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Dental Update for the General Practitioner
Young Harris, GA •
Friday, October 14, 2016, 7:15 a.m. - Sunday, October 16, 2016, 12 p.m.
This lecture course aims to update the general practitioner on a variety of topics that
affect the provision of dental care on a daily basis. This course will increase knowledge
on the most prescribed medications as well as the oral ramifications of cancer therapy.
In addition, attendees will gain insight into new techniques in both complete and
removable prosthodontics and various restorative techniques such as partial coverage
ceramic restorations, digital impression and bulk fill composites.
Location/Venue
The course will be held at the Brasstown Valley Resort, offering mountain elegance
for all ages, moderate climate for heavenly outdoor escapes in the surrounding forests
of the Blue Ridge Mountains and year-round championship golf. From the end of
September until the first week of November, Brasstown Valley Resort and the North
Georgia Mountains play host to visitors who come to view the awe-inspiring color
palate that Mother Nature spreads upon the mountains and flows down their sides to
the valley floors. A truly spiritual time, fall in the mountains is a perfect way to begin
the busy holiday season. Take this time to, as our motto says, “leave your worries at
our door.” Contact Brasstown Valley Resort (800 2021-3205) to make your lodging
reservations. Early lodging reservations are recommended.
Program Agenda
Friday, October 14, 2016
7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to Course – Dr. Katharine Ciarrocca
8 a.m. Oral Ramifications of Cancer Therapy – Dr. Ciarrocca
Oral complications from radiation to the head and neck or chemotherapy for any malignancy can compromise patients’ health and quality of life, and more importantly, affect their ability to complete planned cancer treatment. Oral complications can also lead to serious systemic infections. Medically necessary oral care before, during, and after cancer treatment can prevent or reduce the incidence and severity of oral complications, enhancing both patient survival and quality of life.
10 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. Complete Denture Prosthodontics: Has Anything Changed? – Dr. Brent Haeberle
This presentation will review aspects of patient treatment using complete denture prosthodontics. Diagnosis, treatment planning, pre-prosthetic surgery, impression technique and materials, and occlusal schemes will be among the topics to be included as part of the discussion. Clinical patient treatment will be used to emphasize key concepts. Immediate denture, single denture, and implant overdenture treatments will be included in the lecture.
12:15 p.m. Adjourn
Saturday, October 15, 2016
7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:45 a.m. The Top 50 Most Prescribed Medications – Dr. Scott De Rossi
Participants in this course will be introduced to representative drug profiles based on the top 50 drugs dispensed by U.S. community pharmacies. The intent is to provide participants with evidence-based knowledge essential for risk stratification of patients taking prescription drugs and the development of appropriate diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic strategies commensurate with a patient’s ability to undergo and respond to dental care.
9:45 a.m. Break
10 a.m. Contemporary Partial Coverage Ceramic Restorations – Dr. Alan Furness
With so many advances in materials, methods and cementation products in the last few years, it can be confusing as to what treatments may be the best for patients. This presentation will review current concepts from diagnosis to cementation of partial coverage ceramic restorations and why every restorative dentist should consider this treatment.
12 noon Adjourn
Sunday, October 16, 2016
7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:45 a.m. Removable Partial Prosthodontics: Are We Doing Anything Differently? – Dr. Brent Haeberle
Removable partial dentures should no longer be considered a slow transition to a complete denture. Changes in design philosophy associated with proper diagnosis and treatment planning are allowing patients to maintain abutment teeth longer. A variety of clinical situations will be used to emphasize key removable partial prosthodontics principles associated with patient treatment for partial edentulism.
9:45 a.m. BREAK (please check out of resort at this time)
10 a.m. Digital Impressions Update: Pixels vs. Plaster – Dr. Alan Furness
Digital impressions are rapidly becoming a very popular method for capturing patient information. This presentation will provide an overview on some of the advantages and potential disadvantages of digital impressions and how to best apply them in your practice.
11 a.m. Bulkfill Composites – Dr. Alan Furness
Are bulk-filled restorative materials a new idea? What makes them different from our traditional restorative materials? What are their limitations and benefits? This presentation will provide an overview on bulk-fill restorative materials through an evidenced-based approach.
12 noon Adjourn
7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to Course – Dr. Katharine Ciarrocca
8 a.m. Oral Ramifications of Cancer Therapy – Dr. Ciarrocca
Oral complications from radiation to the head and neck or chemotherapy for any malignancy can compromise patients’ health and quality of life, and more importantly, affect their ability to complete planned cancer treatment. Oral complications can also lead to serious systemic infections. Medically necessary oral care before, during, and after cancer treatment can prevent or reduce the incidence and severity of oral complications, enhancing both patient survival and quality of life.
10 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. Complete Denture Prosthodontics: Has Anything Changed? – Dr. Brent Haeberle
This presentation will review aspects of patient treatment using complete denture prosthodontics. Diagnosis, treatment planning, pre-prosthetic surgery, impression technique and materials, and occlusal schemes will be among the topics to be included as part of the discussion. Clinical patient treatment will be used to emphasize key concepts. Immediate denture, single denture, and implant overdenture treatments will be included in the lecture.
12:15 p.m. Adjourn
Saturday, October 15, 2016
7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:45 a.m. The Top 50 Most Prescribed Medications – Dr. Scott De Rossi
Participants in this course will be introduced to representative drug profiles based on the top 50 drugs dispensed by U.S. community pharmacies. The intent is to provide participants with evidence-based knowledge essential for risk stratification of patients taking prescription drugs and the development of appropriate diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic strategies commensurate with a patient’s ability to undergo and respond to dental care.
9:45 a.m. Break
10 a.m. Contemporary Partial Coverage Ceramic Restorations – Dr. Alan Furness
With so many advances in materials, methods and cementation products in the last few years, it can be confusing as to what treatments may be the best for patients. This presentation will review current concepts from diagnosis to cementation of partial coverage ceramic restorations and why every restorative dentist should consider this treatment.
12 noon Adjourn
Sunday, October 16, 2016
7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:45 a.m. Removable Partial Prosthodontics: Are We Doing Anything Differently? – Dr. Brent Haeberle
Removable partial dentures should no longer be considered a slow transition to a complete denture. Changes in design philosophy associated with proper diagnosis and treatment planning are allowing patients to maintain abutment teeth longer. A variety of clinical situations will be used to emphasize key removable partial prosthodontics principles associated with patient treatment for partial edentulism.
9:45 a.m. BREAK (please check out of resort at this time)
10 a.m. Digital Impressions Update: Pixels vs. Plaster – Dr. Alan Furness
Digital impressions are rapidly becoming a very popular method for capturing patient information. This presentation will provide an overview on some of the advantages and potential disadvantages of digital impressions and how to best apply them in your practice.
11 a.m. Bulkfill Composites – Dr. Alan Furness
Are bulk-filled restorative materials a new idea? What makes them different from our traditional restorative materials? What are their limitations and benefits? This presentation will provide an overview on bulk-fill restorative materials through an evidenced-based approach.
12 noon Adjourn
Course Information
A note from the course director . . .
Once again, the Dental College of Georgia presents speakers on a variety of topics affecting the provision of dental care by dental professionals in a beautiful autumnal setting in the North Georgia Mountains.
This year’s course will offer a great update on both medicine and dentistry. On the medical side, Dr. Scott De Rossi will provide a pharmacology update on the top 50 prescribed medications and I will discuss the oral ramifications of cancer therapy. Dr. Brent Haeberle and Dr. Alan Furness will provide the restorative update, lecturing on removable prosthodontics and various direct and indirect restorative options.
I am excited to offer another “non-dental” event this year: a hayride! We will take in the gorgeous scenery of the mountains during the most picturesque time of year right on the Brasstown Valley Resort property. What a great way to start a Saturday evening!
Whether this is your first year attending the course, or you have been coming for years, there is no doubt that you will enjoy both the presentations offered by our speakers and also the gorgeous setting at Brasstown Valley Resort. -Dr. Kate Ciarrocca
Once again, the Dental College of Georgia presents speakers on a variety of topics affecting the provision of dental care by dental professionals in a beautiful autumnal setting in the North Georgia Mountains.
This year’s course will offer a great update on both medicine and dentistry. On the medical side, Dr. Scott De Rossi will provide a pharmacology update on the top 50 prescribed medications and I will discuss the oral ramifications of cancer therapy. Dr. Brent Haeberle and Dr. Alan Furness will provide the restorative update, lecturing on removable prosthodontics and various direct and indirect restorative options.
I am excited to offer another “non-dental” event this year: a hayride! We will take in the gorgeous scenery of the mountains during the most picturesque time of year right on the Brasstown Valley Resort property. What a great way to start a Saturday evening!
Whether this is your first year attending the course, or you have been coming for years, there is no doubt that you will enjoy both the presentations offered by our speakers and also the gorgeous setting at Brasstown Valley Resort. -Dr. Kate Ciarrocca
Speaker Information
Katharine Ciarrocca, DMD, MSEd, received her DMD from the
University of Pennsylvania, where she also completed postdoctoral
training in Oral Medicine and a master’s degree in education. She is
a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine. At the Dental
College of Georgia (DCG), she is an Assistant Professor with joint
appointments in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation and the
Department of Diagnostic Sciences. She is a 2014 Fellow of the UAB
Geriatric Faculty Scholars program and is the recipient of the GDA/ASDA Outstanding
Faculty Award, the College of Dentists Outstanding Faculty award, and the Pierre
Fauchard Excellence in Dental Education Award.
Scott S. De Rossi, DMD, received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his post-doctoral training in Oral Medicine at the UPenn Medical Center. He has maintained an active practice limited to Oral Medicine for over 15 years and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine. He is currently a Professor and Chair of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences at DCG. He holds joint faculty appointments in the Departments of Dermatology and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery in the Medical College of Georgia. He is the recipient of the MCG Otolaryngology Consultant of the year award, the recipient of the International Association of Dental Research Innovation in Oral Care Award, and the recipient of the Judson C. Hickey Excellence in Teaching Award.
C. Brent Haeberle, DMD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, received his DMD at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, and completed his prosthodontics residency at the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Dentistry. Before coming to DCG in 2011, Dr. Haeberle previously was a member of the faculty at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and was in private practice with an emphasis on prosthodontics. He currently is the course director for preclinical complete dentures and teaches fixed and removable prosthodontics as well as maintains a private practice in the Dental Practice Group within the school.
Alan Furness, DMD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at DCG. Dr. Furness is a 1999 graduate from MUSC and completed an AEGD residency in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. In addition to his private practice in South Carolina, he was an adjunct faculty member at MUSC. He was recruited by AU in 2010 and currently directs several courses in treatment planning and has taught in the operative and esthetics courses. He is a guest presenter in the Advanced Prosthodontics course where he lectures on technology and posterior indirect ceramic restorations using CAD/CAM technology. In 2014, he was awarded the Pierre Fauchard, “Excellence in Dental Education” and “Outstanding Faculty Member” from the International College of Dentists.
Scott S. De Rossi, DMD, received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his post-doctoral training in Oral Medicine at the UPenn Medical Center. He has maintained an active practice limited to Oral Medicine for over 15 years and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine. He is currently a Professor and Chair of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences at DCG. He holds joint faculty appointments in the Departments of Dermatology and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery in the Medical College of Georgia. He is the recipient of the MCG Otolaryngology Consultant of the year award, the recipient of the International Association of Dental Research Innovation in Oral Care Award, and the recipient of the Judson C. Hickey Excellence in Teaching Award.
C. Brent Haeberle, DMD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, received his DMD at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, and completed his prosthodontics residency at the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Dentistry. Before coming to DCG in 2011, Dr. Haeberle previously was a member of the faculty at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and was in private practice with an emphasis on prosthodontics. He currently is the course director for preclinical complete dentures and teaches fixed and removable prosthodontics as well as maintains a private practice in the Dental Practice Group within the school.
Alan Furness, DMD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at DCG. Dr. Furness is a 1999 graduate from MUSC and completed an AEGD residency in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. In addition to his private practice in South Carolina, he was an adjunct faculty member at MUSC. He was recruited by AU in 2010 and currently directs several courses in treatment planning and has taught in the operative and esthetics courses. He is a guest presenter in the Advanced Prosthodontics course where he lectures on technology and posterior indirect ceramic restorations using CAD/CAM technology. In 2014, he was awarded the Pierre Fauchard, “Excellence in Dental Education” and “Outstanding Faculty Member” from the International College of Dentists.
Credit Information
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider 
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University designates this activity for 7 continuing education credits. 01/01/14 – 12/31/17.
The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends from 01/01/14 – 12/31/17.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University designates this activity for 7 continuing education credits. 01/01/14 – 12/31/17.
The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends from 01/01/14 – 12/31/17.
Cancellation Policy
Please Note: Reservations deadline is September 13, 2016. It is important to
make your reservation as early as possible since this conference is planned
during the height of the fall color season and our room block usually sell out
before the deadline for lodging reservations.
Learning Objectives
This lecture course aims to update the general practitioner on a variety of topics that
affect the provision of dental care on a daily basis. This course will increase knowledge
on the most prescribed medications as well as the oral ramifications of cancer therapy.
In addition, attendees will gain insight into new techniques in both complete and
removable prosthodontics and various restorative techniques such as partial coverage
ceramic restorations, digital impression and bulk fill composites.
Target Audiences
This program is designed for dentists, auxiliaries, and other dental professionals.
Commercial Supporters
Miscellaneous Information
Presented by The Dental College of Georgia and Division of Professional and Community Education at Augusta University, Augusta, Ga.
The Augusta University Division of Professional and Community Education complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.
Although every effort will be made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize that everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.
The Augusta University Division of Professional and Community Education complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.
Although every effort will be made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize that everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.