AMED-Penn Dental Microscopy Meeting 2018 (Sept 28-30)

Penn Dental Medicine
240 S. 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

It is our great pleasure to present the AMED-Penn Dental Microscopy Meeting 2018 & 17th Annual Meeting & Scientific Session of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry. The 17th Annual AMED Meeting will be in conjunction with the University of Pennslyvania School of Dental Medicine Dental Microscopy Meeting. The meeting will take place on the beautiful campus of the University of Pennsylvania, September 28-30, 2018.

The newly remodeled Penn Dental Medicine facility will be a fantastic venue for our scientific session. This will be the first AMED meeting in the Northeast and it will bring an international group of clinical speakers as well as attendees from all over the world. Both AMED and Penn Dental Medicine have been at the forefront of teaching dental microscopy. AMED is the world’s leading organization of dental microscopy, serving the dental profession and the public through teaching and research in the art and science of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, and Penn Dental was the first dental school to implement a microscope training center since 1992 and to institutionalize the use of the dental microscope in student training.

The 3-day program will feature world class clinicians in all branches of dentistry who will focus on cutting edge, diagnostic, clinical techniques including live surgery. Hands on courses on Sunday will focus on the basics of microscopy and advanced procedures using the microscope.

We are also proud to announce that we will have an Introduction to Dental Microscopy program. This will provide non-AMED members and other dentists who are not using the microscope with an opportunity to experience dental microscopy without having to register for the entire AMED meeting. After the intro course, those attendees will be visiting the sponsors in the exhibit hall and will also have the opportunity to continue participating in the scientific session if they so desire.

We welcome you to join us in Philadelphia!

William Linger, DDS, MAGD
Scientific Session Chair, AMED-Penn Dental Microscopy Meeting 2018
2018 AMED President

Frank Setzer, DMD, PhD, MS
Scientific Session Chair, AMED-Penn Dental Microscopy Meeting 2018

Location

Penn Dental Medicine
240 South 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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For more information, contact:
Pamela Rice
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Penn Dental Medicine
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Introduction to the Wonderful World of Microscope Dentistry

So, you are thinking about getting a microscope and you are just not sure? This is exactly the program you want to see and hear! Four dentists who now cannot practice without their microscope will report on their experience. They will discuss everything from simple restorative to complex prosthodontics, as well as periodontal therapy and endodontic procedures that are all made better and easier using a dental microscope.

Actual cases are presented that demonstrate why microscopes in ALL phases of dental practice are an absolute gain if you want to truly deliver excellent dental work, including chairside CAD/CAM dentistry or external laboratory procedures. The healthy ergonomics provided by a microscope will give you the benefit to practice pain free throughout your entire career.

You can only treat what you can see! Do not miss this exciting and, literally, eye opening program. Be a part of the dental microscope community!

Friday, September 28, 2018

Precision Restorative Dentistry with the Dental Microscope: Clinical Guidelines for Successful CAD–CAM Restorations With the advent of CAD–CAM technology precision crown preparation is critical for success. This visual presentation utilizing HD Video projection with a dental microscope will offer compelling evidence that the Dental Microscope will enable the dental practitioner to achieve improved clinical outcomes in all phases of restorative dentistry. Step by step preparation techniques demonstrated with the Dental Microscope using specific diamonds for perfect finish lines for all ceramic crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays.

Program

Friday, September 28, 2018

Non-AMED members and other dentists who are not using the microscope will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Randy Shoup, Dr. Jorge Zapata and Dr. Glenn DeWeirdt, three global experts, on clinical uses and significance of microscope magnification in dental procedures.

Precision Restorative Dentistry with the Dental Microscope: Clinical Guidelines for Successful CAD–CAM Restorations With the advent of CAD–CAM technology precision crown preparation is critical for success. This visual presentation utilizing HD Video projection with a dental microscope will offer compelling evidence that the Dental Microscope will enable the dental practitioner to achieve improved clinical outcomes in all phases of restorative dentistry. Step by step preparation techniques demonstrated with the Dental Microscope using specific diamonds for perfect finish lines for all ceramic crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays.

Learning Objectives
*Demonstrate how precise preparation with the dental microscope can improve scanning and milling procedures as well as conventional impressions.
*Implement digital technologies to achieve better dentistry.
*Describe CAD–CAM ceramic options for crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers.

The Digital Patient – 3D Virtual Design & Material Selection in Dental TechnologyNumerous CAD/CAM systems have been introduced to the market and offer a significantly more reliable and precise fabrication process as compared to traditional fabrication techniques. Both clinical and laboratory protocols and workflows are affected and need to be adapted to the digital world. Different production technologies like milling, 3D printing or laser sintering are already established for a variety of dental applications. It seems much more challenging to handle and implement new features for the 3D virtual design and planning in the advanced digital workflow. Specifically affected are full-mouth implant-supported restorations by new software features, which dramatically alter the traditional approach in the dental laboratory. However, to take full advantage of the virtual 3D design and planning, it is crucial for the laboratory technician and the dentist to establish new ways of communication in order to manage and achieve optimal outcomes in a completely digital workflow. This presentation will provide an update on new virtual design options in the dental laboratory while recognizing the importance of a team approach between dental technician and clinician in the digital age. Different approaches of the digital workflow will be presented and illustrated on selected tooth- and implant-supported cases.

Learning Objectives
*Differentiate digital treatment protocols and traditional workflows.
*Describe different software features for the complete digital workflow.
*Choose and implement the latest materials based on the design of a restoration.

Microscope for Kids «From the Simple to the Complex» Usually we use magnification for difficult manipulations. For example, root canal treatment. But today some of the dentists use microscope for fissure sealing of the primary and permanent teeth, during preparation primary teeth for standard crowns, for usual caries treatment (it’s our routine) and c.t.r. Is it really need? This presentation will show you the clinical cases, which demonstrated the advantages of the using the microscope in the paediatric dentistry. And you’ll see how easy to start work with this technology.

Learning Objectives
*Demonstrate the importance of the microscope in a pediatric practice.
*Describe various procedures for pediatric treatment with a microscope.
*Learn behavioral management during work with the microscope.

Stress Reducing Direct Composite (SRDC) Dental Restorations. A Minimally Invasive (MI), Biomimetic Concept Preservation of tooth structure and maintaining the vitality of teeth for a lifetime has been a main objective in restorative dentistry fundamentals. Long lasting direct composite restorations and keeping a dentin bond has been labeled by some as “elusive”. Despite this reputation direct composite restorations large or small can predictably be relied on for longevity of service when strict protocols are adhered to. Every strategy is aimed at minimizing polymerization stress and maximizing bond strength. The foundation for success is more a matter of clinical technique than the material of choice. This presentation focuses on the fundamental objectives of successful restorations. We will outline some useful techniques and tools available for improved clinical success. Some of the technique demonstrated will be stratification by layering the composite and the placement of polyethylene fiber mesh. To help reduce stress and improve bond strength.

Learning Objectives
*Review the fundamental guiding principles that help us choose our restorations of choice and design.
*Understanding how we can improve bond strength and minimize polymerization stress in high configuration factor conditions.
*Present clinical cases to give examples of restorative technique. Demonstrate how high power magnification with a surgical microscope can aid the restorative process and improved outcome success.

Live Restorative: Loupes vs Microscope: Is There a Significant Difference for CAD–CAM Restorations? A patient with a previously prepared tooth with loupes will be visualized with the dental microscope and digitally scanned with an intra-oral scanner. The tooth will then be re-prepared using the dental microscope at high magnification. The microscope enhanced preparation will be digitally scanned and both preparations will be compared to discuss where outcomes may be affected if preparation is not finalized with a dental microscope.

Microscopy Assisted Tissue Regeneration in Periodontology Microscope assisted periodontal therapy was introduced in the early 90’s. Since then, a handful of case series and randomized controlled trials have been published in the field of regeneration and mucogingival therapy. The purpose of this presentation is to illustrate the current status of the scientific evidence behind the utilization of the OM in the specialty of periodontology. The existing evidence supports the benefits and superiority of outcomes when utilizing the OM for surgical periodontal therapy geared towards regenerative and root coverage procedures.

Learning Objectives
*Review historical and scientific evidence supporting the advantage of utilizing the operating microscope in regenerative procedures in periodontology.
*Share clinical material that illustrates the application of microsurgical principles in tissue regeneration.
*Identify protocols and techniques to facilitate translation of this principles into clinical practice.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Removal of Thirds Molars Under the Dental Microscope One of the greatest challenges and difficulties in the extraction of wisdom teeth, independent of the classification and position of the third molar, is access and visibility. In the majority of cases, the only way to successfully obtain adequate access and visibility is via a significantly large flap and removal of bone; this results in the creation of pockets and other complications. However, the dental microscope is an invaluable tool in increasing visibility due to magnification and illumination of the field of view. Thus, the clinician can successfully remove the third molar without the resultant negative side effects of bone removal. Hereafter, the patient reports less post-operative pain, less swelling, faster recovery, less bleeding and less use of narcotic pain medications. The dental microscope continues to be an untapped, tremendous resource in the area of third molar extractions; the integration of the dental microscope into the area of oral surgery needs to be explored.

Guided Endodontic Surgery and Autotransplantation In current dental implant treatment accurate clinical and radiological examination can enhance treatment planning, ensuring an atraumatic and minimally invasive surgical procedure. Modern diagnostic techniques, such as 3D imaging, not only allow imaging of anatomic structures for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning but can also be used for the fabrication of surgical models and for the construction of surgical templates in guided implant surgery. Today latest implant planning software programs can simplify the previously used template production techniques by shortening the fabrication process and by avoiding additional radiographic exposures. This can be achieved directly after the initial 3D radiographic assessment by merging the uploaded radiographic data with the STL files of scanned dental models or intraoral scans of the jaws to fabricate accurate surgical templates prior to the intervention. Next to the virtual planning of dental implants and prosthodontics reconstructions these modified computer-supported planning and guided surgical approaches can also be used for sinus grafting procedures. Additionally new surgical methods could be developed to ensure precise and safe guided osteotomies for future treatment methods. Moreover recently introduced innovative techniques such as Guided Autotransplantation of Teeth and Guided Modern Endodontic Surgery have become reality.

Learning Objectives
*Guided Osteotomies
*Guided Modern Endodontic Surgery
*Guided Autotransplantation of Teeth

Treatment of Calcified Canals Everyone taking the challenge of root canal treatment is aware that the difficulty of treating a tooth with pulp space calcifications increases with the degree of calcification. In most cases, the calcification process progresses from coronal to apical. Even if the coronal aspect is completely occluded, a difficult to find patent remainder of the root canal is often expected further apical. One good example is the ‘mbII’ canal. In addition, calcific dentin is laid down on the entire root canal wall surface to different extents. The resulting reduced canal diameter and various other complications make negotiation and instrumentation challenging and time consuming. Many photographically and radiographically documented clinical cases together with the respective scientific evidence will demonstrate effective strategies for the successful management of all difficulties involved in the management of calcified root canals.

Learning Objectives
*Determine the specific challenges of individual cases and estimate their expected extent.
*Evaluate various strategies and describe when and how to apply them.
*Implement immediately the correct strategies successfully in clinical practice.

New Approaches for Esthetic and Periodontal Plastic Surgery The concept of minimal intervention dentistry became a primary approach to treat carious lesions. And these days this concept could be adapted to manage soft tissue around the teeth and implants as a “Minimally Invasive Technique”. Especially using high magnification loups and microscopes, this Minimally Invasive Technique makes it possible to achieve satisfying esthetic results as well as biological success. And more and more patients desire these minimally invasive techniques over conventional techniques.

Learning Objectives
*Implementation of modern concepts into everyday surgical practice
*Demonstrate the “Minimally Invasive Technique” in case presentations

Critical Issues in Defining Clinical-CBCT Outcomes and Treatment Success. From Micro Access to Restorative Treatment, What Does Really Matter? In many instances, endodontic treatment modalities including nonsurgical root canal therapy, nonsurgical retreatment and surgical root canal therapy offer predictable means for dentists to save natural dentition. This presentation will discuss expected outcomes as well as factors that impact prognosis in a statistically significant manner. Clinical experience and exposure to various advanced situations helps the endodontist challenge cases requiring complicated decision-making skills and identify factors impacting prognosis of root canal treatment. The advent of more sophisticated digital (3D analysis) and readily retrievable patient treatment documentation has created an intense opportunity to record and measure treatment outcome parameters. This will not be a “how to” presentation, but rather a “why to” presentation focusing on the decision-making process applying an evidenced based approach.

Definitive Periodontal Therapy Without Periodontal Surgery It is well documented that there are significant limitations to conventional scaling and root planing SRPtechniques. In this course your paradigm to help patients achieve periodontal health will be forever altered. Endoscopic Periodontal Therapy is the future for patients requiring SRP. Visualization and magnification are key to optimizing results. Scaling and Root Planing are not effective in deep pocket areas that can’t be clearly viewed. In this session we will explore the challenges clinicians face in conventional SRPscenarios and how the endoscope will not only improve the health of the patient but will also impact the quality of life for the clinician. We will discuss the current treatment protocol developed over 15 years of endoscopic periodontal therapy.

Learning Objectives
*Determine what is endoscopic periodontal therapy and how does it work.
*Identify indications and contraindications for effective use on a daily basis.
*Review the current protocol based on 15 years of experience with Endoscopic Periodontal Therapy.

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Restorative Microscope Protocols for Precision Dentistry with CAD–CAM Crown Preparation Utilizing the Dental Microscope and HD video projection, this hands-on workshop will provide each participant the ability to learn essential restorative microscope utilization techniques and preparation protocols for intra-oral scanning with either chairside milling or lab-directed milling or alternatively conventional impressions.

Management of Calcified Canals Calcified canals are difficult to treat. This microscope enhanced hands-on course builds on the earlier lecture and teaches a methodological approach to identifying the calcified canal space, achieving patency and instrumenting the canal. Protocols and instruments are explained and demonstrated using detailed step-by-step instructions.

Modern Suturing Techniques with 7-0 Nylon Learn modern fine suturing techniques with gum models as well as ways of increasing dexterity and hand-eye-coordination.

Stress Reducing Fiber Reinforcements for Composite Restoration This course will demonstrate placing ribbond in to the composite restoration in order to reduce stress. Ribbond is a high strength polyethylene reinforced fiber with allot of clinical research. There will also be practice placing layers into the preparation and techniques on how to modulate the light to reduce stress and improve bond strength. The goal with placing larger restorations with direct composite is to simplify and reduce the cost for the patient and still have longevity compared to indirect restorations.

Speakers

Dr. Alan M. Atlas: Alan Atlas, DMD, is Clinical Professor and Co-Director, Endodontic-Restorative Microscopy and Technology Clinic, Penn Dental Medicine. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Michael Bergler: Michael Bergler, MDT, is internationally recognized in the area of esthetic ceramic restorations and CAD/CAM-technology. Furthermore he is co founder of the CAD/CAM-Ceramic-Center at University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. He has published and lectured extensively on restorative materials and dental technology. In July 2013 he received a faculty position in the Department of Restorative & Preventive Sciences. Mr. Bergler is an active member of the International Academy for Digital Dental Medicine (IADDM). He trained in Germany at the University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, Department of Prosthodontics, and earned his Certificate of Master Dental Technician (MDT) at the Masterschool of Freiburg, Germany. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Antonina Getsman: Antonina Getsman, DDS, MS, PhD, is the chief physician at Dental Fantasy, a private dental clinic in Moscow, Russia. Dr. Getsman works with children from early childhood to teenagers. She has used the operative microscope in her daily practice since 2008. Her publications focus on dental treatment in children of different age groups by means of modern technologies (for example, rubberdam (for kids), operative microscope, root canal treatment, crowns, conscious sedation, behavioural management e.t.c.) and preventive care (hygiene, preventive programs for kinds with primary and permanent teeth). Dr. Getsman is the author of a training course for pedodontists: “Dental treatment for children – myth or reality “. She is a speaker of the educational centre Medical Consulting Group in Russia. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Arnoud Noot: Arnoud Noot, DDS, is a native of The Netherlands and practices general restorative dentistry in American Fork, Utah, USA. His restorative focus is based on a “Biomimetic approach”. He is a certified instructor for the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is also a member of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health. Dr. Noot received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska. He completed general practice residency at Ehrling Bergquist Hospital at Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska. He was stationed at Yokota air base in Japan and receive a meritorious service medal of honor. Dr. Noot is passionate about saving teeth, conserving tooth structure and keeping the vitality of teeth when possible. He has a vision to improve the well being of patients and help mentor and be mentored by other healthcare providers and dental professionals. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Diego Velásquez: Diego Velásquez, DDS, MSD, is a graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry, Colombia. He was awarded an Ambassadorial Scholarship by The Rotary Foundation that allowed him to complete his postdoctoral training in Prosthodontics and Dental Materials at Indiana University School of Dentistry where he also received a Masters degree in Science of Dentistry. He went on to complete a residency in Periodontics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Velasquez works in private practice in Fenton, Michigan and is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the School of Dentistry of The University of Michigan. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is currently a member of the peer review panel of the Journal of Periodontology, Clinical Advances in Periodontics, and a consultant of The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. He is past president of the Midwest Society of Periodontology and currently vice-president of the Michigan Periodontal Association. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Jorge Zapata: Jorge F. Zapata, DDS, is a general dentist in Ogden, Utah who has been practicing microscope dentistry in his private dental practice since 2005. He is a current member, past officer and past treasurer of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry(AMED). Dr. Zapata is an international and U.S. national lecturer, who specializes in video and microphotography capture under the dental microscope. Dr. Zapata is a current member and speaker for the Microscope Dental Club; he lectures on the benefits of dental microscope usage in oral surgery, microphotography and integration of the CBCT. Dr. Zapata was recently published in Dentaltown Magazine; the title of his publication, In Focus: Microphotography using the Dental Operative Microscope. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Georg D. Strbac: Georg Strbac, DDS, PhD, completed his education at the University Dental Clinic in Vienna. He has been working in clinical and scientific practice at the Department of Oral Surgery, University Dental Clinic Vienna since 2004 and qualified as a professor in 2013 at the Medical University of Vienna (Venia docendi for dentistry, oral and maxillofacial medicine). Prof. Strbac is a national and international lecturer in the field of dental surgery and implantology, at numerous courses and congresses. He has authored numerous scientific publications and book contributions and has already received 12 prestigious national and international awards for his work. Prof. Strbac continues to work as a senior physician at the Department of Oral Surgery of the University Dental Clinic Vienna, and thus at the site of the event for the latest know-how and the best techniques, most innovative treatment methods and materials. He specializes in the field of dental surgery and implantology. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Sam Kratchman: Sam Kratchman, DMD, received a B.S. in Biology and a D.M.D. both from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Sam then entered the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a certificate of endodontics, and currently serves as an Associate Professor of Endodontics and the Assistant Director of Graduate Endodontics, in charge of the microsurgical portion of the program. Dr. Kratchman has authored several articles and chapters on endodontics, and has co-authored the textbook of Endodontic Microsurgery with Dr. Syngcuk Kim in 2017. He also developed a patented instrument called the S Kondenser for the obturation of root canals. Dr. Kratchman lectures on several topics of endodontics throughout the United States, Europe, Scandinavia, South America, Canada and Asia. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Helmut Walsch: Helmut Walsch, DDS, MS graduated from the Dental School of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany in 1994, where he also received his doctoral degree in 1996. He completed the full time postgraduate Endodontic program at the University of Pennsylvania in 2000 and received the best case presentation and teaching awards. Dr. Walsch earned a Master of Science in Endodontics/Oral Biology degree in 2001 at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a founding member and former board member of the German Association of Endodontics. He maintains a private practice limited to Micro-Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery in Munich and serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Endodontic Department, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Walsch is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics since 2006. He is an active member of the AAE, certified membe of the ESE, member of the Louis I. Grossman Endodontic Study Club, the Study Group of Microscopy in Dentistry, and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics. He lectures nationally and internationally on various Endodontic Topics. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Takuya Satoh: Takuya Satoh, DDS, PhD, graduated from Osaka Dental University in 1998. Afterwards he attended Osaka University and completed his PhD in the field of implant biomechanics in 2004. While studying for his degree, Dr.Satoh founded a society for young dentists in Osaka, known as Club GP. In 2005 he briefly left Osaka University to study implant surgery under Dr. Sascha Jovanovic at UCLA. Upon returning to Japan, Dr.Satoh opened his own private practice in Osaka. He specializes in Prosthodontics and Dental Esthetics and holds certifications in these fields from the Japan Prosthodontic society and The Japan Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Satoh’s varied technical know-how in the fields of oral surgery, dentistry and prosthodontics has been the key to his success as a General Practitioner and allows him to perform any procedure by himself. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Eudes Gondim Jr.: Eudes Gondim Jr., DDS, MS received his masters degree and doctoral degree from the Endodontic Unit, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP in 1999 and 2003 respectively, where he helped to organize in 1996 the first microscope center for dentistry in South America. He has worked in private practice since 1992. He is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Endodontics of the University of Pennsylvania and the chief of Micro Endodontic Specialization Program- Sao Paulo Association of Dental Surgeons (APCD). Dr. Eudes Gondim Jr is a member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), Past President of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry (AMED) and Fellow of the International College of Dentistry (FICD). He has published several articles and is a current reviewer for the Journal of The American Dental Association (JADA), International Endodontic Journal (IEJ) International Journal of Micro Dentistry (MICRO) and Brazilian Journal of Dental Traumatology (BJDT). Past President of the Brazilian Association of Microscope Dentistry-ABRAMO-SP. Dr. Gondim is also an international lecturer, his special interests are in topics related to conventional and surgical endodontics. Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests as it pertains to this presentation.

Dr. Orest G. Komarnyckyj: Dr. Orest G. Komarnyckyj was born in Chicago, IL, but moved to the beautiful state of Arizona in 1960. He got his B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1975. He then traveled to the Midwest for dental school at Indiana University graduating in 1981 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After two years of private practice as a restorative dentist he went to the the University of Southern California and received his certificate in Periodontology in 1985.

Registration Rates

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Contact

For more information, contact:
Pam Rice
Office of Continuing Education
pamrice@upenn.edu

Course Location

The AMED-Penn Dental Microscopy Meeting 2018/17th Annual Meeting & Scientific Session of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry will take place at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine which is located at 240 South 40th Street (40th & Locust St.), Philadelphia, PA, 19104. The Robert Schattner Center on 40th Street is the main entrance to the dental school for all visitors.

Accommodations

Hotel rooms have been blocked for participants at The Inn at Penn. Reservations at the special rate of $189.00 per night will be accepted until the cut-off date (September 10, 2018) or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. Call hotel reservations directly at 215-823-6240.
***PLEASE NOTE: The room block has officially closed. To make a reservation, please call Kenyatta Thompkins, Inn at Penn reservation manager, directly at 215-823-6240 and mention you are attending the AMED-Penn meeting to receive the rate of $279 per night.

The Inn at Penn is newly renovated and set on the beautiful campus of University of Pennsylvania; adjacent to Philadelphia’s prestigious medical, education and corporate center sits. A Four Diamond, boutique style hotel, it is conveniently located just blocks from Philadelphia’s central business center with easy access to sports complex, I-76, Amtrak’s 30th Street Station and Philadelphia International Airport. The Inn at Penn has received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for seventeen consecutive years and has received Hilton’s coveted Award of Excellence as one of the top 5 hotels in the Hilton brand in the Americas. Photos »

Please reference the group name: Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry.

Directions to Penn Dental Medicine

By Public Transit: Penn Dental Medicine is close to SEPTA bus, trolley, and subway lines.

SEPTA Bus Routes: Routes 21, 30, 40, and 42 all have stops within three blocks of Penn Dental Medicine at 40th and Locust Streets.

Subway: Take the Market-Frankford line to 40th and Market Streets. Walk south on 40th Street for four blocks to the School at 40th and Spruce Streets; or transfer from the Market-Frankford line at 13th, 15th, or 30th Streets to the Subway Surface line.

Subway Surface (trolley) Lines: Take trolley routes 11, 13, 34, or 36 to 40th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Walk north on 40th Street for three blocks to Penn Dental Medicine at 40th and Locust Streets.

By Car: Please use this Google Maps link for directions to Penn Dental Medicine. In the top left corner of the page, enter the address of your starting location in the “A” field. (240 South 40th Street, 19104 is in the “B” field as your destination.) Then, click on the “Get Directions” button to view your customized route.

By Train: 30th Street Station – The station is a fifteen-minute walk from the heart of campus. SEPTA bus, trolley, and subway lines can be accessed from the station, and cabs are also available to take travelers the short ride to the Penn campus.

Attendees of the symposium may receive up to 21.0 hours of CE credits.

Continuing education credits may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state licensing board. Please check with your state licensing board to ensure that a particular course will meet your continuing education requirements.

Penn 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.

A certificate of completion will be provided at the conclusion of the activity.

Contact

For more information, contact:
Pamela Rice
Office of Continuing Education
Penn Dental Medicine
pamrice@upenn.edu