Dental Tribune U.S.Edition No.2, 2017

CDS MiD WiNTEr MEETiNg DENTAL TRIBUNE DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition February 2017 — Vol. 12, No. 2 www.dental-tribune.com www.dental-tribune.com LEarNiNg iMPLaNTOLOgY ‘bY DOiNg’ The ‘Q-Implant Marathon’ provides accredited hands-on training that incorporates a live-patient model. ” page A4 SMiLE rENEWED Obsidian lithium silicate ceramic is pressed to laser-sintered understruc- tures to form a modernized PFM. ” page A10 Midwinter wonderland Dentistry’s latest advancements will be on display at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting In addition to the expectation of gen- erating a steady stream of “Wows” from attendees, the exhibit hall at the at the 2017 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting also will generate a stream of C.E. credit. In acknowledgement of the importance of keeping pace with the industry’s never- ending advancements in instruments, tools, techniques, products and services, the Chicago Dental Society again this year will give Midwinter Meeting attendees the opportunity to earn one C.E. credit per day simply by examining the myriad offerings in the meeting’s expansive ex- hibit hall. More than 700 exhibiting companies and organizations are expected at this year’s meeting, which runs from Feb. 23– 25 at McCormick Place West in Chicago. The exhibits will be open on all three days of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Signs posted in the exhibit hall (near the Overlook Cafe) will display each day’s C.E. code, which becomes active three hours after the exhibits open each day. Attendees enter that day’s C.E. code when completing a C.E. verification form. Visitors to the exhibit hall will be able to experience hands-on introductions to an array of equipment and materials, meet with representatives knowledge- able about the offerings and learn more about dentistry’s latest state-of-the-art advancements. This will be the venerable annual meet- ing’s 152nd year. In addition to featuring an expansive exhibit hall, the meeting will be anchored by a scientific program featuring more than 140 speakers and 225 courses. More than half of the courses are free. Leadership theme The theme of this year’s meeting is “Lead- ership: Cornerstone for Success.” Each day of the meeting will feature an all-day track devoted to one topic. Midwinter ” MIDWINTER, page A3 Implant trIbune NOT YET SETTLED Session at 2017 Academy of Osseointegration Annual Meeting to reveal latest on the sinus-floor bone graft. ” page B1 CDS Midwinter Meeting, Feb. 23–25 The Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, among the nation’s largest and longest-running dental events, is held near downtown Chicago at McCormick Place West. The 2017 meeting anticipates featuring more than 140 speakers, 225 courses and 700 exhibiting companies. Photo/Provided by www. dreamstime.com a3 EVENTS • New look, direction to Lab Expo at PDC. • Cosmetic dentists ready to win in Vegas. • Washington, D.C., to host pediatric dentists. a4 EDUCaTiON • ‘Q-Implant Marathon’ offers hands- on, live-surgery implant courses. a6–a14 iNDUSTrY NEWS • This universal sensor holder slides to choice of bite-block positions. • One-take impressions save time, dollars. • CareCredit and Henry Schein Financial Services complete agreement. • Smile renewed with Obsidian lithium silicate ceramic. • Benefits of bonding combine with simplicity of traditional cementing. • Barrier protection critical with dental gloves. COMMENTarY • ‘The Last Flossing.’ • Hard-tissue laser systems: Is the future now? a16–a18 Ad Bellmawr, N.J. Permit No. 1239 US Postage Paid PRST STD New York, N.Y. 10011 Suite #500 116 West 23rd Street Dental Tribune America

Dental Tribune U.S.Edition No.2, 2017

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