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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | August 2014 a5 Ad derstanding of local anesthesia. Practice Assessment: How Healthy Is Your Business? (led by Michael W. Perry, DDS, and Robyn Thomason, CDA practice support director). This lecture will help dentists understand the key practice as- sessments that keep a practice healthy and strong. Attendees will learn how to “diagnose” business problems, develop a “treatment plan” of solutions and imple- ment that plan. Attendees also will learn how to identify when it’s time to bring on a consultant to help implement changes and train the dental team. Restorative dentistry — international symposia Functional and Esthetic Commitment Dentition (led by Miguel Angel Diez Gur- tubay, MsC). This lecture will teach at- tendees how to design a treatment plan of a functionally and esthetically com- promised anterior segment. It will pro- vide an overview of surgical alternatives based on tissues (soft-tissue anatomy, bone volume and density). Attendees will learn the steps and techniques used from diagnosis up to cementation of a restora- tion in natural teeth and on implants in patients with esthetic and functional compromise. Alternatives to Surgical-Prosthetic Im- plants in the Absence of a Central Inci- sor (led by Miguel Angel Diez Gurtubay, MsC). This lecture will review the surgi- cal techniques used to place central in- cisor implants, from clinically ideal to compromised alveolar situations. The creation of an emergence profile via prosthetic design and fabrication of dif- ferent personalized attachments, includ- ing prosthetic solutions when there is a loss of bone and gingival tissue contours, will also be covered. Treatment of the Edentulous Maxillary (led by Miguel Angel Diez Gurtubay, MsC) This lecture will provide an overview of the surgical-prosthetic techniques in the edentulous superior arch. Treatment de- sign based on identification of maxillary atrophy, narrow crests or pneumatized sinuses will be covered. This course will provide a step-by-step review of defini- tive metal/acrylic prosthesis, CAD/CAM and translucent zirconium development. Dentists will learn the different tech- niques used to solve the most common problems encountered in patients with maxillary atrophy. Exhibit hall floor As the site of numerous new product launches every year and featuring more than 375 companies, the exhibit hall floor at CDA Presents consistently ranks among the busiest in the country. Attendees can explore 80,000 square feet of dental innovation. Staggered class schedules also provide attendees more time to conduct business on the exhibit hall floor without conflict with educa- tional offerings. The CDA Presents Board of Managers did this to create a situa- tion where the exhibitor floor midday foot traffic was less overwhelming for attendees. The board accomplished this by moving the start time for some of the classes to 8 a.m. This gives more people an opportunity to see all the great dental products available. Headlining speakers Some of the biggest names in dentistry are consistently a major draw at the con- vention, and this year is no exception. The various speakers’ insights and inspi- ration will help dentists and staff excel in every aspect of dentistry. According to the meeting organizers, some of dentistry’s most captivating speakers will be headlining the confer- ence, presenting innovative lectures and educational workshops. Dentists and all members of the dental team will have a wide variety of opportunities to learn about the latest advancements relating to all aspects of the dental profession. The Moscone Center and neighborhoods beyond In addition to providing informative lectures and hands-on opportunities to explore the latest in new dental prod- ucts, CDA Presents also offers up one of the country’s most popular destination cities as its backdrop. San Francisco pro- vides a near-unlimited variety of venues for mingling with colleagues in the eve- nings. The CDA Party will take place at the Cal- ifornia Academy of Sciences on Friday, Sept. 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. There are several “ CDA, page A1 restaurants near the Moscone Center as well, including North Beach Restaurant (1512 Stockton St.), Jillian’s (101 4th St.), La Briciola Restaurant (489 Third St.), Roc- co’s Cafe (1131 Folsom St.), Cesario’s Fine Food (601 Sutter S.), Waiters On Wheels (5425 Mission St.) and Firenze By Night (1429 Stockton St.). Also nearby are an array of museums that are open in the evenings. For more information about the CDA Party, visit www.cdapresents.com. For more infor- mation about San Francisco, visit the San Francisco Visitors Bureau website. Engage and inspire the entire staff The CDA Presents Board of Managers reports that it strives to ensure all at- tendees, including staff, have the oppor- tunity to learn from some of the most successful names in dentistry. Office staff members will be able to glean some key takeaways on topics such as effective communication skills, how to deal with difficult people, hands-on social media tips, the top five skills ev- ery administrative team member must master, trends in dental insurance and diagnosing and treatment challenges of periodontal diseases. Dentists can have their staffs attend profession-specific lectures and work- shops. Staff members also enjoy having the time to get to know their colleagues outside of the daily office setting. Learn more at www.cdapresents.com. (Source: California Dental Association) Meetings

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