Medical Conferences 2019

Management of the Diabetic Patient from ER to Discharge is organized by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and will be held from Sep 06, 2018 - Dec 31, 2019. Activity Summary: Many hospitals do not achieve the glycemic standard for inpatients due to factors which can include timing of nutritional therapies, unexpected transport of patient and the patient’s overall clinical situation. Join this highly interactive lecture that uses patient case scenarios to teach how to effectively identify critical care obstacles contributing to problematic issues in the management of the hospitalized diabetic patient. Nursing care plans and educational tools for the patient and the staff can help to optimize patient care and enhance quality. Comprehensive treatment strategies to care for the hyperglycemic patient from the emergency room to discharge are discussed and are available for the attendees to bring back to their own unit. Objectives: • Discuss the role of oral treatment, insulin regimens and sliding scales for the hospitalized diabetic. • Describe therapeutic choices and treatment strategies for patients with diabetes. • Discuss safe transition to outpatient treatment for patients hospitalized for ketoacidosis, hyperglycemia or treatment related hypoglycemia. Accreditation: The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC's) Commission on Accreditation, ANCC Provider Number 0012 (60 min contact hour). AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California State Board of Nursing, California Provider number CEP01036 for 1.5 contact hours (50 min contact hour). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

4-Part Craniofacial Pain Mini-Residency Program - Class 14 is organized by American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP) and will be held during Sep 06, 2018 - Apr 13, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - DFW Airport North, Irving, Texas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 96 CE Credits (56 lecture, 40 participation). Session 1: Craniofacial Pain Disorders, History, Examination, Diagnosis, & Treatment Planning (Sep 06 - 08, 2018) Upon completion of Session 1, participants should be able to: • Recognize the most commonly occurring craniofacial pain disorders. • Complete a comprehensive history and examination of the craniofacial pain patient. • Understand the more commonly used diagnostic tests and when to implement them. • Make a provisional diagnosis based on patient complaints. Session 2: Treatment and Management of the Patient with a Craniofacial Pain Disorder (Nov 08 - 10, 2018) Upon completion of Session 2, participants should be able to: • Treat and manage the myofacial pain-disorder patient. • Treat and manage patients with intra-articular pathology of the TMJ. • Treat and manage craniofacial pain syndromes. • Evaluate the necessity for pharmacologic Management of the craniofacial pain patient. Session 3: Physical Medicine Modalities, Electro-Diagnostic Modalities, Intraoral Orthotics in the Management of the Craniofacial Pain Patient (Feb 07 - 09, 2019) Upon completion of Session 3, participants should be able to: • Prescribe the physical medicine modalities that best Complement and enhance the treatment objectives. • Apply electro-diagnostic instrumentation in the evaluation of the craniofacial pain patient. • Understand the different intraoral orthotics, (eg. types, designs, fabrications and management.) •Be able to fabricate the different orthotics in their office and be able to know which orthotics to use for each patient. Session 4: Orthodontics for Phase-II Finishing, Sleep Disorders, Phase II Prosthodontic Case Finishing and Integration of Current Concepts in Craniofacial Pain in the Dental Practice (Apr 11 - 13, 2019) Upon completion of Session 4, participants should be able to: • Determine the best orthodontic approach for phase-II finishing. • Evaluate the craniofacial pain patient for obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA). •Determine if oral appliance therapy for OSA is indicated and, if so, the type of appliance to prescribe. • Create a predictable thought process to transition a Phase 1 TMD patient to Phase II stability. • Determine the best prosthodontics finishing position and determine how to best restore the patient to that Position. Also the use of current materials and techniques to accomplish this. • Have the management skills to integrate craniofacial pain into the general dental practice Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Executive Skills Development Surgical Leadership Program is organized by Harvard Medical School (HMS) and will be held during Sep 10, 2018 - Sep 16, 2019 at Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Who Should Attend: Surgeons who currently hold or wish to attain a leadership position, including leadership of: • Departments • Divisions • Large organizations • Programs • New initiatives • Mid- to Senior-level established surgeons who wish to develop leadership skills further, gain promotion in non-clinical areas and broaden their repertoire in leadership and decision-making positions Certificate Program for Executive Skills Development and High-Impact Leadership, Inside and Outside the Operating Room The Surgical Leadership Program is the Harvard Medical School post-graduate certificate program for surgeons seeking to step into and succeed in leadership positions and acquire skills needed to excel as heads of departments, divisions, projects, and institutions at large. Participants learn directly from Harvard’s leading faculty across all areas influencing surgical leadership, including communication, mentoring, process and quality improvement, change management, financial management, and surgical research and technique. Course Overview: This course provides intensive education for surgeons to build the nontechnical, executive skills necessary to successfully lead departments, divisions, programs, and ultimately, organizations. Drawing from best practices across Harvard Medical School, its major teaching hospitals, as well as the Harvard Business School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, this program offers you the opportunity to: • Learn strategies and best practices for leadership within and outside the operating room • Identify your personal brand, leadership style(s) and competencies • Write business plans and grant applications • Enhance expertise in quality, safety and informatics • Understand the legal and commercial aspects of innovation in surgery • Build and manage highly productive teams • Drive better patient outcomes through enhanced teamwork in the operating room • Become a more effective negotiator and advocate for your patients, teams, departments and projects • Manage change across organizational functions • Update your understanding of new surgical technologies and techniques • Participants who achieve the program objectives are awarded a Harvard Medical School Certificate of Completion and are eligible to become Associate Members of the Harvard Medical School and Harvard University Alumni Associations. Designed to Work with Surgeon's Schedule This program was designed with surgeons’ busy schedules in mind. It is anchored by three international 4-day workshops in London, Boston and Shanghai, which aim to create interactive learning using Harvard's case method. Additional core teaching is delivered through interactive webinars delivered by international experts and more than 40 on-demand lectures, which you can view at your convenience. The course culminates with a personalized Capstone Project, enabling you to apply what you have learned in a context that advances your immediate and long-term goals in your home institution. As a participant, you will improve your ability to: Lead organizations Be at the forefront of surgical innovation, research, technology, and process improvement Advocate and negotiate for resources and funding Understand and leverage financial information for sound leadership decisions Improve surgical performance through enhanced teamwork and surgical innovations Resolve conflicts and negotiate deals Lead quality and safety initiatives Promote your ideas and personal brand Manage crises, both clinical and administrative Mentor new generations of surgeons and promote surgical education The Participant Experienc This program features an innovative learning model that is structured around the needs of practicing surgeons. This learning model includes: Three 4-day workshops: Workshop 1: Your choice of venue Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA | September 10-13, 2018; or London, UK | October 5-8, 2018 Workshop 2: Your choice of venue Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA | March 11-14, 2019; or The Harvard Center in Shanghai, China | March 30 - April 2, 2019 Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA | September 12-15, 2019 Workshop 3: All participants convene in Boston, MA Workshops feature highly interactive teaching and skills-development experiences and faculty from Harvard Medical School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Business School and surgical innovators at Harvard Medical School-affiliated teaching hospitals. A comprehensive core curriculum that is presented in live lectures (at the workshops); on-demand, self-paced lectures; and live webinars Group and individualized skills-development projects Assignment of A Personal Harvard Faculty Mentor Every participant of the Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership program will have access to a Harvard faculty mentor. These will be assigned by the program directors based on the mentor's expertise and ability to provide specialist guidance. Your mentor will provide guidance for your Capstone Project, including: • Assistance in choosing the focus for your project • Providing feedback on the outline phase of your project • Reviewing the first and final drafts of your project and providing guidance to help you optimize its value Harvard Medical School Certificate and Alumni Status Upon successful completion of the program requirements, participants are awarded a Harvard Medical School Certificate of Completion and are eligible to become Associate Members of the Harvard Medical School Alumni Association. Course Price: Application received after July 28, 2018 and tuition paid by August 31, 2018 - $12,900 Application received by July 28, 2018 and admissions deposit paid by August 10, 2018 - $11,900 ($1,000 discount)

Comprehensive Early Treatment Mechanics is organized by American Orthodontic Society (AOS) and will be held from Sep 11, 2018 - Sep 03, 2019 at Pediatric Dental Center: Gonzalez W Edward DDS, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. Course Description: Basic Interceptive Orthodontic Course for the Pediatric and/or General Practitioner - NO prior orthodontic training is necessary in order to attend this course AND leave with the tools to grow your practice immediately. This three-session course will allow the attendee to 1. Understand growth and development of the child patient 2. Be able to identify when to refer or begin treating Phase 1 3. Be able to provide Phase 1 treatment 4. Be able to provide Phase 1 treatment with a stopping point, if the practitioner only wants to provide Early Treatment. This program is lecture and hands-on. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Level I - Introduction to Orthodontics Course is organized by Rondeau Seminars Limited and will be held during Sep 14, 2018 - Mar 16, 2019, Chicago Marriott Oakbrook, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 56 credits Course Description: The purpose of this comprehensive 4 session, an 8-day program is to teach general and pediatric dentists how to diagnose and treat simple orthodontic cases. Emphasis will be placed on thorough records and diagnosis. Treatment will involve using a combination of functional appliances mainly in mixed dentition and fixed orthodontic braces (straight wire technique) in permanent dentition. Dr. Rondeau’s systematic approach, organization and marketing tips make incorporating orthodontics into the general practice relatively easy. Sessions: Session 1 : Sep 14th - 15th, 2018 Session 2 : Nov 02nd - Nov 03rd-2018 Session 3 : Jan 18th - Jan 19th-2019 Session 4 : Mar 15th - Mar 16th-2019 Continuing Education Credits: 56 Hours Lecture 22 Hours Participation (An additional 60 hours of participation given upon completion of all tests and lab exercises) TOTAL 138 HOURS Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Level II Orthodontics Course is organized by Rondeau Seminars Limited and will be held during Sep 14, 2018 - Mar 16, 2019 at Chicago Marriott Oakbrook, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Course Description: This 4 session 8-day Orthodontics course has been created for those who have attended Dr. Rondeau’s Level I Introduction to Orthodontics or are currently practicing orthodontics and want to take their practice to the next level with greater case diagnosis and finishing skills. Sessions: Session 1: Sep 14 - 15, 2018 Session 2: Nov 02 - 03, 2018 Session 3: Jan 18 - 19, 2019 Session 4: Mar 15 - 16, 2019 Continuing Education Credits: 7 Hours Lecture per session 7 Hours Participation per session 28 Hours Lecture Total 28 Hours Participation Total Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Mastery Courses is organized by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and will be held from Sep 14, 2018 - Feb 10, 2019 at The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 65 CE Hours. The AADSM Mastery Program is a comprehensive, clinically-focused and evidence-based education program that will provide dentists with the necessary training and skills they need to provide oral appliance therapy to patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Upon completion of the program, dentists will have the competence and confidence to provide oral appliance therapy and build relationships with patients, physicians, and payers. This course is limited to licensed dentists. The program consists of three in-person courses, each lasting two and one-half days. All courses will be comprised of lectures followed by discussion and will include self-instructional activities prior to each course. Mastery I will also include faculty demonstrations. The courses may be purchased individually or together as a bundle. Dentists who currently hold the Qualified Dentist designation and are interested in pursuing ABDSM certification must register for Mastery I, II, and III. Successful completion of the Mastery Program and eligibility for the ABDSM Certification Examination includes two Guided Patient Cases. Dentists interested in obtaining Diplomate status via the Mastery Program should begin to screen for patients who are candidates for Oral Appliance Therapy that could fulfill this requirement. Course Descriptions : Mastery Course I (Sep 14 - 16, 2018) : Mastery I is the first course of a three-part program designed for dentists with an interest in, but little or no background, in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with oral appliance therapy (OAT). This initial course examines fundamental concepts and practical techniques necessary to incorporate OAT into a general or specialty dental practice. Students will be taught the AADSM practice protocols and clinical guidelines necessary to perform the proper patient screening, examination and record acquisition to begin treatment with competence and confidence. Mastery Course II (Nov 09 - 11, 2018) : Mastery II builds on the knowledge and clinical proficiency gained in Mastery I with continued emphasis on skill development. Students will participate in oral appliance selection and create a prescription for a laboratory to fabricate an oral appliance. Clinical competence and confidence with delivery and titration will be addressed with further development in Mastery III. Lectures will develop a more in-depth understanding of normal sleep and the consequences of poor quality sleep, including phase delay circadian rhythms in adolescents. Exploring alternative treatments such as surgery and CPAP will lay a foundation for guiding patient decision-making and anticipating combining therapies for best outcomes. Mastery Course III (Feb 08 - 10, 2019) : As the final didactic step in the Mastery Program, Mastery III provides the participant with the proficiency to manage a broad spectrum of cases and severities of obstructive sleep apnea. A focus on titration goals, understanding maximum medical improvement, and side effect management furnishes practitioner confidence and promotes best patient care. Registration Rates : Mastery I, II and III - Non-Member - Early Fee - $7000 Mastery I, II and III - Non-Member - Regular Fee - $8000 Mastery I, II and III - AADSM Member - Early Fee - $6000 Mastery I, II and III - AADSM Member - Regular Fee - $7000 Mastery I, II and III - AADSM Active-duty Military Member - Early Fee - $1500 Mastery I, II and III - AADSM Active-duty Military Member - Regular Fee - $1750 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Mini-Residency is organized by Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and will be held from Sep 14, 2018 - Feb 09, 2019 at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 40 Credit Hours. Course Description: This Mini-Residency program is designed for dentists who would like to increase their knowledge of TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder) and is suitable for both beginners and for individuals who have previous experience with TMD patients. Course participants will engage in lectures, group discussions, and extensive hands-on workshops, with the goal of preparing themselves to evaluate both simple and complex TMD cases. As part of this program, participants will learn the necessary steps to complete a comprehensive TMD evaluation and will be given detailed information on the epidemiology, classification, signs, and symptoms of this condition. Participants will also receive instruction on how to develop an appropriate plan of care for TMD patients while understanding when adjunct forms of therapy should be incorporated. The program will provide a clear understanding regarding the need for a multidisciplinary approach in the management of patients with TMD. At the completion of the program, participants should be able to understand the correlation between the jaw, muscles, head, cervical spine and body posture in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with temporomandibular disorders. Session I will be held from Sep 14 - 15, 2018 Session I : • Three Dimensional Concepts of Dental Occlusion as They Relate to TMD • Epidemiology and Classification of TMD • Myofascial and TMJ Related Disorders • Common TMD symptoms develop from the use of MAD devices for OSA • Diagnoses, Imaging and Clinical Examiniation of TMD • Oral Appliance Therapy Part I Session II will be held from Dec 07 - 08, 2018 Session II Description: • Cervical Spine and Body Posture as it Relates to TMD • The Role of Physical Therapy in the Management of TMD • Adjuncts Therapies for the Management of TMD • Clinical Case-based Learning • Oral Appliance Therapy Part II Session II will be held from Feb 08 - 09, 2019 Session III Description: • Neurological and Psychological Assessment of TMD Patients • Differential Diagnosis and Management of Headaches • Management of Complex TMD Cases • Oral Appliance Therapy Part III • TMD and Sleep Disorders Course Objectives: • Develop a familiarity with the causes and treatments for TM • Practice case-based learning in regards to TMD diagnosis • Understand when to incorporate other forms of professional therapy for TMD patients • Become able to effectively diagnosis and treat patients with TMD Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Level II Orthodontics Course is organized by Rondeau Seminars Limited and will be held during Sep 21, 2018 - Mar 02, 2019 at Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Course Description: This 4 session 8-day Orthodontics course has been created for those who have attended Dr. Rondeau’s Level I Introduction to Orthodontics or are currently practicing orthodontics and want to take their practice to the next level with greater case diagnosis and finishing skills. Sessions: Session 1: Sep 21 - 22, 2018 Session 2: Nov 16 -17, 2018 Session 3: Jan 11 - 12, 2019 Session 4: Mar 01 - 02, 2019 Continuing Education Credits: 7 Hours Lecture per session 7 Hours Participation per session 28 Hours Lecture Total 28 Hours Participation Total Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Level I - Introduction to Orthodontics is organized by Rondeau Seminars Limited and will be held during Sep 21, 2018 - Mar 02, 2019 at Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Course Description: The purpose of this comprehensive 4 session, the 8-day program is to teach general and pediatric dentists how to diagnose and treat simple orthodontic cases. Emphasis will be placed on thorough records and diagnosis. Treatment will involve using a combination of functional appliances mainly in mixed dentition and fixed orthodontic braces (straight wire technique) in permanent dentition. Dr. Rondeau’s systematic approach, organization and marketing tips make incorporating orthodontics into the general practice relatively easy. Sessions: Session 1: Sep 21 - 22, 2018 Session 2: Nov 16 - 17 - 2018 Session 3: Jan 11 - 13 - 2019 Session 4: Mar 01 - 02 - 2019 Continuing Education Credits: 56 Hours Lecture 22 Hours Participation (An additional 60 hours of participation given upon completion of all tests and lab exercises) Total 138 Hours Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.