Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

XXXXX a6 Meetings Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | February 2014 Ad Hands-on implants training in Jamaica is with real patients The American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (AAIP) will join with its affiliates, Atlantic Dental Implant Seminars (ADIS) and the Linkow Im- plant Institute, to present a basic five- day comprehensive implant training program in Kingston, Jamaica, at the University of Technology, School of Oral Health Sciences, from July 2–6. The AAIP Basic Course (Level 1) will include lectures, surgical and prosth- odontic demonstrations, hands-on participation on anatomic manne- quins and cadavers, diagnosis and treatment planning of implant cases, the construction of surgical templates, diagnostic wax-ups, the insertion of two to six implants by each partici- pant, and sinus lifts under supervision of the course faculty. Upon completion of the 35-hour com- prehensive implant training program, participating clinicians will be able to accomplish the following tasks: iden- tify cases suitable for dental implants; diagnose and treatment plan for pres- ervation and restoration of edentulous and partially edentulous arches; dem- onstrate competency in the placement Next five-day AAIP/ADIS course is July 2–6 JDIQ’s exhibit hall is among Canada’s biggest An attendee at the 2012 JDIQ meeting works on a pig jaw in a hands-on program with Dr. Pietro Di Batista and Dr. Michael Dib. Photo/Provided by Ordre des dentistes du Québec 225-plus dental companies to be in Montreal, May 23–27 The 44th edition of the Journées den- taires internationales du Québec will take place from May 23–27 at the Palais des con- grès de Montréal. Hosting the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada One of the biggest changes with the 2014 edition of the meeting is that the JDIQ will host the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada. Among the benefits expected fromthisjointventure,whichalsoinvolves the Association of Prosthodontists of Que- bec, will be a larger number of top speakers in implant and restorative dentistry — and a presence at the meeting of a larger num- ber of prosthodontists from across Canada. The annual meeting of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec continues to be one of the highest-attended dental meetings in North America. In 2014, meeting organiz- ers expect to host more than 12,000 del- egates from around the world. More than 100 lectures and workshops in English and French The meeting will feature a scientific pro- gram with more than 100 lectures and workshops presented in English and French. The JDIQ meeting is described by organizers as being Canada’s most highly attended bilingual convention. More than 225 exhibitors will occupy approximately 500 booths in the exhibit hall, making it one of the largest in Canada. The exhibition will be open Monday and Tuesday, May 26 and 27, and it will feature a continental breakfast on both days for the early risers as well as a wine and cheese re- ception to close out both afternoons. Featured 2014 speakers already in the lineup include Drs. Dale Miles, Robert Lan- glais, Steven Olmos, Stephen Niemczyk, Manor Hass, Jonathan Bregman, Michael Di Tolla, Gerry Kugel, Karl Koerner, Joe Blaes,JasonSmithson,BrianNovy,KenHar- greaves, Thomas Dudney, Robert Gutneck, Tieraona Low-Dog and James Mah, to name just a few. Formoreinformationaboutthemeeting, you can call (800) 361-4887, visit online at www.odq.qc.ca — or you can send an email to congres@odq.qc.ca. (Source: Ordre des dentistes du Québec) Course participants performing a sinus lift. Photos/Provided by AAIP ” See JAMAICA, page A7