Theresa Gonzales, DMD, MS, MSS

Dr. Gonzales was recently selected to serve as the Executive Director of the American College of Dentists. In 2013, she retired from the United States Army Dental Corps after a long and distinguished career in active federal service to this Nation. Prior to her retirement, she was a nominative selection as the Director of Strategic Communications for the Army Surgeon General. She has commanded formations in Europe, the Middle East and the United States. Dr. Gonzales has authored over seventy-five scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and was the recipient of the International College of Dentists Award for Excellence in Research. She has received the Order of Military Medical Merit and the Surgeon General’s ”A” designator for clinical excellence. She graduated with distinction from the United States Army War College in 2008. Dr. Gonzales is also a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at the Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.

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Morning Session: Health & The Greying of America

Key characteristics of the aging population is the emergence of a high prevalence of multiple chronic conditions, including somatic diseases, behavioral health problems, cognitive and other functional limitations, and geriatric syndromes such as falls and frailty. Meeting the health needs of an aging America requires sizable changes to our existing approach to treatment and service delivery. The scope of practice for many professions/occupations may change as a response to greater demand due to an aging population.

Upon completion of this course course, attendees with have:

• Reviewed the population demographics of a “graying America.”
• Examined the effects on the healthcare system and discuss what modifications are necessary to comply with the demand.
• Considered how the healthcare workforce can manage this change for the benefit of our patients.
• Considered where this care be delivered.

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Afternoon Session: Ethics in Healthcare — Why Now & Why Always

It is imperative we treat our patients with the utmost ethical standards, even though it is not always the easiest process to manage. This program will help elucidate the  obligations we have as a clinician and will focus on how best we can implement such practices in a consistent manner.

Upon completion of this course course, attendees with have:

• Defined the critical elements of an ethical standard
• Differentiated patient, practice, team, organizational societal ethical standards, and obligations
• Identified steps for development, implementation, integration and sustaining the ethical healthcare organization.

Harald Heymann, DDS, MEd

Dr. Heymann is Professor Emeritus at the UNC School of Dentistry. He is the Past Chair of the Department of Operative Dentistry and was the inaugural Thomas P. Hinman
Distinguished Professor. He is a Fellow in the ICD, ACD, Academy of Dental Materials, and is a Fellow and Past-President of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Heymann has been the Senior Editor of Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry textbook and a consultant to the ADA. He has authored over 200 scientific publications, given over 1,700 lectures worldwide, is the immediate past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, and has received the Gordon J. Christensen Award for excellence as a CE speaker.

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Conservative Adhesive and Esthetic Dentistry: Proven Solutions for Clinical Success!

Want a “bottom line” approach to what works in “every day” adhesive, preventive and esthetic dentistry? This course will provide real-world, time proven information on a
variety of topics critical to consistent long-term success in conservative restorative and esthetic dentistry.

The course will begin with an evidence-based overview of adhesive dentistry focusing on what works and what doesn’t. Are “universal” adhesives the answer or are they simply “old wine in new bottles?” How can you best eliminate sensitivity? What are MMPs and why are they important? How do you best bond to Zirconia? eMax? What about thermal and sonic insertion systems for composites? Bulk fill restoratives? Matrixing systems? Staging implants? Carolina bridges? What about silver diamine fluoride? Innovative light curing technologies? How can you achieve optimal esthetics with minimal intervention? Also, hear the latest information on CO2 lasers for tooth preparation, novel approaches to white spot removal, tooth whitening, and managing the high caries risk patient among other topics. This presentation will separate fact from fiction in these areas and more.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will have learned:

• How to distinguish among the many types of adhesive systems and describe what works and what doesn’t both on tooth structure and for bonding and cementing new ceramics.
• How to use contemporary restoratives including bulk-fill restoratives, bioactive materials, sonic and thermoplastic posterior composites, as well as the Solea CO2 laser for tooth preparation.
• The conservative clinical techniques for esthetic improvement including white spot removal, tooth whitening, and Carolina bridges (all-porcelain bonded pontics).
• The steps for treating high risk caries patients including use of xylitol, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride, and more.

Jack Griffin, DDS

Dr. Griffin is a full-time practitioner and has owned multiple practices in the St Louis area for over 25 years. His first passion is to provide excellent dentistry with a cosmetic emphasis in a very comfortable manner. Jack is a humble teacher and considers it a great honor to have been asked to teach thousands of dentists how to make practice more successful and rewarding while having fun. He has earned Diplomate status with the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry (ABAD), Accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), and Fellow International Academy for Dento-Facial Esthetics. He has had the honor of being published many times, contributed to product review and development, is a member of the highly respected Catapult Group of instructors, and is a clinical director for the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum.

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Morning Session: “Doc, It Was Never a Problem Until You Fixed It!”—Simplifying Bioactive/Regenerative Dentistry: From Prevention to Perio to Porcelain

Doc, that tooth never hurt until you “FIXED” it. Certainly, you’ve done a restoration on
an asymptomatic tooth only to create a tooth that was cold sensitive or that the patient
couldn’t bite on. Have you had a patient come in carrying in their hand that crown and
post you just placed a month ago? We all have. Stress in the dental office happens when things just don’t go as well as planned. Was it the material, technique, or just the patient?

Today there is a myriad of newer restorative materials and techniques with seemingly
endless choices in adhesion, cements, composites, ceramics and graft materials…could this stuff be any more confusing? The key is having an arsenal that is predictable, almost universal in application and comfortable. When do we etch, bond, cement, rinse, blow, cure, drill, sand blast...? Let’s stop the madness. The goal of this course is to simplify every day, real practice dentistry and do it with great efficiency and predictability.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will have learned:

• Regenerative Direct Dentistry…newer regenerative/bioactive direct restorations with great contours, contacts, and comfortable aesthetics
• Regenerative cementation…the most durable indirect esthetic restorations EVER. From planning, to preparation, to placement with CAD/CAM, lithium disilicate, and zirconia…both simple and complex.
• Tooth replacement…planning for success with socket preservation, bridges, and implants
• Realizing the ULTIMATE GOAL…happier patients, happier dentist.

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Afternoon Session: Cementation Sanity: Eliminating Most of the Confusion and Problems with Indirect Restoration Placement

Leakage, breakage, lost restorations, sensitivity, staining...oh my! It’s a confusing dental world out there. Was the failure because of the prep, impression, lab, or me? CAD/CAM or pressed, cement or bond, layer or monolithic, etch or no-etch, dry or moist, light or chemical cure...? Let’s stop the madness. Ever had a patient say "Doc, that tooth was never a problem until you fixed it?" Advances in durable tooth colored restorative materials means changes in preparation and cementation techniques. Our goal is to end the uncertainty with the newer materials and learn how to have the ultimate success with today’s indirect materials from planning to preparation to placement .

Upon completion of this course, attendees will have learned:

• The more durable indirect esthetic indirect materials…monolithic, maximum strength, acceptable esthetics, minimum effort, great preparations, and long-term clinical success.
• The classifications of luting materials, benefits to each and when to use…retention and restoration strengthening.
• Simplifying cementation choices – when to bond, when to cement, when to cure, what to use with focus on regenerative materials when the prep is good and maximum adhesion when needed.
• Review of digital impression techniques and the role of CAD/CAM dentistry. Does it fit your practice?
• The backbone of the restorative practice with posterior restorations and how to apply those techniques for the best, most durable anterior aesthetic cases, veneers, implants, and bridges.

Maryjane Bruning, RDH

Maryjane Bruning, RDH, BS is a 1982 LSU School of Dentistry graduate with a BS degree in Dental Hygiene. She currently supervises and maintains the Central Sterilization Department at the UMKC School of Dentistry. Bruning also serves as the chairperson on the Committee for Infection Control and is an active member of OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention).

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OSHA Training Webinar: Infection/Exposure Control in the Oral Healthcare Setting/Exposure Control in the Oral Healthcare Setting

The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires that employers provide training for their employees who have occupational exposure. Training must take place within 365 days of previous training. This program meets OSHA-required annual bloodborne pathogen training requirements. Training will include a review of OSHA guidelines regarding regulations and safety; tips for developing your exposure control plan; information regarding the updated hazard communication labeling guidelines and safety data sheet format; Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure protocol; needle stick safety and prevention; P.P.E.; facility inspection and additional regulatory issues. In addition, infection control issues will be discussed based on C.D.C. updated document released Spring 2016.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will learn:

• Infection Control/Exposure Control protocols to minimize transmission of infections in the clinical process
• Protection of patients and oral healthcare personnel via:
• Direct contact with blood, saliva, and other secretions
• Indirect contact with contaminated instruments, operatory equipment, or environmental surfaces
• Airborne contaminants — droplet spatter and aerosols of infectious body fluids
• Personal Protective Equipment/Standard Precautions
• Environmental Infection Control: post exposure evaluation and follow-up
• Emphasis on Covid-19

Judy Kay Mausolf

Judy Kay Mausolf is a speaker, author, and dental culture specialist with expertise in helping others get happier and more successful! She coaches dentists and their teams how to become better leaders, communicate effectively, work together better and deliver service with more focus and passion which result in cultivating a happier, healthier and higher performing culture. She is Past President of National Speakers Association (Minnesota Chapter), Director of Sponsoring Partners for the Speaking Consulting Network and a member of the National Speakers Association and Academy of Dental Management Consultants and recognized as a leader in consulting by Dentistry Today. She is author of three books; “TA-DAH, Delivering W.O.W. Service”, and “Rise & Shine!”, and a contributing author for many dental magazines. She also publishes a monthly newsletter entitled “Show Your Shine”.

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Morning Session: Delivering W.O.W. Service — People will forget everything except how you made them feel!

Bring your team to this incredibly valuable lecture to see the PROVEN ways patients are saying “YES” in the current economy. This high-energy lecture will give you and your team a simple treatment plan to start on Monday to change your practice immediately. Come to this seminar to see the 4 ways great dental teams are adapting to the ever-changing world make these relationships “POWER-full” to keep treatment acceptance and production numbers up.

In this course, attendees will be able to:

• Learn the 4 step process behind a highly productive practice that gives patients
  more confidence to say yes consistently.
• Apply 3 easy changes to your schedule that can double your production in the next few months.
• Learn the 6 best power phrases you could ever say to a patient to increase the
  new patient flow in case acceptance percentage.
• See the critical steps to establishing and implementing an elegant handoff with
  patients.
• Learn how to remove the obstacles to help patients “pay in full” or “pay in full” to
  eliminate your Accounts Receivable.
• See the 4 most powerful questions to ask a patient and how to use them.

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Afternoon Session: Communication Solutions: Attitudes, Breakdowns & Conflict Resolutions

Discover how to elevate your communication to a level that inspires open  communication, prevents breakdowns, resolves conflict and builds trust and respect resulting in high performing team and patient relationships! Learn the skills to communicate positively and effectively with different and even difficult personalities. Discover formats to hold positive, effective and efficient huddles and team meetings. Transform attitudes from toxic to tremendous and create a positive environment where everyone looks forward to coming to the office. Judy Kay, communications expert, will
share how you can elevate the level of communication in your life!

In this course, attendees will be able to:

• Learn verbal skills to communicate effectively with difficult and different
  personalities
• Learn steps to address and resolve conflict
• Establish protocols that eliminate gossip
• Identify behaviors that elevate trust and respect
• Discover methods that turn toxic attitudes to tremendous
• Determine behaviors that inspire a culture of appreciation and celebration
• Learn fundamentals for effective huddles and team meetings

John Kohner, DDS

Dr. Kohner is a periodontist, and a leader in the periodontal world of dental health. He is an expert in the management of periodontal infection using nonsurgical methods, as well as being current on the latest procedures relating to surgical therapy. He has presented at the American Academy of Periodontology meetings for many years and presented lectures at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He now teaches for the Perio Institute (since 2003) and is a current member of both the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Periodontology, plus is a professional member of the National Speakers Association. With over 35 years in the private practice of Periodontics and more than 20 years teaching, Dr. Kohner has the experience to make his courses meaningful.

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Periodontal Concepts for The Modern Dental Practice: From Diagnosis to Long-Term Maintenance Care

This course will clarify diagnosis and treatment planning to help hygienists and dentists both feel comfortable with stabilizing periodontal conditions and creating a predictable foundation for successful ongoing maintenance and restorative care. Topics to be covered include diagnosis, prognosis, minimally invasive anti-microbial methods, osseous concepts, role of trauma from the occlusion. Also covered are predictable methods for patient motivation that will provide a key cornerstone for long term successful maintenance care, along with simplified methods for oral care that patients can use at home.

This course is designed to enhance or develop skills in basic periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning, while at the same time showing the long term potential for a
minimally invasive approach to treating periodontal disease. Attendees will learn about an Evidenced Based method for Minimally Invasive Management of Moderate to Advanced Periodontal Infection which will target the bacteria and NOT the pocket. Come learn why targeting pockets may be the WRONG approach. Join us if you want to better understand diagnosing, treating, and maintaining Periodontal Disease and creating a solid foundation for predictable restorative results as well.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize periodontal disease diagnostic factors
• Understand the rationale both for and AGAINST plaque control
• Learn about long term maintenance care – a foundational concept
• Determine whether to treat or not treat furcations
• Recommend simplified, yet effective, self-care for patients at home

Brandon James, DDS & Matt Hlavacek, DDS, OS

Dr. Brandon James received his DDS degree in 2005, graduating with honors, from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. He completed an advanced post graduate program and obtained his certificate in Graduate Prosthodontics from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2008. Following completion of his training, he moved to the greater Kansas City area and began his private practice. Dr. James is an active member of multiple professional organizations and is an up and coming well known lecturer to dentists across the country in the field of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. James brings with him a level of knowledge and understanding that is second to none when it comes to diagnosing, treating and managing even the most difficult of your dental problems. He is quite proficient in all aspects of implant, esthetic and prosthetic dentistry, and is one of the most experienced doctors in the Kansas City area in treating patients with the “All on 4” “Teeth in a Day” protocol. In addition he has been highly trained in treatment planning, guided “virtual” dental implant planning, implant surgery, complete dentures, implant retained or supported complete dentures, implant retained crowns and bridges, implant retained full arch fixed bridges, crowns, veneers, cosmetic dentistry and complex multidisciplinary treatment planning and execution of those plans. Dr. James is very active in the local dental community and is very proud of the reputation that he has built amongst his colleagues. He is also the President for the state of Kansas section of the American College of Prosthodontists for the 2018-2020 term and looks forward to serving in the years ahead.

Dr. Matt Hlavacek is a native of Missouri and completed most of his training right here in Kansas City. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science from the University of Missouri, Columbia, he attended dental school at the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Dentistry, graduating as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Hlavacek then attended the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine, where he graduated and received his M.D. Later, he finished a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at St. Luke’s and Truman Medical Center hospitals and University of Missouri in Kansas City. He went on to complete a general surgery internship also at St. Luke’s, TMC and the VA, and finally a cosmetic surgery fellowship at the nationally renowned Tulsa Surgical Arts. Dr. Hlavacek is board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is also board certified in cosmetic surgery by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He has gone on to continue in the academic realm to educate and instruct residents on facial and cosmetic surgery as an assistant professor at Truman Medical Center and St. Luke’s Hospital. He has given lectures around the nation, authored multiple articles for peer-reviewed journals, and written chapters for multiple text books.

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Amazing Dentures, How Sweet the Sound: Creating Predictability and Clinical Success in Complete Denture

There are still times in clinical restorative practice that the conventional complete denture is the treatment of choice for our patients. When that is the case, wouldn’t it be nice to not lose sleep the evening before the patients appointment or sweat through your scrubs during each appointment while you silently tell yourself  "I hate dentures”! The primary objective of our time together is to thoroughly go through each step of the complete denture process so that you can have a system and process in place that will instill predictability in your dentures; and why do we want predictability? Because when a procedure becomes predictable it becomes enjoyable and profitable.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will:

• Understand and review anatomy that affects the complete denture patient
• Development of a predictable clinical process in treating the complete denture patient
• Review of what makes a good diagnostic preliminary impression, Final impressions, Records appt; Wax try in appt; and Delivery appt.
• The importance of the dentist/dental technician relationship in removable prosthetics