Cocktail Reception (4:00pm-5:30pm)

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

4:00PM-5:30PM

You are invited to join us for a Cocktail Reception at the end of the Symposium. We are looking forward to celebrating the success of the 2018 Symposium with you.

Bryan Abraham - CPR Recertification (08:30-11:30) Cat 3

CPR RECERTIFICATION

08:30-11:30

CATEGORY 3 – 3 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Course Introduction

Lesson 2: 1-Rescuer Adult BLS

• Part I: 1-Rescuer Adult BLS
• Part II: AED Practice
• Part III: Adult CPR and AED Skills Test

Lesson 3: 2-Rescuer Child BLS

• Part I: 2-Rescuer Child BLS

Lesson 4: High Performance Teams Activity

• Part I: Team Dynamics

Lesson 5: Infant BLS

• Part I: Infant Compressions
• Part II: 2-Rescuer Infant BLS
• Part III: AED for Infants and Children Less Than 8 Years of Age
• Part IV: Infant CPR Skills Test

Lesson 6: Choking (Adult/Child/Infant)

• Part I: Adult and Child Choking
• Part II: Infant Choking

Lesson 7: Conclusion

Lesson 8: Exam

Learning Objectives:

After this lecture, attendees will:

• be fully certified
• receive certification card from Ottawa Paramedic BLS/Health

Biography:

Bryan Abraham is a Registered Respiratory Therapist employed at the Ottawa Hospital, where he focuses on Emergency Medicine. Mr. Abraham has been affiliated with Heart and Stroke for over 20 years and more recently with the Ottawa Paramedic BLS/Health Program and has many years of experience teaching various groups.

 

Dr. Clive Friedman & Dr. Benjamin Pliska - Dentistry And Sleep Disordered Breathing: Point-Counterpoint Session (08:30-11:30) Cat 2

DENTISTRY AND SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING:
POINT-COUNTERPOINT SESSION

08:30-11:30

CATEGORY 2 – 3 CE POINTS
 

With the increased interest in sleep disorders, there is considerable controversy among dentists with regards to the role of dentistry in management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You will have the opportunity to hear different perspectives on the topic from two prominent clinicians: Dr. Clive Friedman and Dr. Benjamin Pliska. The question period will allow both experts to answer questions from the audience.

Dr. Clive Friedman

“Functional Pediatric Oral Health”

Course Outline:

This presentation will cover concepts of what is meant by functional oral health. Areas that will be addressed will be prenatal development, and areas that predispose an individual to aberrant developmental patterns as they grow, oral restrictions and their immediate impact as well as long term impacts on health and development. Tongue function, nasal breathing, sleep and posture as components of oral health will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

After this presentation attendees should be able to:

• Evaluate current understanding of oral health and identify new aspects
• Describe the importance of early recognition and assessment of problems in the pediatric airway
• Describe the interventions that impact long term development, and airway issues from birth through to 6 years of age

Biography:

Dr. Clive Friedman was born in Johannesburg and has trained and worked in South Africa, Israel, England, USA and Canada. He obtained his specialty in pediatric dentistry in New Orleans and has a special interest in persons with special needs, behaviour, prevention, education and wellness. He teaches at both the University of Toronto and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. He has been president of the International Association of Disability and Oral Health and the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disability. Currently he sits on ICC - International Clinical Council of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans. He is also on the editorial board for the British Society for Disability and Oral Health Journal. His current interest is in transitioning patients with special needs from a pediatric practice to a GP practice and the impact of tethered tissue on long term growth and development.

Dr. Benjamin Pliska

“Orthodontics and Sleep Disordered Breathing: Separating Fact from Fiction”

Course Outline:

Recently interest in obstructive sleep disorders has led to much speculation within the dental profession making it difficult to separate fact from fiction. This presentation will be a succinct review of published literature and recent clinical trial data, providing a clear picture of the evidence base on the topic. The relationship between sleep disordered breathing and craniofacial growth and development, as well as the current evidence of managing pediatric sleep disorders with dentofacial orthopedics will be directly addressed.

Learning Objectives:

1. define the role of the orthodontist in patients with sleep disordered breathing
2. evaluate the evidence of maxillary expansion in children with OSA
3. describe the relationship between dentofacial morphology and OSA

Biography:

Dr. Benjamin Pliska is an Associate Professor of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry and maintains private practices in Vancouver as a certified specialist in Orthodontics. Dr. Pliska is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario School of Dentistry, and obtained his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master’s Degree in Dentistry from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Pliska lectures both locally and internationally on his research interests, which include airway imaging and pediatric sleep medicine.

Dr. Grace Bradley & Dr. Marco Magalhaes - Detection Of Precursor And Early Lesions Of Oral Cancer: The Role Of The Dental Team (Cat 2 - 3 CE Points)

Course Outline:

Dentists are often presented with periodontal emergencies in their practice. The need to immediately address patients’ concerns can disrupt the day of even the most experienced and efficient dentists. This lecture course will provide clinical tips; tricks and techniques to help practitioners quickly ensure that urgent and acute problems and concerns of periodontal emergency patients are resolved. Emergencies in periodontics and acute pain management will be covered.

Learning Objectives:

After this presentation the audience should be able to:

• Evaluate patients’ immediate periodontal emergency needs.
• Demonstrate the required diagnostic information that needs to be evaluated for a patient with a periodontal emergency.
• Determine possible immediate treatments that could be undertaken for certain situations.
• Define the possible outcomes of various treatments and how they could affect future treatment.
• Identify the possible medications that are acceptable for acute pain management.

Bio:

Dr. Reem N. Atout joined the periodontal department at the University of Manitoba as an assistant professor in September 2010 after her one-year experience as a clinic instructor in the department of Periodontology at Harvard University. She received her Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2000, and shortly after that moved to California where she obtained her California dental license and practiced in general dentistry for a few years. In 2006, Dr. Atout joined the University of Alabama in Birmingham where she continued her training and earned a Master in Science (MS) and her Certificate in Periodontology. Dr. Atout is also a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC), a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the Canadian and American Academy of Periodontists, and the Canadian Dental Association

Dr. Oxana Korj - Surgical Pitfalls One May Not See Coming: An Update On Patient Assessment Prior To Dental Surgery (08:30-11:30) Cat 2

SURGICAL PITFALLS ONE MAY NOT SEE COMING:
AN UPDATE ON PATIENT ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO DENTAL SURGERY

08:30-10:00

CATEGORY 2 – 1.5 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

The presentation will focus on pre-operative assessment of a surgical patient aimed at identifying risk factors that may result in potential complications. Some of the topics that will be included are: considerations regarding medically compromised patients, medications such as blood thinners and bisphosphonates (and other related medications), and a history of radiation exposure. Real patient cases will be used to illustrate the examples. The objective of the presentation is to increase awareness of risk factors associated with surgical patients and to provide guidelines to decrease the occurrence of complications. The goal is that every attendee would walk away from the discussion with a number of clinical pearls that can be applied to daily practice. The discussion would be interactive and dynamic; questions would be encouraged throughout.

Learning Objectives:

• To increase awareness of surgical patient risk factors
• To provide guidelines on management of surgical patients
• To provide the tools to decrease surgical complications

Biography:

Dr. Oxana Korj graduated from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, with her Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2011. Following graduation, Dr. Korj enjoyed a year of general dental practice in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. She then completed a four-year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Dr. Korj is now enjoying a full scope practice as an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon in Vancouver, BC.

Dr. Grace Bradley And Dr. Marco Magalhaes - Detection Of Precursor And Early Lesions Of Oral Can Cer: The Role Of The Dental Team (09:00-12:00) Cat 2

DETECTION OF PRECURSOR AND EARLY LESIONS OF ORAL CANCER: THE ROLE OF THE DENTAL TEAM

09:00-12:00

CATEGORY 2 – 3 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

1. Prevalence, morbidity and mortality of oral cancer

• an uncommon but serious disease that requires prompt recognition
• risk factors for development of oral cancer
• prevention and early diagnosis are key to reduce morbidity and mortality

2. Diagnosis and management of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs)

• what are OPMDs?
• American Dental Association Clinical Practice Guidelines for evaluation of OPMDs
• the conventional visual and tactile examination of the oral mucosa
• the role of adjunctive devices
• long-term monitoring – why, when and how

3. Early diagnosis of oral cancer

• How early can oral cancer be diagnosed?
• What do early cancers look like clinically?
• Prognosis of oral cancer depends on stage at diagnosis

4. Feasibility and Practicality: Evidence to support this approach

• Opportunistic screening in the dental office
• Increasing awareness by the dental team
• Patient education

5. Diagnostic challenge

Learning Objectives:

1. understand the concept of precursor lesions for oral cancer
2. be familiar with the current ADA clinical practice guidelines for oral potentially malignant disorders
3. able to incorporate the detection and management of precursor and early lesions of oral cancer as an essential component of dental practice

Biography:

Grace Bradley obtained her DDS degree at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1979, after which she trained in the Oral Pathology residency program from 1980 to 1983. She received her MSc. degree in 1984 and continued research training as a fellow of the Medical Research Council of Canada at the Ontario Cancer Institute / Princess Margaret Hospital from 1983 – 1987. She obtained her fellowship in Oral Pathology at the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in 1986 and was appointed as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto in 1987 and cross-appointed as staff dentist (Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine) at the Department of Dentistry, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center. Currently she holds the appointment of Professor and Director of the graduate program in Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine at U. of Toronto and Director of the Oral Pathology laboratory. She has participated in the Oral Pathology Diagnostic Service at the Faculty of Dentistry since 1987. Her academic interests are the use of virtual microscopy in undergraduate and graduate teaching of Oral Pathology, and the pathology of oral squamous carcinoma and precursor lesions.

Biography:

Dr. Marco Magalhaes is a clinician-scientist, director of the Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Laboratory (CIMlab) at the Faculty of Dentistry, staff oral pathologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and assistant professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, cross-appointed to Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Magalhaes received his PhD in cell biology at the University of Toronto in 2009 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Cancer Centre before returning to the University of Toronto to complete his residency in Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine. Dr. Magalhaes has several research projects in the area of oral cancer and oral pathology and is a member of the Network for Canadian Oral Health and Research (NCOHR) oral cancer group. His main area of interest is the progression of oral lesions to oral cancer and understanding how the oral microenvironment can influence malignant transformation. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Dr. Salme Lavigne - Inflammation, Periodontitis And Overall Health (09:00-16:00) Cat 2

INFLAMMATION, PERIODONTITIS AND OVERALL HEALTH

09:00-16:00

CATEGORY 2 – 6 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

Linkages between periodontitis and overall health have been proposed for numerous years without a true understanding of the mechanisms underlying these connections. Recent findings however, now suggest that inflammation is at the core of these relationships. As research continues to evolve rapidly in this emerging discipline, it is critical that oral health professionals have a thorough understanding of the inflammatory process in the body and the mechanisms involved linking oral and systemic health. Additionally, practitioners must be fully informed of the most current developments and deficiencies in the literature in order to provide the best counsel and care for their patients. This presentation will focus on new developments in the critical role of inflammation and its impact on the whole area of oral-systemic medicine along with a discussion of the most current research outcomes in not only more established oral-systemic linkages, but several newly proposed relationships. The role of oral health professionals in this dynamic new area of health will be discussed including suggested therapies and strategies for improving the overall health of the public.

Learning Objectives:

• A new look at the most current literature derived from the “Human Microbiome Project” and how the concept of “dysbiosis” relates to oral diseases.
• An overview of chronic periodontitis from a systemic inflammatory perspective.
• An understanding of how oral inflammation is related to systemic inflammation.
• Knowledge of the effects of general inflammation on a variety of chronic systemic diseases.
• A review of the status of risk factors for periodontal disease and how these risk factors relate to systemic diseases.
• An understanding of the current research literature for the proposed linkages between periodontitis and systemic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases; respiratory diseases; diabetes and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
• An introduction into several newly proposed oral-systemic linkages and a summary of research to date for these emerging areas.
• Strategies for staying current with the literature in this rapidly evolving area of science, including basic interpretation tips.
• Knowledge of oral interventions that have produced positive systemic changes resulting in potential risk reduction.
• A new outlook at the role of oral health professionals and how we can contribute to the overall health of the public.

Biography:

Salme Lavigne was the founding Director of the dental hygiene program at Confederation College (Thunder Bay, ON); Associate Professor & Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene at Wichita State University (Wichita, KS); and Professor & Director, School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Manitoba. Currently, she holds the title of Senior Scholar at the University of Manitoba and is the Scientific Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene (CJDH). Salme holds a Diploma in Dental Hygiene (University of Toronto), a BA in Biomedical Anthropology (Lakehead University), a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education (University of Missouri-Kansas City) and a PhD in Community Health Sciences and Epidemiology (University of Manitoba). She has served as President of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association; Chair and Councillor of the Section on Dental Hygiene Education for the American Dental Education Association; Commissioner, Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada and was the Chair, Board of Directors of the Canadian Foundation for Dental Hygiene Research and Education. Salme is the recipient of Alumni of Distinction Awards from the University of Toronto and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry and recently received the Life Membership Award from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. In addition to being the Scientific Editor of the CJDH, she is also currently a reviewer for three international journals, has authored chapters in three textbooks, has numerous publications in both national and international peer reviewed journals and has delivered over 100 continuing education presentations in Canada, the US, Scandinavia, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, China and South Africa. Her research interests lie in periodontics; oral-systemic health connections; community health and the aging baby boomers. Salme has three adult children and currently lives part time in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada and Piriac-sur-Mer, France.

Dr. Aviv Ouanounou - Top 10 Most Prescribed Drugs: What Do You Need To Know? (09:00-12:00) - Cat 1 Core

Top 10 Most Prescribed Drugs: What do you need to know?

09:00-12:00

CATEGORY 1 CORE – 3 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

Pharmacology is the study of Drugs and their effects on the human body. Chronic medical conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders and neurological conditions are very prevalent worldwide. In this course we will discuss the top 10 prescribed drugs in North America. We will review the pharmacological actions of these drugs, any reported adverse reactions and drug interactions associated with their use.  We will review the effects of these medications on the oral cavity and any needed dental modifications for these patients. Specific emphasis will be given to the effects and interactions of these commonly prescribed drugs with those often given by dentists namely, local anaesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics and antifungals.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the top 10 prescribed drugs.
• Recognize the indications and contraindications of these commonly prescribed drugs.
• Discuss the mechanism of action, adverse reactions and drug interactions of the most commonly prescribed medications.
• Discuss the top 10 prescribed drugs and their interactions with dental treatment and commonly prescribed dental drugs. 

Biography:

Dr. Aviv Ouanounou is an assistant professor of pharmacology and Preventive Dentistry at the faculty of dentistry, University of Toronto. He received both his DDS and MSc at the University of Toronto. He teaches pharmacology and Preventive Dentistry to undergraduate and graduate students and is also a clinical instructor and Treatment Plan Coordinator. Dr. Ouanounou won numerous teaching awards including wining “Best Teacher of the Year Award” three times: in 2013, 2015 and just recently in 2019. Also, Dr. Ouanounou is the recipient of the 2014-2015 prestigious Dr. Bruce Hord Master Teacher Award for excellence in teaching at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Ouanounou is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists. He is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management and the American College of Clinical Pharmacology. He has published and authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He also maintains a general private practice in Toronto.

Dr. Carlos Quiñonez - Major Public Policy Issues In Dentistry: Why Do They Matter To You? (09:00-16:00) Cat 1 Core

MAJOR PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN DENTISTRY:
WHY DO THEY MATTER TO YOU?

09:00-16:00

CATEGORY 1 CORE – 6 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

This lecture will review the major public policy issues facing dentistry today. These include:

1. The place of dentistry within Canada’s health care system;
2. Demographic changes, oral disease, and access to dental care;
3. Changes in insurance, provider supply, and competition in the dental care market;
4. The corporatization and commercialization of dentistry;
5. Ethical decision-making in dentistry.

The session begins with an historical perspective on the development of Canada’s health and dental care systems, and moves to discussing the various public policy issues outlined above. Each topic is separate, but build on each other into the overarching aim of demonstrating their relevance to clinical practice and organized dentistry. All presentations are grounded in rich media and quantitative and qualitative data. Debate and discussion are encouraged throughout the session.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• To describe the major historical, social, political, and economic dimensions of Canada’s dental care system.
• To identify public policy issues important to dentistry.
• To describe the relevance of these public policy issues to clinical practice and organized dentistry.

Biography:

Carlos Quiñonez is a dental public health specialist, associate professor and program director at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto (U of T). He graduated with his DMD from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba (U of M) in 1998, and then completed his MSc at the U of M’s Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He then completed a PhD and dental public health specialty at the U of T in 2009. Carlos’ research centres on the politics and economics of dentistry, with a specific focus on health and social equity. He is the author of over 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and government reports, and regularly consults with government and non-governmental agencies on issues of dental care policy. He is the Editor of Ontario Dentist, the Ontario Dental Association’s professional journal, past-Chair of the Canadian Dental Association’s Committee on Clinical and Scientific Affairs, and past-President of the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry.

Dr. Barry Schwartz - Ethics And Professionalism In Advertising & Marketing In Dentistry (09:00-12:00) Cat 1 Core

ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN ADVERTISING & MARKETING IN DENTISTRY

09:00-12:00

CATEGORY 1 CORE – 3 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

With so many dentists to choose from, especially in urban areas, and so much information available online, many dentists are concerned about patient retention and attracting new patients and are therefore feeling the need to spend big on advertising or be left behind. Quite often, dentist’s moral compass can be lost in the process. This session will highlight the professional implications of various marketing and advertising strategies in dentistry. A number of effective and professional alternatives in marketing will be presented along with a ten-step plan to improve the dentist’s image.

Learning Objectives:

• to appreciate the inter-relationship of ethics, professionalism and successful dental practice
• to understand the pros and cons of various marketing strategies
• to integrate current regulations into advertising and professional practice
• to recognize that effective marketing need not require large expenses
• to improve a dentist’s and their practice’s image in the eyes of their patients and the public

Biography:

Barry Schwartz recently retired, after 16 years, as Assistant Professor at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London Ontario and Course Director for Practice Administration where the focus was on critical thinking, interpersonal-communications and applied ethics. He received his DDS and MHSc in Bioethics from the University of Toronto. Dr. Schwartz was in clinical practice for 25 years. He has published many articles both nationally and internationally on the subject of dental ethics. He was awarded the Fellowship in Teaching Innovation Research Award at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Schwartz has been recognized as a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists for his contributions in dental ethics.

Dr. Angela Mulrooney - The Missing Dimension: The Art Of Patient Communication (10:30-12:00) - Cat 3

THE MISSING DIMENSION: The art of patient communication

10:30-12:00

CATEGORY 2 – 1.5 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

Have you invested time and money to acquire both leading edge, research-based clinical skills and the best technology on the market…only to watch them gather dust as patient “pass” on treatment?

Every dentist’s dream is to do the dentistry they love with patients who want it while working less and earning more. But even the best dentists rarely realize the dream because dental practice success is not determined by clinical expertise.

Patients are more likely to accept suggested treatment when the treatment is presented in terms of their wants and priorities.

When patients hear their own priorities, concerns, and desires reflected in clinical care conversations, they feel heard and validated, which leads to higher rates of trust and case acceptance. Learn to approach the patient communication dance as an art as well as science, with choreography for every situation as well as techniques for dynamic improvisation.

In this transformative course designed for the entire team, Dr. Angela Mulrooney outlines a system tailored to build the verbal and nonverbal communication skills that are critical to selling modern, advanced dentistry. By placing the patient experience in its rightful place - at the center of every conversation and interaction - you will unlock the secrets of a happy, thriving, profitable practice.

Learning Objectives

• Gain skills for maximizing your marketing and booking patients on the first phone call
• Learn how to use open-ended questions to prompt patients to tell you exactly what they want
• Illustrate how to create trusting relationships with new, existing and even phobic patients
• Discover how to create treatment plans that fulfill patient wants based on what they say
• Understand how to select care that will deliver results the patient wants, within budget, regardless of what insurance pays out
• Discover the benefit of systematic patient communication techniques: grateful patients who schedule recommended treatment
• Use your newly acquired skills to build a thriving practice, regardless of external circumstances

Biography:

Dr. Angela Mulrooney turned a run-down clinic into a cutting-edge practice that was referred to by colleagues for full-mouth reconstruction, I.V. sedation, and sleep apnea therapy. In doing so, she more than doubled her hourly production while working 50% fewer hours at 28 years of age. After sustaining a career ending injury, she decided to turn tragedy into opportunity by sharing her credibility and production-boosting secrets through practice management and social media marketing to help talented colleagues realize their full potential clinically and entrepreneurially.

Bryan Abraham - CPR Recertification (13:00-16:00) Cat 3

CPR RECERTIFICATION

13:00-16:00

CATEGORY 3 – 3 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Course Introduction

Lesson 2: 1-Rescuer Adult BLS

• Part I: 1-Rescuer Adult BLS
• Part II: AED Practice
• Part III: Adult CPR and AED Skills Test

Lesson 3: 2-Rescuer Child BLS

• Part I: 2-Rescuer Child BLS

Lesson 4: High Performance Teams Activity

• Part I: Team Dynamics

Lesson 5: Infant BLS

• Part I: Infant Compressions
• Part II: 2-Rescuer Infant BLS
• Part III: AED for Infants and Children Less Than 8 Years of Age
• Part IV: Infant CPR Skills Test

Lesson 6: Choking (Adult/Child/Infant)

• Part I: Adult and Child Choking
• Part II: Infant Choking

Lesson 7: Conclusion

Lesson 8: Exam

Learning Objectives:

After this lecture, attendees will:

• be fully certified
• receive certification card from Ottawa Paramedic BLS/Health

Biography:

Bryan Abraham is a Registered Respiratory Therapist employed at the Ottawa Hospital, where he focuses on Emergency Medicine. Mr. Abraham has been affiliated with Heart and Stroke for over 20 years and more recently with the Ottawa Paramedic BLS/Health Program and has many years of experience teaching various groups.
 

Dr. Reem Atout - Periodontal Urgent And Acute Dental Care: How To Deal With Periodontal Emergencies (13:00-14:30) - Cat 2

PERIODONTAL URGENT AND ACUTE DENTAL CARE:
HOW TO DEAL WITH PERIODONTAL EMERGENCIES

13:00-14:30

CATEGORY 2 – 1.5 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

Dentists are often presented with periodontal emergencies in their practice. The need to immediately address patients’ concerns can disrupt the day of even the most experienced and efficient dentists. This lecture course will provide clinical tips; tricks and techniques to help practitioners quickly ensure that urgent and acute problems and concerns of periodontal emergency patients are resolved. Emergencies in periodontics and acute pain management will be covered.

Learning Objectives:

After this presentation the audience should be able to:

• Evaluate patients’ immediate periodontal emergency needs.
• Demonstrate the required diagnostic information that needs to be evaluated for a patient with a periodontal emergency.
• Determine possible immediate treatments that could be undertaken for certain situations.
• Define the possible outcomes of various treatments and how they could affect future treatment.
• Identify the possible medications that are acceptable for acute pain management.

Biography:

Dr. Reem N. Atout received her Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2000, and shortly after that moved to California where she obtained her California dental license and practiced in general dentistry for a few years. In 2006, Dr. Atout joined the University of Alabama in Birmingham where she continued her training and earned a Master in Science (MS) and her Certificate in Periodontology. Dr. Atout is also a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC), a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, President of the Canadian Academy of Periodontology, a member of the Canadian and American Academy of Periodontology and the Canadian Dental Association. She is currently in private practice in Winnipeg.

Dr. Grace Bradley & Dr. Marco Magalhaes - Odontogenic Cysts And Tumours: Over, Under And Between Teeth From Young To Old (13:00-16:00) - Cat 2

ODONTOGENIC CYSTS AND TUMOURS: OVER, UNDER AND BETWEEN TEETH FROM YOUNG TO OLD

13:00-16:00

CATEGORY 2 – 3 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

1. The mixed dentition years

chief complaint – delay in tooth eruption

treatment consideration – preservation of growth and development of the dentition and jaws

• buccal bifurcation cyst – the “picky” cyst
• ameloblastic fibroma, ameloblastic fibro-odontome, odontome - one tumour or 3?
• adenomatoid odontogenic tumour – the missing front tooth
• cementoblastoma -  something is stuck to the root
• Gorlin Goltz syndrome – jaw cysts may be inherited

2. The adult years:

chief complaint – jaw swelling

treatment consideration – conservative vs aggressive

• odontogenic keratocyst – what’s in a name
• lateral periodontal cyst – the elusive one
• ameloblastoma – soap bubbles and beyond
• odontogenic myxoma – the ‘goopy’ tumour
• Pindborg tumour – think Congo red

3. The senior years:

chief complaint – denture does not fit

treatment consideration – co-morbidities and limitations

• glandular odontogenic cyst- balancing the risks
• recurrent ameloblastoma – déjà vu

Learning Objectives

• understand the concept of odontogenic cysts and tumours as lesions unique to the tooth-bearing         areas of the jaws
• review the typical clinical and radiographic presentation of a variety of odontogenic cysts and           tumours in different age groups
• understand how the management of these lesions is guided by the diagnosis as well as the stage of        growth and development, functional status and co-morbidities of the patient

Biography:

Grace Bradley obtained her DDS degree at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1979, after which she trained in the Oral Pathology residency program from 1980 to 1983. She received her MSc. degree in 1984 and continued research training as a fellow of the Medical Research Council of Canada at the Ontario Cancer Institute / Princess Margaret Hospital from 1983 – 1987. She obtained her fellowship in Oral Pathology at the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in 1986 and was appointed as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto in 1987 and cross-appointed as staff dentist (Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine) at the Department of Dentistry, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center. Currently she holds the appointment of Professor and Director of the graduate program in Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine at U. of Toronto and Director of the Oral Pathology laboratory. She has participated in the Oral Pathology Diagnostic Service at the Faculty of Dentistry since 1987. Her academic interests are the use of virtual microscopy in undergraduate and graduate teaching of Oral Pathology, and the pathology of oral squamous carcinoma and precursor lesions.

Biography:

Dr. Marco Magalhaes is a clinician-scientist, director of the Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Laboratory (CIMlab) at the Faculty of Dentistry, staff oral pathologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and assistant professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, cross-appointed to Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Magalhaes received his PhD in cell biology at the University of Toronto in 2009 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Cancer Centre before returning to the University of Toronto to complete his residency in Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine. Dr. Magalhaes has several research projects in the area of oral cancer and oral pathology and is a member of the Network for Canadian Oral Health and Research (NCOHR) oral cancer group. His main area of interest is the progression of oral lesions to oral cancer and understanding how the oral microenvironment can influence malignant transformation. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Dr. Clive Friedman - Behaviour Change: It's A Process - Using Caries As An Example (13:00-16:00) - Cat 1 Core

BEHAVIOUR CHANGE: IT’S A PROCESS – USING CARIES AS AN EXAMPLE

13:00-16:00

CATEGORY 1 CORE – 3 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

TBC

Learning Objectives:

TBC

Biography:

Dr. Clive Friedman was born in Johannesburg and has trained and worked in South Africa, Israel, England, USA and Canada. He obtained his specialty in pediatric dentistry in New Orleans and has a special interest in persons with special needs, behaviour, prevention, education and wellness. He teaches at both the University of Toronto and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. He has been president of the International Association of Disability and Oral Health and the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disability. Currently he sits on ICC - International Clinical Council of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans. He is also on the editorial board for the British Society for Disability and Oral Health Journal. His current interest is in transitioning patients with special needs from a pediatric practice to a GP practice and the impact of tethered tissue on long term growth and development.

Dr. Omid Kiarash - Diagnosis And Management Of The Soft Tissue Around Teeth And Dental Implants (13:00-16:00) Cat 2

DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SOFT TISSUE AROUND TEETH AND DENTAL IMPLANTS

13:00-16:00

CATEGORY 2 – 3 CE POINTS

Course Outline:

This soft tissue lecture is designed for clinicians who wish to sharpen and expand their skill set to a more advanced level in diagnosis of mucogingival problems, as well as for clinicians who simply wish to stay abreast of all the new approaches and current philosophies on soft tissue management around natural teeth and dental implants.

The full spectrum of soft tissue surgical techniques will be discussed and presented, including periodontal plastic surgical procedures. Esthetic zone reconstruction as well as soft tissue complications will be addressed.

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Describe our method and philosophy for soft tissue grafting and gain confidence in clinical assessment of their cases.
• Comprehend the indications, guidelines and surgical protocols for different methods of soft tissue grafting: FGG, CTG, Alloderm, Pinhole, CPF, VIPCTG, PRF
• Have a better understanding of the anatomy and the biology of wound healing and soft tissue graft maturation. As well as the peri-implant tissues.

Biography:

Dr. Kiarash is the Director of the Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and an active member of the International Team of Implantology (ITI). Dr. Kiarash is the Chairman for the Predoctoral Directors Organization of the American Academy of Periodontology, as well as a voting member on the Education Committee for the AAP. He is the President-Elect of the Canadian Academy of Periodontology and the co-organizer for the Annual Scientific Session as well as the Long-Term Strategic Planning Committee for the CAP. Dr. Kiarash is the Study Club Director for the “Montreal Rive-Sud” ITI Study Club.

Dr. Aviv Ouanounou - Pain Management And Analgesics Use In The Dental Office: An Overview (13:00-14:00) - Cat 1 Core

pain management and analgesics use in the dental office: an overview

13:00-16:00

CATEGORY 1 CORE – 3 CE POINTS
 

Course Outline:

One of the most common sequela associated with dentistry and dental treatment is acute postoperative pain. Almost every procedure associated with dental treatment has the potential to cause some degree of postoperative pain requiring multifaceted management. Today’s clinician has a large armamentarium of pharmacological agents to draw from to control acute postoperative pain. Depending on the anticipated severity of post-operative pain these agents may include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), and opioids. Participants in this course will be introduced to evidence-based information related to the basic mechanisms of pain, the pharmacology of analgesics, and the rationale for the selection of an analgesic for the treatment of acute odontogenic pain. Also, other newer analgesics (particularly used for chronic facial and TMJ pain) will be discussed. The common adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions associated with these agents will also be discussed. Finally, in this lecture, I will review special topics such as Geriatrics, pregnancy and lactation and other special situations requiring special caution on the part of the clinician when indicating analgesic treatment.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the physiology of pain.
• Review and discuss the pharmacology of the most common analgesics used in dentistry to treat acute and chronic pain.
• Recognize potential Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Events associated with the use of analgesics commonly prescribed by dental practitioners.
• Understand the importance of organ function/disease status in altering the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and therapeutic action of dentally used analgesics and be able to appropriately modify usage and dosing of standard drugs or substitute alternative medications.

Biography:

Dr. Aviv Ouanounou is an assistant professor of pharmacology and Preventive Dentistry at the faculty of dentistry, University of Toronto. He received both his DDS and MSc at the University of Toronto. He teaches pharmacology and Preventive Dentistry to undergraduate and graduate students and is also a clinical instructor and Treatment Plan Coordinator. Dr. Ouanounou won numerous teaching awards including wining “Best Teacher of the Year Award” three times: in 2013, 2015 and just recently in 2019. Also, Dr. Ouanounou is the recipient of the 2014-2015 prestigious Dr. Bruce Hord Master Teacher Award for excellence in teaching at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Ouanounou is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists. He is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management and the American College of Clinical Pharmacology. He has published and authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He also maintains a general private practice in Toronto.

Dr. Benjamin Pliska - The Role Of Orthodontics In Restorative Dentistry (13:00-16:00) - Cat 2

THE ROLE OF ORTHODONTICS IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

13:00-16:00

CATEGORY 2 – 3 CE CREDITS

Course Outline:

The successful rehabilitation of the complex restorative patient often requires a synergistic approach of multiple dental specialties. These dentitions are often characterized by having any combination of congenital or multiple missing teeth, inappropriate spacing, over erupted teeth, advanced attrition, uneven occlusal planes, and compromised periodontal health. This presentation will highlight the orthodontist’s role in assisting with Prosthodontic-driven treatment plans that optimize aesthetics and facilitate the restorative phase of treatment, while still satisfying specific functional requirements for these patients. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the management of congenitally missing teeth
2. Review how adjunctive orthodontic treatment can facilitate implant restorations 
3. Evaluate the steps necessary for proper diagnosis and treatment plan considerations for the complex restorative patient

Biography:

Dr. Benjamin Pliska is an Associate Professor of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry and maintains private practices in Vancouver as a certified specialist in Orthodontics. Dr. Pliska is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario School of Dentistry, and obtained his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master’s Degree in Dentistry from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Pliska lectures both locally and internationally on his research interests, which include airway imaging and pediatric sleep medicine.

Dr. Barry Schwartz - Applied Communications: Dealing With The Difficult Patient (13:00-16:00) - Cat 2

APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS: DEALING WITH THE DIFFICULT PATIENT

13:00-16:00

CATEGORY 2 – 3 CE CREDITS

Course Outline:

Many dentists encounter difficult patients that make practicing dentistry a challenge. This course will help you apply appropriate interpersonal communications skills to help you improve your professional relationships and transform difficult patients into wonderful patients. You will learn how to recognize potential problems, minimize dysfunctional encounters, and develop proactive strategies that can be utilized to mitigate common problems encountered with patients in dental practice. This course would be helpful for the entire dental team to create a happier and more efficient dental practice that encourages mutual respect with patients.

Learning Objectives:

• recognize characteristics of difficult patients
• utilize effective communications strategies to mitigate problems
• appreciate personality differences and their implications in interpersonal communications

Biography:

Barry Schwartz recently retired, after 16 years, as Assistant Professor at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London Ontario and Course Director for Practice Administration where the focus was on critical thinking, interpersonal-communications and applied ethics. He received his DDS and MHSc in Bioethics from the University of Toronto. Dr. Schwartz was in clinical practice for 25 years. He has published many articles both nationally and internationally on the subject of dental ethics. He was awarded the Fellowship in Teaching Innovation Research Award at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Schwartz has been recognized as a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists for his contributions in dental ethics.

Sherry Priebe - Oral Health Risks And Cultural Habits (14:30-16:00) - Cat 2

ORAL HEALTH RISKS AND CULTURAL HABITS

14:30-16:00

CATEGORY 2 – 1.5 CE CREDITS

Course Outline:

We see a broad mix of people from global cultures as patients in our dental practices. Do you know the specific cultural health risks and habits that can cause oral diseases and cancer?

Oral disease is not only epidemic in some parts of the resource-poor world, but also shockingly prevalent in our resource-rich, affluent world. The work of the oral health provider is more important than ever due to global trends and the alarming rise in oral cancer incidence rates. Oral health professionals are in the best position to notice mucosal changes that may be pre-cancerous or cancerous and make the patient aware of them. Those discoveries may save patients’ lives.

This course raises oral health professionals’ awareness of unique risks associated with widespread cultural and social oral habits, such as chewing betel nut, khat, smokeless tobacco, and using coca leaf or kola nut. Understanding the social and cultural context of these practices is integral to helping patients alleviate and overcome adverse effects on oral health, human wellness, and global health. This course illustrates how culturally homogenous but geographically dispersed populations can have a profound effect on local dental practices as people migrate worldwide. 

Make global connection and knowledge transfer about oral cancer, disease prevention, and oral health your superpower as you promote overall health. Participants will be powerfully engaged with graphic images and videos from 15 years of global research on cultural oral habits, with a specific focus on research based in Vietnam. Participant interaction is invited regarding the crisis in oral health in the dental practice and to motivate preventive solutions.

Describe the benefits of awareness of oral cancer to both patient and provider Recognize the cultures which exhibit high oral risk behaviors and what those behaviors are Explain the results achieved through increased awareness of cultural risk habits Demonstrate skills and competence when seeing patients for oral exams to detect oral lesions Create a professional development plan to continue to learn and implement the awareness of global trends in oral cancer.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the benefits of awareness of oral cancer to both patient and provider
• Recognize the cultures which exhibit high oral risk behaviors and what those behaviors are
• Explain the results achieved through increased awareness of cultural risk habits
• Demonstrate skills and competence when seeing patients for oral exams to detect oral lesions
• Create a professional development plan to continue to learn and implement the awareness of global trends in oral cancer

Biography:

Sherry impacts the lives of people globally with her dental hygiene life focus to “assist people to attain optimum oral health through research, education and clinical practice”. Sherry graduated with her Dip.DH (UofA), BDSc and MSc (UBC). She has published in the Vietnam Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy, the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene, the International Journal of Dental Hygiene and the Dental Health Journal (UK). Sherry was awarded the ‘World Dental Hygiene Award in Research’ by SUNSTAR for oral cancer and cultural factors in Vietnam in 2010.