Harrisburg Area Dental Society

The Latest Spin on Rotary Endodontics
2016-03-04 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Dr. George Just
The course will review a number of topics including proper endodontic diagnosis, anesthesia and when to prescribe antibiotics. Participants will also leave with a good understanding of what the most recent standards of care are for rotary endodontics and what are the best access, instrumentation and filling practices for predictable success.
THE SPEAKER
Dr. George Just has more than 25 years experience in the private practice of endodontics. He is also a licensed attorney. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in 1973 with honors. After spending two years at Eglin Air Force Base as a dental officer, Dr. Just attended endodontic graduate school at New York University and Peninsula Hospital.
In 1988, Dr. Just graduated from Duquesene University School of Law where he was selected for Law Review. In addition to private practice, Dr. Just is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry. He teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate departments.
Dr. Just is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners as well as president of the Pittsburgh Endodontic Study Club and the East Suburban Dental Society.
Dr. Just has lectured both nationally and internationally at dental schools in the United States and abroad.

Dental Occlusion...it can make you or break you! Dentistry & Whole Health - The next generation of complete dentistry
2016-02-05 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A.M.
All dentists are interested in achieving beautiful esthetic outcomes in restorative dentistry. We must realize, as we treat more and more complex cases, a thorough understanding of functional occlusal principles and how to apply them, is critical to create predictable outcomes which are stable, comfortable, and healthy. This presentation will address the primary considerations every dentist must understand regarding stable joints, muscles, parafunction, and occlusion.
P.M.
Dentistry and whole health go together. The oral/systemic connection, sleep apnea, nutrition, physical activity, and stress all affect the whole body. We will discuss the critical role of Dentistry in the future of the health of both our patients and nation. This very dynamic topic will also provide a new business model that can elevate your dental practice to a whole new level.
Learning Objectives:
1. All participants will understand the major factors of dental occlusion
2. All participants will understand how to problem solve the major factors of occlusal disease
3. All participants will understand the oral/systemic connection of total health
4. All participants will understand a business model for integrating whole health into the dental practice.
THE SPEAKER
Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson was a 1982 graduate of the University Of Florida College Of Dentistry, the year he joined the Dawson group practice in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Dr. Wilkerson is a senior lecturer at the Dawson Academy. He is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, Past President of the American Equilibration Society(AES), an active member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, serves on the Board of Directors of the American
Academy for Oral Systemic Health(AAOSH), and numerous other professional organizations.
He serves as an adjunct professor in the Graduate Program, University of Florida College of Dentistry.
Dr. Wilkerson lectures extensively nationally and internationally on the subjects of Restorative Dentistry, Occlusion, Masticatory System Disorders, Dental Sleep Medicine, and Dental Medicine.

2016 NCDHM "Sugar Wars" Contest
2016-02-01 12:00 - 2016-02-19 23:55
In recognition of American Dental Association’s 2016 National Children’s Dental Health Month Campaign themed “Sugar Wars”, the Harrisburg Area Dental Society (HADS) will be sponsoring a social media photo contest running Feb. 1,2016 to Feb. 19, 2016 as a way to promote the ADA “Sugar Wars” theme. Focused on promoting good oral health habits, the contest encourages parents to show their kids battling the fight against the Sweet Tooth Invaders by posting a photo of their child brushing their teeth to the HADS Facebook page using #smilehbg Five random winning photos will be chosen on Feb. 22, 2016. Each winner will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card!

Sharing is Caring when it comes to the children’s oral health. Share this contest with your patients through your office social media and everyone WINS! Simply go to HADS Facebook page or directly to the Note/Announcement of the event and SHARE to your office page. Encourage patient involvement with your office and the local dental community… it can open important family conversations regarding oral health! #smilehbg
Flyer (print or post)
Official Rules Click Here

Integration of Lasers: Taking your practice to the cutting edge
2026-06-26 22:15
Presented by Howard Golan
Sponsored by Biolase®
This full day course will provide the participant with an detailed overview of the uses in lasers in dentistry. The story of using lasers in today’s dental practice begins with the various wavelengths that are available and traverses through the wide range of applications from cavity preparations to laser assisted periodontics. The participants will gain a knowledge of the science behind lasers and how the physical interaction between dental lasers and oral tissue is an important part if not irreplaceable part of dental treatment today.
Finally an in depth discussion of integration and the ROI of lasers will take place. At the end the attendee will have a much better understanding of the use of lasers in dentistry and why it will make a good investment for his/her practice.
Speaker:
Dr. Howard Golan is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He completed a general practice residency at North Shore University Hospital on Long Island, NY. After his GPR, Dr. Golan completed a two-year Implant Surgery and Advanced Prosthetic Fellowship at NSUH. He has maintained a busy private practice on Long Island that he shares with his father Dr. Marshall Golan. Dr. Golan implemented lasers into his practice in 2004 and has attained his Mastership certification in the World Clinical Laser Institute. Dr. Golan has been fortunate to be asked to lecture and teach laser-assisted dentistry throughout the United States and Internationally. He is the cofounder of the Center for Laser Education and is a faculty member with the World Clinical Laser Institute teaching Certification Training Courses for that organization. Dr. Golan has instituted CAD/CAM technology into his practice for 7 years and has lectured on the subject. He is a graduate of the Alleman Center for Biomimetic Dentistry. Dr. Golan has graduated from Concord Law School and has passed the California Bar Examination, obtaining his license to practice law in that state. Dr. Golan’s excels in teaching quick and productive integration of laser-assisted dentistry, minimally invasive concepts and CAD/CAM technology into dental practices. Dr. Golan practices and teaches a Biomimetic philosophy and is passionate about conserving tooth, soft tissue and bone.

The 4 Riddles, the Patient, Technical, Behavioral, and Financial Riddles
2026-06-26 22:15
Presented by Gary DeWood
Sponsored by Academy Financial
In this interactive program Gary will discuss the 4 riddles that all dental teams must solve to achieve success. The Patient Riddle, the Technical Riddle, the Behavioral Riddle, and the Financial Riddle.
THE PATIENT RIDDLE – Who is this person, why are they here, why me, why now, what are they after, what are their expectations? ….. Knowing the answers to these questions enables the team to connect and to serve. Service is the key to creating missionaries for your practice.
THE TECHNICAL RIDDLE – What is the appropriate solution to the problem this patient presents with? There is only one correct diagnosis – there are multiple solutions. How does the conscientious dentist arrive at the appropriate one for each patient?
THE BEHAVIORAL RIDDLE – If it were all about telling patients what was in their interest and doing it every dental practice would be infinitely successful. Helping patients come to ownership of a problem for which they desire a solution, or helping them see and understand their health in a different way requires behavioral skills and practice.
THE FINANCIAL RIDDLE – Unless the practice is a FREE dental clinic everyone involved needs to make a living. It is the responsibility of the leader to see that the practice is profitable. It’s not possible to just do the dentistry – you must get paid for it. It’s not possible to leave it to your accountant to tell you how expenses are – you must monitor it. The dentist has 3 jobs in most practices, dentist, manager, and entrepreneur – all of us do number 1, some of us do number 2, few of us do number 3.

Speaker:
Gary DeWood has been practicing general dentistry for 32 years, focusing the majority of his time on teaching for the past 10 years after leaving his private practice in Pemberville, Ohio. He served as Clinical Director at the Pankey Institute for 5 years and held appointments as Assistant Clinical Professor at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Associate Professor at The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry prior to joining Frank Spear’s education company, The Seattle Institute, in 2008 as its President. With the merger of The Seattle Institute and The Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in 2009, he relocated to Phoenix, Arizona and assumed his present position with the newly formed Spear Education. He and orthodontist wife, Cheryl, have 3 children, the youngest of whom is currently pursuing a career in dentistry as a student at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Gary lectures internationally on esthetics, occlusion, appliance therapy, the business of dentistry, and making connections with patients. He is an active member of: Central Arizona Dental Society, Arizona Dental Association, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Equilibration Association, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Removable Prosthodontics, The Most Forgotten Discipline in Dentistry
2026-06-26 22:15
Presented by Dr. Jack Turbyfill
Sponsored by Thayer Dental Laboratory
The provisional training denture

The provisional training denture
For implant planning
Predictable treatment

The maxillary denture and mandibular natural teeth

What is the real challenge?

Removable Prosthodontics and Implants

Occlusion and implants
Attachments

Soft Liners

Implant attachments
Patient comfort

Treating Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Grow your practice and change people’s lives
2026-06-26 22:15
Presented by Dr. John Parker
Sponsored by DSG Muth & Mumma Dental Laboratory
Sixty seven percent of the patient’s in your practice have a snoring problem and it is now estimated that 17% of the adults in the United States have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Snoring and OSA can have a significant effect on marriages, relationships, and a patient’s overall health. You can play an important role in identifying and treating snoring and OSA. This entertaining and informative presentation will provide you with a clear understanding of all aspects of snoring and OSA and a step-by-step approach to identifying, evaluating and coordinating treatment for your patients. It will also be an exceptional guide to treating snoring and OSA with oral appliance therapy. You will learn the features and characteristics of 9 different oral appliances as well as the benefits and potential side effects of these devices. This program will give you the practical clinical information you need to immediately incorporate dental sleep medicine into your practice. The practice of dental sleep medicine can change patient’s lives and re-energize your professional life.

How snoring and OSA occur
About evaluation and diagnostic testing
The medical treatment options
About how oral appliances work
Coordinating care with the sleep medicine physician
The protocol for use of oral appliances
About some of the oral appliances currently in use
About possible complications and side effects and how to manage them
About insurance reimbursement
How to start to integrate this area of dentistry into your practice

Periodontal Plastic Surgical Procedures for Gingival and Implant Esthetics
2026-06-26 22:15
Presented by Dr. Bobby Butler
Sponsored by Centric Bank
Optimal esthetic results are dependent on multiple factors. Restorative issues such as shade, form and function are not a success without esthetic gingival contours. This lecture will discuss gingival augmentation techniques for root
coverage and pontic sites. Current concepts with anterior esthetic crown lengthening will also be discussed.
It will show how crown lengthening or connective tissue grafting might be used in implant cases. Many concepts for predictable esthetic outcomes will be presented. Complications will also be discussed and how to deal with them. Treatment planning and sequencing of therapy will be stressed especially when treating complex cases involving multiple adjacent teeth.
The participants will learn:

The types of surgical procedures that can improve esthetic restorative results. They will be able to decide when crown lengthening, root coverage or a combination of these procedures should be performed.
How to achieve esthetic results in implant cases and how altering gingival levels with adjacent teeth should be planned.
The steps that should be taken to preserve the existing alveolar and gingival levels with dental implants.
Discussion of Implant Comp

When is Dental Pain not Dental? Is Occlusion a Source of Pain? When Occlusion Matters
2026-06-26 22:15
Presented by Dr. Barry Glassman
Sponsored by __________
