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Clinical Advances in a Restorative Practice

Hilton Head Island, SC • Saturday, May 26, 2018, 7:15 a.m. - Monday, May 28, 2018, 12 p.m.
Clinical Advances in a Restorative Practice Event Image This course is designed to bring together the art and science of clinical and esthetic dentistry and will focus on many of the clinical issues we deal with daily in our practices from treatment planning to material selection to execution. Criteria for selection of clinical materials will be discussed based on evidence-based information, not on marketing claims. Additionally, an update on Zirconia materials will be provided: is it the universal restorative material? This program promises to provide a potpourri of clinically relevant topics that we as clinicians can implement immediately into our practices to improve the quality of patient care and satisfaction. 
Location/Venue
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
23 Ocean Lane
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Program Agenda
Saturday, May 26, 2018 
7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast 
7:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to Course - Dr. Hammond
8:00 a.m. Smile Design for the General Dentist- Dr. Wakefield 
This lecture will present principles, planning guidelines and clinical treatment of creating an esthetic result in cases with varying presentations. In addition to discussing the broken-down dentition, problems with vertical dimension and interocclusal distance, and excessive gingival display will be discussed. Application of techniques will be illustrated to create pleasing clinical results that can be accomplished within the general dental practice. 
10:00 a.m. Break 
10:15 a.m. Smile Design for the General Dentist (continued)
12:15 p.m. Adjourn 

Sunday, May 27, 2018 
7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast 
7:45 a.m. What's New in Restorative Materials?-A Lot- Dr. Wakefield
This lecture will review the current confusing array of restorative materials and clarify the rationale for the selection and clinical use of the most appropriate material in varying clinical situations. The contradictions between marketing and evidence-based information will be made clear. Review and updates on composites, bulk cure technique, core materials, light curing, adhesives, glass ionomers, xerostomia and biocompatibility of materials will be discussed in detail. 
9:45 a.m.  Break
10:00 a.m. What's New in Restorative Materials? - A Lot (continued)
12:00 p.m. Adjourn

Monday, May 28, 2018 
7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast 
7:45 a.m. Zirconia...Material Update - Dr. Zaher
During the last decade, zirconia ceramic material has been used extensively in different restorative aspects in dentistry; from single crowns to full arch restorations. ls zirconia the universal restorative material or does it still have some limitations?This lecture will discuss the restorative potentials of zirconia including tooth and implant­supported restorations, and highlights its limitations with respect to other restorative materials  
9:45 a.m.  Break (please check out of the resort at this time)
10:00 a.m. Zirconia... Material Update (continued)
11:45 a.m. Questions and Answers
12:00 p.m. Adjourn

Course Information
Presented by The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University and the Division of Professional and Community Education at The Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Lodging Information
Located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in a lush, subtropical setting, Hilton Head Island offers a unique blend of unspoiled, natural beauty complemented by first-class amenities and activities. Visitors can enjoy miles of wide sandy beach, ideal for sailing, cycling, and strolling. Sports enthusiasts will find the perfect setting for outdoor activities including golf and tennis. The island has 21 championship golf courses and 200 tennis courts. Shopping also abounds with more than 100 outlet stores. Equally enticing, the historic cities of Beaufort and Savannah are just 45 minutes away. 

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort 
This oceanfront paradise is a perfect getaway. Lush, meandering gardens surrounded by peaceful lagoons are the ideal setting to relax and unwind. Three miles of white sandy 
beaches are at your doorstep. 
Reservations can be made by individuals calling Central Reservations at 800-843-6664. Attendees must refer to "Augusta University Clinical Advances Dental Program."

Reservations must be made on or before April 26, 2018. After this date rooms are available on a space and rate availability basis only. 
Speaker Information
Charles Wakefield, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, FICD, FACD, graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry and completed a two year AEGD Residency during his 21 year US Army career. He is Board Certified by the Federal Services and American Boards of General Dentistry and is a Fellow of the American and International Colleges of Dentistry. He has been the Director of AEGD programs at Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Hood, Texas and Medical University of South Carolina. He holds the Surgeon General's "A" designator and is an Adjunct Professor of Comprehensive Dentistry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and was a tenured Professor and Director of the AEGD Residency Program at Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas from 1995-2015. Currently, he is in private practice in Lewisville, Texas with his son, Brian Wakefield, DDS, FAGD. 

Barry D. Hammond, DMD, Course Director, earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed a general practice residency in Chapel Hill, N.C. He maintained a private practice for 15 years, emphasizing restorative and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Hammond is an L.D. Pankey Institute alumnus and taught for several years with the Ross Nash Institute for Dental Learning in Charlotte, N.C. He joined the AU faculty in 2006 and is a Professor in the Department of General Dentistry and serves as the Director of Dental Continuing Education for The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. 

Ahmed Zaher, BDS, MSD, FRCDC, FICOI, Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences. He received his dental degree at Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt. He completed his prosthodontics residency at Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. His teaching and research interests include fixed and removable prosthodontics, implant prosthodontics, and ceramic materials. 
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 12.25 continuing education credits. 01/01/18 – 12/31/21.

The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends from 01/01/18 – 12/31/21.
Cancellation Policy
Augusta University is not responsible for any circumstance making it impossible to attend their continuing education courses due to acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder or curtailment of transportation facilities. If Augusta University cancels a continuing education activity you will be refunded your registration fee. 
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:

•Discuss principles used to diagnose, plan and treat esthetic smile design cases
•Discuss cases that can be treated versus when it is better to refer cases for multidisciplinary coordinated care
•More effectively communicate with patients to ensure the desired result
•Select the appropriate materials to stock in each practice based on unique patient population
•Select the best light curing equipment and curing methods for restorative materials
•Distinguish the clinical needs of different populations in each practice to customize treatment planning, care and maintenance
•Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of each restorative material, including new concepts such as bioactivity, smart materials, bulk placement and treatment of xerostomia
•Highlight the indications and limitations of Zirconia in respect to other ceramic materials
Target Audiences
This program is designed for dentists, auxiliaries, and other dental professionals.
Miscellaneous Information
Cancellation Policy
The Dental College of Georgia at August University reserves the right to cancel any and all portions of this CE activity due to unforeseen circumstances. Full registration fees will be refunded for canceled portions of this activity. The Dental College of Georgia at August University cannot be responsible for reimbursement of airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car charges, including penalties.

Special Needs

The Division of Professional and Community Education of Augusta University 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.

Comfort Zone

Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or sweater in case the room is too cool for your comfort.

For questions of registering via check please call 706-721-1490