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Presented virtually via Zoom Webinar

Time: 5:00-6:30 pm; this virtual lecture will begin promptly at 5:00 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE to view (does not include continuing education credits); Registration is still required.
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CE Credits: 1.5 lecture credits
To receive continuing education credits:
Dentist, $37.50
Penn Dental Medicine Alumni, $28.00
Military, $28.00
**Payment is made following the program.**

Interdisciplinary Dentistry: the Biometric Age

Course Description

Addressing key challenges in treatment planning and execution of restorative cases, adapted to today’s digital ecosystem.

Esthetic and functional fundamentals.
2D – 3D – 4D process of design.
Inconsistencies in the design steps. From mock-up to final restorations.
Addressing emergence profiles and models.
Managing errors in occlusion and guided procedures.
Bottlenecks. Overcoming dark substrates and reductive scenarios.
Mindset and tools for consistency and predictability.

Learning Objectives

How technology can provide shortcuts and empower the process, without losing the versatility that analogue traditionally provides.

Speaker

Florin Cofar, DDS specialises in esthetic rehabilitations, working interdisciplinary for treating complex cases with orthodontic and implant component as well as minimally invasive restoratives. After graduating from Victor Babes University in 2007, he continued post-graduate studies at NYU College of Dentistry and Harvard Business school. Starting out as an endodonthist he later on specialised in Smile design and digital dentistry, founding the Dentcof Research and Education centre.

Based on his research into digital dentistry and interdisciplinary workflows he founded Smilecloud.com, a dental platform with AI technology for restorative biometrics. He lectured in over 30 countries for AARD, AACD,BACD, SBOE, SACD, SSER, FACD, and his works were published in worldwide publications such as QDT. He is a Key oppinion leader for Ivoclar, MIS, 3Shape, DGShape Roland, ModJaw, Pascal.

Disclosure: Dr. Cofar is the co-owner of Smilecloud.com and a key opinion leader for Ivoclar, MIS, 3Shape, DGShape Roland, ModJaw, Pascal, Shining3D. Dr. Cofar’s Presentation could contain references to products/services from: Smilecloud.com, Ivoclar, MIS, 3Shape, DGShape Roland, ModJaw, Pascal, Shining3D.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine 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.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credits.

Virtually presented via Zoom Webinar

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm; this virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE to view (does not include continuing education credits); Registration is still required.
Register here»
CE Credits: 1.5 lecture credits
To receive continuing education credits:
Dentist, $37.50
Penn Dental Medicine Alumni, $28.00
Military, $28.00
**Payment is made following the program.**

Oh my, is that a tongue tie?!

Course Description

Anatomically, our tongue is vital to our every day function from the time we are born to when we become adults. Tongue ties and labial ties are present in many individuals and these ties (mainly lingual) can sometimes impede proper growth, affect sleep, and even influence phonation and dictation (speech). The goal of this lecture is to better understand lingual and labial ties, their relationship with the oral cavity and the impact they can have on an indictable well-being overall.

Learning Objectives

• What is a tongue tie and what is a labial tie
• Brief history of ankyloglossia
• The impact of different ties at different stages of life
• How to identify restricted movement due to attachment
• Case presentations
• The use of lasers as a treatment modality to help release ties

Speaker

Dr. Deep Shah, a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, considers his role as a health care clinician for children to be a genuine privilege and blessing and believes that a customized oral health plan for each child is essential to the child’s overall well-being and continued growth and development.

Upon earning his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and minor in business administration from Drexel University, Dr. Shah pursued his dental education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Shah further trained at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh where he acquired extensive experience in the areas of growth and development, pediatric oral pathology, special health care needs, dental trauma, pharmacological modalities and behavior modification/management. He believes working with other pediatric specialists and utilizing an interdisciplinary approach is integral to the successful management of each patient.

Here at Penn, one of Dr. Shah’s main roles is running the oral conscious sedation program for the pediatric residents.

In addition, he treats patients in the private practice setting and is the Clinical Director of Children and Teen Dental Group.

Disclosure: Dr. Shah has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Dr. Abhinav Sinha, is the former Director of the Children’s Dental Health Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
He is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) pediatric dental medicine residency program, where he teaches residents the latest advancements in practice management and laser surgery.
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Dr. Sinha has clinical expertise in all phases of Pediatric Dental Medicine, including treatment of children with special healthcare needs and complex oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia. He practices the full scope of his specialty and also has a unique interest in laser revision of tongue and lip ties, to aid infants in proper nursing/breastfeeding, as well as helping children achieve optimal dental, speech, and airway health.
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He earned dual Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Physiology/Neurobiology and Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Sinha received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his residency in pediatric dental medicine at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Cohen’s Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park, NY.

He currently practices his specialty in 3 private practices throughout the NYC metro region:
Small World Dental, Court Street Smiles, and Great Neck & Mid Island Dental Associates. Most recently, Dr. Sinha created a mobile tongue-tie surgery service, TOTsDOC, where he provides this vital service to infants and children in various practices and residences.
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Dr. Sinha is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, an active Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the American Laser Study Club as well as the International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals.
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Dr. Sinha lives with his wife and 3 children in New Jersey.

Disclosure: Dr. Sinha has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine 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.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credits.

Presented virtually via Zoom Webinar

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE; Registration is still required.
Register here»
CE Credits: 1.5 lecture credits

Managing Implant Complications and Failures in the Esthetic Zone

Course Description

Although the predictability and long-term success rate of dental implants is well documented in the literature, complications and failures do occur. Failing implants and the consequences of implant removal usually results in significant loss of hard and soft tissues and jeopardize efforts to achieve satisfactory function and esthetics. This lecture will discuss risk factors for treatment failures and treatment modalities to deal with dental implant failure, especially in the esthetic zone. When an implant fails, a customized treatment plan should be provided for each patient depending on the relevant needs. Patients should be informed regarding all possible treatment options and that achieving an ideal esthetic result in the compromised site is often elusive and, in many cases, impossible.

Learning Objectives

• Identify risk factors associated with early and late implant failures
• Understand the difference between patient-related versus site-related etiology for implant failures
• Describe treatment options for re-treatment

Speakers

Presented virtually via Zoom Webinar

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm; this virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE to view (does not include continuing education credits); Registration is still required.
Register here»
CE Credits: 1.0 lecture credits
To receive continuing education credits:
Dentist, $25.00
Penn Dental Medicine Alumni, $18.50
Military, $18.50
**Payment is made following the program.**

Course Description

Discussion of common emergencies and their management in a dental office.

Learning Objectives

Be prepared to manage patient in common office emergency.

Speaker

Man Ching Ho, DMD
Dentist-anesthesiologist
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Division
School of Dental Medicine
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine 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.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits.

Presented virtually via Zoom Webinar

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm EST; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE to view (does not include continuing education credits); Registration is still required.

CE Credits: 1.5 lecture credits
To receive continuing education credits:
Dentist, $37.50
Penn Dental Medicine Alumni, $28.00
Military, $28.00
**Payment is made following the program.**

**NOTE: For the best viewing experience, use the Google Chrome browser or download the Zoom app.

Implant Management in the Esthetic Zone

Course Description

This course will enable general practitioners and specialists to integrate basic implantology concepts into your teaching and private practice. Merging basic concepts from biology, surgery, and prosthetics to provide predictable esthetics outcomes for the implant restorations. The course emphasizes fixed implant-supported restorations (single crowns and small span bridges) in the esthetic area. The course includes different treatment stages that include: the treatment plan, prosthesis design, impression techniques, provisional and final restorations, recall, and maintenance.

Learning Objectives

• Classify prosthetics patients and case selection.
• Value diagnostic information in implant cases radiograph, cast, and clinical information required for treatment planning in the esthetic zone.
• Application of surgical and biological principles for implant restorations outcome.
• Learn the importance of soft tissue management in the outcome of esthetic implant-supported restorations
• Understand impression technique, abutment selection, provisionalization, and final restorations of implants.
• Understand restorations design and materials for implant-supported fixed prosthesis.
• Learn the importance of recall and maintenance protocol for patients with implant restorations.

Speaker

Presented virtually via Zoom Webinar

Time: 5:00-6:30 pm EST; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 5:00 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE to view (does not include continuing education credits); Registration is still required.

CE Credits: 1.5 lecture credits
To receive continuing education credits:
Dentist, $37.50
Penn Dental Medicine Alumni, $28.00
Military, $28.00
**Payment is made following the program.**

**NOTE: For the best viewing experience, use the Google Chrome browser or download the Zoom app.

Speaker

Presented virtually via Zoom Webinar

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm EST; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE to view (does not include continuing education credits); Registration is still required. 

CE Credits: 1.5 lecture credits
To receive continuing education credits:
Dentist, $37.50
Penn Dental Medicine Alumni, $28.00
Military, $28.00
**Payment is made following the program.**

**NOTE: For the best viewing experience, use the Google Chrome browser or download the Zoom app.

Orofacial Rehabilitation: The Impact of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics on Survivorship

Course Description

Maxillofacial prosthodontics integrates the basic principles of prosthodontics into a broader oral-facial application that spans beyond the alveolar structures. With creativity, the prosthetic rehabilitation possibilities enable patients to be “capable” of performing oral function. This lecture discusses how maxillofacial prosthetics can be employed to improve the livelihood of patients with congenital and acquired orofacial abnormalities and defects.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what maxillofacial prosthetics is
• Understand what survivorship is
• Understand the role of prosthodontics within complex multidisciplinary patient care

Speaker

Virtually presented via Zoom Webinar

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE to view (does not include continuing education credits); Registration is still required.
Register here»
CE Credits: 2.0 lecture credits
To receive continuing education credits:
Dentist, $50.00
Penn Dental Medicine Alumni, $37.50
Military, $37.50
**Payment is made following the program.**

Speaker

Dr. Jason Kim

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine 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.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 2.0 continuing education credits.

Presented virtually via Zoom Webinar

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm EST; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE to view (does not include continuing education credits); Registration is still required.

CE Credits: 1.5 lecture credits
To receive continuing education credits:
Dentist, $37.50
Penn Dental Medicine Alumni, $28.00
Military, $28.00
**Payment is made following the program.**

**NOTE: For the best viewing experience, use the Google Chrome browser or download the Zoom app.

Speaker

Presented virtually via Zoom Webinar

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm EST; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE to view (does not include continuing education credits); Registration is still required.

CE Credits: 1.5 lecture credits
To receive continuing education credits:
Dentist, $37.50
Penn Dental Medicine Alumni, $28.00
Military, $28.00
**Payment is made following the program.**

**NOTE: For the best viewing experience, use the Google Chrome browser or download the Zoom app.

Speaker