This conference has been POSTPONED. The revised dates will be updated soon after they are confirmed. Fixed & Removable Prosthetics in Oral Implantology – Session 2 & 3  is organized by Misch International Implant Institute and will be held from Jun 11 - 13, 2020 at  Margaritaville Resort Orlando, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Session 2 Course Topics: Prosthetic Differences between Teeth and Implants Learn and understand the inherent differences between teeth and implants with respect to prosthetic rehabilitation. Fixed Treatment Planning Learn ideal implant position and number with respect to various types of fixed implant prostheses. FP-1, FP-2, FP-3: Procedure Step by Step Learn and understand the step-by-step protocol for fixed implant prostheses. Monolithic Zirconia Prostheses Understand the indications, physical characteristics, and prosthetic protocol In the fabrication of a zirconia prosthesis. Screw vs. Cement Prosthetics Learn the advantages and disadvantages of screw vs. cement prostheses Impression Techniques for Fixed Prosthesis Learn literature based techniques in the fabrications of an implant prostheses. Biomechanics Learn biomechanical principles with fixed implant prostheses. Occlusal Concepts for Fixed Prostheses Learn occlusal concepts with respect to fixed implant prostheses. Fixed Prosthesis Cementation Protocol Learn detailed cementation techniques to prevent retained cement complications. Digital Impression Theory & Technique Learn and understand various digital impression techniques in the fabrication of an implant prosthesis. Full Arch Prostheses Material Options Learn and understand the indications for a hybrid prosthesis, porcelain fused to metal prosthesis and full arch zirconia prosthesis. Complications for Fixed Prostheses Understand the etiology, management, and prevention of common and uncommon complications with fixed implant prostheses. Progressive Bone Loading for a Fixed Prostheses Understand the progressive bone loading technique for a fixed prosthesis. Hands-on Lab Screw & Cement Retained Prosthetic Protocol Hands-on laboratory session teaching the attendee the proper protocol for a screw and cement retained prosthesis. Direct & Indirect Impression Technique Hands-on laboratory session allowing the attendee to perform a direct and indirect impression technique for a fixed prostheses. Fixed Prosthesis Insertion Technique Hands-on laboratory session teaching the attendee the proper insertion technique of a full arch prosthesis and torque protocol. Multi-Unit Abutment Lab Hands-on laboratory session teaching the attendee the proper placement of multi-unit abutments and a screw retained prosthesis. PMMA Temporary Prosthesis Hands-on laboratory session teaching the attendee the proper placement and use of a PMMA interim prosthesis. Session 3 Course Objectives: Removable Prosthetic Treatment Planning Learn ideal implant position and number with respect to various types of removable implant prostheses. Occlusal Concepts for Removable Prostheses Learn occlusal concepts with respect to removable implant prostheses. Overdenture Attachment Selection Learn and understand the various types of implant attachments used with removable prostheses. Overdenture Prostheses Step-by-Step Learn and understand the step-by-step protocol for removable implant prostheses. Complications – Removable Prosthesis Understand the etiology, management, and prevention of common and uncommon complications with removable implant prostheses. Progressive Bone Loading for Removable Prostheses Understand the progressive bone loading technique for a removable prosthesis. Screw Loosening & Implant Removal Learn and understand the etiology, management, and prevention of screw loosening and fracture. Peri-Implant Maintenance Learn literature based protocols for peri-implant maintenance. Hands-on Lab Removable Impression Techniques Hands-on laboratory session allowing the attendee to perform a direct and indirect impression technique for a removable prostheses. Locator Attachment Protocol Hands-on laboratory session teaching the proper use of locator attachments. Attachment Abutment Selection Hands-on laboratory session teaching the proper selection and placement of attachment abutments for a removable prosthesis. Digital Impression Technique Hands-on laboratory session involving the placement and impression technique for a digital impression.  

This Conference has been Cancelled. ACCREDITCON 2020 is organized by Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) and will be held from May 27 - 31, 2020 at Omni Louisville Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Every Student is organized by Kentucky Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) & Society of Health and Physical Educators - (SHAPE) America and will be held from Aug 03 - 05, 2020 at Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

Incorporating Guided Implant Placement Into Your Practice is organized by Glidewell Laboratories and will be held on Aug 07, 2020 at Glidewell International Technology Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 7 Hours. Description: Increase patient satisfaction with an efficient, predictable treatment process that minimizes discomfort while maximizing the esthetic and functional outcome. Course participants will learn the latest treatment planning technology and techniques that begin with the successful end result in mind. This course features in-depth lectures and hands-on exercises that incorporate every aspect of digital treatment planning, from diagnosis to prosthesis. Be part of the digital revolution that is transforming implant dentistry. Learning Objectives: • Demonstrate case selection principles • Diagnose cases using CBCT • Apply digital treatment planning • Implement guided implant placement protocol • Summarize treatment considerations Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

The Art of Dental Photography is organized by Glidewell Laboratories and will be held on Aug 08, 2020 at Glidewell International Technology Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 7 Hours. Description: Photography is a vital part of today’s dental practice from both a medico-legal and patient marketing perspective. Capturing cases, from pre-op through final results, provides clinicians and their teams with valuable information while affording patients an increased sense of value and a fuller understanding of their treatment. High-quality, informative case photos are also a great addition to clinicians’ marketing efforts. Whether exhibited in the practice’s waiting room or online, a stunning smile transformation depicted with “before” and “after” photos will leave quite an impression on potential patients. In this intensive hands-on program, attendees will learn how to produce the highest quality case photos possible. Learning Objectives: • Demonstrate knowledge of photography concepts • Apply settings for clinical photography • Set up equipment and lighting • Implement portrait setup and techniques • Administer intraoral setup and techniques • Demonstrate image editing aptitude Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Esthetic Dentistry in the Real World is organized by Glidewell Laboratories and will be held on Aug 21, 2020 at Glidewell International Technology Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 7 Hours. Description: This one-day course will provide a road map to esthetic dentistry success in the private practice. Dr. Barrett will present best practices for smile design and treatment planning, and then demonstrate case presentation techniques to increase patient acceptance. This course will also cover the protocols for clinical success, from preparation design to soft tissue control and impressions that ensure predictable esthetic results. Learning Objectives: • Create a treatment plan and smile design • Present the case to the patient • Properly prepare the teeth, control tissue, and take the impression • Bond and cement restorations using optimal techniques • Choose the appropriate material for maximum function and esthetics Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Full-Arch Implant Solutions from Overdentures to Fixed Ceramics is organized by Glidewell Laboratories and will be held from Sep 25 - 26, 2020 at Glidewell International Technology Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 13 Hours. Description: This course will take an in-depth look at the latest full-arch implant solutions, from overdentures to monolithic zirconia fixed implant prostheses. Dr. Patel will explore the advantages of each restorative option, review their treatment protocols, and explain the clinical considerations involved in determining the ideal solution for each patient. This course will also provide a hands-on experience with the conversion of a removable denture to a fixed provisional. Learning Objectives: • Describe pros and cons of removable vs. fixed implant restorations • Provisionalize fully edentulous implant cases • Convert overdentures to fixed restorations • Detail advantages of newly developed implant designs in full-arch indications • Apply digital treatment planning, and determine when to consider guided surgery • Implement immediate extraction and implant placement for full-arch restorations • Summarize use and clinical benefits of PMMA temporaries • Immediately convert patient’s denture at the time of implant placement • Describe advantages of the BruxZir® Full-Arch Implant Prosthesis Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Incorporating Dental Sleep Medicine Into Your Practice is organized by Glidewell Laboratories and will be held from Aug 28 - 29. 2020 at Glidewell International Technology Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 13 Hours. Description: Sleep disorders are recognized as a significant health issue in the United States. Now more than ever, dentists have a unique opportunity to screen patients and offer solutions to the potentially damaging and life-shortening consequences of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In this two-day program, clinicians will examine sleep and why it’s important, along with the dentist’s role in overall health. Dr. Haley will cover snoring, OSA and bruxism, as well as oral appliance therapy. Attendees will participate in a hands-on demonstration and sleep test, and learn successful techniques for integrating dental sleep medicine into the general practice. Learning Objectives: • Recognize, identify and screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) • Establish the difference between a polysomnogram and a home sleep test • Choose the correct oral sleep appliance for treatment of OSA, snoring, and bruxism • Build relationships to increase physician referrals • Establish strategies for marketing dental sleep medicine in the general practice • Demonstrate understanding of how to bill medical insurance companies Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2020 Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) Annual Meeting is organized by Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) and will be held from Aug 28 - 30, 2020 at Louisville Marriott East, Louisville, Kentucky, United States Of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Surgical Placement of Dental Implants: A Restorative-Driven Approach is organized by Glidewell Laboratories and will be held from Sep 11 - 12, 2020 at Glidewell International Technology Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 13 Hours. Description: This course will demonstrate practical step-by-step protocol in ideal dental implant surgical placement and various designs and treatment plans for prosthetic reconstruction. The attendee will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of implant dentistry to their patients. Participants will also learn the fundamentals of implant placement in a model-based, hands-on session. Learning Objectives: • Diagnose and treatment plan single-unit cases • Implement posterior, single-unit implant prosthetics: the two-appointment implant restoration • Administer techniques for proper atraumatic extractions for future implant sites • Demonstrate understanding of socket grafting: a simple but essential tool for general dentists • Summarize considerations for anterior implant placement: What are the rules? • Apply fundamentals of implant placement in a model-based, hands-on session Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.