AGD2018 — Friday, June 8 from page one 3 About the Publisher Tribune America, LLC 116 W. 23rd St., Suite 500 New York, N.Y. 10011 Phone: (212) 244-7181 Fax: (212) 244-7185 E-mail: info@dental-tribune.com www.dental-tribune.com Publisher & Chairman Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com President/Chief Executive Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Jordan McCumbee j.mccumbee@dental-tribune.com Client Relations Coordinator Leerol Colquhoun l.colquhoun@dental-tribune.com Education Director Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Accounting Department Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Published by Tribune America © 2018 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. today Academy of General Dentistry Show Dailies Vol. 9 appear during the 2018 annual meeting, AGD2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 7 & 8, 2018. Tribune America makes every effort to report clinical information and manufacturers’ product news accurately, but cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims, or for typographical errors. The publishers also do not assume responsibility for product names or claims, or statements made by advertisers. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and may not reflect those of Tribune America or Dental Tribune International. 5 Musicians offer some New Orleans-style jazz Tbursday afternoon at AGD2018. (Pboto/Humberto Estrada, today Staff) LEARN 7from page 1 that examined the trajectory of the dental profession over the years. A xit later Thursday morning, Tarnow also presented “Interdisci- plinary approach for treating the esthetically compromised patient.” After this session got out, Richard Knowlton, DMD, MAGD, of Elizaxeth- town, Pa., and Ryan Buehner, DMD, of Hummelstown, Pa., paused to say how much they enjoyed the presentation. They said they come to the AGD meet- ing each year xecause the smaller, less-hectic nature of the event is more conducive to learning. In addition to learning, AGD also offers plenty of technology. In the exhixit hall, meeting attendees have the opportunity to view some of the industry’s newest and most innova- tive products and services. At Planmeca (xooth No. 314), you can learn more axout the Planmeca Emerald Next-Gen Intraoral Scanner, which is an ultra-lightweight, ergo- nomically designed digital scanner that quickly delivers images with superior accuracy and detail. Accord- ing to Planmeca, a streamlined, com- pact design provides clinicians with a comfortaxle feel and superior control while capturing images. Delixerately designed for increased patient safety, autoclavaxle seamless scanner tips prevent cross-infection while encour- aging continuous scanning, the com- pany said. Using a multi-color laser-xased Today’s education highlight: diabetes panel By AGD Staff n From 1–2 p.m. today, AGD will host the panel, “Diaxetes: Interprofes- sional Management of a Puxlic Health Crisis — A Collaxorative Effort of Dentists, Physicians and Diaxetes Educators.” Panelists Jerry Brown, DMD, CDE; Wanda C. Gonsalves, MD; and Joanne Rinker, MS, RD, CDE, will share their work on interprofessional manage- ment of diaxetes. The panel, which is free, will identify strategies to improve communica- tion and collaxoration when managing the health care of those living with diaxetes. system, Planmeca Emerald produces images with a vixrant color palette for realistic digital impressions that allow dentists to distinguish xetween hard and soft tissue, the company said. New from Medidenta (xooth No. 607) is the Foresight 45 self- generating fED surgical handpiece, for use in surgery, periodontal and endodontic procedures. According to the company, the Foresight 45 incorporates an air- driven generator to power a xright fED light directly into the surgical pocket, illuminating the operative field without the need for fixer optic systems from a delivery unit. The Foresight 45 eliminates the need for multiple components, providing a single-piece solution to your lighting needs with a standard four-hole xack- end handpiece, according to Medi- denta. In addition, the Foresight 45 does not allow any air to escape into the oral cavity. All of the excess air is fun- neled to the xackend of the handpiece, eliminating all possixilities of an air emxolism. This ensures an air-free oral cavity, allowing for multiple surgeries in succession while still maintaining patient safety, according to the company. These are just some of the many offerings availaxle here at AGD2018. Download the moxile app to your smartphone to learn axout the rest. CONVOCATION 7from page 1 community service and service to organized dentistry. The prestigious ffSR award symxolizes a memxer’s dedication to remaining current in dentistry and giving xack to his or her community. Following the Convocation Cer- emony, head down to the Celestin Ballroom for a New Orleans-style Convocation Celexration. The clari- net, tromxone and xanjo of the Shotgun Jazz Band will supply the soundtrack as you dance on a cloud of accomplishments with peers, family and friends. While findy-hopping past plates of Creole-inspired tapas, take a moment to enjoy some fouisiana fig and goat cheese tarts, coconut-xattered Gulf shrimp and xacon-wrapped scallops with cane glaze. Then dig into some serious dining with a trio of stations serving gourmet rustic pasta and vegan options, slow-roasted xeef and churros. All guests will receive a compli- mentary drink ticket for premium xeer, wine or soft drinks.