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UAB School of DentistryContinuing Dental Education ProgramPolicy of Non-DiscriminationUAB Dentistry administers its educationalprograms and activities, including admission,without regard to race, color, religion,sex, age, national origin, handicap, orVietnam era or disabled veteran status.(Title IX of the Education Amendments of1972 specifically prohibits discrimination onthe basis of sex.) Direct inquiries to theUAB Affirmative Action Officer, UAB Station,Birmingham, AL 35294.Credit: All participants are provided an officialcertificate of attendance after thecourse. This document is acceptable by theAlabama Board of Dental Examiners asproof of attendance to the course.Continuing Education credits awarded forparticipation in the CE activity may notapply toward license renewal in all states. Itis the responsibility of each participant toverify the requirements of his/her statelicensure board(s).DisclaimerDental education institutions have anobligation to disseminate new knowledgerelated to the practice of dentistry. In sodoing, some presentations may includecontroversial materials or commercialreferences. Sponsorship of a CE course bythe UAB School of Dentistry does notnecessarily imply endorsement of aparticular philosophy, procedure or productby UAB SOD.Location of CoursesThe School of Dentistry is located at 1919Seventh Avenue South. Parking is availablein Deck #3 on University Boulevard. Themain doors to the Dental School are lockedduring the weekends and evenings afterworking hours. CDE course participantsshould go to the front of the Dental Schoolwhere someone will be posted at the doorat least 30 minutes before and after thestart of the weekend programs. A map isavailable upon request. Confirmation Letterwill be emailed upon registration.Please check individual coursedescriptions for locations.Handouts, Breaks and MealsThe price of your course includes handoutmaterials and coffee breaks, unlessotherwise noted. If you have special dietaryneeds, please call 205.934.3753 at leastfive business days before the start of thecourse to inform us of your dietaryrequirements.The University of Alabama at BirminghamSchool of Dentistry is designated as a recognizedprovider by the ContinuingEducation Recognition Program (CERP)conducted under the auspices of theAmerican Dental Association.The formal continuing education programsof the UAB School of Dentistry are acceptedby the AGD for Fellowship/Mastershipcredit. The current term of acceptanceextends from 11/01/2010 through12/31/2013.Dr. Michael Reddy, Interim DeanSchool of DentistryContinuing Education Advisory Committee:Dr. John BurgessDr. Yung-Tsung HsuDr. Merrie RampDr. Michelle RobinsonDr. Phillip VassilopoulosMs. Shelia AkersDr. Steven Filler, Ex-OfficioContinuing Dental Education Program:Ms. Ann Marie Karaki, Director205-996-6494amkaraki@uab.eduAshley Knight, Coordinator205-934-3753alknight@uab.eduThe photograph on the front cover is courtesy of ©Kurhan | Dreamstime.com.2

Dr. Steven J. Filler is an associate dean and professor in theDepartment of General Dental Sciences at the UAB School ofDentistry. He is a former president of the American Association ofHospital of Dentists (AAHD) and is also an AAHD Fellow. Dr.Filler is an experienced speaker on topics related to treatment ofthe medically compromised patient and has real world experiencewith antibiotic pre-medication patients. His lectures areknown for their practicality and humor.Infectious DiseasesFriday, April 20 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - UABFriday, May 18 - 10a.m. to Noon - UABFriday, June 8 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - UABFriday, August 3 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - UABMonday, August 20 - 6pm - 8pm - Montgomery - Huntingdon CollegeFriday, September 14 - 9am - 11am - Mobile - USA CampusMonday, September 17 - 6pm - 8pm - Auburn CampusFriday, September 21 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - UABFriday, October 12 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - UABFriday, November 2 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - UABCourse Description: This course will provide reviews of selected infectiousdiseases of importance to the entire dental team. Don’t let the topic scare youaway. They’re presented almost painlessly and with a touch of humor. You’ll learna lot and have a bit of fun along the way. Satisfies Alabama State Dental Boardrequirements for Infectious Diseases/OSHA.Tuition: $65CE Hours: 2Location: UAB School of Dentistry, Rm 222 or location as statedAttend CPR & Infectious Diseases together and pay only $110 for both.CPR ~ Basic Life SupportFriday, April 20 – 1pm to 3pmFriday, June 8 – 1pm to 3pmFriday, Aug 3 – 1pm to 3pmFriday, Sept 21 – 1pm to 3pmFriday, Sept 28 - 1pm to 3pmSaturday, Sept 29 - 10am to NoonFriday, Oct 12 – 1pm to 3pmFriday, Nov 2 – 1pm to 3pmCourse Instructor: Rodger DockeryTuition: $55CE Hours: 2Location: UAB School ofDentistry, Rm 601Course Description: The BLS Healthcare Provider Course teaches CPR skillsfor helping victims of all ages. This course meets the updated requirements forlicensure and is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in awide variety of settings. For certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensedhealthcare professionals.

Prosthodontics at the Leading Edge!A special continuing dental education course designed to celebrateNational Prosthodontics Awareness Week.Friday, April 27, 2012 - 9am to 4pmPresenters:Moderators:Graduate Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics ResidentsDrs. Ruth Aponte-Wesson, Daniel Givan, Keith Kinderknecht,Perng-Ru Liu, Sandra J. O'NealCourse Description: Come and see the amazing leading edge dentistry that UABGraduate Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Programs provide every week!As part of the annual celebration of National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, this is a rareopportunity to share in the best of the best of the resident clinician presentations in bothprograms. Six complex prosthodontic patient studies including full mouth rehabilitationswith fixed implant restorations and implant overdentures are a hallmark of this uniquecontinuing dental education course. Evidence-based treatment is presented with significanteducational support to the treatment options and alternative options. After eachpresentation, a moderated question and answer session will be held giving the opportunityto discuss each treatment.Educational Methods: PowerPoint presentation and discussion.Location: UAB School of Dentistry 1919 7th Ave., SouthBirmingham, AlabamaCE Hours: 6Tuition: $169 for dentist, $79 for staff - handouts and lunch will be provided.Dental Care for Vulnerable PopulationsAttendance limited to 50 participants.Friday, September 7 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.We are offering a CE course at a discounted rate for training and education for thetreatment and care of vulnerable populations, which include indigent care and specialneeds populations. Attendees will learn about the makeup of vulnerable populationsand ways they can serve these populations in their community. Dr. John Thornton willfocus the afternoon on the management of special needs patients, such as children andadults with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, genetic disorders, and other chronichealth issues. This full day course will also include presentations by communityorganizations to discuss medical impact of unrelated dental disease and culturalcontext of dental health, resources, and information for providers related to communityand special care dentistry.Clinician: Dr. John B. Thornton is Professor Emeritus at the UAB SOD Department ofPediatric Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric DentistryTuition: $100CE Hours: 6Location: UAB School of Dentistry - Lunch on your own.

Dr. John O. Burgess is a graduate of Emory UniversitySchool of Dentistry. He received his M.S. in BiomedicalSciences from the University of Texas Health Science Centerin Houston, Texas, completed a one year General PracticeResidency and a two year General Dentistry Residency.Currently, Dr. Burgess is Professor and Assistant Dean forClinical Research at UAB.Dr. Deniz Cakir-Ustun is a graduate of Ankara UniversityFaculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey. She received her M.S.in Clinical Dentistry (Dental Materials) from UAB in 2003.Currently, Dr. Cakir is an Assistant Professor at UAB.Direct RestorationsA Two-Day Lecture & Hands-On courseFriday and Saturday, April 27-28, 20129:00 AM to 4:00 PMThis two day course will provide a strong foundation for the practicing dentist as wellas update their knowledge in current and successful materials. Day one will providelectures in direct restorative materials and techniques while day two will move to ahands on format. The materials discussed will be used in simulated clinical situationsto provide practitioners with a good understanding of which materials and techniqueswould be most useful in their practice. This clinically-oriented discussion comparestraditional and newly developed dental restorative materials and compares theirclinical success. The course is designed to improve your practice of dentistry bydemonstrating which material works, where they are successful, and will showpredictable techniques to handle many of your everyday clinical problems. It may notsolve your staffing problems or provide instant financial success, but it will provide anevidence-based approach to controversies surrounding clinical dentistry and supplyanswers to many of your questions. If you would like to understand why dentalmaterials work rather than hear, “It works for me,” then this is the course for you. Youwill see the results of clinical trials and laboratory studies which will be presented anddiscussed. The presentation is designed as clinical updates. Clinical success withdifferent composites- bulk placement is successful, Universal adhesives bond todentin, enamel, metal, ceramic- all with one bottle, vital pulp therapy. Use andcompare different curing lights- fast curing is for you! Calcium silicate materials work,glass ionomers and different restorative techniques will be demonstrated and used inthis two-day course. Effectively treat high-risk caries patients with new materials in astep by step procedure. This fast paced course will improve your dental practice, yourselection of dental materials, and is designed to provide information you can use thenext day in your office.This course may be attended as lecture-only on Friday or you may choose to attendthe full two-day program and benefit from the extensive hands-on activities.Tuition: Friday - lecture only: Dentist $250 Aux: 100Two-Day Course - Dentist $499CE Hours: 6hrs for Friday or 12hrs for both daysLocation: UAB School of Dentistry - Birmingham5

2012 UAB Delta Dental Dentistry UpdateDr. John Coke graduated in 1973 with a DDS from LoyolaUniversity School of Dentistry in Chicago. Immediately following,he completed a one-year General Practice Residency atPortsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA. After two years asa Naval Dental Officer in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, he completeda two-year certificate program in Oral Medicine and OralDiagnosis from the University of Illinois - Chicago. Currently,Dr. Coke is program director for both the AEGD and GPR postgraduateprograms at the UAB School of Dentistry. He is boardcertified by The American Board of Oral Medicine, a Diplomateof the American Board of Special Care Dentistry and a Fellow ofthe American Association of Hospital Dentists.Practical Pharmacology for DentistryFriday, May 4, 20129am to Noon (3 CE Hours)Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, ALDr. John M. Coke will discuss the practical side of commonly prescribedmedications in dentistry. He will thoroughly review the following:1. Review of Antibiotics - Has the prescription philosophy of antibiotics for dentalinfection changed? What about the patient allergic to multiple antibiotics? Arewe really running out of antibiotics?2. Update in Antibiotic Premedication - Is it the same old story about antibioticpremedication? Are there changes in the wind? What should you do whenasked for an Rx?3. Review of Analgesics - The Baby Boomers will dictate a change in Rx practices.What is best for the elderly?4. Anticoagulants - You need to be aware. Do we really need to change theirmedications for routine dentistry? What is the newest and hottest anticoagulanton the market?Join us on May 4 for our 2012 UAB Dentistry Update at the Wynfrey Hotel inBirmingham, AL. Choose from four 3-hour courses to receive 6 hours of credit.Delta Dental Participating Dentists attend all day for $99.Auxiliary attending with Delta Dental Dentist attend for $69 all day.Tuition: Auxiliary $69 per half day or $99 per full dayDentist $99 per half day or $199 per full dayDelta Dental Auxiliary $69 full day. Delta Dental Dentist $99 full day.After April 25: Auxiliary $89 per half day or $119 per full dayDentist $119 per half day or $219 per full dayParking is free outside the mall.Morning coffee and afternoon refreshments will be provided.6

2012 UAB Delta Dental Dentistry UpdateDr. Wendy AuClair Clark holds a faculty position at the Universityof Alabama at Birmingham. She has lectured for dentists, dentalstudents, and dental school applicants about various prosthodonticsubjects. As someone who truly believes in the value ofmentorship and education, Dr. AuClair looks forward someday to a“second career” as a full time educator.Dr. AuClair Clark has also lectured extensively on tobaccocessation. She spearheaded a program with one of her mentorsand colleagues at Marquette University to incorporate tobaccocessation into the school. She has provided both group andindividual tobacco cessation counseling for several years.THE ROLE OF THE DENTAL PRACTITIONER IN TOBACCOCESSATION AND ORAL CANCER PREVENTIONFriday, May 4, 20129am to Noon (3 CE Hours)Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, ALTobacco use can cause a number of systemic conditions, and its usage is the leadingcause of preventable deaths in the United States. Many of the effects of cigarettesand smokeless tobacco use are first visible in the oral cavity. Additionally,tobacco use is the leading cause of oral cancer. The dental team is in a unique positionto help by motivating patients to effectively quit tobacco usage and by diagnosingoral cancer early on, when the prognosis is less grim.This course includes in-depth information on the oral and systemic effects of tobaccouse, the role of the dental practitioner in tobacco-use cessation, the relationshipbetween tobacco use and oral cancer, and other risk factors for oral cancer. Thecourse will update the practitioner on the diagnostic adjuncts that are available, andhelp to answer patients' questions about oral cancer. Current guidelines for dentalpractitioners regarding tobacco cessation and oral cancer screening will bereviewed, as well as how to immediately implement them into your practice.Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:- Know the impact of tobacco use on oral and systemic health- Select appropriate medications for the cessation of tobacco use- Effectively and efficiently provide tobacco cessation to their patients- Identify patients who are at high-risk for oral cancer- Provide oral cancer screening examinations in their practiceThese May 4 th courses are made possible in part through a generous educationalgrant from Delta Dental Insurance Company: (pages 6-9)Practical Pharmacology - Dr. John CokeOral Cancer Prevention - Dr. Wendy AuClair ClarkPractical Caries Management - Dr. David StillwellOSHA - Ms. Nancy TomlinAttend any two to receive 6hrs of CE credit.7

2012 UAB Delta Dental Dentistry UpdateDr. K. David Stillwell currently serves as Assistant Director, UABHospital General Dentistry Residency Program and as AssociateProfessor in UAB's Department of General Dental Sciences. Heearned his dental degree from Louisiana State University School ofDentistry in 1983 and completed a General Practice Residency at theUniversity Of Colorado School Of Dentistry in 1984. Dr. Stillwellmaintained a private practice from 1984 to 2003, focusing on hospitaldentistry, implantology and family care. Prior teaching experienceincludes appointments at the University Of Colorado School OfDentistry, the Department of General Surgery at the University OfMissouri School Of Medicine, and as Clinical Associate Professor at theUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. More recently,his position was Clinical Associate Professor at the University of FloridaCollege of Dentistry, Division of Restorative Dentistry, where he wasDirector of Patient Admissions and Treatment Planning.A Practical Caries Management Strategyfor the 'Real World' Dental PracticeFriday, May 4, 20121pm to 4pm (3 CE Hours)Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, ALAre you and your staff exasperated with recall patients returning with new cavities?What is happening with the nationwide pattern of rampant decay? Plan toattend this 3-hour course for some solid answers and a thorough update.Attendees will be briefed on the history, trends and physical manifestations ofdental caries. A simple risk assessment tool will be taught to allow for easymedicolegal documentation and improved patient communications. Our fivepointbehavior modification system will be outlined, which includes a specific listof pharmacologic agents and interventions to tackle biofilm modification, remineralization,xerostomia, and therapeutic monitoring.Each participant will receive a copy of our Caries Management Program,a manual which contains flowcharts and educational materials that will insurestaff-wide understanding and improved patient compliance. Included in themanual are guidelines for appropriate billing and insurance coding.Your practice can be properly compensated for time and expertise provided, andenhanced success and gratification can be found by implementing soundCAMBRA strategies into your daily operations.You will gain new information that can be taken back to the office for easyimplementation, allowing you to seamlessly shift your practice's mindset andmission from repetitive, frustrating surgical interventions to patient-centered,manageable preventive strategies.8

2012 UAB Delta Dental Dentistry UpdateNancy Tomlin, BS, RDH, was the Quality Assurance Officerat the University of Alabama at Birmingham School ofDentistry where she also served as the infection controlcoordinator. UAB is where she earned her BS in DentalHygiene. Ms. Tomlin worked in private practice and was theAdult and Professional Coordinator for the Dental Bureau atthe Jefferson County Department of Health where sheprovided numerous OSHA and Infection Controlpresentations to the dental community, locally and statewide.DON'T GET CAUGHT ON THE WRONG SIDE OF OSHA(and other regulations)Friday, May 4, 20121pm to 4pm (3 CE Hours)Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, ALThis course outlines OSHA requirements for the Dental Office pertaining toemployee protection, recordkeeping, and practical applications will be given.American Dental Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, andAlabama Department for Environmental Management recommendations willalso be discussed.Educational Objectives:1. Define OSHA regulations that affect the dental office.2. Define ADA and CDCP guidelines for infection control.Glacier Cruise to AlaskaAboard the Norwegian PearlJuly 29 – August 5, 2012Join us as we set sail from Seattle on our way north to Alaska! Take in the beautiful sceneryas we cruise through the Inside Passage. Bike to the Mendenhall Glacier or soar in aFlightseeing tour as we explore Juneau. Hop aboard the famous White Pass Railway inSkagway as it heads into the mountains. Have some rip-roaring fun at the Saxman NativeVillage and Lumberjack Show. Spot some whales or visit the amazing Butchart Gardens inVictoria. Whatever you choose, you will have an unforgettable trip!Cruise Prices Starting At:Inside…………………….…….$ 1,299Balcony…………………….....$2,199Mini Suite……………….…..$2,3793rd & 4th Passengers….…$ 799*Children under 2………….$ 429*Rates are per person based ondouble occupancy and subject toavailability. Port charges, taxesand gratuities included.*Must be in same stateroom with 2 full paying passengersFor More Information, contact Jodi Murphy atCruise and Travel Partners, 800-856-8826.Visit www.cruiseandtravelpartners.comMultiple speakers and lecture topics. See websitefor full course description.9

Dr. Stephen C. Mitchell graduated from the UAB School ofDentistry in 1995. He then completed a one-year residency inAdvanced General Dentistry before he began a four-yeardual-training program in Pediatric Dentistry and CariesResearch. In June of 2000, Dr. Mitchell received hiscertificate in Pediatric Dentistry, and in June 2001, he receiveda Master of Science degree in Oral Biology for his research inearly childhood caries. Dr. Mitchell is a diplomate of theAmerican Board of Pediatric Dentistry, currently serves as anAssociate Professor in the UAB SOD and is the Director ofPredoctoral Pediatric Dentistry.Incorporating Infant Oral Healthinto a General PracticeBirmingham, ALFriday, May 11, 20129am to 12pmCourse Description: The ADA and the AAPD both recommend that childrenhave an established dental home by their first birthday. The course will presentpractical tools and methods for successfully (and painlessly) incorporating infantoral health care into a general dental practice. Topics will include current recommendationabout home and in office fluoride use, digit and pacifier habits,hygiene practices and diet. Intra-oral anomalies, disease patterns and normalstructures will be reviewed and methods for examination of the infant’s mouthwill also be demonstrated. A sample history and examination form for use inoffice will also be distributed.Educational Objective: Participants will be able identify methods forincorporating infant oral health care into a general dental practice.Tuition: Auxiliary: $65 / Dentist: $100CE Credits: 3 hrsLocation: UAB School of DentistryAttend both May 11 th courses and save!Register for both courses by May 1 st andDentist attends for $175. Auxiliary attendfor $100. Use code Dentist or Staff toreceive the dicsount online.Only have time to attend one? Registerby May 1 st and save $10 on either MayPhoto of child is courtesy of © Lajos Repasi | Dreamstime.com.10

Primary Pulp Therapy in the 21st CenturyThe Changes that Could Change Everything...Birmingham, ALFriday, May 11, 20121pm to 4pmPresenters: Dr. John Ruby and Dr. Stephen C. MitchellCourse Description: Formocresol vital pulpotomies have served children'sdentistry well over the last 100 years. New materials and procedures have oftattempted to "de-throne" formocresol as the medicament of choice whenperforming this procedure, but few have demonstrated its consistent success.However, exciting new data emerging from the University of Iowa and UAB areindependently demonstrating that sodium hypochlorite may be anexcellent alternative. When the pulp is non-vital,pulpectomies are indicated, but can be challenging toperform. Success or failure of either procedure oftenhinges on proper diagnosis. This course offers insightinto diagnosis of primary pulp health, triaging whichpulp therapy is indicated, and the latest in pulptreatment techniques that can be used in the primarydentition. From indirect pulp caps to NaOClpulpotomies to Vitapex pulpectomies, this course willpresent the "how" and the "why" behind the changes inprimary pulp therapy available to the 21st centurychildren's dentist.Tuition: Auxiliary: $65 / Dentist: $100CE Credits: 3 hrsLocation: UAB School of DentistryDr. John Ruby is a Professor in the Department of PediatricDentistry and Director of the University Sterilization Assurance.He received a BS from Allegheny College and DMD degree fromthe University of Pennsylvania, Diploma in Pediatric Dentistryfrom the University of Toronto, and MS and PhD in Microbiologyfrom West Virginia University. He was in private practice for over17 years in Uniontown, PA, Toronto, Ontario, Morgantown, WVand Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is a recipient of a NIH Physician-Scientist Award and a NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship in cariesresearch where he genotyped the Actintomyces. Currently he isinvolved in clinical teaching, lecturing and research along withbeing the Coursemaster for Cariology.Photo of child is courtesy of © Anette Romanendo | Dreamstime.com.11

Dr. Dan Givan is a Diplomate of the American Board ofProsthodontics and maintains an active clinical practice at the UABSchool of Dentistry. He received his dental degree from theUniversity of Mississippi in 1992. He completed the General PracticeResidency program in 1993, a residency in prosthodontics in 1998,and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alabamaat Birmingham. Dr. Givan currently serves as the Assistant Directorof the Graduate Prosthodontics Residency Program at the UABSchool of Dentistry. For the last decade, he has taught the Occlusioncurriculum which includes courses on temporomandibular disorders.CONFUSION ABOUT OCCLUSION!Friday, May 189:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Clinicians:Daniel A. Givan, DMD, PhDKeith E. Kinderknecht, DMDCourse Description: Clinical problems associated with dental occlusioncan be frustrating for both the dentist and the patient. Yet, nearly allrestorative procedures, from simple to complex, involve some kind ofchange to the patient's occlusal condition. In this course, the participantis introduced to simplified diagnostic procedures which are both practicaland evidence-based. Successful plans of sequenced treatment are presentedand outcomes discussed.Educational Objectives: Upon completion of this course participants willbe familiar with:v A structured exam and diagnostic procedures to develop a principlecenteredplan of treatmentv Answering the question of "What is ideal and who really has it?"v Signs and symptoms of oral function and dysfunctionv Guidelines for occlusal therapy focusing on why treatment choicesshould be based upon and follow proper diagnosisv The use of splints in treatment of occlusal problemsTuition: Dentist: $200 Auxiliary: $100After May 1: Dentist: $225 Auxiliary: $125CE Hours: 6Location: UAB School of Dentistry12

HELP - I HAVE TMJ!Friday, June 1, 20129:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Clinicians: Keith E. Kinderknecht, DMDDaniel A. Givan, DMD, PhDDr. Keith Kinderknecht is a Professor at UAB School of Dentistryand Director of Occlusion in the Department of Prosthodontics. Hereceived his D.M.D. with distinction from the University of Kentuckyin 1971 and a certificate in prosthodontics with distinction in 1990from the National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, MD. Dr.Kinderknecht has been working in the area of dental occlusion andarticulation, mandibular movement, and TMD for more than 35 years.He has extensive clinical experience in private practice, militaryservice, with over 25 years in full-time academic service at numerousuniversities.Course Description: Are you unsure how to approach patients who have "TMD"? Thiscourse is an introduction to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders designed for thepractitioner with limited experience in evaluating and working with TMD patients. It isintended to establish a clear and logical foundation plus a literature and evidence basedapproach to the TMD patient based upon diagnosis of specific disorders.You are already seeing patients in your practice with disorders affecting the TMs and themuscles of mastication. Do you know who they are? What role should you play inmanaging these patients? Do you know how these disorders will affect, alter, or modifyother needed dental treatment? What "tools" do you have to help you identify, manage,and sort-out these patients. This foundation course will answer these questions andposition you for further study and understanding of these common disorders that affect somany of our patients.Educational Objectives: Upon completion of this course participants will be familiarwith:v Why using the terms "TMJ" and "TMD" is not useful in making treatment decisions.v The true meaning of TMD and its relation to Orofacial Painv The dynamic multi-factorial causes of and complexity TMDv Why treatment choices should be based upon and follow proper diagnosisv The role of the general dentist in managing TMDv Resources for Screening all patients for TMDv Resources for describing and defining specific disorders known as TMDTuition: Dentist $200 Auxiliary $100After May 18: Dentist $225 Auxiliary $125CE Hours: 6Location: UAB School of Dentistry13

Dr. Peter Waite is Professor and Chairman, Department of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry andAssociate Professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Surgery.He received his DDS from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistryin 1979 and his MD from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in1983. He completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery atthe University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Dr. Waite is a Diplomateto both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and theAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.Botox and Dermal Fillers for the Cosmetic DentistA Two-Day Limited Attendance CourseFriday - 1pm to 5pm through Saturday - 8am to 5pmFriday, June 8 - Saturday, June 9orFriday, September 7 - Saturday, September 8This course is designed for the cosmetic dentist. Safe, secure neurotoxin anddermal filler techniques will be presented in a lecture format. Clinical demonstrations willbe performed in the anatomy lab. Facial fillers (collagen) will be presented for correctionof minor peri-oral rhytids, lip augmentation and prominent naso-labial angles. Radiesseand Restylane-type products will be demonstrated. Botox injections for the glabella frownlines will be discussed and demonstrated. Botox techniques will be discussed for crow’sfeet, vertical maxillary excess, frontalis horizontal wrinkles, and myofacial pain.Day 1 will be didactic lectures, with case review, interactive learning, and question-baseddiscussion. Day 2 will involve an anatomical lab course with demonstration and analysis offiller placement. Review of facial anatomy will be included. After the student demonstratesunderstanding of course techniques, they will observe a live patient demonstration. Those whowish to inject a patient under direct supervision will be required to provide their own patient.Requirements: Licensed dentist with a minimum of 5 yrs of clinical experience.Objectives:1. Teach and train safe minimally invasive cosmetic surgery that can be performed by alicensed dentist.2. Demonstrate safe and simple Botox injections and dermal and subdermal facial fillers3. Achieve clinical competence by proctoring procedures performed by the attendants.4. Achieve clinical competence in glabella Botox, lip augmentation, and reduction ofnaso-labial furrows.Goals:1. Lectureship module with examination. The student must successfully pass (80%) on thewritten exam to advance to the clinical training module2. Students must review key articles and demonstrate critical comprehension of patient safety.3. Students must understand and demonstrate clinical competence in cosmetic facial analysis,diagnosis, potential problems, technique, and peri-operative management.4. Students must demonstrate technical competence on a live patient they provide or a fellowcourse participant.5. Botox injections will be limited to the frontalis rhytids including the frontalis, procerous, andcorrugator muscles. The lateral orbits will also be taught to the level of competence.Tuition: Dentist $2295 - Dentist with Patient $2595CE Hours: 12hrs - participation Location: UAB School of DentistryRefund requests must be made in writing 30 days prior to the course.

Dr. John Coke isProgram Director forboth the AEGD andGPR post-graduateprograms at the UABSchool of Dentistry.Dr. K. David Stillwell currentlyserves as Assistant Director,UAB Hospital GeneralDentistry Residency Programand as Associate Professor inUAB's Department of GeneralDental Sciences.THE MEDICALLY COMPLEX PATIENT IN YOUR PRACTICEPart 1 - Friday, July 27 - 8am to NoonPart 2 - Friday, August 10 - 8am to NoonCourse Directors:John M. Coke, DDS, FAHD, DABOMK. David Stilwell, DDS, MAGD, FAHDThese two half-day seminars will provide you with the basics on the dental management ofyour medically complex patients. Discussion will focus on: (1) which patients need specialmodifications; (2) what questions to ask when consulting with the medical office; (3) can Iorder lab tests; and (4) when do I NOT treat. These presentations will be focused on practicalmanagement in the busy dental practice.Part 1 - July 27, 2012:The following will be discussed:1. Thyroid Disease: What are signs and symptoms?Hyper versus hypo and dental modifications.2. Cardiac arrhythmias: How common are they and which ones are deadly?What medications will these patients be taking?3. Endocarditis: What's the difference between bacterial, viral and fungal?What are the latest medical directives for medical care?What are the latest directives for dental care?Part 2 - August 10, 2012:The following will be discussed:1. The stroke patient: What are the different kinds of strokes?When can I treat these patients safely?2. Bleeding disorders: What are the most common bleeding disorders in the US?Which bleeding disorder should I be most concerned about?What lab tests can I order?3. Immunologic diseases and HIV: Which immunologic disease do I need to beconcerned about? What laboratory tests should I know about in treating theHIV patient?Tuition per course: Dentist $120 Auxiliary $79After July 6: Dentist $140 Auxiliary $99Register to attend both courses and save $20 on your tuition.CE Hours: 4 hrs each Location: UAB School of Dentistry15

Dr. Paul Eleazer earned a DDS degree from the University ofNorth Carolina in 1970. He then earned a certificate in Endodonticsand a Master in Oral Biology at Temple University in Philadelphia.Dr. Eleazer practiced endodontics in Albany, Georgia for 21 years.He came to UAB in 2000 and is currently a Professor and Chair ofthe Endodontics Department.A TRIAD FOR SUCCESSFUL ENDODONTICSFriday, July 271:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Course Description: Successful endodontic treatment revolves around threeimportant factors: 1)anesthetic techniques, 2) canal debridement, and3)obturation. This course will share the latest evidence and clinical tips gainedfrom over 30 years in academics and clinical practice. Throughout thepresentation, you will gain insight on how to achieve better anesthesia,debride canals more efficiently and thoroughly, and obturate canals safely andmore easily. This continuing dental education course is designed for generaldentists but is also open to specialists and interested dental team members.Educational Objectives: Participants will know the following after the course:1. How to select the proper anesthetic to improve your successwith local anesthesia.2. Which anesthetic devices and alternative adjuncts make forhappier patients.3. How to sort through the advertising hype when selecting new canalinstruments.4. Why most dental schools teach lateral condensation.5. How to make the lateral condensation method smooth andeasy for your practice.6. Which root canal sealer is best.Tuition: Dentists $100 Auxiliary $65After July 13: Dentists $120 Auxiliary $85CE Hours: 3Location: UAB School of Dentistry16

Dr. Dan Givan currentlyserves as the AssistantDirector of the GraduateProsthodontics ResidencyProgram at the UABSchool of Dentistry. He is aDiplomate of the AmericanBoard of Prosthodonticsand maintains an activeclinical practice at theUAB School of Dentistry.Dr. Keith Kinderknecht is aProfessor at UAB School ofDentistry and Director ofOcclusion in the Departmentof Prosthodontics.Dr. Kinderknecht has beenworking in the area of dentalocclusion and articulation,mandibular movement, andTMD for more than 35 years.Get the PictureDigital Dental PhotographyFriday, July 279:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Clinicians:Daniel A. Givan, DMD, PhDKeith E. Kinderknecht, DMDCourse Description: Making good intra-oral pictures can be challenging. Inthis course, the participant will learn how digital cameras, especially SLR cameras,can be set for really great results. Patient positioning, lighting, and when& how to use retraction and mirrors will be presented and demonstrated. Theparticipant will receive practical recommendations for use of a computer toprocess images.Educational Objectives: Upon completion of this course participants will befamiliar with:* Understanding how to make your camera work for you rather than you workfor your camera* A practical approach to settings for the modern digital SLR camera includingthe mysterious shutter speed, f-stop, and white balance.* Use of a standardized series of photos with proper patient positioning and tissuemanagement* Practice making intraoral images in a small group session* Simple image processing on a computerRecommended Supplies: The participant is welcome to bring a personaldigital camera, retractors, and mirrors (not required) for the intra-oral exerciseTuition: Dentist $200 Auxiliary $100After July 13: Dentist $225 Auxiliary $125CE Hours: 6Location: UAB School of Dentistry17

Dr. Patrick Louis, Coursemaster, is an Associate Professor of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery, and Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryResidency Training Program. He is a Diplomate of the American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery and holds joint appointments in the Schoolsof Dentistry and Medicine. Dr. Louis is currently the Medical EmergencyOfficer for the School of Dentistry and serves as a consultant to theAlabama Board of Dental Examiners, performing office evaluations for conscioussedation and general anesthesia licensure.Dr. Pamela Sims is Professor of Pharmacokinetics at Samford UniversityMcWhorter School of Pharmacy (SUMSOP). Dr. Sims holds a facultyappointment in the UAB School of Dentistry Department of PediatricDentistry. She has authored more than 50 refereed articles and abstractsand has been the recipient of numerous grants. Dr. Sims has provided over200 presentations including professional and continuing education programsto a variety of professions including accounting, dentistry, medicine,nursing, optometry and pharmacy.A Review and Update in Minimal,Moderate and Deep SedationFriday and Saturday, August 3-4, 2012 - 9am to 5pmThis course is designed for dentists or physicians with previous training in minimal,moderate and/or deep sedation. The course will provide a review and update in thefollowing areas:*Overview of ADA guidelines for Minimal/Moderate/Deep Sedation*Monitoring and training required for Minimal/Moderate/Deep Sedation*Documentation required during Minimal/Moderate/Deep Sedation*Pharmacology of medications used in Minimal /Moderate/Deep SedationSedative/hypnoticsOpioids*Pharmacology of medications used adjunctively in Minimal /Moderate/DeepSedation: Anti-emeticsNSAIDsCorticosteroidsAntibiotic prophylaxis*Mechanisms of Drug Interactions common during Minimal /Moderate/Deep Sedation*Risk assessment for Sedation*Medical conditions and their impact on techniques for Minimal /Moderate/DeepSedation*Complications of Minimal /Moderate/Deep Sedation*Managing complications of Minimal /Moderate/Deep Sedation*Case studies of problem patients; an Open Forum.Participants will have an opportunity to discuss problems they have encountered withvarious techniques and patients so potential solutions can be presented.Educational Methods: Lecture/Case Studies/DiscussionEducational Methods: LectureTuition: Dentist or Physician: $600 for both days or $395 for one dayCE Hours: 16 hours (These hours do not apply toward certification in IV Sedation.)Location: UAB School of Dentistry

Dr. John O. Burgess is a graduate of Emory UniversitySchool of Dentistry. He received his M.S. in BiomedicalSciences from the University of Texas Health Science Centerin Houston, Texas, completed a one year General PracticeResidency and a two year General Dentistry Residency.Currently, Dr. Burgess is Professor and Assistant Dean forClinical Research at UAB.Dr. Deniz Cakir-Ustun is a graduate of Ankara UniversityFaculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey. She received her M.S.in Clinical Dentistry (Dental Materials) from UAB in 2003.Currently, Dr. Cakir is an Assistant Professor at UAB.Indirect RestorationsA Two-Day Hands-On CourseFriday and Saturday, August 3-49:00 AM to 4:00 PMNew dental materials are appearing daily, often with little or no independenttesting to support their use. This course will allow you evaluate a variety of dentalmaterials and techniques used for indirect restorations prior to purchasingdrawers of them. How accurate is your crown and bridge impression material.Are digital impression machines ready for prime time- yes? How long doesit take to make a temporary crown and how effective are they? Learn anefficient bonded post technique - the only one that is successful. Improveyour clinical skills and materials selection with this participation coursecomparing materials you use everyday. Use and compare different curing lights,new high speed handpieces that act like an electric but have the weight ofan air rotor, novel soft tissue retraction systems, place and use new corematerials, try self adhesive cements bond an all ceramic crown step-by-stepand see it being milled, learn effective porcelain repair techniques and bondfull contour zirconia restorations. This will be an action packed rapid firecourse, so come rested! Prepare and cement veneers, using a provenbonding system. Use of a particular material will be preceded by a shortdescription of which materials are best based on independent testing conductedat UAB, why these materials are the best, and how to use them to maximizeyour success. This course will have an impact on the way you do dentistry andwill certainly influence your next purchases.Teaching Methods: Lecture, PowerPoint presentation, handouts, hands-on labTuition: Friday - lecture only: Dentist $250 Aux: 100Two-Day Course - Dentist $499CE Hours: 6hrs for Friday or 12hrs for both daysLocation: UAB School of Dentistry - Birmingham19

Infectious Diseases - Dr. Steve FillerFriday, August 3 - 10am to NoonThis course will provide reviews of selected infectious diseases of importance to the entiredental team. Don’t let the topic scare you away. They’re presented almost painlessly andwith a touch of humor. You’ll learn a lot and have a bit of fun along the way. SatisfiesAlabama State Dental Board requirements for Infectious Diseases/OSHA.Tuition: $65 CE Hours: 2Location: UAB School of Dentistry, Rm 222 or location as statedRichard Weems, DMD, MS, DABFO, is an associate professorand director of Dental Radiology at UAB SOD. Dr. Weems is also adental consultant to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences andthe Jefferson County (Alabama) Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office.He has investigated over 200 cases involving criminal human bitemarkanalysis and victim identification through dental remains resulting fromhomicide and accidental death. He is also a member of the nationalmass disaster mortuary team, DMORT, and was deployed to the WorldTrade Center, as well as Hurricanes Katrina and Ike, to aid in victimidentification. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of ForensicSciences and is a Diplomate of the American Board of ForensicOdontology. He was also recently elected as Section Chair of theOdontology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.FORENSIC DENTISTRY AND MASS DISASTERSFriday, August 31:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Clinician: Richard A. Weems, DMD, MS, DABFOCourse Description: Victim identification in cases of homicide or accidental deathmust often be accomplished through the analysis and comparison of antemortem andpostmortem clinical and radiographic dental findings. In this course a variety of homicideinvestigations requiring victim identification through the comparison of dentalrecords will be presented. Additionally, Dr. Weems’ work involving mass disasterssuch as the World Trade Center and Hurricane Katrina will be discussed.Educational Objectives: The participant will be made aware of the intricaciesinvolved in the identification of victims through dental comparisons when very largenumbers of casualties are involved.Tuition: Dentist $120 Auxiliary $79After July 20: Dentist $140 Auxiliary $99CE Hours: 4Location: UAB School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Ave.,. So., Birmingham, AL20

Dr. Daniel Givan is an associate professor of Prosthodontics at the UABSchool of Dentistry and serves as the Assistant Director of the GraduateProsthodontics Residency and the Director of the Graduate ProstheticImplantology. He is actively involved in clinical prosthodontics and has lecturednationally and internationally with emphasis in occlusion and implantology. He isa Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and has earned a Ph.D.in Biomedical Engineering with emphasis in dental materials.Implant-Supported CAD/CAMRestorations For Your PracticeFriday, August 109:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Newer treatments in the era of "Digital Dentistry" utilize sophisticated and complextechnologies that are often intimidating and seem impractical to the real-world practice ofdentistry. However, you may be missing out on patient treatments that are both beneficialand rather fun to do. In this course, Dr. Givan will focus on when and how to usecomputer-aided design for implant restorations. It is much easier than you think!Educational Objectives: Two applications will be presented:(a) design of implant abutments for optimal hard and soft tissue results, and(b) how to design and fabricate of hybrid dentures.*CAD/CAM technologies will be explained.*Treatment planning guidelines will be presented.*Step by step method will be shown on how to use CAD/CAM with examples for eachtype of restoration.Tuition: Dentist $100 Auxiliary $65After July 23 Dentist $120 Auxiliary $85CE Hours: 3 Location: UAB School of Dentistry - Birmingham, ALTreatment Approaches for the Anterior MaxillaFriday, August 101:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Treatment of the anterior maxilla can be both rewarding and frustrating and is verydependent on whether the patient is dentate, partially edentulous, or edentulous. It seemsthat every patient wants something "fixed." However, in many patients with tooth loss, fixedprosthodontics has significant limitations. In this course, Dr. Givan will present guidelines ontreatment planning the anterior maxilla using the three "T's" of prosthetic support:Teeth, Tissue, and Titanium.Educational Objectives: Upon completion of this course participants will be familiar with:* When "fixed" and when "removable" should be chosen.* How posterior support influences anterior reconstruction.* Step by step methods to build anterior guidance.* Space consideration for treatment planning.* Can function and esthetics work together? (Hint: not always!)* Examples of what worked and what did not work!Tuition: Dentist $100 Auxiliary $65After July 23 Dentist $120 Auxiliary $85CE Hours: 3 Location: UAB School of Dentistry - Birmingham, AL

Sixth Annual Dental Hygiene Symposium - Wynfrey HotelFriday, August 17 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pmDr. Stanley F. Malamed joined the faculty of the Herman Ostrow Schoolof Dentistry of U.S.C., in Los Angeles in 1973, where today he isProfessor of Anesthesia & Medicine. Dr. Malamed is a Diplomate of theAmerican Dental Board of Anesthesiology, as well as a recipient of theHeidebrink Award [1996] from the American Dental Society ofAnesthesiology and the Horace Wells Award from the InternationalFederation of Dental Anesthesia Societies, 1997 (IFDAS). Dr. Malamed isthe author of three widely used textbooks, published by CV Mosby:Handbook of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (6th edition2007); Handbook of Local Anesthesia (6th edition 2012); and Sedation -a guide to patient management (5th edition 2010).The UAB School of Dentistry andThe Hinman Dental Society presentThe Hinman-Alabama Education Seminarat the Sixth Annual Hygiene SymposiumLOCAL ANESTHESIA & EMERGENCY MEDICINEFriday, August 17, 2012 - 9am to 4pmWynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, ALTwo subjects of vital importance to the everyday practice of dentistry will be discussedin this program. In the first session Dr. Malamed will discuss the current state of the artin pain control in dentistry, focusing primarily recent advances in local anesthesia (LA):(1) buffered local anesthetics (the LA ‘ON’ switch; (2) Intranasal LA; (3) Computer-Controlled Local Anesthetic Delivery (C-CLAD); (4) Phentolamine – the LA ‘OFF’switch and (5) Mandibular infiltration anesthesia in adults with articaine.The second session reviews the preparation for, and management of, life-threateningmedical emergencies. The role of the staff as the emergency "team" will be reviewed,as well as developing a dental office emergency kit, and a review of managementthrough clinical scenarios. All dental staff should attend this program as the situationsdiscussed here can occur to anyone, in any place, and at any time.Local Anesthesia - 3hrs CE credit - Dentists only - 9am - Noon1. What’s available . . . a review of current local anesthetic formulations2. Buffered local anesthetics – the LA ‘ON’ switch3. Intranasal LA – Maxillary anesthesia without needles4. Computer-Controlled Local Anesthetic Delivery (C-CLAD)5. Phentolamine – The LA ‘OFF’ switch6. Mandibular infiltration anesthesia in adults with articaine HClEmergency Medicine - 3hrs CE credit - Dentist and staff - 1pm-4pm1. What’s happening . . . a review of medical emergencies in the dental environment2. Preparing the office for medical emergencies3. Basic management protocol for medical emergencies4. Management of specific medical emergenciesThis course is made possible in part by Septodont NA, Henry Schein, Milestone Scientific,Onpharma, and the Hinman Dental Society.

Sixth Annual Dental Hygiene Symposium - Wynfrey HotelRegistration information:Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18, 2012Course topics to include:Check-in begins one hour before thecourse start time. Registrations acceptedat the door will be an additional $20.Confirmation Letters will be emailed toparticipants upon receipt of registration.Please bring a copy of your registration asit will list your selected courses.LOCAL ANESTHESIA - DOCS ONLYPERIODONTAL UPDATE FOR THE HYGIENISTPHARMACOLOGY UPDATE FOR THE DENTAL TEAMCARIES MANAGEMENTEMERGENCY MEDICINE FOR THE DENTAL TEAMRADIOLOGYTREATING SENSITIVITYIDENTIFYING ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORWOMEN, AGING, AND ORAL HEALTHTOBACCO CESSATION AND ORAL CANCER PREVENTIONWHITENINGREGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1, 2012SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE COURSE DETAILS APRIL 1.Refunds will be given if cancellation isreceived at least 14 days before the program.If it is necessary to cancel less than14 days prior, you may apply the entirepayment toward another CE course withno penalty or receive a 50% refund. Norefund will be given within 7 days of thecourse but 50% of the tuition can beapplied to a future course. “No-shows” willforfeit the full tuition.Lodging: The Wynfrey Hotel - charmingSouthern hospitality and comfortableaccommodations await you for the perfectstay in Birmingham. A block of rooms isbeing held at the Wynfrey Hotel. Pleasecall 205.987.1600 and ask for the UABRoom Block for $109 per night whenmaking a reservation. Parking outside themall is free. Self parking at the hotel is $9or valet parking is $11 per day.Tuition: Auxiliary: $65 per half day - $100 per full day or $180 for the weekend.Dentist: $120 per half day - $220 per full day or $350 for the weekend.After August 12: Auxiliary: $95 per half day - $120 per full day or $200 for the weekend.Dentist: $140 per half day - $240 per full day or $370 for the weekend.If you have questions, please call 205.934.3753.Complete Symposium course descriptions can be found online after April 1.Registration for Hygiene Weekend opens April 1.

Martin Denbar, DDS, received his DDS from the Universityof Texas School of Dentistry. He has been involved with OralAppliance Therapy since 1995 when he introduced this treatmentto Central Texas. He has used multiple appliances butnow uses predominantly the TAP Oral Appliance System. Dr.Denbar is a past Board of Director for the American Academy ofDental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and has been involved withhelping develop the AADSM over the years. He is a Fellow ofthe American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Denbar maintainsa full-time private dental practice in Austin, TX.Dental Sleep MedicineAn Overview, Treatment Protocol, Case Presentationsand Treatment Complications of Sleep ApneaFriday, August 24, 20129am to 4pmThis course will introduce the participants to the evaluation, treatment andmanagement of patients with Sleep Disordered Breathing using Oral ApplianceTherapy. An overview of current evidence based medical research regarding theefficacy of Oral Appliance Therapy as compared to CPAP therapy will beprovided. The treatment protocol that Dr. Denbar's uses in his practice, alongwith effective methods for treating a myriad of possible treatment complicationswill be presented and discussed. Patient case presentations will be describedand discussed. The above subject matter is discussed from the viewpoint ofintegrating it into a successful business plan that fits a medical delivery model.Course Objectives:Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:a. To know the evidenced based medical research affirming the efficacy of OralAppliance Therapy.b. To understand how sleep disordered breathing is diagnosed and classified.c. To know how to evaluate patients diagnosed with SDB for oralappliance therapy.d. To gain a basic knowledge of treatment protocol and how to treat complications.e. To understand how the incorporation of DSM could impact your dental practice.Tuition: Dentist $200 Auxiliary $100After August 10: Dentist $225 Auxiliary $125CE Hours: 6Location: UAB School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Ave.,. So., Birmingham, ALEducational Grants:UAB SOD Continuing Dental Education gratefully acknowledges Patterson Dental fortheir support and participation in this sponsored program.24

Richard Weems, DMD, MS, DABFO, received his dentaldegree from the UAB School of Dentistry in 1977. He returned toUAB to earn a Master's Degree in Dental Radiology in 1984, andhas been a full-time dental educator since that time. Currently,he is associate professor and director of Dental Radiology at UABSOD. Dr. Weems is also a dental consultant to the AlabamaDepartment of Forensic Sciences and the Jefferson County(Alabama) Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office. He has investigatedover 200 cases involving criminal human bitemark analysisand victim identification through dental remains resulting fromhomicide and accidental death. He is also a member of thenational mass disaster mortuary team, DMORT, and wasdeployed to the World Trade Center, as well as HurricanesKatrina and Ike, to aid in victim identification. He is a Fellow ofthe American Academy of Forensic Sciences and is a Diplomateof the American Board of Forensic Odontology. He was alsorecently elected as Section Chair of the Odontology Section ofthe American Academy of Forensic Sciences.Hands-On Forensic Dentistry: A Laboratory CourseLimited AttendanceFriday, August 24, 20128:30 am - 4:30 pmClinician:Richard A. Weems, DMD, MS, DABFOThis course will provide the opportunity for dentists and dental auxiliaries to gainfirst-hand knowledge and clinical experience in the field of forensic dentistry.The participants will perform various dental forensic investigative proceduresworking "hands-on" with dental forensic specimens.Procedures to be performed as part of this course will include:* Various victim identification exercises including postmortem dental charting.* A simulated mass-disaster team exercise.Educational Objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of, and be ableto participate in, a mass disaster scenario in regard to the dental identification ofvictims.Tuition: $225After August 10: $245Location: UAB School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Ave.,. So., Birmingham, ALCE Hours: 725

Dr. Ken Tilashalski ("Dr. T") is quite unique in that he has earnedspecialty certificates in both oral & maxillofacial pathology andendodontics. He has been on faculty at the University of Alabama atBirmingham for over 17 years, and holds dual appointments as anassociate professor in the Schools of Dentistry and Medicine. Healso has a leadership role at the dental school and serves as theAssociate Dean of Academic Affairs.Infection Control Isn’t for Wimps!Friday, September 79:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Disease, illness, and mortality—not subjects that we want to have associated withour dental offices! This course will guide you through a myriad of topics includingspecific pathogens we can unknowingly harbor as well as ways to reduce diseasetransmission and susceptibility. This course satisfies the Board of Dental Examinersof Alabama requirement for training on infectious disease control as it relates to thedental office or to the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene.Tuition: Dentist $100 Auxiliary $65After Aug 24 Dentist $110 Auxiliary $75CE Credits: 3Location: UAB School of Dentistry - Birmingham, ALDr. Steven J. Filler is an associate dean and professor in theDepartment of General Dental Sciences at the UAB School ofDentistry. He is a former president of the American Association ofHospital of Dentists (AAHD) and is also an AAHD Fellow. Dr. Filleris an experienced speaker on topics related to treatment of themedically compromised patient and has real world experience withantibiotic pre-medication patients. His lectures are known for theirpracticality and humor.It's Vital You Know Your VitalsFriday, September 71pm to 3pmYou are invited to be a part of a hands-on learning experience on a topic that is avery important part of office patient care - proper recording of a patient's vital signs.This course is designed to give participants information and hands-on experience inthe proper recording of patient vital signs. In addition to the basics, participants willlearn special tips and techniques related to patient blood pressures, pulse ratesand respiration. Many points are applicable for home use as well. A low stress,nurturing environment with great learning potential, done with a bit of humor alongthe way. All participants are encouraged to bring along a blood pressure device andstethoscope where available. A limited number will be accessible on site.Tuition: Dentist $65 Auxiliary $50After Aug 24 Dentist $85 Auxiliary $70CE Credits: 2Location: UAB School of Dentistry - Birmingham, AL

Dr. Perng-Ru Liu is a 1985 graduateof Chung-Shan Medical University,Taiwan. He received his ProsthodonticCertificate (1991), MS Degree (1992)and DMD Degree (1999) from UABSchool of Dentistry. Currently, he isProfessor and Chair of the Dept. ofProsthodontics at UAB SOD. He hasalso served as Chair of theDepartment of ComprehensiveDentistry from 2000 to 2009. Dr. Liuhas lectured nationally and internationallyon CAD-CAM, Esthetic andImplant Dentistry.Dr. Merrie Ramp is a1990 graduate of the UABSchool of Dentistry andreceived her MS Degreein Biomaterials in 1996.Currently, she is anAssociate Professor in theDepartment ofComprehensive Dentistry.She serves as theCoursemaster of preclinicaloperative dentistry.Fabrication of Provisional Fixed Prostheses for AuxiliariesA Hands-On Course - Limited to First 24 RegistrantsSaturday, September 8, 20129:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Provisional restorations for fixed prostheses are usually made in a hurry and often takemore time than the tooth preparation. Quality can easily be improved for your patientswith cost and timesaving techniques. This one-day course provides current informationin fabricating the provisional restoration for dental auxiliaries. Single anterior and posteriorprovisional restorations utilizing prefabricated crowns and matrix techniques willbe reviewed. More advanced techniques such as multiple unit and veneer provisionalrestorations will be covered in lecture and in the technical, hands-on portion. Casts andseveral provisional materials will be provided for hands-on practice. Cementation andremoval of provisional restorations will also be taught.Educational Objectives:This one-day course is designed so that, upon completion, the participant will have:1. The theoretical knowledge of provisional restorations.2. Practical experience necessary to fabricate a variety of provisional restorations.3. The ability to properly contour the provisional restorations.Program Prerequisites:1. This program is designed to enhance the skills of trained dental assistants andhygienists. It is not suitable for office staff who do not have dental experience. Previousexperience with mixing and shaping acrylic is recommended.2. Participants must bring their own:(1) High and low speed (straight and contra angle) 4-hole Midwest type handpieces(2) Acrylic burs (e.g., Brasseler E cutters)(3) Diamond disc (e.g., Brasseler #936-220)(4) Explorer(5) Curved Hemostat (Kelly - 5.5")(6) Curved Crown scissors(7) Hollenback carver.CE Credits: 7Registration: $225 After August 24: $250Location: Rm 501, UAB School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Ave., So. Birmingham, AL27

Dr. Paul Eleazer earned a DDS degree from the University of NorthCarolina, a certificate in Endodontics and a Master in Oral Biology atTemple University in Philadelphia. Dr. Eleazer practiced endodontics inAlbany, Georgia for 21 years. He is currently a Professor and Chair of theEndodontics Department.Trauma in Everyday Dental PracticeFriday, September 149:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Logical means of investigating causes of traumatic dental injuries will be featured. Allaspects of dental patient care include aspects of trauma. A useful means ofcategorizing such injuries will be presented. The degree and direction of force, initialtreatment, and in-office care all have a large bearing on ultimate outcome.Educational Objectives: Participants should be able to do the following after the course:1. Assess traumatized teeth2. Discuss prognosis for various types of injury3. Treat or refer for treatmentTuition:Dentists $100 Auxiliary $65After Sept 1: Dentists $110 Auxiliary $75CE Hours: 3Location: UAB School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Ave., S., Birmingham, ALDr. Donald Karaki is an Assistant Professor in the Department ofGeneral Dental Sciences at UAB School of Dentistry. He received hisDDS degree from the University of Colorado SOD in 1983 and completedthe Dental Diagnostic Sciences program for Oral Radiology and OralMedicine in 1995 at the UTHSC in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Karaki is amember of the American Academy for Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.Cone Beam CT in Today’s Dental PracticeFriday, September 141pm to 4pmRecent advancements in Cone Beam (CBCT) scanners have resulted in much greaterutilization of this technology as a diagnostic and treatment planning tool.Three-dimensional radiographic imaging is rapidly emerging as a new basis forassessment and diagnosis. This presentation provides an overview of the applicationsof Cone Beam CT technology in dentistry. It includes examples of various uses, fromtreatment planning and diagnosis to samples of pathology as they present in CBCTscans. This lecture course will provide an overview of the significant differencesbetween Cone Beam CT and current conventional radiologic techniques in dentistry.Tuition:Dentists $100 Auxiliary $65After Sept 1: Dentists $110 Auxiliary $75CE Hours: 3Location: UAB School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Ave., S., Birmingham, AL28

All Ceramic Crowns:The Dawn of a New EraFriday, September 149am to 4pmHuntsville, AlabamaFor many decades our traditional esthetic crown has been porcelain fused tometal restoration. With the advent of Cad-Cam high strength materials, thesesystems are in the forefront of clinical implementation. Now only are theseceramic systems very durable and versatile they are extremely well fitting andhighly esthetic. This seminar will delve into the science and clinical use of theseproducts for our patients.Learning Objectives:Dr. James Braun earned his D.D.S. and M.S. degree inProsthodontics at the University of Michigan. Upon returningto his hometown on Saginaw, Michigan, he establisheda full-time specialty private practice in Prosthodontics,which has been in continuation for over 25 years. Besidesmemberships in various specialty organizations and theA.D.A., Dr. Braun has been quite active in the local andstate dental associations. Staff appointments have includedthe University of Michigan School of Dentistry and hospitalsin Ann Arbor and Saginaw, Michigan. Several majordental manufacturing companies have utilized his professionalskills on a consultant basis. Recently Dr. Braun wasselected by "Dentistry Today" magazine as one of the topclinicians in dental continuing education.1. To discern and evaluate various ceramic systems to treatment plan our cases2. To understand the necessary preparation guidelines for proper usage3. To evaluate ceramic substrate materials as far as proper luting agents4. To realize various steps necessary to capture superb detailed impressionsEducational Methods: LectureTuition: Dentist $200 Auxiliary $100After Sept 1: Dentist $225 Auxiliary $125CE Hours: 6Location: Huntsville, Alabama - location to be announced.Educational Grants:UAB SOD Continuing Dental Education gratefully acknowledges Coltene Whaledentfor their continued support and participation in its sponsored programs.29

Nico Geurs, DDS, MS is a professor in the Department ofPeriodontology at the UAB School of Dentistry. He received hisdental degree from the Free University of Amsterdam, in 1992 and hereceived his Master's in Clinical Dentistry and completed theresidency program in Periodontics from the University of Alabama atBirmingham in 1995. Dr. Geurs is a Diplomate of the AmericanBoard of Periodontology and lectures on clinical periodontics, anddental implantology.The Role of the Hygienist inPeriodontal TherapyFriday, September 219:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.UAB School of DentistryCourse Description: This course will review current concepts of etiology andtreatment of periodontal diseases. The following topics will be addressed:n Diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases.n Periodontal medicine: The interface between the oral inflammation andsystemic health. What we know and what we should tell our patients.n When does gingival recession need treatment and how can esthetic problemsbe addressed?n Esthetics and maintenance therapy of dental implants will be presented.Educational Objectives: After completion of this course the participants will beable to answer the following questions:nnnnWhat should we tell our patients about periodontaldisease and systemic health?When is periodontal treatment indicated?What can be achieved with esthetic Periodontaltreatment?What are the implications of dental implants inmaintenance therapy?Educational Methods: LectureTuition: Dentist $200 Auxiliary $100After Sept 7: Dentist $225 Auxiliary $125CE Hours: 6Location: UAB School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Ave., S., Birmingham, ALHold the Date! September 21 - CE course in Auburn, AL atThe Hotel at Auburn University. Topic and speaker to be announced.30

Dr. Perng-Ru Liu is a 1985 graduate of Chung-Shan MedicalUniversity, Taiwan. He received his Prosthodontic Certificate(1991), MS Degree (1992) and DMD Degree (1999) from UABSchool of Dentistry. Currently, he is Professor and Chair of theDepartment of Prosthodontics at the University of Alabama atBirmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. He served as Chair of theDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry at UAB School ofDentistry from 2000 to 2009.Avoid Clinical FailuresUnderstanding Materials and Techniques to AchieveExcellence in Restorative DentistrySaturday, September 229am to 4pmUAB School of DentistryProperly understand the fundamentals of dental materials and techniques areessential to the long-term success of restorative dentistry. This course isdesigned to provide a comprehensive and clinically relevant update of techniquesand materials in restorative dentistry based on the most current scientificevidence to achieve long-term clinical success. Speaker will share his expertiseand lessons learned from a broad array of topics include: (1) Common reasonsfor restoration failure (post and core, porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations,ceramic veneers, Empress, e.Max, alumina, zirconia restorations), (2) Factorsthat determine longevity of various restorative materials, (3) How to select andutilize proper materials to maximize their benefits and longevity, and (4)Optimizing communication between clinician and dental technician.Educational ObjectivesUpon completion of this course, participants will be able to:1. Be familiar with common failure modes in restorative dentistry2. Select proper techniques and materials for various restorations3. Properly manage complications and failures in restorative dentistry4. Recognize the importance of communication between clinician and dentaltechnicianEducational Methods: PowerPoint lecture and discussion.Tuition: Dentist $200 Auxiliary $100After Sept 8: Dentist $225 Auxiliary: $125CE hours: 6Location: UAB School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Ave., S., Birmingham, AL31

Dr. Ken Tilashalski ("Dr. T") is quite unique in that he has earnedspecialty certificates in both oral & maxillofacial pathology andendodontics. He has been on faculty at the University of Alabama atBirmingham for over 17 years, and holds dual appointments as anassociate professor in the Schools of Dentistry and Medicine. He alsohas a leadership role at the dental school and serves as the AssociateDean of Academic Affairs.Oral Pathology is the MostAwesome Dental SpecialtyFriday, September 289:00 a.m. - NoonTumors, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and developmental odditiesall make oral pathology an interesting specialty. This course will cover the ordinaryto the arcane as a variety of topics and various treatment strategies will bediscussed. Treatment strategies and helpful hints will be emphasized.Tuition: Dentist $100 Auxiliary $60After Sept 14 Dentist $110 Auxiliary $75CE Credits: 3Location: UAB School of Dentistry - Birmingham, ALNancy Tomlin, BS, RDH, was the Quality Assurance Officer atthe UAB School of Dentistry where she also served as the infectioncontrol coordinator. UAB is where she earned her BS in DentalHygiene. Ms. Tomlin has provided numerous OSHA and InfectionControl presentations to the dental community, locally andstatewide.DON'T GET CAUGHT ON THEWRONG SIDE OF OSHA (and other regulations)Friday, September 28, 20121pm to 4pm (3 CE Hours)This course outlines OSHA requirements for the Dental Office pertaining toemployee protection, recordkeeping, and practical applications will be given.American Dental Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, andAlabama Department for Environmental Management recommendations willalso be discussed.Educational Objectives:1. Define OSHA regulations that affect the dental office.2. Define ADA and CDCP guidelines for infection control.Tuition: Dentist $100 Auxiliary $60After Sept 14 Dentist $110 Auxiliary $75CE Credits: 3Location: UAB School of Dentistry - Birmingham, AL

Dr. Perng-Ru Liu is a 1985 graduate of Chung-Shan MedicalUniversity, Taiwan. He received his Prosthodontic Certificate(1991), MS Degree (1992) and DMD Degree (1999) from UABSchool of Dentistry. Currently, he is Professor and Chair of theDepartment of Prosthodontics at the University of Alabama atBirmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. He served as Chair ofthe Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at UAB School ofDentistry from 2000 to 2009.Lessons Learned inDental ImplantologyUAB Experience 1989 to 2011Saturday, September 299am to 4pmUAB School of DentistryDental Implants are widely accepted as treatment of choice for restoring missingdentition. Properly understanding the fundamentals of treatment planning, riskassessment, sequence of treatment, maintenance of the rehabilitated patients, andmanagement of a wide spectrum of complications are essential to the long-termimplant success. This program will benefit dentists who are interested in gaininguseful knowledge related to contemporary clinical techniques and treatmentapproaches in implant dentistry. In addition, those who seek successful treatmentplanning, maintenance and management of complications will be provided with awide spectrum of clinical scenarios. The speaker will share his expertise and lessonslearned from his 21 years of UAB experiences in dental implantology.Success in implant overdenture treatment can be addressed from many perspectivesincluding surgery, biology, technology, economics, patient expectation, andpatient acceptance. This program will discuss treatment planning by utilizingsurgical and prosthetic considerations, treatment sequencing, anatomy of theedentulous arches, evaluation of implant attachment systems, tissue conditioning,insertion, and follow-up. Step-by-step protocols for planning implant position andrequirements for a retentive or supportive system will be demonstrated on anumber of patients. In addition, there will be a discussion on the economics ofimplant treatment for the edentulous patient, as well as retrofitting attachments toan existing denture.Educational Methods: PowerPoint lecture and discussion.Tuition: Dentist $200 Auxiliary $100After Sept 10: Dentist $225 Auxiliary $125CE Hours: 6Location: UAB School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Ave., S., Birmingham, AL33

FRANKLIN MARRIOTT COOL SPRINGS700 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin, Tennessee 37067 - 615-261-6100Join us December 7, 2012 for two CE courses andsome great Christmas shopping. Earn 6 hours of CE!Whether you are getting a head start on your Alabama CE hours - or finishing up before theTennessee December deadline, come have a great weekend in Franklin, TN. Close to greatshopping and restaurants, the Franklin Marriott is convenient to all the fun Nashville has tooffer. You’ll have an opportunity to “learn and earn” while your family scouts out restaurantsand the perfect Christmas gifts! Shop afterwards at Cool Springs Galleria Mall or theFactory at Franklin. Register early. This meeting is cosponsored byThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry.Dr. John O. Burgess is a graduate of Emory University Schoolof Dentistry. He received his M.S. in Biomedical Sciences fromthe University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston,Texas, completed a one year General Practice Residency and atwo year General Dentistry Residency. Currently, Dr. Burgess isProfessor and Assistant Dean for Clinical Research at UAB.Friday, Dec 7th - 9am to 4pm - Lunch on Your OwnCurrent Materials and Restorative Techniques - This coursewill provide a strong foundation for the practicing dentist as wellas update their knowledge in current materials and successfulrestorative techniques. Improve your practice of dentistry byunderstanding which materials work, where they are successfuland which predictable techniques can handle many of youreveryday clinical problems. This fast paced course will improveyour dental practice, your selection of dental materials, and provideinformation you can use in your office the next day!Dr. Steven J. Filler is an associate dean and professor in theDepartment of General Dental Sciences at the UAB School of Dentistry. Heis a former president of the American Association of Hospital of Dentists(AAHD) and is also an AAHD Fellow.Friday, Dec 7th - 9am to Noon - Medical Emergencies in theDental Office - This popular course will afford the entire dental staff theopportunity to review and enhance basic skills in the supportive treatmentof medical emergencies occurring in the dental office. Emphasis will begiven to actual emergency situations and staff member response. 3hrs CEInfectious Diseases - 1pm to 4pm - This course will provide reviewsof selected infectious diseases of importance to the entire dentalteam. You’ll learn a lot and have a bit of fun along the way.Tuition: Dentist $200 Auxiliary $100 each course.After Dec 1: Dentist $225 Auxiliary $125 each course.To register, visit: www.dental.uab.edu34

Enjoy lectures from UAB School of Dentistry Faculty: Dr. Patrick Louis, Dr. Peter Waite,Dr. Dan Givan, Dr. Keith Kinderknecht, Dr. Perng-Ru Liu, Dr. Philip Vassilopoulos,Dr. Nico Geurs, Dr. Maria Geisinger, and Dr. Somsak Sittitavornwong.Second Annual Alabama Implant SymposiumDecember 15 and 16, 2012Saturday - 8am to 5pm and Sunday 8am to NoonWynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, ALJoin us for the Second Annual Alabama Implant Symposium. Bring the family fora weekend of Christmas shopping at the Riverchase Galleria Mall while youlearn from some of UAB’s outstanding faculty.Educational Methods: Lecture, Handouts, PowerPointTuition: Dentist $475 Auxiliary $175After Dec 1: Dentist $500 Auxiliary $200CE Hours: 12hrs - LectureLocation: Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL. Pleaseask for the UAB room block when making a reservation. 205-987-1600Lunch on your own.Customized Infection Control and OSHA CourseDo you have Infection Control or OSHA questions specific to your office but areafraid to ask in a meeting? Would an audit of your office help you refineprocedures? Would you like to have a 2 hour CE course that is customized toyour office practices and situations? Is everyone following the same procedures?Is it difficult to arrange for all staff to attend OSHA courses?This course offers an in-office inspection and then a customized 2 hour CEclass for all staff. The hours are flexible and can be arranged to lessen the disruptionto the office day. For example: inspection from 11:00 to 12:00 (does notdisrupt seeing patients), start the class at 12:00 and be ready to see patientsagain at 2:00.If this would be of interest to your office, please contact Ann Marie Karaki viaemail: amkaraki@uab.edu or call (205) 996-6494.Costs vary depending on location of office and number of staff to participate inCE course. Call for pricing.35

Dr. Patrick Louis is a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, andDirector of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency TrainingProgram. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery and holds joint appointments in the Schools ofDentistry and Medicine. Dr. Louis is currently the Medical EmergencyOfficer for the School of Dentistry and serves as a consultant to theAlabama Board of Dental Examiners, performing office evaluations forconscious sedation and general anesthesia licensure.Additional faculty include:Dr. Roger Fillingim, Dr. Sharon McCoy Dailey,Dr. Mark Phillips, Dr. Pamela Sims,Dr. Somsak Sittitavornwong, Dr. Victor Szymela, andDr. Peter WaiteAn Intensive Course in IV SedationThursday, Friday, SaturdayMarch 7-9 and April 11-13, 2013Six lecture days - 8am to 8pmand a One Week Clinical RotationCourse Description: This course is designed to prepare the general dentist andthe physician to incorporate techniques in intravenous conscious sedation intotheir practices. The course will include demonstrations, lectures and an intensivemini-residency. There will be a total of 60 hours devoted to lecture and one weekof clinical rotation.Prerequisites: The participant must hold a dental or medical degree, must belicensed to practice dentistry or medicine in a given state and have currentmalpractice insurance. Current BCLS certification must be obtained prior to thecourse. Current ACLS certification must be obtained before scheduling clinicalrotation. Please bring proof of malpractice insurance coverage to first meeting.Course Structure:(1) 60 hours of lecture and demonstration.(2) Following completion of the lecture/demonstration series, the participant will bescheduled for a mini-residency during which time he/she will improve his/her IV sedationand venipuncture techniques. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Departmentmembers will supervise all activities. The mini-residency dates will be scheduledthrough Dr. Louis’s office. Only one participant will be accepted at a time, on a firstcome,first-served basis. During this residency, the clinician will perform a minimumof 20 IV sedation cases.(3) At the completion of the lecture portion, the clinician will be required to successfullycomplete a written examination.(4) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training must be obtained prior to schedulingclinical rotation.(5) At completion of the Mini-Residency portion, an oral exit examination will be required.Tuition: $7800 CE Hours: 100 Location: UAB School of Dentistry36

Mediterranean 10 day cruiseHolland America MS NoordamFriday, May 18—May 28, 2012Medical Drugs and Dentistry, Pain Control and Analgesics,and Use and Abuse of AntibioticsDay at Sea Course times: 8:00am - 12:15 pm and 2:30pm - 4:30 pmMay 19, 2012 Medical Drugs and Dentistry (4 hrs)May 19, 2012 Pain Control and Analgesics (2 hrs)May 26, 2012 Pain Control and Analgesics (2 hrs)May 26, 2012 Use and Abuse of Antibiotics (4 hrs)Begin your cruise in the enchanting city of Rome where we board the ship forten wonderful days at sea . Our first stop is the walled city of Dubrovnik. Thenwe are off to the beautiful beaches of Corfu. Next, take a lap around the originalOlympic track as we visit Katakolon. Beautiful white-washed houses of Santoriniand black beaches await you in Thira. History comes to life in Athens as weclimb to the top of the Acropolis. Last stop is the Cathedral and Porta Grazia inMessina before sailing back to Rome.Cruise Prices Starting At:Inside Stateroom........................$1,879Ocean View Stateroom.............$2,199Verandah...................................$2,499Rates are per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability.Taxes, port charges and gratuities included.Book Early – Space is Limited!For more information call Jodi at Cruise and Travel Partners: 800-856-8826or visit www.cruiseandtravelpartners.comCruise and Travel Partners, LLC is a Florida Seller of Travel Registration No. ST3578937

For many, travel to China is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream: to explore the Forbidden City,home to Chinese Emperors over the centuries; to gaze in awe at an entire army of TerracottaWarriors; and to walk on the Great Wall that stretches over 3,000 miles. China is a vast landthat inspires and fascinates with its historic sights, diverse landscapes and rich culture. Yetbeyond these great wonders, the most enduring memory is often the charm of the people.So come and explore the Glories of China with us!October 7 - 16, 2012Highlights Include:Shanghai, often called the "Paris of the East"Wuzhen renowned for its old-world charm and picturesque settingLi River CruiseGiant Panda HotelTerracotta WarriorsBeijingGreat WallRickshaw RideChinese Acrobatic ShowCost: $4,499pp based on double occupancyPrice includes round trip air from JFK/LAX (including taxes and fuel surcharge), Visas, allmeals (including a traditional dumpling dinner and Peking Duck), entrance fees, guides andescort.Minimally Invasive and Maximally Effective Dentistry:The Oral Systemic Relationship, Understanding CAMBRA, andCAMBRA Treatment Planning and Optionspresented by: Allen Wong, DDS, EdDEarn 12 CE Credits - Tuition: $435 per personBook Early - Space is Limited!For more information call Jodi at Cruise and Travel Partners:800-856-8826 or visit www.cruiseandtravelpartners.comCruise and Travel Partners, LLC is a Florida Seller of Travel Registration No. ST 35789Cruise and Travel Partners, LLC is a California Seller of Travel Registration No. 2107023-4038

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office:A Simple Approach - 8 hrs CE CreditSpeaker: Dr. Steven J. Filler7 Day Hawaiian CruiseAboard Norwegian's Pride of AmericaJune 29, - July 6, 2013Day Port Arrive Depart6/29/13 Honolulu 7:00 PM6/30/13 Kahului (Maui) 8:00 AM7/1/13 Kahului (Maui) 6:00 PM7/2/13 Hilo 8:00 AM 6:00 PM7/3/13 Kona 7:00 AM 6:00 PM7/4/13 Nawiliwili (Kauai) 8:00 AM7/5/13 Nawiliwili (Kauai) 2:00 PM7/6/13 Honolulu 7:00 AMCruise Prices Starting AtInside $1,429Oceanview $1,799Balcony $2,049Rates are per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Portcharges, taxes and gratuities are included.Contact Jodi Murphy at Cruise and Travel Partnersfor cruise information or to register. Call 800-856-8826.www.cruiseandtravelpartners.comCruise and Travel Partners, LLC is a Florida Seller of Travel Registration No. ST 35789Cruise and Travel Partners, LLC is a California Seller of Travel Registration No. 2107023-4039

School ofDentistryContinuing Dental EducationSDB 217, 1530 3rd Ave., SBirmingham, AL 35294-0007Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 1256Birmingham, ALSee website for bad weather,refund, and cancellation policy.www.dental.uab.eduRegisterOnline: www.dental.uab.edu • Fax 205-975-9651 • Call 205-934-3753Mail: UAB Continuing Dental Education, SDB 217, 1530 3rd Ave., SouthBirmingham, AL 35294-0007 • Make checks payable to: UAB CDEWe accept Visa, MC, Discover and American ExpressName:____________________________________________AGD#: ________________________Street: __________________________________________________________________________City: __________________________________ State:________ Zip: _______________________Office Ph: ______________________________ Office Fax: ______________________________E-mail address: __________________________________________________________________Credit Card #: ____________________________________________________________________Exp. Date: __________________ Security Code: __________ Amount: ____________________Signature: _______________________________________________________________________Course 1: _______________________________________________________________________Course 2: _______________________________________________________________________Course 3: _______________________________________________________________________Join our fax mailing list for up-to-the-minute course offerings.Just email dentalce@uab.edu or call 205-934-3753 to add your office or home fax number to thelist. We’ll let you know about our latest courses and special offerings for the entire dental team!