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Many thanks to Dr. Markus Blatz and the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences for bringing world class speakers to Penn Dental Medicine to share their knowledge and expertise for the last 3 months. We are happy to announce The Excellence in Restorative Dentistry Lecture Series will continue through the academic year. Beginning August 1, the lectures will remain FREE to viewers, however should you choose to receive continuing education credit going forward, a modest per credit fee will be assessed.

Time: 5:00-6:30 pm; this virtual lecture will begin promptly at 5:00 pm via BlueJeans.
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

Description

Laminate ceramic veneers and conservative crowns, named Full Veneer are predictable treatment options for esthetic anterior and posterior restorations. When bonded to enamel this modality of treatment allow the clinician to obtain a long-term stable result. Utilizing current laboratory techniques associate with a strict clinical bonding protocol is possible to deliver very thin restorations, with minimal loss of hard tissue. This presentation will show how tooth preparation techniques based on laminate veneer concept, have changed the way we plan, execute, deliver and control a Full Mouth Oral Rehabilitation.

Objectives

• Understand how to apply conservative approach in fixed prosthodontics
• Learn how to implement the concept of adhesive restorations for indirect procedures

Speaker

Dr. Oswaldo Scopin de Andrade received his DDS degree from State University of Campinas School of Dentistry, in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, 1990. In 1996 he received the Certificate of the Advanced Post Graduated Program in Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry – USA. After this period he stay as a Teaching Fellow, in the Department of Prosthodontics at NYU.

He returning to Brazil in 1997, where he settled in Piracicaba, where he maintains a private practice emphasising Implant and Restorative Esthetic Dentistry. Also he received a Master and PhD degree in Prosthodontics from State University of Campinas School of Dentistry.

Dr. Oswaldo has published several articles focusing in esthetic dentistry, prosthodontics, minimally invasive oral rehabilitation and implantology. He is on the editorial board of several publications in Brazil and also was a member of the Scientific Editorial Board of QDT Year book (2010-2020), by Quintessence International. He was the Editor in Chief of the JCDR (Jornal of Clinical Dentistry and Research), official publication of the Brazilian Society of Esthetic Dentistry/ 2016-18.

In the educational area Dr. Oswaldo is the Director of the Advanced Program in Implant and Esthetic Dentistry Dentistry, SENAC University, São Paulo, Brazil for more than ten years. Since 1998, he has dedicated himself to teaching aesthetic and implant dentistry at post-graduated level in several institutions, congress and events worldwide. He has been a speaker at several meetings such as American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and the Quintessence Ceramic Symposium. Besides, he maintains an Educational Center inside his private clinic teaching minimally invasive procedures in prosthodontics, oral implantology and advanced study in dental occlusion.

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 BlueJeans

Many thanks to Dr. Rodrigo Neiva and the Department of Periodontics for bringing world class speakers to Penn Dental Medicine to share their knowledge and expertise for the last 4 ½ months. We are happy to announce Dr. Rodrigo Neiva presents the Chair’s Lecture Series will continue through the academic year. Beginning August 1, the lectures will remain FREE to viewers, however should you choose to receive continuing education credit going forward, a modest per credit fee will be assessed.

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 pm via BlueJeans.
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

Description

Surgical correction of gingival recession and other mucogingival deformities around natural teeth has been shown to be a predictable therapeutic modality. There are numerous techniques with variations which can be used to obtain root coverage and increase gingival thickness however, we cannot always apply the same techniques in all areas of the mouth as different areas have their own unique nuances. Hence, a site-specific approach must be employed to optimize surgical outcomes. While Part 1 focused on the anterior mandible, this lecture will focus on the remaining areas, i.e the maxilla and posterior mandible. Various surgical approaches for treating gingival recession in these areas will be presented along with a critical evaluation of the pertinent literature.

Objectives

• Discuss different therapeutic modalities for root coverage procedures in the maxilla and posterior mandible.
• Critically evaluate the literature with respect to root coverage procedures in the maxilla and posterior mandible
• To understand the critical factors which can affect the success and predictability of root coverage outcomes in the maxilla and posterior mandible
• Learn about alternatives to autogenous tissue for achieving root coverage in the aforementioned areas.

Speaker

Vinay M. Bhide, DDS, MSc(Perio), FRCD(C), is a board certified Periodontist who provides the full scope of surgical periodontal and dental implant therapy. Dr. Bhide has a special interest in esthetic and reconstructive periodontics. Dr. Bhide earned his DDS from the University of Toronto in 2001, and subsequently completed a one-year internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He completed his Master of Science and specialty training in Periodontology at the University of Toronto in 2005.

Dr. Bhide is an Examiner and Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. In addition to private practice, Dr. Bhide is a clinical instructor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Toronto where he is involved in didactic and clinical teaching of periodontics at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. He has lectured nationally and internationally and published on various topics related to periodontics and implantology. In his spare time, Dr. Bhide enjoys spending time with this family, running, playing tennis, and of course, reading anything!

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.

Virtually presented via BlueJeans

Many thanks to Dr. Markus Blatz and the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences for bringing world class speakers to Penn Dental Medicine to share their knowledge and expertise for the last 3 months. We are happy to announce The Excellence in Restorative Dentistry Lecture Series will continue through the academic year. Beginning August 1, the lectures will remain FREE to viewers, however should you choose to receive continuing education credit going forward, a modest per credit fee will be assessed.

Time: 5:00-6:00 pm; this virtual lecture will begin promptly at 5:00 pm via BlueJeans.
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, $18.00
Military, $18.00

Description

With the popularization of dental implants for single to complex restorations, the importance of treatment planning has been emphasized. We are frequently challenged by malpositioned implants, loss of interdental papillae, soft tissue discoloration, and other problems. The connective zone between the restoration and the soft tissue is one of the most important aspects that will lead to an imperceptible esthetic oral rehabilitation. This lecture will highlight the treatment planning options for highly challenging and demanding esthetic cases by using pink ceramics, implants, and/or veneers analogic and digital workflow in order to improve esthetic outcomes.

Objectives

• Understand implant depth in anterior area
• Understand provisionals contours
• Understand ceramic materials

Speaker

Dr. Victor Clavijo received his DDS from Universidade Paulista in São Paulo, Brazil; he later earned both a master’s and a doctoral degree in restorative dentistry from the Araraquara Dental School at São Paulo State University. Now 36, he has authored or coauthored more than 50 journal articles and book chapters in English, Portuguese and Spanish, all based on both clinical and scientific evidence. Dr. Clavijo is a visiting professor in the Advanced Operative and Adhesive Dentistry Department at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where he returns annually for scientific research. He maintains a private practice in São Paulo.

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 BlueJeans

Many thanks to Dr. Rodrigo Neiva and the Department of Periodontics for bringing world class speakers to Penn Dental Medicine to share their knowledge and expertise for the last 4 ½ months. We are happy to announce Dr. Rodrigo Neiva presents the Chair’s Lecture Series will continue through the academic year. Beginning August 1, the lectures will remain FREE to viewers, however should you choose to receive continuing education credit going forward, a modest per credit fee will be assessed.

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 pm via BlueJeans.
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

Description

Periodontal prosthesis is defined as those restorative and prosthetic endeavors that are absolutely essential in the treatment of advanced periodontal disease.
Whereas specifically it refers to the treatment of the dentition mutilated by the ravages of periodontal disease, in general its concepts, principles, and techniques may be employed in any restorative or tooth replacement service involving the natural dentition or dental implants.

The presentation will evaluate the tremendous changes occurred in periodontal prosthesis as a result of introducing dental implants in treating patients with advance periodontal disease or missing teeth:

• From tooth-oriented treatment plan to implant-oriented treatment plan
• From analog dentistry to digital dentistry
• From casting to computer assisted milling
• From porcelain fuse to metal to monolithic zirconium
• From esthetically oriented single tooth implant to all implant supported prosthesis
• And new horizons in understanding the biology of Osseointegration

Objectives

• Understand what is periodontal prosthesis.
• Understanding the role of implants in periodontal prosthesis concept and techniques.
• What are the biological and esthetic challenges in implant supported prosthesis.
• Understanding bone remodeling around dental implants and the factors responsible for it.
• Evaluate the possibility in advancing the implant design with a better functional and esthetic outcome.

Speaker

Dumitru Gogarnoiu D.M.D., studied Stomatology at the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest Romania, in 1981, Dr. Gogarnoiu came to the US and served as a dental technician to the world renowned dental implantalogist Dr. Leonard Linkow in New York. Dr. Gogarnoiu was accepted in the DMD program at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1985.

After graduating in 1989, he entered in the Periodontal Prosthesis program under Morton Amsterdam and Arnold Weisgold. Since 1992, he has maintained different academic positions including the Co-Director of the Periodontal Prosthesis program at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Dr. Gogarnoiu was the Director of the prestigious “Amsterdam Award” committee. He also received numerous awards:

• The Professor Morton Amsterdam Award for Demonstrating Outstanding ability in Comprehensive Treatment Planning and Patient Care.
• The Joseph E. Ewing Award for Outstanding Clinical Performance in Fixed Prosthodontics.
• The Directors ‘Award, Postdoctoral Periodontics and Periodontal Prosthesis for outstanding performance in both Periodontics and Periodontal Prosthesis Postdoctoral Program.
• J. George Coslet Distinguished Teaching Award, Univ. of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
  Dept. of Periodontics and Periodontal Prosthesis
• The Joseph L.T. Appleton Award for Teaching, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Gogarnoiu lectures internationally on the topics on Periodontal Prosthesis and Dental Implants and has published in peer reviewed dental journals. Dr. Gogarnoiu has been granted numerous utility patents in the US and Europe related to dental implants.

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.

Virtual

Join us in welcoming the incoming freshman class of 95 women and 42 men for a virtual white coat ceremony. Meet the full class as we mark the launch of their dental education. The Ceremony will include guest speaker Dr. Fred Ferguson. Learn more»

Link to join >> Coming soon!

Program:

Virtually presented via BlueJeans

Many thanks to Dr. Markus Blatz and the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences for bringing world class speakers to Penn Dental Medicine to share their knowledge and expertise for the last 3 months. We are happy to announce The Excellence in Restorative Dentistry Lecture Series will continue through the academic year. Beginning August 1, the lectures will remain FREE to viewers, however should you choose to receive continuing education credit going forward, a modest per credit fee will be assessed.

Time: 5:00-6:30 pm; this virtual lecture will begin promptly at 5:00 pm via BlueJeans.
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

Speaker

Dr. Stavros Pelekanos received his undergraduate degree in Dentistry (D.D.S.) in 1991 from the University of Athens, Greece. In 1993, he obtained his doctoral degree in Prosthodontics (Dr med dent) from the University of Freiburg (Prof. Dr. J.R. Strub), Germany. Following his professional training, Dr. Pelekanos established a private practice in Athens, oriented towards prosthodontics, implantology and esthetic dentistry.

In 2002, he was appointed full-time Lecturer at the Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Athens, Greece, and in 2012 Assistant Professor in the same department. Since 2013 he is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). His professional affiliations include: The International College of Prosthodontics (ICP), European Prosthodontic Association (EPA), Greek Prosthodontic Association and many others. He is a faculty member of gIDE Institute (Global Institute of Dental Education, Los Angeles, California) and Dental Tribune (CME courses) lecturing internationally and performing hands on courses on implants, aesthetics and restorative procedures.

In 2008 and 2011, Dr. Pelekanos received second and first prize at the scientific award competition of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry held in Madrid, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey respectively. To date he has published over twenty articles in peer reviewed journals and 3 chapters in books.

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 BlueJeans

Many thanks to Dr. Rodrigo Neiva and the Department of Periodontics for bringing world class speakers to Penn Dental Medicine to share their knowledge and expertise for the last 4 ½ months. We are happy to announce Dr. Rodrigo Neiva presents the Chair’s Lecture Series will continue through the academic year. Beginning August 1, the lectures will remain FREE to viewers, however should you choose to receive continuing education credit going forward, a modest per credit fee will be assessed.

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 pm via BlueJeans.
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

Description

Despite the increasing prevalence for peri-implantitis each year, we continue to lack predictable concepts on managing the disease. This course will aid the clinician on the diagnosis of periimplantitis and discuss how to properly decontaminate and regenerate an implant surface.

Objectives

• Learn how to distinguish implant diseases
• Classify and predictably choose cases for a regenerative approach
• How to decontaminate the infected implant surface

Speaker

Hector L. Sarmiento, DMD, was awarded his DMD degree by the University of Rochester. He is uniquely trained in both maxillofacial surgery and periodontics. He is a professor in the maxillofacial surgery department of trauma and reconstructive unit at the Regional Hospital in Mexico and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania. Along with his periodontal degree he also received his masters in oral biology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Sarmiento is an international and national lecturer and has published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals and textbooks. His research focus includes infected dental implants such as peri-implantitis, sinus complications as well as bone biology. Dr. Sarmiento maintains his private practice in the upper east side of Manhattan in NYC.

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 BlueJeans

Dentistry and dental hygiene have been dramatically impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. With reduced access to conventional dental care, maintenance of oral health through preventive care becomes even more important.

Join us September 12 and 13 for the Penn Dental Medicine Dental Hygiene Symposium: COVID-19 Implications and Solutions in Dental Hygiene. 

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Meeting virtually via BlueJeans

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Closed Virtual Reception for Penn Dental Hygiene Alumni

Virtual Program

Please save the date for a half-day virtual conference on how to right-size the scope and regulation of health professional practice to meet community needs after COVID-19, with leading experts in law, economics, nursing, medicine, and dentistry.

The morning program will feature a keynote address by Martin Gaynor, PhD, E.J. Barone University Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University and former Director of the Bureau of Economics at the US Federal Trade Commission. Additional speakers, registration, and a full conference agenda will be announced soon.