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n For the next three days, get prepared to learn about the latest technologies and clinical practices in general dentistry. “In addition to the cutting-edge lec- tures and participation courses from the top continuing education speak- ers of our profession, this year’s meet- ing features a live-patient implant placement surgery,” said AGD Presi- dent W. Carter Brown, DMD, FAGD. “The surgery, performed by Dr. Todd Engel, is one of many new additions to this meeting, which focuses on innovative technologies, procedures and clinical skills.” Here is a glimpse at some of the courses available to attendees. Today • “Four Diverse Approaches to Treat- ing Patients With Special Needs,” with David M. Blende, DDS; Vange Leonis, MS, RDHAP; Harvey Levy, DMD, MAGD; and Allen Wong, DDS (S11) — This new and novel program will feature a discussion by four leading experts on the successful manage- ment of patients who are anxious or have other special needs. Presenters will share their treatment modalities, including prevention and emergency care for every age, location and medi- cal condition, anywhere in the United States. A Q&A will follow the four presentations. (Today: 1 to 5 p.m., Moscone West, Room 2022) • “Avoiding Restorative Failures,” with Lee Ann Brady, DMD (S13) — This program will look at risk assessment and present a systematic approach for examination, diagnosis and treat- ment planning designed to minimize surprisesandmaximizecasesuccess. (Today: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Moscone West, Room 2008) Friday • “Live Implant Surgical Demonstra- tion — The Magic Circle,” with Todd B. Engel, DDS (S50) — This surgical treatment course will include initial consultation and case blueprinting, biological preparation of the patient (grafting and tissue management for general practitioners), occlusion for the proposed plan and the surgi- cal component. Surgical placement on the patient will be seen live by the audience. (Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m.,MosconeWest,Room2002) Saturday •“KeystoSocialMediaMarketingSuc- cess,”withRitaZamora, GetMarketing LLC (S31) — This course explains why more than 40 percent of potential patients will never consider your practice unless you provide them with opportunity to research you online. Attendees will learn what top dental practices are doing today to successfully grow their practices with social media. (Saturday: 8 to 11 a.m., Moscone West, Room 2024) • “Achieving Clinical Excellence in Esthetic Posterior Restorations,” with Jeffrey J. Brucia, DDS (P20) — This in- depth workshop will provide insight into why improvements in adhesive materials and techniques, com- bined with the demands for esthetic restorations, have made metal-free dentistry a quality option for every treatment plan. It covers the total spectrum of direct and indirect restorative materials indicated for use in the posterior area. A lecture will begin this hands-on clinic on the step-by-step careful planning and placement of these restorations. (Sat- urday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Moscone West, Room 2009) agd news6 AGD 2015 — Thursday, June 18, 2015 Earn your continuing education credit today Ad n Dental students, residents and dental school faculty will highlight their work by presenting ePosters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the exhibit hall. The posters include: • “Loss of Multiple Teeth Due to TraumaandManagementWithImplant- Supported Fixed Dental Prosthesis Utilizing Axial and Tilted Implants: A Case Report,” from Amal Asiri, DDS • “Effect of Curing Light and Resto- ration Location on Energy Delivered,” from Sapan Bratt, DMD • “Maxillary Anterior Implant ReplacementFollowingRidgeAugmen- tation,” from Ching-Wen Chang, DDS • “Life Threatening Hemorrhage After Extraction in the Patient With Severe Hemophilia A and High-Level Inhibitors: A Case Report,” from Ching- Wen Chang, DDS • “Evaluating Patient-Dentist Com- munication and Denture Hygiene in Edentulous Patients,” from Yoo Jun Chung •“ModelBasedGuidedImplantSys- tem,” from Jonathan Geleris, DDS • “Activated Charcoal as a Whiten- ing Dentifrice,” from Brantley McCarty • “Novel Incision Design and Flap Closure to Reduce Incidence of Alveo- lar Osteitis in Mandibular Third Molar Extractions,” from Ho-Hyun Brian Sun, MSc • “An Association Among Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Exposure, Oro- facial Injuries and Health Disparities,” from Rian Cho • “Effect of Antiseptic Solutions on Soft Denture Relining Materials,” from Makani Dollinger • “The Effect of Er,Cr: YSGG Laser Irradiation on Smear Layer and Debris Removal With Two Different Output Powers,” from Sara Ehsani • “An Interprofessional Oral Health Literacy Campaign for Providers and Patients Attending the San Antonio RefugeeHealthClinic,”fromMoshtagh R. Farokhi, DDS • “Efficacy of Azadirachta Indica as a Root Canal Irrigant: A Review,” from Rajan Gupta, DDS • “Pulp Capping Agents: A Litera- ture Review,” from Juveria Syed Ali Hussain • “Zirconia — the Esthetic Future of Dental Implants,” from Farah Tazeen Khatoon, DDS • “The Prevalence of Dental Caries of Patients in the New Jersey Area With Autism Spectrum Disorder Receiv- ing Full-Mouth Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia,” from Chel- sea Rajago • “Assessing an Oral Health Cur- riculum for Students in Low-Income Communities,” from Joelle Stanger Patient management and maximizing case success among today’s course topics Dental students among AGD 2015 ePoster presenters Session set for Friday in the exhibit hall 5 AGD President W. Carter Brown Here at the AGD For more information about AGD 2015 courses, visit www.agd2015.org or find it through the AGD 2015 mobile app.

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