Upcoming Medical Conferences in Gainesville

University of Florida College of Dentistry is organized by University of Florida (UF) and will be held on Mar 01, 2019 at University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 contact hours. Course Description: Gingival recession, and its associated root surface exposure, continues to present a variety of challenges to both the patient and the dentist. Dentinal hypersensitivity, loss of attachment, and compromised esthetics are frequently associated with this problem. This course provides a 4.0 hour lecture and 2.0 hour surgical lab, utilizing pig jaws, to teach course attendees how to effectively assess gingival recession, and utilize the full range of techniques and materials to address this problem. The ability to avoid surgical complications, yet successfully manage surgical complications when they occur, is also discussed. Many patients with root exposure are treated with cervical restorations. This course will discuss the management and sequencing of restoration replacement with soft tissue, and present a series of cases to support the decision-making process. A surgical video is used to demonstrate the “Tunnel” technique, and features placement of Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) as graft material. An additional surgical video is used to facilitate the “Hands-On” portion of the lab that features the following procedures: Lateral pedicle flap, Free gingival graft, and “Tunnel” technique with ADM placement. Goals and Objectives: • Present a variety of techniques and materials to cover exposed root surfaces • Present cases and literature that illustrate/support each procedure • Illustrate the replacement of cervical restorations with soft tissue to optimize health of the periodontium • Provide a “Hands-On” workshop, with pig jaw cadavers, that allows participants to perform a Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Radiology for Dental Auxiliary: Certification Course is organized by University of Florida (UF) and will be held on Mar 02, 2019 at University of Florida, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dental Assistance, Dentist. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 contact hours. Course Description: One of the few courses taught by full-time dental radiologists, this course is specifically designed to make a complex subject much easier to comprehend. Safety factors for protecting the operator and patient will be stressed. Once you register, the link to the online lectures will be delivered to your email. These lectures are video-recorded and web-streamed for selfpaced, stop-and-go, pause-and–rewind, or fast-forward viewing. To complete the course, you must register for a one-day Saturday hands-on clinical workshop (included in course fee) at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Registration links for your choice of workshop dates are located at the bottom of this page. The mandatory workshop provides individualized hands-on clinical experience with mannequins to test proficiency in taking x-rays and knowledge of Radiation Safety. See Workshop Dates below. Course Objectives: This course is a review for dental auxiliaries to reacquaint them with the necessary background material and fundamental principles needed for certification in radiology safety as currently required by Florida law. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Pediatric Sedation / Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification CE Course is organized by Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (FAPD) and will be held from Mar 07 - 10, 2019 at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is for any dentist interested in reinforcing the knowledge and performance skills requisite to providing best rescue practices for the pediatric dental patient. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 hours of continuing education credits.  The FAPD will submit 4 CEU for Emergency Management and 4 CEU verification of ACLS recertification to CE Broker for all Florida dental license holders. Conference Description: This course fulfils some of the continuing education requirements mandated by the Florida Board of Dentistry for the renewal of pediatric sedation permits. This course includes 4 CEUs in emergency management as well as BLS / ACLS recertification training. BLS /ACLS renewal cards will be mailed to all participants who successfully pass the written examination and testing stations. This course will also provide instruction and practice in the performance and communication skills necessary among the dental team while interacting with a child simulator responding to various adverse events requiring emergency intervention. Conference Objectives: • Define medical risk assessment and learn its relevance to the pediatric dental patient. • Identify how to identify red flags in the health history and determine whether it is safe to perform the planned dental procedure. • Participate in hands-on simulations of a variety of medical emergencies for which a dental office should be prepared including syncope, angina attack, MI, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, hypertensive episode, airway obstruction, seizure, local anesthetic overdose, hypoglycemia, asthma attack, hyperventilation, and allergic reaction/anaphylaxis. • Assign roles and direct your team in rescuing your pediatric patient using an Office Action Plan, Checklist and Protocols. • Review the drugs and equipment you must have in your dental office to manage a pediatric medical emergency.

Basic Airway Management Course for Dentists: Changes to Anesthesia Rules is organized by University of Florida (UF) and will be held on Apr 26, 2019 at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Local Anesthesia for Today's Dental Hygienist: Certification Course is organized by University of Florida (UF) and will be held from Jun 07- 09, 2019 at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification Course is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Jun 18, 2019 at DoubleTree by Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Conference Center, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience • Physical Therapists/ PTAs • Occupational Therapists/OTAs • Athletic Trainers • Massage Therapists • Personal Trainers Course Description: Become a Certified Myofascial Cupping Practitioner in this hands-on course powered by RockTape, and boost your credentials as you learn everything you need to know to offer cupping services the next day.  Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification teaches the fundamentals of modern cupping techniques through a full day of interactive labs. Learn how to combine cupping and functional movement to produce the kinds of active treatment strategies that are revolutionizing rehab. Discover effective cupping treatments you can use for pain, sprains/strains, swelling, tendinopathies, and more. Objectives: • Review the principles of myofascial cupping and supporting evidence. • Describe the physiological and neurological effects of cupping. • Demonstrate how to apply cupping for best results. • Compare and contrast common cupping techniques and review indications/contraindications for each. • Demonstrate how cupping techniques can be combined with corrective exercise to improve pain, sprains/strains, swelling, tendinopathies, and more. • Develop cupping applications based on your assessment/treatment approach and the individual needs of your patient. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Dentistry Practicum is organized by University of Florida (UF) and will be held from Jul 19 - 20, 2019 at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Fundamental of Dental Assisting is organized by University of Florida (UF) and will be held from Jul 20 - 21, 2019 at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentist, Dental Assistance. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Local Anesthesia for Today's Dental Hygienist: Certification Course is organized by University of Florida (UF) and will be held from Sep 27 - 29, 2019 at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliary is organized by University of Florida (UF) and will be held from Oct 19 - 20, 2019 at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.