Harrisburg Area Dental Society

The TEAM Approach to Restorative & Perio Cases
2019-09-27 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, 17011, United States
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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.

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

10-5-18 - Everyday Dentistry - More than Everyday Esthetic Results
2018-10-05 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

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

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

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.

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.

The Global Diagnosis - A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
2017-10-06 08:30 - 16:00 | 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.

17th Annual Golf Outing
2017-08-18 12:30 - 20:00 | Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 650 S. Harrisburg Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17113

Precision, Productivity, and Profitability of Implant Prosthetics in Private Practice
2017-04-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Dr. Robert Vogel
Sponsored by Straumann
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This scientifically based, fast-moving presentation designed for private practice will cover state-of-the-art topics, tips, and tricks, and step-by-step techniques in implant prosthetics. A systematic approach to ideal esthetic treatment from single-tooth replacement to edentulous treatment will be presented, emphasizing long-term stability, predictability and profitability in private practice. This program is designed for the entire implant team, stressing ideal interaction for simplification of even the most advanced esthetic cases, with reduced chairtime and increased profitability. Topics in fixed and removable implant prosthetics will be addressed, focusing on predictable treatment planning; provisionalization and soft tissue esthetics; occlusal schemes and simplified overdentures; and implant-retained partial dentures from start to finish, including foolproof fee determination and patient presentation techniques. Also included will be a complete overview of the newest technology to gain comfort and confidence in incorporating the benefits of CAD/ CAM and zirconium materials.
Learning objectives:
• Gain confidence and predictability with state-of-the-art implant techniques.
• Update knowledge of current concepts and materials in implant dentistry
• Integrate advanced techniques into private practice with simplification
• Allow more patients to benefit from implant-based treatment through ideal fee determination and presentation techniques
SPEAKER
Dr. Robert Vogel graduated from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in New York City, New York. Upon graduation, he completed a combined residency program in Miami, Florida at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Miami Children’s Hospital. He maintains a full-time private practice in implant prosthetics and reconstructive dentistry, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He works closely as a team member with several specialists providing implant-based comprehensive treatment, as well as conducting clinical trials and providing clinical advice to the dental attachment and implant fields. Dr. Vogel has developed and collaborated on the development of several prosthetic components and techniques currently in use in implant dentistry. He lectures internationally on implant dentistry, focusing on simplification, confidence, and predictability of implant prosthetics through ideal treatment planning and team interaction. Dr. Vogel continues to publish scientific articles on implant dentistry, and is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Achieving Financial Independence
2017-03-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Mr. Brad Kucharo
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Will you join the 5% of dentists who can afford to retire at age 65? Using these winning financial strategies, you can develop a game plan to reach financial freedom. This hard-hitting program contains “inside information” that you simply can’t find elsewhere – gleaned from working exclusively with the dental profession. This course is recommended for Doctors and Spouses. Learn how to:
• Reduce stress – control your money, rather than letting it control you
• Develop winning saving and debt reduction strategies
• Take advantage of huge tax-deductible retirement savings strategies
• Dramatically increase business tax deductions
• Simple steps to dramatically boost profitability
• Slash children’s educational costs
• Discover tax-free income secrets
THE SPEAKER
Brad Kucharo is an associate of John K. McGill & Co., Inc. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) practitioner and has been providing customized tax and business planning services exclusively for the dental profession since 2007. During this time, he has helped over 500 dentists across the country plan for financial independence, for reduced stress and greater peace of mind. Mr. Kucharo also developed and directs the comprehensive Planning for Retirement service. He graduated from The University of Iowa and holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and Master of Accountancy degree. While a senior at The University of Iowa, he completed an internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in the Personal Financial Services group performing tax and financial planning services for high net worth individuals. Full-time at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP for almost three years performing customized tax and financial planning services for high net worth individuals. Brad is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Sleep Disordered Breathing and Its Implications for Dentistry
2017-01-27 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Dr. Paul McLornan
Sponsored by Thayer Dental Lab
COURSE DESCRIPTION
There is a growing body of scientific evidence that associates Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) with Bruxism, GERD and TMD. The multiple health consequences of untreated SDB have long been known and now include an increased risk of developing and dying from certain forms of cancer. Approximately 80% of all SDB breathing patients are undiagnosed and hence untreated. Putting together these facts in 2016 Dr McLornan believes we as dentists can choose to ignore SDB in our patients but it will not ignore our patient’s overall health, their dentitions nor our dentistry. We must screen our patients for SDB. During this presentation we will discuss
1.) What is SDB?
2.) The health consequences of untreated SDB
3.) How our medical colleagues are currently diagnosing and treating SDB
4.) SDB in children
5.) The associations between SDB and Bruxism, TMD and GERD
6.) A suggested screening protocol for SDB in the dental office
7.) How to build and maintain physician referrals
8.) How to get paid for treating SDB with Mandibular Repositioning Devices.
THE SPEAKER
Dr. Paul McLornan is a board certified Prosthodontist in private practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is also an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) Dental School. He is a member of the graduate faculty of the UTHSCSA Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, where he serves as a research adviser to a number of OSA related studies. Dr. McLornan obtained his dental degree from Queens University, Belfast and his specialty certificate in Prosthodontics from UTHSCSA. The treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) using oral appliances was the subject of his master’s of science research project during his residency and has been a special interest of his since. Dr. McLornan has lectured extensively at local, national, and international dental meetings and study clubs. He is on the teaching faculty of the Dental Institute of Sleep Medicine and is a member of the ADA’s Committee on Sleep Related Breathing Disorders. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. He is also a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Equilibration Society.

I Wanna New Drug and The Sweet Tooth Ironies & Business Academy: For Dentists and Owners
2016-12-16 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
I WANNA NEW DRUG
Presented by Dr. Thomas Viola – I Wanna New Drug and The Sweet Tooth Ironies
This program will provide participants with an update and overview of selected new FDA-approved prescription drugs for the past several years. Throughout the program, special emphasis will be given to those new drugs whose actions, side effects, or interactions with other drugs may impact dental therapy.
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
• Identify selected newly approved prescription medications of the past several years and review their mechanisms of action, principle therapeutic indications, adverse reactions and drug interactions.
• Discuss the clinical dental considerations of these new medications and their potential impact on dental therapy.
THE SWEET TOOTH IRONIES
This program will provide participants with an overview of diabetes mellitus, the arsenal of medications used in its management and the impact of both the disease and its treatment on dental therapy. Specific emphasis will be placed on recommended dental treatment modifications necessary for diabetic patients.
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
• Describe the pathophysiology of diabetes and its various management and treatment options.
• Describe the complex interplay of diabetes, systemic inflammation and periodontal disease.
• Explain the ultimate impact of diabetes and its treatment on dental therapy.
THE SPEAKER
In addition to his daily practice of the profession of pharmacy, Tom Viola also serves the professions of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental assisting as an educator, published writer and professional speaker. Tom is a member of the faculty of seven dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, as well as several national board exam review courses. He is a contributor to several dental professional journals, with columns appearing regularly in AGD Impact and RDH Magazine. In addition, Tom currently serves as the Subject Matter Expert for Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference.
Tom has presented hundreds of continuing education courses, nationally and internationally, in the areas of dental pharmacology and local anesthesia. His past presentations include the Dr. Peter Fedi Periodontics Lecture at the Midwest Dental Conference, the Liberty Dental Conference, the Big Apple Dental Meeting, the Continuing Education Series at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and the Symposium of the International Dental Professionals of Switzerland.

BUSINESS ACADEMY: FOR DENTISTS & OWNERS:
Presented by Michael McFeeley – Business Academy: For Dentists and Owners
• Business Succession Planning: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
• Tax planning: What is your status and can you do better?
• Risk Management: What should you be protecting and are you being compensated for your risk?
• Estate Coordination: Pulling your business and personal financial situation together
THE SPEAKER
Achievements
• Registered Representative with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. a broker-dealer
• Investment Advisors Representative, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., A registered Investment Advisor
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Professional (CFP®)
• FINRA (NASD) Registrations: Series 7 (General Securities License), Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law License), Maryland Life and Health Insurance License
• Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®)
• Masters of Science in Financial Services, (MSFS) American College
• B.S., United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York

The Top Seven Secrets to Make Your Practice Thrive
2016-11-18 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Kirk Behrendt
Some Dentists and Team members are working harder than ever for the same result. Bring your team to this inspirational lecture to see 10 powerful secrets you and your team can create more opportunities to produce more dentistry and reduce the amount of open chairs in your office today.
• Demystify the elements that make a successful practice and promote continual growth
• Use these 9 steps to create more significant and POWER-full relationships with patients
• Learn the 5 ways to significantly reduce cancellations in your schedule
• See how great practices are keeping case acceptance high in this economy
• Re-engineer your workday and your thinking to get more out of LIFE!
THE SPEAKER
Kirk Behrendt is the Founder of ACT Dental, a customized coaching company for dentists. He has invested his entire professional life studying the top dental practices in the world and the leadership that guides them. As the founder of ACT, his vision is driven by the commitment to provide highly personalized care to the dental profession. By creating a talented team of experts, Kirk and his team continue to positively impact the practice of dentistry one practice at a time. His personal mission is to use up every ounce of his potential.
He lectures all over the world to help individuals take control of their own lives. Dentistry Today recently recognized Kirk as one of the Top Leaders in Dental Consulting in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015. Dr. Peter Dawson called him “THE best motivator I have ever heard.”
Kirk has competed internationally in 4 Ironman Triathlons and 9 Half-Iron Triathlons. He currently trains with some of the best triathletes competing in the world today. His feeling is that there is no greater parallel to optimal business performance than optimal athletic performance. He loves cycling, basketball, stand-up comedy, and most of all, spending time with his wife, Sarah, and children Kinzie, Lily, Zoe & Bo.

Managing Esthetic Failures on Anterior Implants: Etiologies and Treatment Solutions
2016-10-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Dr. Stephen Chu
Synopsis:
Esthetic failures associated with dental implants in the esthetic zone can be one of the greatest challenges facing the dental team. These dilemmas can present themselves as either midfacial, interdental, or combination defect types. A significant part of treatment therapy revolves around correction of these esthetic defects due to either poor treatment planning, implant placement, and restorative contours. Surgical, orthodontics, and restorative treatment planning options and techniques to address these esthetic deficiencies will be presented in a sequential manner from simple periodontal-restorative solutions to more complex case types involving orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthetics.
Learning Outcomes:
After this presentation, the attendee should be able to:
• Know the potential of hard and soft tissue correction around aesthetically challenged anterior implants
• Know when adjunctive orthodontic therapy should be employed
• Know when a prosthetic restorative solution is the best treatment plan option
THE SPEAKER
Stephen J. Chu maintains an academic appointment in the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry as a Clinical Associate Professor. He also has a private practice in fixed prosthodontics, aesthetic, and implant dentistry in New York City.
Dr. Chu has published extensively in the dental literature and has given lectures nationally and internationally on the subjects of esthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry.
Dr. Chu is on the editorial review board of several peer-reviewed dental journals.
He is the recipient of the Peter Scharer distinguished lecturer award from the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

HEARTS AND SMILES HEALTH FAIR
2016-04-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Hamilton Health Center, 110 S. 17th Street, Harrisburg, 17104
Due to the success of the inaugural event in 2015, the Hearts and Smiles Health Fair will return again this year to the Hamilton Health Center on Saturday the 30th of April 2016.
The primary goal of this one day event is to provide dental screenings and treatment to the underserved (both uninsured and underinsured) population in the Harrisburg area with a target of delivering dental care to at least 100 patients. The impact that dental health/care has on general overall medical health is often overlooked. Additionally, in partnering with Pinnacle Health, several medical screening services and educational booths targeted at encouraging healthier lifestyles will be running throughout the day as well. This type of an event has been needed in the Harrisburg area for way too long and we have every intention of making this not only an annual event but are committed to making it grow to reach more individuals in need each and every year.

Please contact Brian Lorei @ drlorei@straightsmiles.com to get more information or to volunteer

~ Individually, we are all just drops of water but together we can be an ocean!

Stay Out of Jail: Avoid Coding Errors and Excel in Insurance Administration
2016-04-22 08:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center
Presented by Dr. Charles Blair
Coding errors are predictable in today’s dental practice. Learn the top coding errors and how not to make them! You will also receive new, valuable information on some of the “hot” sections of the CDT code, which you can use to identify and “fix” coding problems that lurk in your practice. Most practices can expect legitimate new increases in cash flow immediately by learning how to do it right.
Based on several thousand dental practices studied, these common problems were identified:
• Consistent Coding Errors
• Clinical Protocol Issues
• Potentially Fraudulent Activities
Dealing with dental insurance is overwhelming but key strategies can save you time, prevent hassles, and keep you out of jail. You will receive essential tools to properly file dental insurance claims, and calculate primary and secondary insurance receipts. In addition, co-pay forgiveness, discounting, multiple fee positioning, patient gifts, falsifying NPI numbers and even PPO strategies will be discussed.
Stop leaving money on the table, as PPOs dominate the marketplace – a tipping point!
Objectives:
1. The participant will learn through predictive error correction, how to avoid typical coding errors.
2. The participant will gain knowledge into co-pay forgiveness, discounting, multiple fees, NPI numbers, etc.
3. The participant will gain knowledge in how to handle patient gifts, evaluate and deal with PPOs.
THE SPEAKER
Dr. Charles Blair is dentistry’s leading authority on practice profitability, fee analysis, insurance coding strategies and strategic planning. He has individually consulted with thousands of practices, helping the identify and implement new strategies for greater productivity and profitability. Dr. Blair’s extensive background and expertise makes him uniquely qualified to share his wealth of knowledge with the dental profession. A widely-read and highly-respected author and publisher, he currently offers several publications, Coding with Confidence, Administration with Confidence and the Insurance Solutions Newsletter. Also through his expertise, he founded www.practicebooster.com which optimizes insurance administration and aids in maximizing reimbursement. He holds degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics and Dental Surgery.

The Latest Spin on Rotary Endodontics
2016-03-04 08:30 - 16:00 | 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
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Integration of Lasers: Taking your practice to the cutting edge
2026-07-18 22:18
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
2026-07-18 22:18
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
2026-07-18 22:18
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
2026-07-18 22:18
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
2026-07-18 22:18
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
2026-07-18 22:18
Presented by Dr. Barry Glassman
Sponsored by __________
