Upcoming Medical Conferences in Provo

Oral Surgery Secrets - Level 2 is organized by Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses and will be held from Oct 18 - 19, 2019 at Provo, Utah, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15.00 CE Hours. Course Description: Are you removing some third-molar impactions? When and at what age should impacted third molars be removed and when should they not be removed? When and how do you do an operculectomy? When should there be a coronectomy? Should you have a cone beam CT? When and how do you make the incisions, and should there be a release incision? If so, where? What are the potential clinical challenges? These are some of the questions answered by Dr. Koerner in this course. If you want to include these procedures in your practice, join us to learn the principles and procedures and how to perform them according to established standards. Dr. Koerner shares how to evaluate indications for third-molar removal, potential difficulty, and successfully treat in your practice or refer if needed.  For many years, Dr. Koerner has written books and articles, filmed instructional videos, and taught hands-on courses on third-molar surgery. His courses have been immensely popular with PCC participants. We are excited to include this all-new course for any practitioner looking to expand or perfect the oral surgical procedures offered in his or her practice. Course Objective: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: • Determine whether or not impacted third molars need treatment and which treatment is most appropriate. • Determine which third molars needing removal are within the operator’s clinical ability and comfort zone. • Describe how to remove upper or lower third-molar impactions step-by-step. • Describe potential surgical complications and how to avoid them or manage them in the proper manner. • List advantages for early removal of third molars (ERTM) when they are easier and have fewer complications. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Creating Endodontic Excellence is organized by Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses and will be held from Oct 25 - 26, 2019 at Provo, Utah, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 CE hours. Course Description: Predictably successful endodontics is dependent on shaping canals, 3D cleaning, and filling root canal systems. Evidence-driven techniques will be presented to demonstrate each procedural step that comprises start-to-finish endodontics. Specifically, this lecture will focus on those factors that influence success, including endodontic anatomy, pulpal breakdown, access cavities, glide path management, working length, shaping strategies, 3D cleaning, and filling root canal systems. Dr. Ruddle will teach the most recent advancements and proven techniques that serve to guide each endodontic case toward a predictably successful conclusion. At the conclusion, participants should be able to: • Appreciate the role endodontic anatomy plays in treatment success. • Understand how a mechanical strategy influences negotiating and shaping canals. • Identify the most proven methods to 3D clean and fill systems. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Avoiding Implant Failures and How to Treat Them is organized by Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses and will be held from Nov 15 - 16, 2019 at Provo, Utah, United States of America. Course Description What do you do when implants are obviously failing, but you have thousands of dollars of prosthodontic treatment supported by the questionable implants?  Many dentists have the mistaken opinion that implants are better than teeth and need little upkeep. However, after over three decades of observing root-form implants in service, dentists are seeing the same periodontal diseases around implants that are observed around teeth – peri-mucositis and peri-implantitis. The percentage of implants with these diseases are reported as high as 45 percent after only a few years of service. What can be done in the early and late stages of implant disease? When should an implant be taken out?   • Identify and describe peri-implantitis, and peri-mucositis. • Discuss the relationship of medical conditions to implant failure. • Discuss the relationship of medications to implant failure. • Describe the levels of implant failure. • Discuss treatment of early, moderate, and advanced peri implantitis. • Describe oral hygiene to prevent recurrence of implant diseases. • Describe dental hygienist maintenance of implant diseases. • Discuss rescue of failing prosthodontic treatments. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Oral Surgery Secrets - Level 1 is organized by Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses and will be held from Jan 17 - 18, 2020 at Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses, Provo, Utah, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of  15 CE hours. Description: Many extractions look easy, but can soon become difficult and lead to complications and prolonged treatment time. This course reviews the best techniques and instruments to remove "surgical" extractions easily and quickly while conserving bone – a requirement for implants and more aesthetic bridges. Karl's courses make exodontia more enjoyable and predictable so it can be performed with greater confidence and less stress.  Karl will cover many different oral surgical subjects, including avoiding problems with the maxillary sinus, bleeding prevention/management, moderate third-molar impactions, and alveoloplasty after multiple extractions to prevent pain and increase patient satisfaction with dentures. Participants perform several different procedures on life-like dentoform models. Behavioral Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: • More easily do “surgical” or difficult extractions that are frequently encountered in general practice. • Prevent and/or manage complications that can occur during oral surgery such as sinus problems, bleeding, etc. • Remove moderate third molar impactions while avoiding common mistakes. • More easily recognize problem cases that may need a referral. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Utah Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Jan 24, 2020 at Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Provo, Utah, Unites States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 contact hours / 6.25 Ethics continuing education credits. Target Audience: • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • Case Managers • Addiction Counselors • Therapists • Marriage & Family Therapists • Nurses • Other Mental Health Professionals Course Description: Join Susan Lewis, psychologist and attorney, for this must-attend seminar that will prepare you for litigation issues which can put your client, your license and your practice at risk. You will learn how to structure your practice to limit exposure of risk, as well as discover simple records, notes and actions that will protect you in the event of a complaint. Susan will provide you with the following take-home tools to minimize risk: • Updates on HIPAA and Utah laws and regulations • Risk management strategies • How to minimize litigation dilemmas, complaints and malpractice actions • Best practices in the professional relationship, informed consent and office policies You will learn through problem-solving discussions that are representative of actual ethical decisions you encounter in your clinical practice. The blending of Susan’s experience as a lawyer, work within the court system and extensive clinical experience makes her a hands-on, knowledgeable instructor! This seminar will help prepare you for when and if you are faced with litigation. Objectives: • Communicate how to minimize litigation dilemmas, licensing complaints and malpractice actions. • Describe the legal and ethical considerations for the treatment of minor populations in Utah with regard to age of consent, confidentiality and custody concerns. • Communicate how an understanding of common boundary and dual relationship issues/dilemmas can help you maintain appropriate relationships with your clients. • Recognize ethical challenges you should consider when responding to subpoenas that request disclosure of client records. • Analyze the limits of confidentiality as it relates to duty to warn law in Utah. • Articulate how risk management strategies regarding technology can keep client information secure and avoid violating HIPAA.

Implant Surgery - Level 1 is organized by Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses and will be held from Feb 28 - 29, 2020 at Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses, Provo, Utah, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 CE hours. Description: Integrating implant surgery into your practice is not difficult or threatening, and it will certainly be a positive and profitable change in your professional life. You undoubtedly already have implant prosthodontics in your practice, and this course will update and enhance your prosthodontic skills. Primarily, the course emphasizes surgically placing small-diameter implants (1.8 to 2.9 mm in diameter) in edentulous and partially edentulous patients and placing conventional-diameter implants (3mm and larger in diameter) in healthy patients who do not require bone grafting. The course includes: • Differential diagnosis and treatment planning for small-diameter and conventional-diameter implants • Anatomy essential for implant placement • Equipping your office and educating your staff for implant placement • A comparison of implant companies • Techniques for placing implants • The actual placement of implants in dentoforms • Related prosthodontic materials and techniques Both implant surgery and prosthodontics can be enjoyable parts of any dental practice after adequate education and motivation. This course provides enough information and experience for you to place and restore implants in a non-complicated patient. Behavioral Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: • Describe the overall need for root-form dental implants • Discuss patient health characteristics necessary for uncomplicated placement of small-diameter implants(SDI) • Discuss the types of clinical indications that are best for SDI • Discuss oral anatomy related to implant placement • Describe the various types of bone in the oral cavity • Describe needed radiographs for implants • Compare clinical techniques for conventional-diameter implants with SDIs • Describe the quantity of bone needed for conventional root-form implants (> 3mm in diameter) • List and compare implant companies • Describe the clinical procedure for placement of conventional-diameter implants • Describe the clinical procedure for placement of SDIs • Discuss the use of SDIs for complete and partial dentures, fixed partial dentures and as single tooth abutments • Place SDIs

Faster, Easier, Higher Quality Dentistry 2020 is organized by Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses and will be held from Mar 13 - 14, 2020 at Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses, Provo, Utah, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 CE hours. Description: Do you want some guidelines for a fulfilling, happy, successful and productive professional life? The ability to successfully balance your professional life with your personal and family goals is an elusive objective. In this course, Gordon shares his knowledge on how to juggle a busy professional life while still maintaining an enjoyable and fulfilling personal life.  On completion of this two-day course, you will be able to: • Identify, describe and accomplish at least twenty essential concepts and clinical procedures for optimum practice success • Identify which techniques, materials, devices, and equipment are currently the fastest and easiest, and which will provide the highest quality results for your patients • Significantly increase your practice efficiency and expertise, allowing more time for your family and yourself • Organize and educate a clinical team with defined goals and achieve those goals • Delegate many responsibilities to motivated, educated staff greatly increasing your practice service and revenue • Determine your life priorities and eliminate the distractions • Greatly increase your enjoyment, satisfaction, and success in the profession and in your life. • We are told by past attendees that this course has changed their lives and how they practice! Behavioral Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: • Determine your life priorities and eliminate the distractions • Increase practice efficiency and expertise, allowing time for your family and yourself • Decide which dental techniques and technologies will best serve your patients and you • Organize a genuine clinical team with defined goals and achieve those goals • Delegate responsibilities to motivated, educated staff • Broaden and update your knowledge in all areas of dentistry and decide which areas to best direct your resources • Describe and discuss the currently fastest, easiest, highest quality dental materials, devices and equipment  • Greatly increase your enjoyment, satisfaction, and success in the profession

Optimal Perio Techniques for General Practice is organized by Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses and will be held from Apr 03 - 04, 2020 at Provo, Utah, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 CE hours. Description: You have patients that can benefit from the addition of periodontal procedures in your practice!  Examples of simple periodontal procedures include bone grafting, ridge preservation, crown lengthening, periodontal flap surgery, and mucogingival surgery.  Incorporation of many of these procedures will increase the success of subsequent implant placement, promote retention of natural dentition where possible, and improve overall gingival esthetics. Behavioral Objectives: Attendees gain the skill sets necessary in a hands-on setting using pig jaws.  At the completion of this two-day course, participants should be able to: • List the principles of successful hard tissue augmentation • Accomplish the steps of extraction socket grafting and ridge preservation in your practice • Select the appropriate bone graft materials • List the indications and contraindications for mucogingival surgery • Discuss the importance of keratinized gingiva • Accomplish periodontal surgery • Accomplish incisions, flap elevation, flap positioning, osseous reduction and suturing in your practice • Discuss consent forms, insurance, and postoperative care. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Avoiding Implant Failures and How to Treat Them is organized by Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses and will be held from May 08 - 09, 2020 at Provo, Utah, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 CE hours. Description: What do you do when implants are obviously failing, but you have thousands of dollars of prosthodontic treatment supported by the questionable implants?  Many dentists have the mistaken opinion that implants are better than teeth and need little upkeep. However, after over three decades of observing root-form implants in service, dentists are seeing the same periodontal diseases around implants that are observed around teeth – peri-mucositis and peri-implantitis. The percentage of implants with these diseases are reported as high as 45 percent after only a few years of service. What can be done in the early and late stages of implant disease? When should an implant be taken out?   • Identify and describe peri-implantitis, and peri-mucositis. • Discuss the relationship between medical conditions to implant failure. • Discuss the relationship between medications to implant failure. • Describe the levels of implant failure. • Discuss the treatment of early, moderate, and advanced peri-implantitis. • Describe oral hygiene to prevent recurrence of implant diseases. • Describe dental hygienist maintenance of implant diseases. • Discuss the rescue of failing prosthodontic treatments.