendrix memorabilia in a special exhibit at the Experience Music Project, host site of the AACD welcome reception. ‘Hear My Train a Comin’: Hendrix Hits London’ celebrates what would be the iconic musician’s 70th birthday later this year (Nov. 27). Photo/By Alain Dister on loan from Dee Mitchell to the Experience Music Project AACD member adds new version to his tablet app into images of patients’ faces. He also hopes periodontists and orthodontists as well as cosmetic restorative dentists will see the value of his app and will begin us- ing it to enhance their understanding of patients’ desires. (Source: Digident and AACD) April 2013 — Vol. 6, No. 1 www.dental-tribune.com Smile Guide Touch Pro is a tablet-based interactive alternative to the traditional smile-guide books used to help patients select their preferred smile design. Screen Capture/itunes.apple.com/us/app/smile-guide-touch April 2013 — Vol. 8, No. 4 www.dental-tribune.com ” See HONOLULU, page C2 AAE unveils highlights for annual session in Honolulu T he American Association of Endodontists 2013 Annual Ses- sion offers more than 100 high- quality educational sessions. The meeting, being held April 17–20 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, offers attendees the chance to earn up to 22.5 hours of continuing education cred- its. The theme of the event is “Endodon- tics: Exceeding Expectations.” Curriculum varies across nine different tracks.Newtracksthisyearare“Endo2025,” “Imaging,” “Pain and Pharmacology” and “Systemic Health,” covering topics such as tissue engineering, pain management, out- come assessments, medical myths in den- tistry and more. “Mega-Session Wednes- day,” also new, will allow attendees to delve deeper into a topic of their choice with longer, more in-depth presentations on the first day of the meeting. “We have educational sessions given by cutting-edge presenters on cutting-edge topics,” said AAE President Dr. James C. Kulild. “Attendees can apply those princi- ples in their own practices in order to in- crease their quality of care and their val- ue to their referrers and their patients.” The always-popular Master Clinician Series and hands-on workshops will fea- ture leading experts in topics such as “Differential Diagnosis of Pain,” “Clinical Application of High-Resolution CBCT in Endodontics,” “Maximizing the Value of Your Endodontic Service” and “Function- al Crown-Lengthening Surgery.” Attend- ees can attend one of these workshops for a more hands-on experience in technique and then head to a practice management course or to the exhibit hall to explore specialized endodontic distributors. In addition to C.E. opportunities, nu- merous special events fill the schedule, al- lowing attendees to network and catch up with old and new friends. The schedule for the meeting sessions start and end earlier this year, allowing guests to explore the beautiful Honolulu surroundings. The AAE Foundation live auction will feature a dunk tank, where well-known members have volunteered to help raise money by testing the fate of the payers’ accuracy. Additionally, during the Grossman break- Attendees can visit with representatives from major dental and medical suppliers in the exhibit hall. ‘Exceeding Expectations’ The 2013 AAE Annual Session will be held in Honolulu, adjacent to Waikiki Beach and environs. Photo/Provided by www.sxc.hu A functional crown lengthening surgery will be conducted by Dr. Eric A. Rindler from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Friday, April 19, during the 2013 AAE Annual Session. Pictured is a live atypical molar microsurgery conducted by Dr. Richard A. Rubinstein during the 2012 meeting. Photos/Fred Michmershuizen, Dental Tribune fast, the American Board of Endodontics will recognize the 86 endodontists who achieved board certification in the past year, the largest class of diplomates ever. Exhibit hall The annual session experience is not complete without a trip to the largest endodontic exhibit hall in the world. At- tendees can talk to representatives from major dental and medical suppliers, explore new products and services be- ing offered, and take advantage of show deals only available in Honolulu. The exhibit hall schedule is Wednes- day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A continental breakfast will be available in the exhibit hall from 7 to 10 a.m. Thursday. Happy hour and an auction benefit- endo tribune April 2013 — Vol. 1, No. 2 www.dental-tribune.com IMPLANT TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Implant Newspaper · Canada Edition Clinicians gather in Bern to update implant treatment ‘golden standard’ Findings from event, held every five years in Switzerland, to be presented at International Team for Implantology annual conference E very five years, more than 100 leading clinicians and academicians from across the world gather at the Inter- national Team for Implantology Con- sensus Conference for three days of debate. Participants identify and re- view in detail all of the clinically rel- evant issues in implant dentistry. The statements and guidelines that emerge from the debate are generally accepted as a golden standard in implant dent- istry and are basis for the ITI’s “Treat- ment Guide” series of publications. It has been five years since the last conference. The upcoming 2013 gath- ering — the organization's fifth — is in Bern, Switzerland, from April 23–25. Updated guidelines presented at annual meeting Following the three-day conference, the resulting consensus statements, treatment guidelines and clinical recommendations will be presented at the 2013 ITI Annual Conference, Saturday, April 27, also in Bern. Meet- ing organizers describe the Saturday meeting as being an opportunity for implant dentistry professionals to combine networking with catching up on the latest information on best clin- ical practices in implant dentistry. The ITI 2013 annual meeting is for- mally titled, “Treatment Guidelines and Recommendations of the 5th ITI Consensus Conference.” With the rapid advances in clinical techniques and biomaterials in the field as well as new ideas and different approaches, the meeting organizers say that it is vital for clinicians to be able to access up-to-date information and clinical recommendations. To es- tablish the series of consensus state- ments, the ITI Consensus Conference participants evaluate the latest de- velopments in the field. At the Bern Consensus Conference, five working groups led by Michael Bornstein, Daniel Wismeijer, Dean Morton, German Gallucci and Lisa Heitz-Mayfield will discuss topics in the following areas: 1) Contemporary surgical and radio- graphic techniques 2) Restorative materials and tech- niques for implant dentistry 3) Optimizing esthetic outcomes in implant dentistry 4) Loading protocols in implant dentistry 5) Prevention and management of technical and biological complica- tions. At the annual conference on Satur- day, scheduled topics cover such areas as “Horizontal Ridge Augmentation in Conjunction With, or Prior to, Implant Placement in the Anterior Maxilla: A Systematic Review,” “Screw vs. Cement Retention: The Evidence for Stable Save the date for ‘Knowledge is Key’ in 2014 The next ITI Consensus Conference won't be for another five years, but you might want to start planning a trip to Switzerland for a less-distant event — the ITI World Symposium, April 24–26, 2014, in Geneva. “Knowledge is Key” is the theme, and the agenda includes some of the industry's top opinion leaders. Attendees will be able to par- ticipate in a scientific program de- scribed as “challenging, with a strong practice-oriented approach.” The organization describes the gath- ering as "the most important event in the implant dentistry calendar for 2014." For details on this and other ITI events, visit www.iti.org. (Source: International Team for Implantology) Outcomes,” “Prosthodontic Proced- ures to Optimize Esthetic Outcomes” and “Implant Loading Protocols for Fully Edentulous Patients With Fixed Prostheses: A Systematic Review.” Not just all work Following Saturday's clinical program, the organization hosts a gala dinner, inviting attendees to “enjoy an excel- lent meal while listening to the fea- tured vocal artist and round off the evening with a couple of drinks at the bar and a turn on the dance floor while the live band plays at the Fare- well Party for outgoing ITI President Daniel Buser.” The conference and associated events will take place in the newly renovated Congress Center of the Kursaal in the Swiss capital city, situated at the base of the Swiss Alps. The Kursaal Bern, site of the International Team for Implantology annual conference, is unique in Switzerland. It comprises one of the country's most modern congress and event venues, a hotel, numerous restaurants, a casino — and sweeping views of the capital city, Bern. This year's meeting features results and recommendations from the fifth ITI Consensus Conference. Photo/Provided by Congress Center of the Kursaal beinginspiredbytheirworkenhancesyour perspectiveonthefield.Networkingoppor- tunities in Seattle are everywhere — and they’re a valuable part of your conference experience.” The April 24 welcome reception at the EMP, which is located at the base of the Se- attle Space Needle, is included in attendees’ tuition. At the EMP, attendees will be able to meet with new and old friends, enjoy re- freshments, relax and learn about music’s impact throughout history. The EMP event will enable attendees explore musical revo- lutions from jazz to blues, to the birth of rock and hip-hop. And, appropriately enough, among the current lineup of special exhibits is “Hear My Train a Comin’: Hendrix Hits London,” featuring personal instruments, handwrit- ten lyrics, original photographs, iconic out- fits and rare concert footage. TheotherbigsocialeventisApril25,when the AACD Charitable Foundation hosts the Celebration of Smiles fundraiser that ben- efits the AACD Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile program. GBAS helps restore the smiles and lives of domestic vio- lence survivors with help from volunteer dentists and dental teams. CelebrationofSmileswillbehostedatthe Tap House Grill, which is walking distance from the Washington State Convention Center.TheTapHouseisaSeattlestaplethat offers more than 160 beers on tap, includ- ing local craft brews. Wine and cocktails are also available. Tickets for the event can be purchased through the online registration system at www.aacdconference.com. In addition to the main events, there are other opportunities to be social in Seattle. The AACD also hosts daily breakfasts and lunches in the exhibit hall. For a complete schedule of events at AACD 2013, visit www.aacdconference.com. Registration and course selection are open. For a $150 discount, register by April 5. About the AACD The AACD is the world’s largest non-profit member organization dedicated to advanc- ing excellence in comprehensive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health, esthetics and func- tion. Composed of more than 6,300 cosmetic dental professionals in 70 countries, the AACDfulfillsitsmissionby:offeringeduca- tional opportunities; promoting and sup- porting an accreditation credential; serv- ing as a forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas; and providing infor- mationtothepublicandtheprofession.For more information visit www.aacd.com. (Source: AACD) Lyrics in the Jimi Hendrix song Little Wing carry extra meaning for AACD mem- bers descending on Seattle in April. The line, “... she comes to me with a thousand smiles,” aptly sums up the meeting's focus and complements the event's welcome re- ception, which will take place at the Experi- ence Music Project. TheAmericanAcademyofCosmeticDen- tistry hosts AACD 2013 from April 24–27 at the Washington Convention Center. In addition to assembling a top lineup of dental educators, organizers are offering a number of social events, including the welcome reception at the EMP museum, a facility that was originally envisioned as a tribute to Seattle native Hendrix. “One of the things that sets the AACD’s conferences apart from other meetings is our incredible social events,” said Ron Goodlin, AACD president. “Being social at AACD 2013 is almost as important as at- tending workshops and lectures. Connect- ing with like-minded professionals and smile-guide books when treating his pa- tients, but he felt like he wasn’t receiv- ing the level of feedback he wanted from patients regarding the smiles they liked. That led him to the realization that an interactive tablet app was a logical next step in helping patients see the outcome of planned dental work. “With the app, patients can see the change happen right in front of them,” Traub said. The original Smile Guide Touch, which had 240 smile versions, enabled the dentist to show changes in both the length of the lateral incisors and shapes of the six anterior teeth with the simple press of a button, he said. The app was designed as a tool that would improve communication between the dentist, patient and lab. Dentists and patients can work together to decide on the correct shape of the teeth — the “pre- scription for a smile,” Traub said. Once the smile has been designed, dentists can then print the smile or e-mail it to the lab and/or patient. If a patient comments that he or she doesn’t like an aspect of a smile, the den- tist can use the app to make the change right away, cutting down on treatment time. The “Pro” version of the app costs $99 and is available in the Apple Store. Eventually, Traub hopes to add mod- ules to the Smile Guide Touch. One on the drawing board will enable images of designed smiles to be integrated right The Smile Guide Touch iPad application that helps dentists identify a patient’s cosmetic preferences is being re-branded as the Smile Guide Touch Pro. The change announced earlier this year was needed to differentiate the professional version of the app from a new basic version of the app released in February — Smile Guide Touch Basic. The “Pro” version retains all of its pre- vious functionality and will remain the app of choice for cosmetic dentists. The “Basic” version is designed to serve the general public. The apps were created by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry member Dr. David L. Traub, under the trade name Digident. A general dentist who focuses on cosmetics and restoratives in his Flori- da practice, Traub created the app to help dentists get beyond printed smile-design books and design and preview smiles for their patients by using a tablet computer. Traub began working on products for dentists about 20 years ago and is the author of the tutorial, “The Digital Den- tist.” For years he had been using printed Discover ‘a thousand smiles’ at AACD event Enjoy the Experience Music Project at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session welcome reception, April 24 Right ‘touch’ helps patients envision new smile Mitch Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix and Noel Redding (barely in the frame), Paris, March 1967. The original photo is one of numerous pieces of Hendrix memorabilia in a special exhibit at the Experience Music Project, host site of the AACD welcome reception. ‘Hear My Train a Comin’: Hendrix Hits London’ celebrates what would be the iconic musician’s 70th birthday later this year (Nov. 27). Photo/By Alain Dister on loan from Dee Mitchell to the Experience Music Project AACD member adds new version to his tablet app into images of patients’ faces. He also hopes periodontists and orthodontists as well as cosmetic restorative dentists will see the value of his app and will begin us- ing it to enhance their understanding of patients’ desires. (Source: Digident and AACD) April 2013 — Vol. 6, No. 1 www.dental-tribune.com Smile Guide Touch Pro is a tablet-based interactive alternative to the traditional smile-guide books used to help patients select their preferred smile design. Screen Capture/itunes.apple.com/us/app/smile-guide-touch April 2013 — Vol. 8, No. 4 www.dental-tribune.com ” See HONOLULU, page C2 AAE unveils highlights for annual session in Honolulu T he American Association of Endodontists 2013 Annual Ses- sion offers more than 100 high- quality educational sessions. The meeting, being held April 17–20 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, offers attendees the chance to earn up to 22.5 hours of continuing education cred- its. The theme of the event is “Endodon- tics: Exceeding Expectations.” Curriculum varies across nine different tracks.Newtracksthisyearare“Endo2025,” “Imaging,” “Pain and Pharmacology” and “Systemic Health,” covering topics such as tissue engineering, pain management, out- come assessments, medical myths in den- tistry and more. “Mega-Session Wednes- day,” also new, will allow attendees to delve deeper into a topic of their choice with longer, more in-depth presentations on the first day of the meeting. “We have educational sessions given by cutting-edge presenters on cutting-edge topics,” said AAE President Dr. James C. Kulild. “Attendees can apply those princi- ples in their own practices in order to in- crease their quality of care and their val- ue to their referrers and their patients.” The always-popular Master Clinician Series and hands-on workshops will fea- ture leading experts in topics such as “Differential Diagnosis of Pain,” “Clinical Application of High-Resolution CBCT in Endodontics,” “Maximizing the Value of Your Endodontic Service” and “Function- al Crown-Lengthening Surgery.” Attend- ees can attend one of these workshops for a more hands-on experience in technique and then head to a practice management course or to the exhibit hall to explore specialized endodontic distributors. In addition to C.E. opportunities, nu- merous special events fill the schedule, al- lowing attendees to network and catch up with old and new friends. The schedule for the meeting sessions start and end earlier this year, allowing guests to explore the beautiful Honolulu surroundings. The AAE Foundation live auction will feature a dunk tank, where well-known members have volunteered to help raise money by testing the fate of the payers’ accuracy. Additionally, during the Grossman break- Attendees can visit with representatives from major dental and medical suppliers in the exhibit hall. ‘Exceeding Expectations’ The 2013 AAE Annual Session will be held in Honolulu, adjacent to Waikiki Beach and environs. Photo/Provided by www.sxc.hu A functional crown lengthening surgery will be conducted by Dr. Eric A. Rindler from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Friday, April 19, during the 2013 AAE Annual Session. Pictured is a live atypical molar microsurgery conducted by Dr. Richard A. Rubinstein during the 2012 meeting. Photos/Fred Michmershuizen, Dental Tribune fast, the American Board of Endodontics will recognize the 86 endodontists who achieved board certification in the past year, the largest class of diplomates ever. Exhibit hall The annual session experience is not complete without a trip to the largest endodontic exhibit hall in the world. At- tendees can talk to representatives from major dental and medical suppliers, explore new products and services be- ing offered, and take advantage of show deals only available in Honolulu. The exhibit hall schedule is Wednes- day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A continental breakfast will be available in the exhibit hall from 7 to 10 a.m. Thursday. Happy hour and an auction benefit- endo tribune April 2013 — Vol. 1, No. 2 www.dental-tribune.com IMPLANT TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Implant Newspaper · Canada Edition Clinicians gather in Bern to update implant treatment ‘golden standard’ Findings from event, held every five years in Switzerland, to be presented at International Team for Implantology annual conference E very five years, more than 100 leading clinicians and academicians from across the world gather at the Inter- national Team for Implantology Con- sensus Conference for three days of debate. Participants identify and re- view in detail all of the clinically rel- evant issues in implant dentistry. The statements and guidelines that emerge from the debate are generally accepted as a golden standard in implant dent- istry and are basis for the ITI’s “Treat- ment Guide” series of publications. It has been five years since the last conference. The upcoming 2013 gath- ering — the organization's fifth — is in Bern, Switzerland, from April 23–25. Updated guidelines presented at annual meeting Following the three-day conference, the resulting consensus statements, treatment guidelines and clinical recommendations will be presented at the 2013 ITI Annual Conference, Saturday, April 27, also in Bern. Meet- ing organizers describe the Saturday meeting as being an opportunity for implant dentistry professionals to combine networking with catching up on the latest information on best clin- ical practices in implant dentistry. The ITI 2013 annual meeting is for- mally titled, “Treatment Guidelines and Recommendations of the 5th ITI Consensus Conference.” With the rapid advances in clinical techniques and biomaterials in the field as well as new ideas and different approaches, the meeting organizers say that it is vital for clinicians to be able to access up-to-date information and clinical recommendations. To es- tablish the series of consensus state- ments, the ITI Consensus Conference participants evaluate the latest de- velopments in the field. At the Bern Consensus Conference, five working groups led by Michael Bornstein, Daniel Wismeijer, Dean Morton, German Gallucci and Lisa Heitz-Mayfield will discuss topics in the following areas: 1) Contemporary surgical and radio- graphic techniques 2) Restorative materials and tech- niques for implant dentistry 3) Optimizing esthetic outcomes in implant dentistry 4) Loading protocols in implant dentistry 5) Prevention and management of technical and biological complica- tions. At the annual conference on Satur- day, scheduled topics cover such areas as “Horizontal Ridge Augmentation in Conjunction With, or Prior to, Implant Placement in the Anterior Maxilla: A Systematic Review,” “Screw vs. Cement Retention: The Evidence for Stable Save the date for ‘Knowledge is Key’ in 2014 The next ITI Consensus Conference won't be for another five years, but you might want to start planning a trip to Switzerland for a less-distant event — the ITI World Symposium, April 24–26, 2014, in Geneva. “Knowledge is Key” is the theme, and the agenda includes some of the industry's top opinion leaders. Attendees will be able to par- ticipate in a scientific program de- scribed as “challenging, with a strong practice-oriented approach.” The organization describes the gath- ering as "the most important event in the implant dentistry calendar for 2014." For details on this and other ITI events, visit www.iti.org. (Source: International Team for Implantology) Outcomes,” “Prosthodontic Proced- ures to Optimize Esthetic Outcomes” and “Implant Loading Protocols for Fully Edentulous Patients With Fixed Prostheses: A Systematic Review.” Not just all work Following Saturday's clinical program, the organization hosts a gala dinner, inviting attendees to “enjoy an excel- lent meal while listening to the fea- tured vocal artist and round off the evening with a couple of drinks at the bar and a turn on the dance floor while the live band plays at the Fare- well Party for outgoing ITI President Daniel Buser.” The conference and associated events will take place in the newly renovated Congress Center of the Kursaal in the Swiss capital city, situated at the base of the Swiss Alps. The Kursaal Bern, site of the International Team for Implantology annual conference, is unique in Switzerland. It comprises one of the country's most modern congress and event venues, a hotel, numerous restaurants, a casino — and sweeping views of the capital city, Bern. This year's meeting features results and recommendations from the fifth ITI Consensus Conference. Photo/Provided by Congress Center of the Kursaal beinginspiredbytheirworkenhancesyour perspectiveonthefield.Networkingoppor- tunities in Seattle are everywhere — and they’re a valuable part of your conference experience.” The April 24 welcome reception at the EMP, which is located at the base of the Se- attle Space Needle, is included in attendees’ tuition. At the EMP, attendees will be able to meet with new and old friends, enjoy re- freshments, relax and learn about music’s impact throughout history. The EMP event will enable attendees explore musical revo- lutions from jazz to blues, to the birth of rock and hip-hop. And, appropriately enough, among the current lineup of special exhibits is “Hear My Train a Comin’: Hendrix Hits London,” featuring personal instruments, handwrit- ten lyrics, original photographs, iconic out- fits and rare concert footage. TheotherbigsocialeventisApril25,when the AACD Charitable Foundation hosts the Celebration of Smiles fundraiser that ben- efits the AACD Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile program. GBAS helps restore the smiles and lives of domestic vio- lence survivors with help from volunteer dentists and dental teams. CelebrationofSmileswillbehostedatthe Tap House Grill, which is walking distance from the Washington State Convention Center.TheTapHouseisaSeattlestaplethat offers more than 160 beers on tap, includ- ing local craft brews. Wine and cocktails are also available. Tickets for the event can be purchased through the online registration system at www.aacdconference.com. In addition to the main events, there are other opportunities to be social in Seattle. The AACD also hosts daily breakfasts and lunches in the exhibit hall. For a complete schedule of events at AACD 2013, visit www.aacdconference.com. Registration and course selection are open. For a $150 discount, register by April 5. About the AACD The AACD is the world’s largest non-profit member organization dedicated to advanc- ing excellence in comprehensive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health, esthetics and func- tion. Composed of more than 6,300 cosmetic dental professionals in 70 countries, the AACDfulfillsitsmissionby:offeringeduca- tional opportunities; promoting and sup- porting an accreditation credential; serv- ing as a forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas; and providing infor- mationtothepublicandtheprofession.For more information visit www.aacd.com. (Source: AACD) Lyrics in the Jimi Hendrix song Little Wing carry extra meaning for AACD mem- bers descending on Seattle in April. The line, “... she comes to me with a thousand smiles,” aptly sums up the meeting's focus and complements the event's welcome re- ception, which will take place at the Experi- ence Music Project. TheAmericanAcademyofCosmeticDen- tistry hosts AACD 2013 from April 24–27 at the Washington Convention Center. In addition to assembling a top lineup of dental educators, organizers are offering a number of social events, including the welcome reception at the EMP museum, a facility that was originally envisioned as a tribute to Seattle native Hendrix. “One of the things that sets the AACD’s conferences apart from other meetings is our incredible social events,” said Ron Goodlin, AACD president. “Being social at AACD 2013 is almost as important as at- tending workshops and lectures. Connect- ing with like-minded professionals and smile-guide books when treating his pa- tients, but he felt like he wasn’t receiv- ing the level of feedback he wanted from patients regarding the smiles they liked. That led him to the realization that an interactive tablet app was a logical next step in helping patients see the outcome of planned dental work. “With the app, patients can see the change happen right in front of them,” Traub said. The original Smile Guide Touch, which had 240 smile versions, enabled the dentist to show changes in both the length of the lateral incisors and shapes of the six anterior teeth with the simple press of a button, he said. The app was designed as a tool that would improve communication between the dentist, patient and lab. Dentists and patients can work together to decide on the correct shape of the teeth — the “pre- scription for a smile,” Traub said. Once the smile has been designed, dentists can then print the smile or e-mail it to the lab and/or patient. If a patient comments that he or she doesn’t like an aspect of a smile, the den- tist can use the app to make the change right away, cutting down on treatment time. The “Pro” version of the app costs $99 and is available in the Apple Store. Eventually, Traub hopes to add mod- ules to the Smile Guide Touch. One on the drawing board will enable images of designed smiles to be integrated right The Smile Guide Touch iPad application that helps dentists identify a patient’s cosmetic preferences is being re-branded as the Smile Guide Touch Pro. The change announced earlier this year was needed to differentiate the professional version of the app from a new basic version of the app released in February — Smile Guide Touch Basic. The “Pro” version retains all of its pre- vious functionality and will remain the app of choice for cosmetic dentists. The “Basic” version is designed to serve the general public. The apps were created by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry member Dr. David L. Traub, under the trade name Digident. A general dentist who focuses on cosmetics and restoratives in his Flori- da practice, Traub created the app to help dentists get beyond printed smile-design books and design and preview smiles for their patients by using a tablet computer. Traub began working on products for dentists about 20 years ago and is the author of the tutorial, “The Digital Den- tist.” For years he had been using printed Discover ‘a thousand smiles’ at AACD event Enjoy the Experience Music Project at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session welcome reception, April 24 Right ‘touch’ helps patients envision new smile Mitch Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix and Noel Redding (barely in the frame), Paris, March 1967. The original photo is one of numerous pieces of Hendrix memorabilia in a special exhibit at the Experience Music Project, host site of the AACD welcome reception. ‘Hear My Train a Comin’: Hendrix Hits London’ celebrates what would be the iconic musician’s 70th birthday later this year (Nov. 27). Photo/By Alain Dister on loan from Dee Mitchell to the Experience Music Project AACD member adds new version to his tablet app into images of patients’ faces. He also hopes periodontists and orthodontists as well as cosmetic restorative dentists will see the value of his app and will begin us- ing it to enhance their understanding of patients’ desires. (Source: Digident and AACD) April 2013 — Vol. 6, No. 1 www.dental-tribune.com Smile Guide Touch Pro is a tablet-based interactive alternative to the traditional smile-guide books used to help patients select their preferred smile design. Screen Capture/itunes.apple.com/us/app/smile-guide-touch April 2013 — Vol. 8, No. 4 www.dental-tribune.com ” See HONOLULU, page C2 AAE unveils highlights for annual session in Honolulu T he American Association of Endodontists 2013 Annual Ses- sion offers more than 100 high- quality educational sessions. The meeting, being held April 17–20 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, offers attendees the chance to earn up to 22.5 hours of continuing education cred- its. The theme of the event is “Endodon- tics: Exceeding Expectations.” Curriculum varies across nine different tracks.Newtracksthisyearare“Endo2025,” “Imaging,” “Pain and Pharmacology” and “Systemic Health,” covering topics such as tissue engineering, pain management, out- come assessments, medical myths in den- tistry and more. “Mega-Session Wednes- day,” also new, will allow attendees to delve deeper into a topic of their choice with longer, more in-depth presentations on the first day of the meeting. “We have educational sessions given by cutting-edge presenters on cutting-edge topics,” said AAE President Dr. James C. Kulild. “Attendees can apply those princi- ples in their own practices in order to in- crease their quality of care and their val- ue to their referrers and their patients.” The always-popular Master Clinician Series and hands-on workshops will fea- ture leading experts in topics such as “Differential Diagnosis of Pain,” “Clinical Application of High-Resolution CBCT in Endodontics,” “Maximizing the Value of Your Endodontic Service” and “Function- al Crown-Lengthening Surgery.” Attend- ees can attend one of these workshops for a more hands-on experience in technique and then head to a practice management course or to the exhibit hall to explore specialized endodontic distributors. In addition to C.E. opportunities, nu- merous special events fill the schedule, al- lowing attendees to network and catch up with old and new friends. The schedule for the meeting sessions start and end earlier this year, allowing guests to explore the beautiful Honolulu surroundings. The AAE Foundation live auction will feature a dunk tank, where well-known members have volunteered to help raise money by testing the fate of the payers’ accuracy. Additionally, during the Grossman break- Attendees can visit with representatives from major dental and medical suppliers in the exhibit hall. ‘Exceeding Expectations’ The 2013 AAE Annual Session will be held in Honolulu, adjacent to Waikiki Beach and environs. Photo/Provided by www.sxc.hu A functional crown lengthening surgery will be conducted by Dr. Eric A. Rindler from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Friday, April 19, during the 2013 AAE Annual Session. Pictured is a live atypical molar microsurgery conducted by Dr. Richard A. Rubinstein during the 2012 meeting. Photos/Fred Michmershuizen, Dental Tribune fast, the American Board of Endodontics will recognize the 86 endodontists who achieved board certification in the past year, the largest class of diplomates ever. Exhibit hall The annual session experience is not complete without a trip to the largest endodontic exhibit hall in the world. At- tendees can talk to representatives from major dental and medical suppliers, explore new products and services be- ing offered, and take advantage of show deals only available in Honolulu. The exhibit hall schedule is Wednes- day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A continental breakfast will be available in the exhibit hall from 7 to 10 a.m. Thursday. Happy hour and an auction benefit- endo tribune April 2013 — Vol. 1, No. 2 www.dental-tribune.com IMPLANT TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Implant Newspaper · Canada Edition Clinicians gather in Bern to update implant treatment ‘golden standard’ Findings from event, held every five years in Switzerland, to be presented at International Team for Implantology annual conference E very five years, more than 100 leading clinicians and academicians from across the world gather at the Inter- national Team for Implantology Con- sensus Conference for three days of debate. Participants identify and re- view in detail all of the clinically rel- evant issues in implant dentistry. The statements and guidelines that emerge from the debate are generally accepted as a golden standard in implant dent- istry and are basis for the ITI’s “Treat- ment Guide” series of publications. It has been five years since the last conference. The upcoming 2013 gath- ering — the organization's fifth — is in Bern, Switzerland, from April 23–25. Updated guidelines presented at annual meeting Following the three-day conference, the resulting consensus statements, treatment guidelines and clinical recommendations will be presented at the 2013 ITI Annual Conference, Saturday, April 27, also in Bern. Meet- ing organizers describe the Saturday meeting as being an opportunity for implant dentistry professionals to combine networking with catching up on the latest information on best clin- ical practices in implant dentistry. The ITI 2013 annual meeting is for- mally titled, “Treatment Guidelines and Recommendations of the 5th ITI Consensus Conference.” With the rapid advances in clinical techniques and biomaterials in the field as well as new ideas and different approaches, the meeting organizers say that it is vital for clinicians to be able to access up-to-date information and clinical recommendations. To es- tablish the series of consensus state- ments, the ITI Consensus Conference participants evaluate the latest de- velopments in the field. At the Bern Consensus Conference, five working groups led by Michael Bornstein, Daniel Wismeijer, Dean Morton, German Gallucci and Lisa Heitz-Mayfield will discuss topics in the following areas: 1) Contemporary surgical and radio- graphic techniques 2) Restorative materials and tech- niques for implant dentistry 3) Optimizing esthetic outcomes in implant dentistry 4) Loading protocols in implant dentistry 5) Prevention and management of technical and biological complica- tions. At the annual conference on Satur- day, scheduled topics cover such areas as “Horizontal Ridge Augmentation in Conjunction With, or Prior to, Implant Placement in the Anterior Maxilla: A Systematic Review,” “Screw vs. Cement Retention: The Evidence for Stable Save the date for ‘Knowledge is Key’ in 2014 The next ITI Consensus Conference won't be for another five years, but you might want to start planning a trip to Switzerland for a less-distant event — the ITI World Symposium, April 24–26, 2014, in Geneva. “Knowledge is Key” is the theme, and the agenda includes some of the industry's top opinion leaders. Attendees will be able to par- ticipate in a scientific program de- scribed as “challenging, with a strong practice-oriented approach.” The organization describes the gath- ering as "the most important event in the implant dentistry calendar for 2014." For details on this and other ITI events, visit www.iti.org. (Source: International Team for Implantology) Outcomes,” “Prosthodontic Proced- ures to Optimize Esthetic Outcomes” and “Implant Loading Protocols for Fully Edentulous Patients With Fixed Prostheses: A Systematic Review.” Not just all work Following Saturday's clinical program, the organization hosts a gala dinner, inviting attendees to “enjoy an excel- lent meal while listening to the fea- tured vocal artist and round off the evening with a couple of drinks at the bar and a turn on the dance floor while the live band plays at the Fare- well Party for outgoing ITI President Daniel Buser.” The conference and associated events will take place in the newly renovated Congress Center of the Kursaal in the Swiss capital city, situated at the base of the Swiss Alps. The Kursaal Bern, site of the International Team for Implantology annual conference, is unique in Switzerland. It comprises one of the country's most modern congress and event venues, a hotel, numerous restaurants, a casino — and sweeping views of the capital city, Bern. This year's meeting features results and recommendations from the fifth ITI Consensus Conference. Photo/Provided by Congress Center of the Kursaal Fall 2013 — Vol. 8, Nos. 5/6 www.ortho-tribune.com ORTHO TRIBUNE The World’s Orthodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID SanAntonio,TX Permit#1396 TribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 Study: The effects of over-the-counter analgesics on orthodontic tooth movement By Kristina Sakas, fourth-year dental student, Ostrow School of Dentistry T he most frequently asked ques- tion in every orthodontic office may be: “When are my braces coming off?” In the fast-paced, busy lives of patients, there is little time to spend on lengthy orthodontic therapy. In the ever-advancing field of orthodontics, many barriers have been overcome, leading to healthier results and more beautiful smiles. Now, the fo- cus is on reducing treatment time (Prof- fit, 2013). Faster care without sacrificing quality would be advantageous in (a) re- ducing hygiene problems, (b) increasing patient acceptance of treatment plans and (c) creating a higher level of overall treatment satisfaction. This new focus can be seen through the development of techniques such as the accelerated os- teogenic orthodontics known as Wilck- odontics and the micropulse technol- ogy seen in AcceleDent (Kau, 2011). With the emphasis on shortening treatment time, it is critical that prac- titioners be aware of all medications ” See ANALGESICS, page 4 AD Fig. 1: Alveolar bone from pressure zone of rat treated with Ibuprofen/aspirin. Note small resorption areas (r), with few osteoblasts (ob), osteoclasts (oc), and osteocytes (os) in osseous matrix (m). Photos/Drs. Arias and Marquez-Orozco Fig. 2: Alveolar bone from pressure zone of rat treated with acetaminophen/control. Note large resorption areas (r),many osteoblasts (ob), differentiated osteoclasts (oc) and osteocytes (os) on growth lines (c) in osseous matrix (m). 2013 MSO session set for Kansas City By Sierra Rendon, Managing Editor T he 2013 Midwestern Society of OrthodontistsAnnualSession will take place Sept. 20–22 at the Sheraton Kansas City Ho- tel at Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. This year’s session will be co- sponsored by the Missouri Society of Orthodontists and the South Dakota Society of Orthodontists. The focus of this year’s meeting is “Orthodontics: A Palette of Progress.” The group aims for attendees to learn the latest research and esthet- ics from scientific lecturers including Drs. Mark Berkman, Aaron Molen, Chung Kau, Sebastian Baumgaertel and Abraham Lifshitz. Marketing and management will be covered in a staff program featuring Amy Kirsch and Cathy Sundvall. On Sunday, a doctor-staff lecture will focus on improving social media results with marketing and search en- gine optimization speaker Mary Kay Miller. Attendees are also invited to tailgate with staff, family and colleagues in the MSO-private Budweiser Patio at the Saturday evening Royals vs. Rang- ers baseball game. Separate registra- tion includes bus shuttle and compli- mentary buffet. For more information on the annual meeting schedule and registration, visit www.msortho.org. August 2013 — Vol. 6, No. 6 www.dental-tribune.com By Patricia Walsh, RDH Editor in Chief I first met Esther Wilkins quite by accident. It was early in the morning at a Chicago conven- tion. Marginally awake af- ter 12 hours of convention festivities the previous day, I walked onto a hotel eleva- tor. No badge, no makeup, and in search of strong coffee. I glanced at the person I shared the lift with and did a double take. I tilted my head to one side and said, “Aren’t you ...?” There she was, our Florence Nightingale. I was all alone with Dr. Wilkins for a whole glorious eight floors. The love we have for this hygien- ist is palpable. You see it at every book signing. We wish to hold her hand, feel her genuine warmth. Just being near her makes us feel like we are somehow connected to the original intention and purity of our profes- sion. One of the highlights of the American Dental Hygienists Association an- nual meeting was a morn- ing speaker who opened with an unofficial “benediction” taken from “The Book of Esther.” About a thou- sand dental professionals got the joke immediately and burst into wild ap- plause. When Dr. Wilkins spoke to us this year, not onstage, but via the Jumbotron screen, you could have heard a pin drop. She is the “true north” on our profession- al compass. Technology sometimes leaves me scrambling to keep up. I would be lost without regular continuing education courses even if they weren’t a licenser requirement. This was not the case for the first 20 years of my career. But in more recent years, there has been an e m Mo ng h d n a wo d om ana og o d g a D m D T Ex d ng Exp on endo tr bune Mo ng h d n a wo d om ana og o d g a D mD T ExdngExpon endotrbune Monghdnawod omanaogodga D mD T ExdngExpon endotrbune Monghdnawod omanaogodga януари септември октомври ноември март май приложения на в. Dental Tribune. През 2014 г. очаквайте новите специализирани НОВИ ЕХНО О ИИ ОР ОДОН ИЯ Индиректно позициониране с Orap x – 3D технология от ново поколение Авторката – д-р Мирослава Динкова която е главен асис- тент в катедра „Ортодон- тия“ на ФДМ–София пред- ставя детайлно (теоретично и чрез свой клиничен случай) 3D технологията от ново поколе- ние – корейската ортодонтска система Orap x тр 6 Пародонтално интегрирани имплантати – реалност или из- мислица? 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