Harrisburg Area Dental Society

The Global Diagnosis - A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
2017-10-06 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Dr. J. William Robbins
Sponsored by Muth and Mumma DSG Dental Laboratory

COURSE DESCRIPTION
With the increased emphasis on interdisciplinary treatment in recent years, the deficiencies associated with traditional methods of diagnosis and treatment planning have become more evident and problematic. Historically, the treatment plan was primarily dictated by information provided by study casts which were mounted on a sophisticated articulator in centric relation. At that time in history, the primary tools available for treating the complex restorative patient were functional crown lengthening surgery and increasing the vertical dimension of occlusion. The treatment plan was simply based on restorative space, anterior tooth coupling and resistance and retention form of the final preparations, with no focus on placing the teeth in the correct position in the face. Practitioners did not have access to advanced periodontal, orthodontic, orthognathic surgery and plastic surgery tools that are currently available. With the advent and common usage of these new treatment modalities, the historical method of diagnosis and treatment planning is no longer adequately serving our profession. It is the purpose of this course to provide a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment planning the complex interdisciplinary dental patient with a common language that may be used by the orthodontist, periodontist, and oral and maxillofacial surgeon, as well as the restorative dentist. The four Global Diagnoses which dictate all interdisciplinary treatment planning will be defined. A set of questions will then be presented which will aid the interdisciplinary team in the diagnosis and treatment planning of the complex dental patient.
Learning Objectives – upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
1. Describe 4 Global Diagnoses
2. Describe the “5 CORE Questions” with their corresponding treatment options
3. Complete a Global diagnosis form which will lead to a comprehensive diagnosis
4. Communicate with the interdisciplinary team
THE SPEAKER
J. William Robbins, D.D.S., M.A., maintains a full-time private practice and is Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in l973. He completed a rotating internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas and a 2-year General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in San Diego, California. Dr. Robbins has published over 80 articles, abstracts, and chapters on a wide range of dental subjects and has lectured in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He coauthored a textbook, Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry – A Contemporary Approach, which is published by Quintessence, and is in its 4rd edition. He recently co-authored a new textbook, Global Diagnosis – A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, which is also published by Quintessence. He has won several awards including the Presidential Teaching Award at the University Of Texas Health Science Center, the 2002 Texas Dentist of the Year Award, the 2003 Honorary Thaddeus V. Weclew Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, the 2010 Saul Schluger Award given by the Seattle Study Club, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry 2015 President’s Award, and the 2016 Academy of Operative Dentistry Award of Excellence. He is a diplomate of the American Board of General Dentistry. He is past president of the American Board of General Dentistry, the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry.

Come In and Catch It: Oral Pathology that Sticks! and Great Cases with New Faces
2017-11-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Dr. John Svirsky
Sponsored by Implant Direct

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Come In and Catch it: Oral Pathology that Sticks!
This is the perfect review course that covers the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of the 25 soft tissue lesions that every dentist and hygienist should know and treat appropriately. A number of the entities only require recognition. The classic lesions that have been forgotten since school will be brought back to life and your diagnostic confidence will be re-energized.
Dr. Svirsky makes oral pathology fun!
1. Demonstrate a logical approach to the diagnosis of oral lesions.
2. Recognize and diagnose the more common soft tissue lesions/diseases found in a dental practice.
3. Integrate therapeutic regimens used to treat selected oral diseases such as aphthous ulcerations, herpes, candidiasis, angular cheilitis and lichen planus.
4. Recognize leukoplakia and differentiate it from other white lesions
5. Understand the malignant potential of various soft tissue diseases
Great Cases with New Faces
This new interactive course for 2016 will present a potpourri of interesting cases seen by me or emailed to me over the past few years. In this course participants learn how to describe a lesion, develop a differential diagnosis and treat the condition. I will show how I approach cases and arrive at a diagnosis. The audience of course will help me to diagnose them as I play the patient. Some unusual “things” might pop up! A good time is to be had by all.
Objectives:
1. Develop a logical approach to the diagnosis of oral lesions.
2. Learn to describe and develop a differential diagnosis of various clinical cases.
3. Learn to treat selected oral diseases and distinguish “good from bad”.
THE SPEAKER
Dr. John Svirsky is a board certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. He received his dental degree in 1973 from VCU and went on to complete a general practice residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Queens Hospital Center, as well as an oral pathology residency at the Catholic Medical Center. He is currently a professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology and maintains a private practice in oral medicine and oral pathology. Dr. Svirsky has developed a broad background in research, published numerous articles in the dental literature, and earned a master’s degree in adult education. He is a sought after speaker with an international reputation as an informative and entertaining lecturer. Dr. Svirsky is an honorary member of the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Society and has received a Presidential Citation from the American Dental Association for significant contributions to the health of the public and the profession of dentistry. In 2012 he received the William J. Gies Award from the Greater New York Dental Meeting for contributions to oral health. The MCV Alumni Association (MCVAA) of Virginia Commonwealth University has chosen Dr. Svirsky to receive the 2013 MCVAA Outstanding Alumnus Award. In 2015 Dr. Svirsky received the Distinguished Service Award from the Dawson Academy for advancement of the Dental Profession through Research, Publication and Education and awarded an Honorary Membership in the American Academy of Oral Medicine.

Using Digital Dentistry for Predictable Comprehensive Care
2017-12-01 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Dr. Kevin Kwiecien
Sponsored by Patterson Dental and Centric Bank

COURSE DESCRIPTION
True or False? Comprehensive dentistry is too hard. CAD/CAM dentistry is for one-tooth dentists. Historically, most dentists believe one or both to be true. Today, CAD/CAM dentistry is facilitating and even complimenting the comprehensive approach to patient care. From treatment planning esthetic, occlusal, structural and biological outcomes, to more efficient and reliable restorative results, the blending is not just a concept anymore. This course will help the modern practitioner see the benefit of digital and comprehensive care and how together they can create a practice that is fun, comprehensive, predictable, and efficient.
THE SPEAKER
As a member of the Spear Education resident faculty, Dr. Kwiecien serves as director of Spear Online, responsible for creating and overseeing digital clinical content. He is also a member of the Spear faculty practice. Most recently, Dr. Kwiecien served as assistant professor of restorative dentistry at Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Dentistry and director of the university’s faculty dental practice, director of patient admissions, and director of the urgent care clinic, as well as course director of pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics and co-course director of advanced restorative concepts for third- and fourth-year students. Dr. Kwiecien’s appreciation for and dedication to high-level continuing education began with Dr. Frank Spear more than 13 years ago. He has completed the curriculum at the L.D. Pankey Institute, has belonged for several years to a Tucker Gold Study Club, and many additional accomplishments, including a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been a member of the Spear visiting faculty since its inception. Dr. Kwiecien is a past-president of the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry. He also maintains memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of Operative Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Equilibration Society, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

02-02-18 - A Complete Update on Invisalign and Minor Tooth Movement
2018-02-02 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center

03-16-18 - Innovative Periodontics: Creating Success in Today's Dental Practice
2018-03-16 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center

04-20-18 - Successfully Treating Older Adults: Techniques for the Entire Dental Team
2018-04-20 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center

10-5-18 - Everyday Dentistry - More than Everyday Esthetic Results
2018-10-05 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center

11-02-18 - The One-Day Dental MBA
2018-11-02 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center

12-07-18 - Licensing Requirements Day (Child Abuse / Radiology / Prescribing Opioids)
2018-12-07 08:00 - 15:30 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center

Hidden Pearls in Practice
2019-05-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Central Hotel/ Best Western, 800 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION
One of the greatest challenges a general practitioner faces, is how to have the time, resources and training to solve complex dental problems within their own practice. Yet, more and more, patients would rather not be referred out to have their dental needs met. Additionally for a general practice to meet its full potential the execution of more complex treatment is a must. Dr. Cranham will present the Dawson protocols to solve a myriad of complex dental problems with special emphasis on evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the worn dentition, as well as looking at the terminal dentition when the “all on four/five” implant solution is the best option.

You will learn:

How dentistry is changing, and why having a “usual and customary” practice can actually put you at risk.
How to position your practice to take it to its full potential, and why this could actually be the best time EVER to be a restorative dentist.
Why tooth wear becomes harder and harder to fix, the longer it goes on.
How to diagnose the specific cause of wear, along with the specific protocol to solve the problem.
How to treatment plan the terminal dentition for an “all on four/five” solution, and how to know if you should be doing a hybrid, or a full arch zirconia restoration.
How to choose the best material/porcelain system for the esthetic outcome you desire.
Communication skills to help increase case acceptance for more complex cases.

THE SPEAKER
Dr. Cranham founded Cranham Dental Seminars, which provides lectures, mobile programs, and intensive hands-on experiences to dentists around the world. In 2008, Cranham Dental Seminars merged with THE DAWSON ACADEMY, a world-famous continuing education facility based in St. Petersburg, Florida. As The Dawson Academy’s acting Clinical Director, Dr. Cranham is involved with many of the courses and provides continuing education to dental professionals across the globe. He spends approximately two-thirds of his time in private practice and the other third as an educator. He believes this balance keeps him on the leading edge of both disciplines.
Dr. John C. Cranham is a highly respected and renowned dentist in Chesapeake, VA. At his state-of-the-art office, he delivers unsurpassed general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry, including TMJ THERAPY and DENTAL IMPLANT SERVICES. He uses his vast experience and expansive knowledge to create healthy, natural-looking smiles.
Dr. Cranham was an honors graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1988. He’s an internationally recognized speaker on the esthetic principles of smile design, contemporary occlusal concepts, treatment planning, restoration selection, digital photography, laboratory communication, and happiness and fulfillment in dentistry.

The TEAM Approach to Restorative & Perio Cases
2019-09-27 08:30 - 16:00 | West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, 17011, United States
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The Business of Retiring
2019-10-11 08:30 - 16:00 | Central Hotel/ Best Western, 800 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Navigating the Landscape of Digital Dentistry
2019-12-06 08:30 - 16:00 | Central Hotel/ Best Western, 800 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Patient, Clinician & Practice Benefits of Hard & Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry
2020-02-07 08:30 - 16:00 | West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, 17011, United States
Course Title has changed….
“Patient, Clinician and Practice Benefits of Hard and Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry”
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Lasers have been a part of the dental armamentarium for over a quarter of a century. The important question facing the modern dentist is… “Are dental lasers worth the hype or are they just expensive tools that do what I already do with my handpiece and scalpel?” This course will show the advantages of lasers for both the practitioner and the patient. It will give the dentist the information needed to make a financially and clinically sound decision regarding implementing lasers into their practice. All major dental laser wavelengths will be presented and the advantages and disadvantages of each will be discussed. Clinical cases will be presented to show the role of lasers in every discipline of dentistry.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the basic science behind lasers and tissue interactions; distinguish between the many dental laser wavelengths and their advantages and limitations.
Recognize the laser’s role in minimally invasive dentistry and identify laser procedures across all dental disciplines.

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THE SPEAKER
Dr. Steve Pohlhaus is a 1989 graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School. He completed his general practice residency at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs hospital in 1990. Dr Pohlhaus has had a private practice in Linthicum, Maryland for 25 years and he also taught part time in Oral Diagnosis at the University of Maryland from 1992-2012. Dr. Pohlhaus has been using lasers in his dental practice for 15 years. He has experience in multiple laser wavelengths. Dr. Pohlhaus has been teaching about lasers in dentistry since 2004 and has trained dentists for three different companies. His dental practice is focused on laser dentistry where he uses laser to benefit his patients across all disciplines.

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Mastering Restorative Dentistry Direct to Indirect
2020-03-13 08:30 - 16:00 | West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, 17011, United States

03-12-21- The General Dentist & Implants (rescheduled from 5/15/20)
2021-03-12 08:30 - 16:00 | West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, 17011, United States
Speaker – Dr. Paul Goodman (Dr. Nacho)
More information coming soon….
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CANCELED
2021-05-14 08:30 - 16:00 | West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, 17011, United States
This course has been canceled. If you registered for this course, you will receive a credit on your account.

Technology Solutions for Restorative & Implant Dentistry
2021-09-10 08:30 - 16:00 | West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, 17011, United States
Speaker – Pinhas Adar
More information and Registration Here

CANCELLED - Practice Profitability
2021-10-15 08:30 - 16:00 | West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, 17011, United States
Speaker: Mr. Andrew Tucker
Course Description:
In this conversation, we are going to cover the top 5 items that doctors commonly overlook in their financial planning. These items are a mix of business and financial planning items, these top five commonly overlooked items can be very costly for doctors who fail to plan around them. In this conversation, you will learn:

why Roth IRA‘s should be a part of planning for all doctors
Better ways to give to charity than through the use of direct cash contributions
Factors to consider when trying to maximize your retirement plan
Key indicators to evaluate your clinical productivity
Advanced income tax planning tactics that are commonly overlooked

Speaker Bio:
A tax attorney by training, Andrew is also a CPA and a CFP® who works exclusively with the dental profession. He uses his unique education and experience to comprehensively guide clients on helping to maximize wealth through a unique blend of tax-centric cash flow strategies that can be essential for dentists. Andrew has a passion for sharing his knowledge with doctors all over the country, and has served as a guest lecturer for the American Dental Association (ADA), American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO), the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC), The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, and others. When he is not helping doctors build their businesses, he can be found spending time with his two girls or sharing his passion for strength and conditioning with others.
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Oral Myofunctional Therapy - Angie Lehman
2021-12-10 08:30 - 16:00 | West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, 17011, United States
December 10, 2021
Course Title: Orofacial Myology: A Crash Course for Dental Professionals
Speaker: Angie Lehman
Angie Lehman is an IAOM Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM) who has been exclusively practicing Orofacial Myology since 2012 in York, Pennsylvania. She runs one of America’s most successful and well-known private practices, Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York. Angie is a highly sought-after educator for medical, dental and allied health professionals and she is passionate to encourage all health disciplines to work collaboratively and to better understand oral function and craniofacial development and to incorporate therapy into their specific areas of care.
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Casino Night - September 22, 2023
2023-09-22 17:30 - 22:00 | Hollywood Casino, 777 Hollywood Blvd, Grantville, 17028, United States

Direct & Indirect Restorative Care - Dr. Ian Shuman
2025-02-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Central Hotel/ Best Western, 800 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Ballpark BBQ
2025-09-14 12:00 - 14:00 | City Island FNB Stadium

Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting - April 17-18, 2026
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18 | Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, 2198 Sweet Root Road, Bedford, PA, 15522
Save the Date: Pennsylvania’s Dental Meeting

MOM-n-PA Dental Mission - May 29-30, 2026
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-30 | Agri-Plex – Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown, PA

Family Vacation Dental Conference - July 16-18, 2026
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-18 | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Gold Resort, Cambridge, MD
