Pacific Dental Conference — March 5, 2020 Pacific Dental Conference — March 8, 2018 speakers scrapbook 3 xx ‘Live Dentistry’ Today, Friday in Exhibit Hall n The Live Dentistry Stage, on the west side of the Exhibit Hall, is spon- sored by A-dec and Sinclair. Always a highlight of the meet- ing, the Exhibit Hall’s live dentistry stage typically attracts standing-room crowds year after year. On the sched- ule this year: Thursday • At 8:30 a.m., Jim Yeganegi, DMD, will present “Managing Posterior Max- illary Ridge Deficiency Using Crestal Approach Sinus Lift.” • At 11:15 a.m., Glenn van As, DMD, will present “Removal of Ceramic Res- torations with the Laser.” • At 2 p.m., Warren Roberts, DMD, will present “Botulinum Toxin Treat- ment for TMD: Eliminate Guesswork with EMGs” Friday • At 9 a.m., Mark Kwon, DMD, FICOI, and Bernard Jin, DMD, will pre- sent “Digitally Driven Implantology — Imagination Into Reality.” • At 11 a.m., David Clark, DDS, and Matt Irvine, DMD, will present “Treat- ment of the Dreaded Black Triangle with the Bioclear Method.” • At 2 p.m., Jonathan Ng, DDS, Dip Pros., FRCD(C), will present “How to: Digital Impressions and Digital Smile Design — For Natural Teeth and Implants.” (Source: Pacific Dental Conference) 5 Dmitriy Ivanov, DDS, narrates as Ho-Young Chung, DDS, demonstrates ‘Surgical Options for Peri-Implantitis and Other Implant Complications’ on the PDC Live Dentistry Stage in 2019. (Photo/Robert Selleck, today Staff) Speakers cover composites, ethics, conflict, more n Among the many compelling speak- ers on today’s agenda are: This morning Timothy M. Bizga, DDS, presents “The Keys to Suc- cessful, Predictable and Efficient Direct Composite Restorations.” Direct composite restorations are among the most frequently performed restorative procedures, yet dentists often struggle with placement tech- nique, consistency and sensitivity. This presentation will discuss current thoughts on clinical and technical elements that play a critical role in proper material selection. In addition, Bizga will provide essential concepts for achieving long-lasting, esthetic results. Bizga also will present a hands-on course on this same topic. Bizga is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. His background in dentistry is lengthy and diverse. Once a former chairside assistant, he also worked as a dental lab techni- cian, making his perspective unique among others in the field of dentistry. He received his DDS from the Univer- sity of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he is also an adjunct clinical professor. Also this morning, David Clark, DDS, presents “Better, Faster, Pret- tier Composites.” Billed as a “fast- paced and entertaining lecture,” the session will cover: Class II, minimally invasive prep design, “consistently gorgeous” contacts and managing deep caries. Also addressed will be: use of composite and Bioclear to treat the “dreaded black triangle” and dias- temas; restoring incisal edges in worn teeth, fractured teeth and collapsed bites with confidence; achieving a “sparkly, mirror-finish for composites with the three-step ‘Rock Star Polish’ technique.” Clark also will present a hands-on course on this topic. On Friday morning, on the Exhibit Hall’s live-dentistry stage, Clark pre- sents “Treatment of the Dreaded Black Triangle with the Bioclear Method.” The combination of pre- formed mylar matrices and heated, injection-molded composite resin ena- bles predictable and conservative res- toration of excessive gingival embra- sures. Clark and Matt Irvine, DMD, will demonstrate the closure of such a “black triangle” embrasure from sur- face preparation to final polish. The increasing prevalence of adult ortho- dontics and esthetic awareness make this system a useful addition to the tool kit, because these areas may be corrected predictably, conservatively and for long-term stability. Clark founded the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry and is a board member and lecturer for CRA. He lectures internationally and authored the first guide to enamel and dentinal cracks at 16x magnification, also minimally invasive dentistry, biomimetic endodontic shaping and is an opinion leader in restorative den- tistry and endodontics. He developed Bioclear Matrix System. Friday morning and again in the afternoon, Amy L. Doneen, DNP, presents “The Oral/Systemic Con- nection: Linking Perio Health to Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention “ This course will elucidate essential elements for establishing and main- 5 Dr. Timothy M. Bizga 5 Dr. David Clark (Photos/Provided by PDC) taining cardiovascular wellness. The dental profession is positioned to play a profound role in this regard. Oral health staff and providers will learn concurrent health issues and physical traits their patients may have that can heighten CV risk. Attendees will learn about the wisdom of using technology to detect asymptomatic CV disease (CVD). This course will provide edu- cation regarding inflammation as the cause of CVD. A special focus will be directed toward oral health as a cause of arterial disease. Doneen is an adjunct professor at Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas; a clinical associate professor at WSU College of Medicine; an assistant professor with the Uni- versity of Kentucky College of Den- tistry, and she runs the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center in Spokane, Wash. She is one of the nation’s lead- ing specialists in preventing heart attacks, stroke and diabetes. Barry Schwartz, DDS, MHSc (bio- ethics), cert ADR, FPFA, FACD, will present a number of courses covering 8see SPEAKERS, page 4 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 Accounting Department Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Published by Tribune America © 2020 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. today Pacific Dental Conference appears during the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 5 & 6, 2020. 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